Husqvarna 531RS, Operator'S Manual

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CAUTION: Do not pull the starter rope to
full extension. Hold the starter rope
handle when it is fully extended. Failure
to obey these instructions can cause
damage to the engine.
5. Pull the starter rope quickly and with force until you
hear that the engine starts.
6. Set the choke control to the run position.
WARNING: Do not touch the cover. It
can burn your skin and cause electrical
shock if the spark plug cap is damaged.
Do not use a product with damaged
spark plug cap.
To start a warm engine
1. Put the stop switch to the start position.
2. Push the air purge bulb until fuel starts to fill the
bulb.
3. Set the choke control to the run position, then pull
the start rope until the engine starts.
To start with a throttle handle with a start
throttle lock
1. Push the throttle lockout and the throttle trigger to
set the throttle to the start position. Then push the
start throttle button (A).
2. Release the throttle lockout and the throttle trigger,
followed by the start throttle button. The throttle
function is now activated.
3. To return the engine to idle speed, push the throttle
lockout and throttle trigger again.
A
To stop the engine
1. Push the throttle trigger to the idle position.
2. Move the stop switch to the stop position.
To operate the grass trimmer
CAUTION: Make sure that you slow the
engine to idle speed after each operation. A
long period at full throttle without a load on
the engine can cause damage to the engine.
Note: Clean the cover of the trimmer head when you
attach a new trimmer line to prevent vibrations. Examine
other parts of the trimmer head and clean if it is
necessary.
General work instructions
WARNING: Be careful when you cut a tree
that is in tension. It can spring back to its
normal position before or after the cut and
hit you or the product, and cause injury.
• Clear an open space at one end of the work area,
and start the work from there.
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