Preparations - Husqvarna DT18 Operator's Manual

• Check that the machine is in serviceable condition
prior to use; see the chapter "Maintenance/
Maintenance schedule".
• Only use the machine in daylight or in other well-lit
conditions. Keep the machine a safe distance from
holes or other irregularities in the ground. Pay
attention to other possible risks.
• Only allow the machine to be used by adults who
are familiar with its use.
• Never allow children or persons not trained in
the use of the machine to use it. Local laws may
regulate the age of the user.
• People and animals can distract you causing you
to lose control of the machine. For this reason,
always concentrate and focus on the task at hand.
Make sure animals and people maintain a safe
distance from the machine.
• Never leave the machine unsupervised with the
engine running.
• Make sure that other people are nearby when you
are using the machine so that you can call for help
should an emergency arise.
• The machine is tested and approved only with the
equipment originally provided or recommended by
the manufacturer.

Preparations

• Have first aid equipment at hand when using the
machine.
• Make sure no one else is in the vicinity of the
machine when starting the engine, engaging the
drive or running the machine.
• Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire,
etc., which could be picked up and thrown by the
blades.
• Locate fixed objects in the ground, such as
sprinkler systems, poles, water valves, bases for
washing lines. Check for hidden electrical cables
or similar in the surface of the lawn. Run the
machine around these objects. Never intentionally
run the machine over foreign objects.
• Make sure all guard plates and protective shields
are in place and intact when using the machine.
• Make sure no clothing, long hair or jewelry can
catch in moving machine parts.
• Never use the machine when barefoot. Always
wear protective shoes or protective boots with anti-
slip and preferably with steel toes.
• Wear approved ear-protection when running the
machine. Ask your dealer about approved ear-
protection.
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SAFETY
The engine can become very hot. To
avoid being burned, you must turn off
the engine and wait until all parts have
cooled before touching the engine.
Always use approved protective clothing
and approved protective equipment
when using the machine. Protective
clothing and protective equipment
cannot eliminate the risk of accidents,
but wearing proper clothing and the
correct equipment will reduce the degree
of injury should an accident occur. Ask
your dealer about approved protective
clothing and approved protective
equipment recommended by BlueBird.
WARNING!
WARNING!
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