Husqvarna P 520D Operator's Manual page 10

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.
• 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 do a check of the ignition lock
• Start and stop the engine to do a check of the
To start the engine on page 19
ignition lock. See
To stop the engine on page 22 .
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• Make sure that the engine starts when you turn the
ignition key to START.
• Make sure that the engine stops immediately when
you turn the ignition key to OFF.
To do a check of the operation conditions
The operation conditions are as follows:
• The engine can only be started when the drive of the
blades is disengaged.
• The engine can only be started when the parking
brake is applied.
• The drive of the blades can only operate when the
operator sits in the seat.
Do a check of the operation conditions daily.
1. Try to start the engine with the drive of the blades
engaged. If the operation conditions works, the
engine does not start.
2. Try to start the engine without the parking brake
applied. If the operation conditions works, the engine
does not start.
3. Start the engine, engage the drive on the blades and
lift from the seat. If the operation conditions works,
the blades in the cutting deck stop.
To do a check of the speed limiter
• Release the forward pedal to brake.
• For more brake power, press the reverse pedal.
• Make sure that the forward and reverse pedals are
not blocked and can be operated freely.
• Make sure that the product brakes when the forward
pedal is released.
Parking brake
WARNING: If the parking brake does not
work, the product can start to move and
cause injury or damage. Make sure that the
parking brake is regularly examined and
adjusted.
To do a check of the parking brake on page 30 .
See
Muffler
The muffler keeps the noise levels to a minimum and
sends the exhaust fumes away from the operator.
Do not use the product if the muffler is missing or
defective. A defective muffler increases the noise level
and the risk of fire.
WARNING: The muffler becomes very hot
during and after use and when the engine
operates at idle speed. Be careful near
flammable materials and/or fumes to prevent
fire.
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