Safety Devices On The Product; Cutting Attachment - Husqvarna 531RB Manual De Usuario

(Fig. 18)
• Use protective boots with steel toes and non-slip
soles.
(Fig. 19)
• Use clothing made of a strong fabric. Always use
heavy, long pants and long sleeves. Do not use
loose clothing that can catch on twigs and branches.
Do not wear jewelry, short pants, sandals or go with
bare feet. Put your hair up safely above shoulder
level.
• Keep first aid equipment close at hand.
(Fig. 20)

Safety devices on the product

For information about where to find the safety devices,
Product overview on page 11 .
see
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
• Do not use a product with defective safety devices.
Do a check of and do maintenance on the safety
devices regularly. If the safety devices are defective,
speak to your Husqvarna service agent.
• Do not make changes to safety devices. Do not use
the product if protective covers, safety switches or
other protective devices are not attached or are
defective.
• For all service and repair work on the product,
especially for the safety devices, special training is
necessary. If the safety devices fail the checks given
in this operator's manual, you must let a service
agent help you. We guarantee that professional
repairs and service is available. If your dealer is not
a service agent, speak to them for information about
the nearest service agent.
• Do not use a cutting attachment without an approved
and correctly attached cutting attachment guard. See
To assemble the cutting equipment on page 16 .
To do a check of the throttle trigger lockout
The throttle trigger lockout locks the throttle trigger at the
idle position.
1. Start the engine and apply full throttle.
2. Release the throttle trigger and make sure that the
cutting attachment stops. If the cutting attachment
rotates, then the carburetor idle speed must be
To adjust the idle speed on page
adjusted. Refer to
21 . (Fig. 21)
To do a check of the stop switch
1. Start the engine.
2. Move the stop switch to the stop position and make
sure that the engine stops. (Fig. 22)
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To do a check of the stop switch
1. Start the engine.
2. Move the stop switch to the stop position and make
sure that the engine stops. (Fig. 23)
To do a check of the cutting attachment guard
The cutting attachment guard stops objects that ejects in
the direction of the operator. It also prevents injuries that
occur if you touch the cutting attachment.
1. Stop the engine.
2. Do a visual check for damages, for example cracks.
(Fig. 24)
3. Replace the cutting attachment guard if it is
damaged.
To do a check of the vibration damping system
The vibration damping system decreases vibration in the
handles to a minimum which makes the operation
easier.
1. Stop the engine.
2. Do a visual check for deformation and damage, for
example cracks.
3. Make sure that the elements of the vibration
damping system are attached correctly. (Fig. 25)
To do a check of the muffler
WARNING: Never use a product with a
faulty muffler.
(Fig. 26)
WARNING: Bear in mind that the exhaust
fumes from the engine are hot and may
contain sparks which can start a fire. Never
start the product indoors or near
combustible material!
The muffler keeps noise levels to a minimum and sends
exhaust fumes away from the operator. For mufflers it is
very important that you follow the instructions on how to
check, maintain and service your product.
(Fig. 27)
• Regularly check that the muffler is securely attached
to the product. (Fig. 28)

Cutting attachment

WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
• Do the regular maintenance. Let an approved
service center regularly examine the cutting
attachment to do adjustments or repairs.
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