McCulloch B26PS Operator's Manual page 9

• Before you remove the unwanted materials from the
product, stop the engine and wait until the cutting
attachment stops. Let the cutting attachment stop
before you or an aid remove the cut material.
Personal protective equipment
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
• Always use approved personal protective equipment
when you use the product. Personal protective
equipment cannot fully prevent injury but it
decreases the degree of injury if an accident does
occur. Let your dealer help you select the right
equipment.
• Use a protective helmet where there is a risk of
falling objects.
(Fig. 21)
• Use approved hearing protection that provides
adequate noise reduction. Long-term exposure to
noise can result in permanent hearing impairment.
(Fig. 22)
• Use approved eye protection. If you use a visor, you
must also use approved protective goggles.
Approved protective goggles must comply with the
ANSI Z87.1 standard in the USA or EN 166 in EU
countries.
(Fig. 23)
• Use gloves when necessary, for example when you
attach, examine or clean the cutting equipment.
(Fig. 24)
• Use sturdy non-slip boots.
(Fig. 25)
• Use clothing made of a strong fabric. Always use
heavy, long pants and long sleeves. Do not use
loose clothing that can catch on twigs and branches.
Do not wear jewelry, short pants, sandals or go with
bare feet. Put your hair up safely above shoulder
level.
• Keep first aid equipment close at hand.
(Fig. 26)
Safety devices on the product
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
• Do not use a product with defective safety devices.
• Do a check of the safety devices regularly. Refer to
Maintenance schedule on page 15 .
• If the safety devices are defective, speak to your
Husqvarna servicing dealer.
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To do a check of the throttle trigger lockout
1. Make sure that the throttle trigger lockout (A) and
throttle trigger (B) move freely and that the return
spring works correctly. (Fig. 27)
2. Push down the throttle trigger lockout and make sure
that it goes back to its initial position when you
release it. (Fig. 28)
3. Make sure that the throttle trigger is locked at the
idle position when the throttle trigger lockout is
released. (Fig. 29)
4. Start the product and apply full throttle.
5. Release the throttle trigger and make sure that the
cutting attachment stops and stays stationary.
WARNING: If the cutting attachment
moves when the throttle trigger is in the
idle position, then the carburetor idle
speed must be adjusted. Refer to
adjust the idle speed on page 16 .
To do a check of the stop switch
1. Start the engine.
2. Move the stop switch to the stop position and make
sure that the engine stops. (Fig. 30)
To do a check of the cutting attachment guard
WARNING: Do not use a cutting attachment
without an approved and correctly attached
cutting attachment guard. Always use the
recommended cutting attachment guard for
the cutting attachment that you use, see
Accessories on page 19 . If an incorrect or
defective cutting attachment guard is
attached this can cause serious injury.
The cutting attachment guard stops objects that eject in
the direction of the operator. It also prevents injuries that
occur if you touch the cutting attachment.
1. Stop the engine fully.
2. Do a visual check for damages, for example cracks.
(Fig. 31)
3. Replace the cutting attachment guard if it is
damaged.
Muffler
(Fig. 32)
• Do not use an engine with a damaged muffler. A
damaged muffler increases the noise level and the
risk of fire. Keep a fire extinguisher near.
• Examine regularly that the muffler is attached to the
product.
• Do not touch the engine or the muffler when then
engine is on. Do not touch the engine or the muffler
for a while after the engine stops. Hot surfaces can
cause injuries.
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