Machine´s Safety Equipment; General - Husqvarna LB 553S e Operator's Manual

General

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.
WARNING! Never use a machine that has
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faulty safety equipment! If your machine
fails any checks contact your service
agent to get it repaired.
Do not modify this product or use it if it
appears to have been modified by others.
Prevent unintentional starting by
removing the ignition cable from the
spark plug.
Cutting cover
• The cutting cover is designed to reduce vibration and
to reduce the risk of cuts.
Checking the cutting cover
• Make sure the cutting cover is not damaged and that
there are no visible defects such as cracks.
Gear housing
• The protective cover is designed to reduce the risk of
crush injuries and to catch a broken drive belt.
Checking the gear housing
• Make sure the protective cover is not damaged and is
screwed in place.
Engine brake handle
• The engine brake is designed to stop the engine.
When the grip on the engine brake handle is released
the engine should stop.
Checking the engine brake handle
• Apply full throttle and then release the brake handle.
The engine should stop and the drive should
disengage.
• The engine brake should always be adjusted so that
the engine stops within 3 seconds.
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MACHINE´S SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Vibration damping system
WARNING! Overexposure to vibration
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can lead to circulatory damage or nerve
damage in people who have impaired
circulation. Contact your doctor if you
experience symptoms of overexposure
to vibration. Such symptoms include
numbness, loss of feeling, tingling,
pricking, pain, loss of strength, changes
in skin colour or condition. These
symptoms normally appear in the
fingers, hands or wrists. These
symptoms may be increased in cold
temperatures.
• Your machine is equipped with a vibration damping
system that is designed to minimize vibration and
make operation easier.
• The handlebar system's steel tube and the cutting
cover are designed to minimise the vibrations from the
engine. This model also has 4 vibration dampers fitted
on the handlebar unit to further reduce vibrations.
Checking the vibration damping system
• Check that the handles and vibration damping
elements are not damaged.
Muffler
WARNING! Never use a machine without
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a muffler, or with a faulty muffler. A
damaged muffler may substantially
increase the noise level and the fire
hazard. Keep fire fighting equipment
handy.
The muffler gets very hot during and
after use. This also applies during idling.
Be aware of the fire hazard, especially
when working near flammable
substances and/or vapours.
• The muffler is designed to keep noise levels to a
minimum and to direct exhaust fumes away from the
user.
Inspecting the muffler
• Check regularly that the muffler is complete and
secured correctly.