Husqvarna P 524 Operator's Manual page 10

• Read and understand the operator's manual and the
instructions on the product carefully before you start
the product.
• Learn how to use the product and its controls safely
and learn how to stop the product quickly.
• Learn to recognize the safety decals.
• Keep the product clean to make sure that you can
clearly read signs and stickers.
• Keep in mind that the operator will be held
responsible for accidents that involve other persons
or their property.
• Do not transport passengers. The product must only
be used by one person.
• Do not let the product stay unsupervised with the
engine on. Always stop the blades, apply the parking
brake, stop the engine and remove the ignition key
before you let the product stay unsupervised.
• Only use the product in daylight or in other well-lit
conditions. Keep the product at a safe distance from
holes or other irregularities in the ground. Look out
for other possible risks.
• Do not use the product in bad weather, for example
in fog, in rain, moist or in wet locations, strong winds,
intense cold, risk of lightning, etc.
• Find and mark stones and other fixed objects to
prevent collision.
• Clear the area of objects such as stones, toys, wires,
etc. that may become caught in the blades and be
thrown out.
• Do not let children or other persons not approved for
operation of the product to use or do servicing on it.
Local laws may regulate the age of the user.
• Make sure that nobody else is in the vicinity of the
product when you start the engine, engage the drive
or start to move the product.
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• Keep an eye on the traffic when you mow near a
road or move across a road.
• Do not use the product if you are fatigued, while
under the influence of alcohol or drugs, medicine or
anything that can have a negative effect on your
vision, alertness, coordination or judgement.
• Always park the product on a level surface with the
engine stopped.
Safety instructions regarding children
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
• Serious accidents can occur if you are not on your
guard for children in the vicinity of the product.
Children can be attracted to the product and to
mowing. It is very possible that children do not stay
where you last saw them.
• Keep children away from the area to be mowed.
Make sure that an adult is responsible for the
children.
• Keep an eye out and stop the product if children
enter the work area. Be very careful near corners,
bushes, trees or other objects that prevents a clear
view.
• Before and while you move the product in reverse,
look behind you and look down to make sure there
are no small children in the vicinity of the product.
• Do not let children ride along. They can fall off and
get seriously injured or prevent safe maneuvering of
the product.
• Do not let children operate the product.
Safety instructions for operation
WARNING: Do not touch the engine or
exhaust system during or directly after
operation. The engine and the exhaust
system become very hot during operation.
Risk of burn injuries, fire and damage to
property or adjacent areas. When you
operate the product, keep away from bushes
and other objects.
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