Husqvarna 257 B, 953900740, 953900739, 953900790, 257 L, 297 L Sembly and fueling should be done with

Minimum safety distance 15m.

Emergency stop.

Maximum shaft speed.

Use of the manual

•Anyone who uses the machine should have read the entire manual with extreme care.

•All users should be familiar with the operations for use of the machine under absolutely safe conditions as described in this manual, and should be instructed in the proper cutting techniques to use, possibly by practical demonstration.

•Do not allow children or persons who are not familiar with these instructions and are not sufficiently trained to use the brush cutter. Local regulations may specify an age limit for users.

•Keep this manual with the machine when selling or lending it, to enable the future users to familiar- ize themselves with the product and instructions for safe use.

•All parts of the manual are equally important for the purpose of preventing injury to the operator or dam- age to the machine. To facilitate your reading, section B is divided into parts that can be called up in the rest of the manual, marked with the "CAUTION" symbol followed by the number of the corresponding para- graph, to concentrate your attention on the main safety procedures related to a particular situation.

Prior to use

•Respect of the procedures described in this manual does not eliminate the risks of accidents but does reduce the probability of their occurring or the effect of the damage.

•If you have never used a brush cutter before, prac- tice using it for a while before actually starting to work with it.

•The operator or user is responsible for any damages to third parties or their property, and for any dangers to which they may be subject.

•Do not use this machine for any other purpose than that for which it was designed, using the proper cut- ting devices as indicated in the instructions.

•Do not use the machine if you are tired, in poor health or under the effects of alcohol or medication that could affect your reactions.

•Make sure you know how to stop the engine and blade if necessary (see section entitled "Starting and stopping the engine").

1Inspect the machine carefully before every use, in case of violent impact or signs of malfunction.

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Danger of kickback. The blade is capable of amputating arms and legs.

CAUTION! Danger of serious leg injuries. Take scrupulous care to fol- low the instructions in the manual.

CAUTION! The cutting parts and muffler may get very hot and cause burns. Wait a w minutes before touching them.

Make sure the machine is correctly assembled, and all its parts are working properly. Make sure the screws are all in place and securely tightened. Check operation of the accelerator control block and make sure there is no leakage of fuel. Check that the cutting tool does not move with the motor running at idle speed. Make sure the transmission pipe is properly fastened to the motor joint and the line cutter head or blade are correctly fas- tened with the screw fastening the blade fully tightened.

2	Replace any accessories (blades, nylon string
	heads, guards) which show damage or cracks or

appear excessively worn. Have your Authorized Service Center replace any damaged parts. For nylon string heads, use only strings made of flexible material recom- mended by the manufacturer. For example, you should never use metal wire because it could cause serious injuries to people, property and animals. An unsuitable string could break and turn into a very dangerous mis- sile. In mounting the cutting utensils follow the instruc- tions in the chapter entitled "Usable cutting tools and their installation on the machine". ABSOLUTELY DO NOT USE THE BRUSH CUTTER IF THE SPECIFIC SAFETY GUARD FOR THE CUTTING DEVICE IN USE IS NOT SECURELY FASTENED (see chapter "Assembly/disassembly"). Failure to follow this rule can expose you to serious danger such as:

•possible contact with rotating and cutting parts;

•possible contact with flying debris.

Never use a brush cutter without its safety pole guard correctly in place. Only use blades or nylon string heads clearly marked with a maximum speed of at least 10,500 min-1.

3	Use only original or approved accessories and
	spare parts, which you can purchase from our

official distributors. The use of other accessories and spare parts increases the danger of injury and in this case the manufacturer has no liability for damage to persons or property. Never attempt to use the machine if it is incomplete, defective or has been altered by any- one other than an Authorized Service Center. The risk of accidents increases considerably if maintenance is not carried our regularly in a professional way. In case of doubt contact an authorized service center.

4	All operations of maintenance, assembly, disas-
	sembly and fueling should be done with the