Ma Chine´s Safety Equipment; General; Power Switch; Power Switch Lock - Husqvarna K 3000 Operator's Manual

General

W ARNING! Never use a machine that has
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faulty safety equipment! If your machine
fails any of these checks contact your
service agent to get it repaired.
To prevent accidental starting, the steps
described in this chapter must be
performed with the motor off and the
power cable removed from the socket, if
not otherwise stated.
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.
P ower switch
The po wer switch should be used to start and stop the
machine.
Chec king the power switch
• Start the machine, release the power switch and
check that the engine and the cutting blade stop.
• A defective power switch should be replaced by an
authorized service workshop.
P ower switch lock
The po wer switch lock is designed to prevent accidental
operation of the switch. When the lock (A) is pressed in
the power switch (B) is released.
The power switch lock remains depressed as long as the
power switch is depressed. When the grip on the handle
is released both the power switch and power switch lock
are reset. This movement is controlled by two
independent return springs. This position results in the
machine stopping and the power switch being locked.
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MA CHINE´S SAFETY EQ UIPMENT
Chec king the power switch lock
• Make sure the power switch is locked when the power
switch lock is in its original position.
• Press in the power switch lock and make sure it
returns to its original position when you release it.
• Check that the power switch and power switch lock
move freely and that the return springs work properly.
• Start the machine, release the power switch and
check that the engine and the cutting blade stop.
Blade guar d
This guard is fi tted above the cutting blade and is
designed to prevent parts of the blade or cutting
fragments from being thrown towards the user.
Chec king the blade guard
W ARNING! Always check that the guard
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is correctly fitted before starting the
machine. Check that the cutting blade is
fitted correctly and does not show signs
of damage. A damaged cutting blade can
cause personal injury. See instructions
under the heading Assembly.
• Check that the guard is complete and without any
cracks or deformations.