Husqvarna LC 118 Operator's Manual page 5

Keep your hands and feet away from the rotating
blades.
• Do not tilt the product when the engine is started.
• Be careful when you pull the product rearward.
• Do not lift up the product when the engine is started.
If you must lift the product, first stop the engine and
disconnect the ignition cable from the spark plug.
• Do not walk rearward when you operate the product.
• Stop the engine when you move across areas
without grass, for example paths made of gravel,
stone and asphalt.
• Do not run with the product when the engine is
started. Always walk when you operate the product.
• Stop the engine before you change the cutting
height. Do not make adjustments with the engine
started.
• Do not let the product stay out of view with the
engine started. Stop the engine and make sure that
the cutting equipment does not rotate.
Safety instructions for operation
Personal protective equipment
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before 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 hearing protection if the noise level is higher
than 85 dB.
• Use heavy-duty slip-resistant boots or shoes. Do not
use open shoes or go with bare feet.
• Use heavy, long pants.
• Use protective gloves when necessary, for example
when you attach, examine or clean the cutting
equipment.
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. If the
safety devices are defective, speak to your
Husqvarna service agent.
To do a check of the cutting cover
The cutting cover decreases vibrations in the product
and decreases the risk of injury from the blade.
• Examine the cutting cover to make sure that there
are no damages such as cracks.
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To do a check of the throttle control
The throttle control stops the engine when the throttle
control is moved to the stop position.
• Start the engine and then move the throttle control to
the stop position.
• If the engine does not stop, do these steps:
a) Disconnect the ignition cable from the spark plug
to stop the engine.
b) Let an approved Husqvarna service agent adjust
the throttle control.
Muffler
WARNING: The muffler becomes very hot
during/after operation and at idle speed.
There is a risk of fire, especially when you
operate the product near flammable
materials and/or fumes.
WARNING: Do not operate a product
without a muffler or with a defective muffler.
A defective muffler can increase the noise
level and the risk of fire. Keep fire
extinguishing tools near. Do not use a
product without, or with a broken, spark
arrestor mesh if you must have a spark
arrestor mesh in your area.
The muffler keeps the noise levels to a minimum and
points the exhaust fumes away from the operator. In
areas with a hot, dry weather there is a high risk of fire.
Obey local regulations and maintenance instructions.
To do a check of the muffler
• Examine the muffler regularly to make sure that it is
attached correctly and not damaged.
Fuel safety
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
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