General safety instructions
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
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This product is dangerous if used incorrectly or if you
are not careful. Injury or death can occur if you do
not obey the safety instructions.
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This product produces an electromagnetic field
during operation. This field may under some
circumstances interfere with active or passive
medical implants. To reduce the risk of serious or
fatal injury we recommend persons with medical
implants to consult their physician and the medical
implant manufacturer before operating this product.
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Always be careful and use your common sense. If
you are not sure how to operate the product in a
special situation, stop and speak to your Husqvarna
dealer before you continue.
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Keep in mind that the operator will be held
responsible for accidents that involve other persons
or their property.
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Keep the product clean. Make sure that you can
clearly read signs and decals.
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Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these
instructions to use the appliance. Local regulations
may restrict the age of the operator.
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Always monitor a person, with decreased physical
capacity or mental capacity, that uses the product. A
responsible adult must be there at all times.
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Do not use the product if you are tired, ill, or
under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medicine.
This has a negative effect on your vision, alertness,
coordination and judgment.
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Do not use the product if it is defective.
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Do not change this product or use it if it is possible
that it has been changed by others.
Work safety
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
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Use this product to cut grass lawns only. It is not
permitted to use it for other tasks.
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Use personal protective equipment. Refer to
Personal protective equipment on page 11 .
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Make sure that you know how to stop the motor
quickly in an emergency.
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Do not operate the product in rain or wet conditions.
The risk of electrical shock increases if water enters
the product.
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Do not operate the product unless the blade and
all covers are attached correctly. An incorrectly
attached blade can come loose and cause personal
injury.
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Make sure that the blade does not hit objects such
as stones and roots. This can do damage to the
blade and bend the motor shaft. A bent axle causes
heavy vibration and a very high risk that the blade
becomes loose.
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If the blade hits an object or if vibrations occur,
stop the product immediately. Stop the motor, turn
the safety key to 0 and remove the battery. Wait
until moving parts stop. Examine the product for
damages. Tighten loose parts. Repair damages and
replace damaged parts. Let an approved service
agent do the repair.
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Never attach the motor brake handle permanently to
the handle when the motor is started.
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Put the product on a stable, flat surface and start it.
Make sure that the blade does not hit the ground or
other objects.
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Always stay behind the product when you operate it.
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Let all the wheels stay on the ground and keep 2
hands on the handle when you operate the product.
Keep your hands and feet away from the rotating
blades.
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Do not tilt the product when you start the motor or
during operation of the product.
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Be careful when you pull the product rearward.
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Never lift up the product when the motor is started. If
you must lift the product, first stop the motor, turn the
safety key to 0 and remove the battery.
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Do not walk rearward when you operate the product.
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Stop the motor when it is necessary to tilt the
product for transportation or before you move across
areas without grass, for example paths made of
gravel, stone and asphalt.
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Do not run with the product when the motor is
started. Always walk when you operate the product.
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Stop the motor before you change the cutting height.
Never make adjustments with the motor started.
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Never let the product stay out of view with the motor
started. Stop the motor and make sure that the
cutting equipment does not rotate.
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The vibrations in the product during operation can
be different from the declared vibration value in
Technical data on page 22 . The difference is
caused by variations in how the product is used.
If you operate the product frequently or for long
periods of time, take breaks regularly to prevent
injury from vibrations.
Safety instructions for operation
Personal protective equipment
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
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Personal protective equipment cannot fully prevent
injury but it decreases the degree of injury if an
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