Cutting Equipment; General Safety Precautions - Husqvarna M 148 SV Operator's Manual

WARNING! The muffler gets very hot in use
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and remains so for a short time afterwards.
Do not touch the muffler if it is hot!
• Never use a machine that has a faulty muffler.
• Check that the muffler is securely attached and not
damaged.

Cutting equipment

Make sure the cutter does not hit foreign objects such as
stones, roots or the like. This can make the cutter dull and
bend the engine shaft. Always ensure the cutter is well ground
and balanced correctly. See also instructions under the
heading Maintenance.
Check the cutting attachment. Never use blunt, cracked or
damaged equipment.
Also check that the cutter bolt is undamaged and that the
engine shaft is not bent.
The washer and cup spring should always be replaced when
changing the cutter or cutter bracket.
WARNING! Never use a machine with faulty
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safety equipment. The machine's safety
equipment must be checked and maintained
as described in this section. If your machine
fails any of these checks contact your
service agent to get it repaired.

General safety precautions

• A lawn mower is only designed to mow lawns. The only
accessories you can use with this engine unit are the
cutters we recommend in the Technical data chapter.
• Never use the machine if you are tired, if you have drunk
alcohol, or if you are taking medication that could affect
your vision, your judgement or your co-ordination.
• Keep in mind that the operator is responsible for accidents
or hazards occuring to other people or their property.
WARNING! Running an engine in a confined
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or badly ventilated area can result in death
due to asphyxiation or carbon monoxide
poisoning.
• You must use personal protection whenever you use the
machine. See the instructions under the heading Personal
protection.
• Never use a machine that has been modified in any way
from its original specification.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Never use any accessories other than those
recommended in this manual. See instructions under the
headings Cutting equipment and Technical data.
WARNING! A faulty cutting attachment may
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increase the risk of accidents.
• Never use a machine that is faulty. Carry out the checks,
maintenance and service instructions described in this
manual. Some maintenance and service measures must
be carried out by trained and qualified specialists. See
instructions under the heading Maintenance. Before use:
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1 Check that the engine brake works correctly and is
undamaged. See the instructions under the heading
Checking the braking effect.
2 Check that all handles and controls are undamaged and
free of oil.
3 Check that the muffler is securely attached and not
damaged.
4 Check that all parts of the lawn mower are tightened
correctly and that they are not damaged or missing.
5 Check that the cutter is undamaged and not cracked.
Replace the cutter if necessary.
Starting
WARNING! Long-term inhalation of the
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engine's exhaust fumes can represent a
health hazard.
• Never start a lawn mower unless the cutters and all covers
are fitted correctly.
• Never start the machine indoors. Exhaust fumes can be
dangerous if inhaled.
• Ensure that the working area is sufficiently illuminated to
create a safe working environment.
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