Machine´s Safety Equipment; General - Husqvarna TS 60 Operator's Manual

MACHINE´S SAFETY EQUIPMENT

General

WARNING! Never use a machine that has
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faulty safety equipment!
WARNING! If your machine fails any of these checks contact
your service agent to get it repaired.
This section describes the machine's safety equipment, its
purpose, and how checks and maintenance should be carried
out to ensure that it operates correctly.
Blade guard
WARNING! Never use the machine without a
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guard nor with a defective guard. Always
check that the guard is correctly fitted before
starting the machine.
It is not permitted to expose the blade more
than 180 degrees without protection.
The blade guard is designed to prevent parts of the blade or
cutting fragments from being thrown towards the user.
Checking the blade guard
WARNING! Shut down the machine and
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disconnect the power plug.
• Check that the guard over the blade is not cracked or
damaged in any other way. Replace when damaged.
Power switch
The power switch should be used to start and stop the
machine.
Checking the power switch
• Flip the power switch up to start the machine.
• Flip the power switch down to stop the machine. Check
that the motor and the blade stop. Make sure that the
cutting blade can rotate freely until it is completely
stopped.
A defective power switch should be replaced by an authorized
service workshop.
Locking knob, conveyor cart
The locking knob is used to lock the conveyor cart in place
when in transit.
Water pump
WARNING! Submersible water pump. Do not
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run dry. For household use only. Must
maintain grounding properly. Risk of electric
shock. This pump has not been investigated
for use in swimming pool areas.