Husqvarna R 112C Operator's Manual page 8

• Stop the blades when you move across areas that
you do not cut.
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:
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.
• Use approved hearing protection. Long-term
exposure to noise can result in permanent hearing
impairment.
• Use heavy-duty slip-resistant boots or shoes. Steel
toes are recommended. Do not use open shoes or
go with bare feet.
• Use protective 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 near.
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Read the caution
Read the warning
Safety devices on the product
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.
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 14
ignition lock. See
To stop the engine on page 16 .
and
• 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 STOP.
Safety circuit
The engine can only be started when the conditions are
met as follows:
• The cutting deck is lifted and the parking brake is
applied.
The engine must stop in the situations that follow:
• The cutting deck is lowered and the operator lifts
from the seat.
• The cutting deck is lifted, the parking brake is not
applied and the operator lifts from the seat.
To do a check of the safety circuit, try to start the engine
with one of the conditions above not met. Change the
conditions and try again. Do this check daily.
To do a check of the speed limiter, R 112C, R 115C
• Release the forward pedal (1). The speed
decreases.
• For more brake power, press the reverse pedal (2).
• Make sure that the forward and reverse pedals are
not blocked and can be operated freely.
Read the warning
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