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High noise levels and long-term exposure to noise
can cause noise-induced hearing loss.
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To keep the noise level to a minimum, do
maintenance on and operate the product as
described in the operator's manual.
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Examine the muffler for damage. Make sure that the
muffler is correctly attached to the product.
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Use approved hearing protection while you operate
the product.
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Listen for warning signals and voices when you use
hearing protection. Remove the hearing protection
when the product is stopped, unless hearing
protection is necessary for the noise level in the work
area.
Personal protective equipment
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
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Always use approved personal protective equipment
when you operate the product. Personal protective
equipment cannot fully prevent injury but it may
reduce the potential for or severity of injury if an
accident does occur. Let your dealer help you select
the correct personal protective equipment.
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Regularly do a check of the condition of the personal
protective equipment.
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Use an approved protective helmet.
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Use approved hearing protection.
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Use approved eye protection with side protection.
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Use protective gloves.
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Use boots with steel toe-cap and non-slip sole.
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Use approved work clothing or equivalent close-
fitting clothing that has long sleeves and long legs.
Fire extinguisher
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Keep a fire extinguisher near during operation.
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Use a powder fire extinguisher of "ABE" class or a
carbon dioxide fire extinguisher of "BE" type.
Safety devices on the product
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
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Do not use the product if the safety devices are not
in proper working order.
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Do a check of the safety devices daily. If your
safety devices are not in proper working order or are
damaged, speak to your Husqvarna service agent.
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Do not make modifications on safety devices
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Read the warning
Read the warning
General safety devices
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Examine the protection ring, belt cover, lifting point
and handle regularly to make sure that they are
attached correctly and not damaged.
Engine ON/OFF switch
The engine can only start when the engine ON/OFF
switch is set to "ON". The engine stops when you set the
engine ON/OFF switch to "OFF".
To do a check of the engine ON/OFF switch
1. Start the engine. Refer to
page 12 .
2. Set the engine ON/OFF switch to "OFF". The engine
stops.
Stop button
The product has a stop button for the engine on the right
side of the handle, adjacent to the throttle control. Refer
Product overview on page 2 .
to
To do a check of the stop button
1. Start the engine.
2. Push the stop button and make sure that the engine
stops.
Muffler
The muffler reduces the noise levels and directs exhaust
fumes away from the operator.
Do not use the product if the muffler is missing or
damaged. A damaged or missing muffler may increase
the noise level and the risk of fire.
WARNING:
hot during and after use and when the
engine operates at idle speed. To avoid
burn injuries, do not touch the hot muffler.
Be careful near flammable materials and/or
fumes to prevent fire. Use protective gloves
to prevent burn injuries.
To do a check of the muffler
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Examine the muffler regularly to make sure that it is
attached correctly and not damaged.
Blade brake system
The blade brake engages in these situations:
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The input shaft of the gearbox does not rotate.
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There is no resistance against the blades.
The blade brake releases when the input shaft of the
gearbox rotates while there is resistance against the
blades.
To start the product on
The muffler becomes very
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