Husqvarna 226HD Operator's Manual page 8

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GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS
Stop s witch
Use the stop s witch to switch off the engine.
Start the engine and make sure the engine stops when
you move the stop switch to the stop setting.
Hand guar d
The hand guard pre vents hands from coming into contact
with the moving blades, for example, if the operator loses
grip on the front handle.
Check that the hand guard is fitted correctly.
Check that the hand guard is undamaged.
Vibration damping system
Y our machine is equipped with a vibration damping
system that is designed to minimize vibration and make
operation easier.
The machine ' s vibration damping system reduces the
transfer of vibration between the engine unit/cutting
equipment and the machine ' s handle unit.
The engine body including the blades is suspended on
the handlebar system via a four springs.
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Regularly check the vibration damping units for cracks or
deformation. Check that the vibration damping element is
undamaged and securely attached.
W ARNING! Overexposure to vibration
!
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. The risk
increases at low temperatures.
Muffl er
The m uffler is designed to keep noise levels to a minimum
and to direct exhaust fumes away from the user. A muffler
fitted with a catalytic converter is also designed to reduce
harmful exhaust gases.
In countries that have a warm and dry climate there is a
significant risk of fire. We therefore fit certain mufflers with
a spark arrestor mesh. Check whether the muffler on your
machine is fitted with this kind of mesh.
If the muffler on your machine is fitted with a spark
arrestor mesh this must be cleaned regularly. A blocked
mesh will cause the engine to overheat and may lead to
serious damage.