Husqvarna K960 - Manual (Page 7)

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SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS
Guar d for the blade
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, maintaining and servicing
the machine
′′′′
s safety equipment
Vibration damping system
Regular ly check the vibration damping units for cracks or
deformation.
Make sure the vibration damping units are securely attached
to the engine unit and handle unit.
Stop s witch
Star t the engine and make sure the engine stops when you
move the stop switch to the stop setting.
Muffl er
Never use a machine that has a faulty muffler.
Regularly check that the muffler is securely attached to the
machine.
Throttle lockout
• Make sure the throttle control is locked at the idle setting
when the throttle lockout is released.
• Press the throttle lockout and make sure it returns to its
original position when you release it.
• Check that the throttle control and throttle lockout move
freely and that the return springs work properly.
• Start the power cutter and apply full throttle. Release the
throttle control and check that the cutting blade stops and
remains stationary. If the cutting blade rotates when the
throttle is in the idle position you should check the
carburettor’s idle adjustment. See instructions under the
heading Maintenance.
!
WARNING! Always check that the blade
guard is fitted correctly before starting the
machine.
!
WARNING! All servicing and repair work on
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.