Ma Chine´s Safety Equipment; General - Husqvarna K 970 Ring Operator's Manual

General

WARNING! Never use a machine that has
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faulty safety equipment! If your machine
fails any of these checks contact your
service agent to get it repaired.
The engine should be switched off, and the
stop switch in STOP position.
This section descr ibes the machine´s safety equipment, its
purpose, and how checks and maintenance should be carried
out to ensure that it operates correctly.
Thr ottle lockout
The throttle tr igger lock is designed to prevent accidental
operation of the throttle. When the lock (A) is pressed in this
releases the throttle (B).
The trigger lock remains pressed in as long as the throttle is
pressed. When the grip on the handle is released the throttle
trigger and the throttle trigger lock both return to their original
positions. This is controlled by two independent return spring
systems. This means that the throttle trigger is automatically
locked in the idle position.
Chec king the throttle lockout
• Make sure the throttle control is locked at the idle setting
when the throttle lockout is released.
• Press the throttle lockout and make sure it returns to its
original position when you release it.
• Check that the throttle trigger and throttle lockout move
freely and that the return springs work properly.
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MA CHINE´S SAFETY EQ UIPMENT
• Start the power cutter and apply full throttle. Release the
throttle control and check that the cutting blade stops and
remains stationary. If the cutting blade rotates when the
throttle is in the idle position you should check the
carburettor's idle adjustment. See instructions in the
section "Maintenance".
Stop s witch
Use the stop s witch to switch off the engine.
Chec king the stop switch
• Start the engine and make sure the engine stops when
you move the stop switch to the stop setting.
Blade guar ds
WARNING! Always check that the guard is
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correctly fitted before starting the machine.
This guard is fi tted above the blade and is designed to prevent
parts of the blade or cutting fragments from being thrown
towards the user.
Chec k the blade guards
• Check that the guard over the blade is not cracked or
damaged in any other way. Replace when damaged.
• Also check that the blade is fitted correctly and is not
damaged in anyway. A damaged blade can cause
personal injuries.