General Information; Safety Procedures - Husqvarna AR19 Operator's Manual

Operator's Guide

GENERAL INFORMATION

This manual will assist you in the safe operation and proper maintenance of your Husqvarna
equipment. Read it thoroughly before attempting to operate the machine. Call your dealer or
Husqvarna if additional information is required.
The following safety symbols are used throughout the manual to alert you to information about
unsafe actions or situations:
DANGER indicates immediate hazards that may result in severe injury or death.
WARNING indicates unsafe actions or situations that may cause severe injury, death and/or major
equipment or property damage.
CAUTION indicates unsafe actions or situations that may cause injury, and/or minor equipment or
property damage.
This equipment should not be modified without the manufacturer's prior written authorization. Doing
so may not only affect the equipment's performance and durability, but also create safety hazards
for the operator and the surroundings. Warranty will be void if changes are made to the equipment
without the manufacturer's prior written authorization.

SAFETY PROCEDURES

DO: !
• Read all maintenance and service instructions before attempting work.
• Read engine manufacturer's operating and maintenance instructions.
• Remove spark plug wire before commencing service.
• Inspect lawn to be aerated and remove rocks, wire, string and other objects that might present
hazard before starting.
• Indentify and mark all ground objects to be avoided, such as sprinkler heads, stakes, water valves,
clothes line anchors, etc.
• Use machine for lawn aeration only.
• Keep unsupervised children away from the equipment.
• Adopt safe lifting and moving techniques when loading/unloading and moving the equipment.
• Make sure all decals are in place.
DO NOT: !
• Do not run engine while servicing.
• Do not use on any surface other than grass.
• Do not operate on slopes exceeding 35% grade.
• Do not place hands or feet near moving or rotating parts.
• Do not lift Model AR19.
• Do not lift Model AR25.
• Do not run engine in an unventilated space.
• Do not smoke or allow open flames or sparks near unit, and always stop the engine when refueling
• Do not remove guards when operating.
• Do not modify this equipment.
• Do not use this equipment for purposes other than lawn aeration.
7