Husqvarna 129R, Operator'S Manual

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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Boots
Wear anti-slip and stable boots.
Clothing
Wear clothes made of a strong fabric and avoid
loose clothing that can catch on shrubs and
branches. Always wear heavy, long pants. Do not
wear jewelry, shorts sandals or go barefoot.
Secure hair so it is above shoulder level.
First Aid Kit
A first aid kit should be carried by operators of
clearing saws, brushcutters or trimmers.
Machine's safety equipment
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. See the "WHAT IS WHAT"
section to locate where this equipment is
positioned on your machine.
The life span of the machine can be reduced and
the risk of accidents can increase if machine
maintenance is not carried out correctly and if
service and/or repairs are not carried out
professionally. If you need further information
please contact your nearest service workshop.
IMPORTANT! 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.
WARNING: Never use a machine that has
faulty safety equipment.
Follow the control, maintenance and service
instructions described in this section. If your
machine fails any of these checks contact your
service agent to get it repaired.
Throttle lock-out
The throttle lock-out is designed to prevent
accidental operation of the throttle control. When
you press the lock-out (A) (i.e. when you grasp the
handle) it releases the throttle control (B). When
you release the handle, the throttle control and the
throttle lock-out both move back to their original
positions. This movement is controlled by two
independent return springs. This arrangement
means that the throttle control is automatically
locked at the idle setting.
Make sure the throttle control is locked at the idle
setting when the throttle lock-out is released.
Press the throttle lock-out and make sure it returns
to its original position when you release it.
Check that the throttle control and throttle lock-out
move freely and that the return springs work
properly.
See instructions under the heading “Start”. Start
the machine and apply full throttle. Release the
throttle and check that the cutting attachment
stops and remains at a standstill. If the cutting
attachment rotates with the throttle in the idle