Machine ' S Safety Equipment; Checking, Maintaining And Servicing The Machine ' S Safety Equipment - Husqvarna K3600 MKII Operator's Manual

Mac hine ' ' ' ' s safety equipment
This section descr ibes the machine ' s safety equipment, its
purpose, and how checks and maintenance should be carried
out to ensure that it operates correctly. See the "What is
what?" section to locate where this equipment is positioned
on your machine.
W ARNING! Never use a machine that has
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faulty safety equipment! Carry out the
inspection, maintenance and service
routines listed in this section.
Switc h
The s witch is used to start and stop the machine.
Switc h lock and ON/OFF valve for the
water
The s witch lock is designed to prevent accidental operation of
the switch. The ON/OFF valve for the water supply is also
controlled with the switch lock.
When the switch lock (A) is pressed in this opens the water
valve and releases the switch (B).
As long as the switch is pressed in the switch lock remains
pressed in and the water valve open.
A
B
When you release your grip on the handle this resets both the
switch and the switch lock. This takes place via two
independent return spring systems. This position causes the
machine to stop and the switch to be locked.
The water valve returns to the stop position when the handle
is released.
Blade guar d
This guard is fi tted above the blade and is designed to prevent
parts of the blade or cutting fragments from being thrown
towards the user.
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SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS
Chec king, maintaining and servicing
the machine ' ' ' ' s safety equipment
W ARNING! All servicing and repair work on
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the machine requires special training. This is
especially true of the machine' ' ' ' s safety
equipment. If your machine fails any of the
checks described below you must contact
your service agent. When you buy any of our
products we guarantee the availability of
professional repairs and service. If the
retailer who sells your machine is not a
servicing dealer, ask him for the address of
your nearest service agent.
Chec king the starting and stopping
functions of the switch
Star t the machine, release the switch, and check that the
machine and blade stop.
Chec king the switch lock
Chec k that the switch is locked when the switch lock is in its
home position.
Press the switch lock and check that it returns to its home
position when released.
Check that the switch and switch lock move freely and that
their return spring systems function.
Start the machine, release the switch, and check that the
machine and blade stop.