Machine´s Safety Equipment; General - Husqvarna WC 48 Se Manual De Instrucciones

General

This section describes the machine´s safety equipment, its
purpose, and how checks and maintenance should be carried
out to ensure that it operates correctly.
WARNING! 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.
Prevent unintentional starting by removing
the ignition cable from the spark plug.
Cutting cover
• The cutting cover is designed to reduce vibration and to
reduce the risk of cuts.
Checking the cutting cover
• Make sure the cutting cover is not damaged and that there
are no visible defects such as cracks.
Gear housing
• The protective cover is designed to reduce the risk of
crush injuries and to catch a broken drive belt.
Checking the gear housing
• Check that the protective cover is undamaged and that it
is properly secured.
Engine brake handle
• The engine brake is designed to stop the engine. When
the grip on the engine brake handle is released the engine
should stop.
Checking the engine brake handle
• Apply full throttle and then release the brake handle. The
engine should stop and the drive should disengage. The
engine brake should always be adjusted so that the
engine stops within 3 seconds.
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MACHINE´S SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Vibration damping system
WARNING! Overexposure to vibration can
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lead to circulatory damage or nerve damage
in people who have impaired circulation.
Contact your doctor if you experience
symptoms of overexposure to vibration.
Such symptoms include numbness, loss of
feeling, tingling, pricking, pain, loss of
strength, changes in skin colour or
condition. These symptoms normally appear
in the fingers, hands or wrists. These
symptoms may be increased in cold
temperatures.
• Your machine is equipped with a vibration damping
system that is designed to minimize vibration and make
operation easier.
• The handlebar system's steel tube and the cutting cover
are designed to minimise the vibrations from the engine.
This model also has 4 vibration dampers fitted on the
handlebar unit to further reduce vibrations.
Checking the vibration damping system
• Check that the handles and vibration damping elements
are not damaged.
Muffler
WARNING! Never use a machine without a
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muffler, or with a faulty muffler. A damaged
muffler may substantially increase the noise
level and the fire hazard. Keep fire fighting
equipment handy.
The muffler gets very hot during and after
use. This also applies during idling. Be
aware of the fire hazard, especially when
working near flammable substances and/or
vapours.
• The muffler is designed to keep noise levels to a minimum
and to direct exhaust fumes away from the user.
Inspecting the muffler
• Check regularly that the muffler is complete and secured
correctly.