Husqvarna 968999239, SG13A / CE manual Safety Instructions, General use

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

General use

The object of this manual is to help you use your Husqvarna machine safely and to give you information about how to maintain your machine. Please read the manual carefully before attempting to use the machine.

If after reading the operator’s manual you are still unsure about the safety risks associated with use of the machine, you should not use the machine. Please contact your dealer for more information.

These safety instructions only address the basics for safe use. It would be impossible in the safety instructions to describe all possible risk situations that could arise when using the machine. You can, however, prevent accidents by always using common sense.

To obtain extra copies of the operator’s manual, please contact your dealer.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Do not use the machine until you have read the operator’s manual carefully and understand the instructions given. All maintenance work or adjustments not described in this manual must be performed by an authorized Husqvarna service workshop.

WARNING!

Under no circumstances may the original design of the machine be modified without written approval from the manufacturer. Such modifications not only affect the performance and durability of the machine but may even pose a safety risk for users and those in the vicinity. Unauthorized modifications to the design of the machine may absolve the manufacturer from liability for any resulting personal injury or property damage. Modifying the machine without written approval from the manufacturer may void the guarantee.

WARNING!

The stump grinder can be dangerous if used improperly or with out due care and can lead to serious accidents, in the worst cases even fatal accidents. It is very important that you read this operator’s manual and understand the instructions before you attempt to use the machine.

Read this manual carefully and make sure you understand it before using the machine or performing any maintenance. If the user cannot read this manual, it is the responsibility of the machine owner to explain the contents to the user.

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Read this manual carefully before starting the machine.

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Contents Manual no REV 03/08/04 Operator’s Manual Model 968999239Husqvarna All Rights Reserved Printed Beatrice, Nebraska Table of Contents Introduction Decals and machine-bound instructions Symbols and DecalsDecal Important information Location of decals Translation of instructionsDecal General use Safety InstructionsSafety Instructions Preparations Operating Storage Movement/TransportChildren Fuel system Maintenance Personal equipment Protective EquipmentEquipment set-up SET-UPHair PIN Engine Presentation ControlsMain components and operating controls Throttle Engine12 11 Choke control StarterStarter handle Fuel valveOil drainage Spark plugMuffler Oil dipstickDead man’s grip bar Fuel tankFueling Centrifugal clutchNever operate a machine with a defective brake On/Off Engine switch on the panelAdjustment bar for the handle BrakeStarting the engine OperationDead man’s grip bar Engine switch on the handleStarter handle Brake Engine switchNormal shutdown Shutdown in emergency situationsBefore you start Using your stump grinder 8011-202chg Operating on hills Shut off the machine when you are doneTransport Maintenance schedule MaintenanceCleaning the cyclone filter Replacing the air filter Idle adjustment Cleaning the sludge reservoirFitting the wrong spark plug type can damage the engine Ignition systemAdjusting the drive belt Disassembling and reassembling the blade, pockets and teeth Removing and refitting the wheels Cleaning and washing Adjusting the brakeTwo minute rule Blade shaft bearings LubricationChecking the engine’s oil level Engine oilThrottle cable Right wheelSymptom Cause Action TroubleshootingProblem Possible solutions Storage ServiceWinter storage Model Technical DataWiring Diagram Delivery service Service JournalService Journal