Machine's Safety Equipment; Checking, Maintaining And Servicing The Machine's Safety Equipment - Husqvarna K 40 Operator's Manual

Machine's safety equipment

This section describes 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.
WARNING! 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.
Switch
The switch is used to start and stop the machine.
Switch lock
The switch lock is designed to prevent accidental operation of
the switch. When the lock (A) is pressed in this releases the
switch (B).
A
B
The switch lock remains pressed as long as the switch is
pressed. 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.
Guard for the blade
This guard is fitted above the cutting blade and is designed to
prevent parts of the blade or cutting fragments from being
thrown towards the user.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Checking, maintaining and servicing
the machine's safety equipment
WARNING! 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.
Checking the starting and stopping
functions of the switch
Start the machine, release the switch, and check that the
machine and blade stop.
Checking the switch lock
Check 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.