Husqvarna 531RS, Operator'S Manual

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• Always use approved ear protection while you
operate the product. Noise for a long period can
cause noise-induced hearing loss.
• Make sure that you have a first aid kit near.
Protective devices on the product
• Make sure that you regularly do the maintenance to
the product.
• The life of the product increases.
• The risk of accidents decreases.
Let an approved dealer or an approved service
center regularly examine the product to do
adjustments or repairs.
• Do not use a product with damaged protective
equipment. If the product is damaged, speak to an
approved service center.
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. Push down the throttle trigger lockout and make sure
that it goes back to its initial position when you
release it.
3. Make sure that the throttle trigger is locked at the
idle position when the throttle trigger lockout is
released.
4. Start the product and apply full throttle.
5. Release the throttle trigger and make sure that the
cutting attachment stops and stays stationary.
WARNING: If the cutting attachment
moves when the throttle trigger is in the
idle position, then the carburetor idle
speed must be adjusted. Refer to To
adjust the idle speed on page 20
.
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 cutting attachment guard
The cutting attachment guard prevents injuries and
stops objects that eject in the direction of the operator.
1. Stop the engine.
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