Husqvarna K 970 III, K 970 III Rescue, K 970 SmartGuard Operator's Manual page 10

• Sparks can come from the muffler or the cutting
blade. Always have a fire extinguishing available.
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 approved service agent.
• Do not change the safety devices.
• Do not use the product if protective plates, protective
covers, safety switches or other protective devices
are defective or not attached.
Throttle trigger lockout
The throttle trigger lockout prevents accidental operation
of the throttle trigger. If you put your hand around the
handle and push the throttle trigger lockout (A), it
releases the throttle trigger (B). If you release the
handle, the throttle trigger and the throttle trigger lockout
move back to their initial positions. This function locks
the throttle trigger at idle speed.
B
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To do a check of the throttle trigger lockout
1. Make sure that the throttle trigger is locked at the
2. Push the throttle trigger lockout and make sure that it
A
3. Make sure that the throttle trigger and throttle trigger
4. Start the product and apply full throttle.
5. Release the throttle control and make sure that the
6. If the cutting blade rotates at idle position, adjust the
idle position when the throttle trigger lockout is
released.
goes back when you release it.
lockout move freely and that the return springs
operate correctly.
cutting blade stops and stays stationary.
To adjust the idle speed on page
idle speed. Refer to
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