Starting And Stopping; Check Before Starting - Husqvarna 324R X-Series Operator's Manual

Check before starting

• Check the blade to ensure that no cracks have formed at
the bottom of the teeth or by the centre hole. The most
common reason why cracks are formed is that sharp
corners have been formed at the bottom of the teeth
while sharpening or that the blade has been used with
dull teeth. Discard a blade if cracks are found.
• Check that the support flange is not cracked due to
fatigue or due to being tightened too much. Discard the
support flange if it is cracked.
• Ensure the locking nut has not lost its captive force. The
nut lock should have a locking force of at least 1.5 Nm.
The tightening torque of the locking nut should be 35-50
Nm.
• Check that the blade guard is not damaged or cracked.
Replace the blade guard if it is exposed to impact or is
cracked.
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STARTING AND STOPPING

• Check that the trimmer head and trimmer guard are not
damaged or cracked. Replace the trimmer head or
trimmer guard if they have been exposed to impact or are
cracked.
• Never use the machine without a guard nor with a
defective guard.
• All covers must be correctly fitted and undamaged before
you start the machine.
Starting and stopping
WARNING! The complete clutch cover and
!
shaft must be fitted before the machine is
started, otherwise the clutch can come
loose and cause personal injury.
Always move the machine away from the
refuelling area before starting. Place the
machine on a flat surface. Ensure the
cutting attachment cannot come into
contact with any object.
Make sure no unauthorised persons are in
the working area, otherwise there is a risk
of serious personal injury. The safety
distance is 15 metres.
Cold engine
Ignition: Set the stop switch to the start position.