Husqvarna Z200 Operator's Manual page 8

necessary to cut the grass carefully on all slopes.
If you cannot reverse up a slope or if you do not
feel safe, do not cut it.
• Remove stones, branches and other obstacles.
• Cut the grass on the slope up and down, not
from side to side.
• Do not operate the product on ground that slopes
more than 10°.
• Move smoothly and slowly on slopes.
• Look out for and do not move across furrows,
holes and bumps. There is a higher risk that the
product overturns on ground that is not flat. Long
grass can hide obstacles.
• Do not cut grass near edges, ditches or banks.
The product can suddenly overturn if a wheel
moves across the edge of a steep slope or a
ditch, or if an edge gives way.
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.
• 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:
instructions that follow before you use
the product.
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Read the warning
Read the warning
• Do not use a product with safety devices that
are damaged or do not operate correctly. Do a
check of the safety devices regularly. If the safety
devices are damaged, 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 damaged.
To do a check of the ignition key
• Start and stop the engine to do a check of the
ignition key. Refer to
12 and To stop the engine on page 14 .
• Make sure that the engine starts when you turn
the ignition key to start position.
• Make sure that the engine stops immediately
when you turn the ignition key to stop position.
Operation conditions
These conditions are necessary to start the engine:
• The control levers are in the neutral position.
• The parking brake is applied.
• The drive of the blades is disengaged.
• The OPC is pushed down.
The engine must stop in these situations:
• The parking brake is not applied and the operator
lifts from the seat.
• The drive of the blades is engaged and the
operator lifts from the seat.
Try to start the engine without 1 of the conditions.
Change the conditions and try again. Do this check
daily.
Parking brake
WARNING:
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.
Refer to To do a check of the parking brake on page
17 .
Muffler
WARNING:
if the muffler is missing or damaged.
A muffler that is damaged or missing
increases the noise level and the risk of
fire.
The muffler keeps the noise levels to a minimum and
sends the exhaust fumes away from the operator.
Examine the muffler regularly to make sure that it is
attached correctly and not damaged.
To start the engine on page
If the parking brake
Do not use the product
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