Husqvarna WH3616, Operator'S Manual

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WARNING!
When using the machine, approved personal protective equipment (shown in illustrations)
shall be used. Personal protective equipment cannot eliminate the risk of injury but it will
reduce the degree of injury if an accident does happen. Ask your retailer for help in choosing
the right equipment.
Personal Safety Equipment
8011-670
Personal protective equipment
8062-043
Mow side to side, not up and down3
WARNING!
Never use the machine on terrain that
slopes more than 10 degrees.
Mow slopes side to side, not up
and down. Avoid sudden directional
changes.
make sure first aid equipment is close at hand •
when using the machine.
Never use the machine when barefoot. Always
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wear protective shoes or boots, preferably with
steel toe caps.
Always wear approved protective glasses or a full
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visor when assembling or driving.
Always wear gloves when handling the blades.
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Never wear loose clothing that can get caught in •
moving parts.
Use ear protectors to avoid damage to hearing.
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Slope Operation
Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control or
machine tip-over accidents, which can result in severe
injury or death. Operation on all slopes requires extra
caution. If you cannot reverse up the slope or if you
feel unsure, do not mow it.
mow across slopes (10 degrees maximum), not •
up and down.
Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other
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hidden objects. Uneven terrain could overturn the
machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
Choose a low ground speed so that you will not
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have to stop while on the slope.
Do not mow on wet grass. Tires may lose traction.
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Avoid starting, stopping, or turning on a slope. If •
the tires lose traction, disengage the blades and
proceed slowly straight down the slope.
Keep all movement on the slopes slow and
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gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed
or direction, which could cause the machine to roll
over.
Use extra care while operating machine with
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grass catchers or other attachments; they can
affect the stability of the machine.
Do not use on steep slopes.
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Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or •
embankments. The machine could suddenly roll
over if a wheel is over the edge or if the edge
caves in.