Husqvarna K6500 Operator's Manual page 8

Blade guar d
This guard is fi tted above the cutting blade and is
designed to prevent parts of the blade or cutting
fragments from being thrown towards the user.
Chec king the blade guard
WARNING! Always check that the guard
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is correctly fitted before starting the
machine. Check that the cutting blade is
fitted correctly and does not show signs
of damage. A damaged cutting blade can
cause personal injury. See instructions
under the heading Assembly.
• Check that the guard is complete and without any
cracks or deformations.
Vibration damping system
WARNING! Overexposure to vibration
!
can lead to circulatory damage or nerve
damage in people who have impaired
circulation. Contact your doctor if you
experience symptoms of overexposure
to vibration. Such symptoms include
numbness, loss of feeling, tingling,
pricking, pain, loss of strength, changes
in skin colour or condition. These
symptoms normally appear in the
fingers, hands or wrists. These
symptoms may be increased in cold
temperatures.
• Your machine is equipped with a vibration damping
system that is designed to reduce vibration and make
operation easier.
• The machine's vibration damping system reduces the
transfer of vibration between the engine unit/cutting
equipment and the machine's handle unit.
Checking the vibration damping system
WARNING! The motor must be off and the
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connector unplugged from the power
unit.
• Check the vibration damping units regularly for cracks
or deformation. Replace them if damaged.
• Check that the vibration damping element is securely
attached between the engine unit and handle unit.
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