Starting And Stopping - Husqvarna LB 348V Operator's Manual

Starting and stopping

Before starting
WARNING! Please read the operator's
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manual carefully and make sure you
understand the instructions before using
the machine.
Wear personal protective equipment. See
instructions under the "Personal
protective equipment" heading.
• Keep people and animals well away from the working
area.
• Perform daily maintenance. See instructions in the
section "Maintenance".
• Ensure the ignition lead sits correctly on the spark
plug.
Manual Start
The engine brake handle must be held against the
handlebar when the engine is started.
LB 348V, LC 348V, LC 353V
• Position yourself behind the machine.
• Grip the starter handle, slowly pull out the cord with
your right hand until you feel some resistance (the
starter pawls grip). Pull with force to start the engine.
Never twist the starter cord around your hand.
LC 353VB
• Position yourself behind the machine.
• Set the stop switch to the start position.
Grip the starter handle, slowly pull out the cord with your
right hand until you feel some resistance (the starter
pawls grip). Pull with force to start the engine. Never twist
the starter cord around your hand.
LC353VB are equipped with a blade brake. To make the
cutters rotate, do the following:
• Loosen the latch on the blade brake (1).
• Pull the engine brake bar (2) towards you
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Electric Start
LC 348VE, LC 353VE
LC 348VE and LC 353VE are equipped with electronic
start which is used in the following way.
• Before using the electronic start for the first time you
need to charge the battery. See instructions in the
section "Maintenance".
• Fold in the engine brake handle towards the
handlebar.
• Insert the ignition key and push the key.
LC 353VI
The machine has electric start via a start bar.
• Before using the electronic start for the first time you
need to activate the battery. See instructions in the
section "Maintenance".
LC 353VI has a start inhibitor. Proceed as follows to start
the engine and blade rotation:
• Fit the battery in the intended compartment on the
engine and check the battery status.
For more information, see the "Battery" section.
• Loosen the start inhibitor (1).
• Pull the start bar (2) towards you. The starter motor
will stop when the engine is started.
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