Stop the motor when you
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move across areas without
grass, for example paths
made of gravel, stone and
asphalt.
Do not run with the product
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when the motor is started.
Always walk when you operate
the product.
Stop the motor before you
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change the cutting height.
Never make adjustments with
the motor started.
Never let the product stay out
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of view with the motor started.
Stop the motor and make sure
that the cutting equipment
does not rotate.
Safety instructions for operation
Personal protective equipment
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
Personal protective equipment
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cannot fully prevent injury but
it decreases the degree of
injury if an accident does
occur. Let your dealer help
you select the right equipment.
Use heavy-duty slip-resistant
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boots or shoes. Do not use
open shoes or go with bare
feet.
Use heavy, long pants.
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Use protective gloves when
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necessary, for example when
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you attach, examine or clean
the cutting equipment.
Safety devices on the product
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
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Do not use a product with defective safety devices.
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Do a check of the safety devices regularly. If the
safety devices are defective, speak to your
Husqvarna service agent.
To do a check of the cutting cover
The cutting cover decreases vibrations in the product
and decreases the risk of injury from the blade.
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Examine the cutting cover to make sure that there
are no damages such as cracks.
Safety key
The safety key is below the battery lid. The safety key
connects the battery that supplies the motor with power.
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Start and stop the motor to do a check of the safety
key.
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If the safety key operates correctly, the motor can
only start when the safety key is in position 1.
(Fig. 17)
Motor brake handle
The motor brake handle stops the motor. When the
motor brake handle is released, the motor stops.
To do a check of the motor brake, start the motor and
then release the motor brake handle. If the motor does
not stop in 3 seconds, let an approved Husqvarna
service agent adjust the motor brake.
(Fig. 18)
To examine the start inhibitor
Do a check of the start inhibitor to make sure that it
prevents operation of the motor.
1. Push the motor brake handle in the direction of the
handlebar. The start inhibitor stops the movement.
2. Push the start inhibitor out. (Fig. 19)
3. Release the start inhibitor and make sure that it goes
back to its initial position.
Battery safety
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
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