General Safety Precautions - Husqvarna M48 Pro, M53 S Pro Operator's Manual

Vibration damping system
Check regularly that the vibration damping element is free
from cracks.
The handlebar system's steel tube and the cutting cover are
designed to minimise the vibrations from the engine. Make
sure the cutting cover is not damaged and that there are no
visible defects such as cracks.
Muffler
Never use a machine that has a faulty muffler.
Regularly check that the muffler is securely attached to the
machine.
Cutting equipment
This section describes how to choose and maintain your
cutting equipment in order to:
• Reduces machine vibration.
• Obtain maximum cutting performance.
• Extend the life of cutting equipment.
Make sure the cutter does not hit foreign objects such as
stones, roots or the like. This can make the cutter dull and
bend the engine shaft. Always ensure the cutter is well ground
and balanced correctly. See also instructions under the
heading Maintenance.
Check the cutting attachment for damage or cracks. A
damaged cutting attachment should always be replaced.
Also check that the cutter bolt is undamaged and that the
engine shaft is not bent.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The washer and cup spring should always be replaced when
changing the cutter or cutter bracket.
WARNING! Never use a machine with faulty
!
safety equipment. The machine's safety
equipment must be checked and maintained
as described in this section. If your machine
fails any of these checks contact your
service agent to get it repaired.

General safety precautions

• A lawn mower is only designed to mow lawns. The only
accessories you can use with this engine unit are the
cutters we recommend in the Technical data chapter.
• Never use the machine if you are tired, if you have drunk
alcohol, or if you are taking medication that could affect
your vision, your judgement or your co-ordination.
WARNING! Running an engine in a confined
!
or badly ventilated area can result in death
due to asphyxiation or carbon monoxide
poisoning.
• You must use personal protection whenever you use the
machine. See the instructions under the heading Personal
protection.
• Never use a machine that has been modified in any way
from its original specification.
Never use any accessories other than those recommended in
this manual. See instructions under the headings Cutting
equipment and Technical data.
WARNING! A faulty cutting attachment may
!
increase the risk of accidents.
• Never use a machine that is faulty. Carry out the checks,
maintenance and service instructions described in this
manual. Some maintenance and service measures must
be carried out by trained and qualified specialists. See
instructions under the heading Maintenance.