• Use sturdy non-slip boots or shoes.
• Use clothing made of a strong fabric. Always use
heavy, long pants and long sleeves. Do not use
loose clothing that can catch on twigs and branches.
Do not wear jewelry, short pants, sandals or go with
bare feet. Put your hair up safely above shoulder
level.
• Keep first aid equipment close at hand.
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. Refer to
Maintenance schedule on page 14
.
• If the safety devices are defective, speak to your
Husqvarna servicing dealer.
To do a check of the keypad
1. Push the start/stop button (A).
C
A
B
a) The product is on when the LED (B) is on.
b) The product is off when the LED (B) is off.
2. If the warning indicator (C) is on or flashes. Refer to
Keypad on page 21
.
To do a check of the power trigger lockout
The power trigger lockout is designed to prevent
accidental operation. When you press the lock (A) it
releases the power trigger (B). When you release the
handle, the power trigger and the power trigger lockout
both move back to their original positions. This
movement is operated by independent springs.
A
B
1. Make sure that the power trigger is locked when the
lock is in its original position.
2. Press the power trigger and make sure it returns to
its original position when you release it.
3. Make sure that the power trigger and the lock moves
freely and that the return spring works properly.
4. Start the product, see
To start the product on page
13
.
5. Apply full throttle.
6. Release the power trigger and make sure that the
cutting attachment stops and remains still.
Cutting attachment guard
The cutting attachment guard prevents a loose object to
eject in the direction of the operator.
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