Husqvarna 525HE3, Operator'S Manual

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Safety devices on the product
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 the safety devices regularly.
If the safety devices are defective, speak to
your Husqvarna service agent.
To do a check of the throttle trigger lockout
1. Make sure that the throttle trigger lockout
(A) and throttle trigger (B) move freely and
that the return spring operates correctly.
A
B
2. Make sure that the throttle trigger is locked
at the idle position when the throttle trigger
lockout is released.
3. Push down the throttle trigger lockout and
make sure that it goes back to its initial
position when you release it.
4. Start the product and apply full throttle.
Refer to
To start the engine on page 12
.
5. Release the throttle trigger and make sure
that the blades stop and stay stationary.
WARNING:
If the blades move
when the throttle trigger is in the
idle position, adjust the idle
speed. Refer to
To adjust the idle
speed on page 16 .
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.
To do a check of the vibration damping
system
WARNING:
Use of an incorrect
cutting attachment increases the
level of vibration.
The vibration damping system decreases
vibration in the handles to a minimum. The
vibration damping system decreases the
vibrations between the engine unit and the
shaft unit.
1. Stop the engine.
2. Do a visual check for deformation and
damage, for example cracks.
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