Husqvarna P 524 Operator's Manual page 11

WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
• Always look down and behind you before and while
you move in reverse. Look out for large and small
obstacles.
• Decrease the speed before you turn around a
corner.
• Stop the blades when you move across areas that
you do not cut.
CAUTION: Read the caution instructions
that follow before you use the product.
• Before you operate the product, clear the cold air
intake of the engine from grass and dirt. If the cold
air intake is blocked, there is a risk of engine
damage.
• Move around stones and other larger objects
carefully and make sure that the blades do not hit
the objects.
• Do not operate the product across objects. Stop and
examine the product and cutting deck if you operate
the product across or into an object. If it is
necessary, make repairs before you restart.
Personal protective equipment
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
• Use approved personal protective equipment when
you use the product. Personal protective equipment
cannot fully prevent injury but it decreases the
degree of injury if an accident does occur. Let your
dealer help you select the right equipment.
• Always wear approved hearing protection. Long term
exposure to noise can result in permanent hearing
impairment.
• Always wear protective shoes or protective boots.
Steel toes are recommended. Do not use the
product barefoot.
• Wear gloves when necessary, for example when you
attach, examine or clean the cutting equipment.
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• Do not wear loose-fitting clothing, jewelry or other
items that can get caught in moving parts.
• Keep first aid equipment and fire extinguisher close
at hand.
Safety devices on the product
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
• Do not use a product with defective safety devices.
Do a check of the safety devices regularly. If the
safety devices are defective, speak to your
Husqvarna service agent.
• Do not make modifications on safety devices. Do not
use the product if protective plates, protective
covers, safety switches or other protective devices
are not attached or are defective.
Roll Over Protection Structure (ROPS)
ROPS is a protective frame that decreases the risk of
injury if the product overturns. Use the ROPS and the
safety belt when you operate the product on slopes.
Safety belt
The safety belt prevents injury if accidents occur or the
product overturns. Use the safety belt only when the
ROPS is engaged. Make sure that the seat belt is
correctly attached and not damaged.
To engage and disengage the Roll Over Protection
Structure (ROPS)
• Remove the 2 pins that hold the ROPS and fold it
rearwards to disengage. Engage the ROPS in the
opposite sequence.
WARNING: Obey the following
instructions for the ROPS and the safety
belt.
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