Husqvarna 966781601, 524 L, 525 LST, 525 RS, 525 RJD Machine′s safety equipment, Throttle lockout

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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

GLOVES

Gloves should be worn when necessary, e.g. when fitting cutting attachments.

BOOTS

Wear sturdy, non-slip boots.

CLOTHING

Wear clothes made of a strong fabric and avoid loose clothing that can catch on twigs and branches. Always wear heavy, long pants. Do not wear jewellery, shorts sandals or go barefoot. Secure hair so it is above shoulder level.

FIRST AID KIT

Always have a first aid kit nearby.

Machines safety equipment

This section describes the machines safety equipment, its purpose, and how checks and maintenance should be carried out to ensure that it operates correctly. See the ”What is what?” section to locate where this equipment is positioned on your machine.

The life span of the machine can be reduced and the risk of accidents can increase if machine maintenance is not carried out correctly and if service and/or repairs are not carried out professionally. If you need further information please contact your nearest service workshop.

IMPORTANT!

All servicing and repair work on the machine requires special training. This is especially true of the machines safety equipment. If your machine fails any of the checks described below you must contact your service agent. When you buy any of our products we guarantee the availability of professional repairs and service. If the retailer who sells your machine is not a servicing dealer, ask him for the address of your nearest service agent.

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WARNING! Never use a machine with

faulty safety equipment. The machine's

 

 

safety equipment must be checked and

 

maintained as described in this section.

 

If your machine fails any of these checks

 

contact your service agent to get it

 

repaired.

Throttle lockout

The throttle lockout is designed to prevent accidental operation of the throttle control. When you press the lock

(A)(i.e. when you grasp the handle) it releases the throttle control (B). When you release the handle the throttle control and the throttle lockout both move back to their original positions. This movement is controlled by two independent return springs.This arrangement means that the throttle control is automatically locked at the idle setting.

A

B

Make sure the throttle control is locked at the idle setting when the throttle lockout is released.

Press the throttle lockout and make sure it returns to its original position when you release it.

Check that the throttle trigger and throttle lockout move freely and that the return springs work properly.

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Contents 524 L 525 LST RJD 525 RS Symbols KEY to SymbolsContents Dear Customer IntroductionWhat is what? What is WHAT?Personal protective equipment General Safety PrecautionsThrottle lockout Machine′s safety equipmentCutting attachment guard Stop switchVibration damping system Muffler Quick releaseLocking nut Cutting equipmentCutting equipment Trimmer head Sharpening grass knifes and grass bladesFitting the loop handle 524 L, 525 LST, 525 RJD AssemblyFitting the handlebar 525 RS Fitting the trimmer guard and trimmer head AssemblyAssembling the cutting equipment Assembling and dismantling the two-piece shaft 525 RJDFitting a blade guard, grass blade and grass cutter Adjusting the harness and brush cutterDismantling Correct balance Standard harnessSpreading the load on your shoulders Correct heightFuel Handling Fuel safetyFuel Use. This also applies during idling. Be FuelingMixing Muffler gets very hot during and afterStarting Starting and StoppingCheck before starting Starting and stoppingStopping For throttle handles with a start throttle lockWorking Techniques Basic safety rulesGeneral working instructions Basic working techniques Grass clearing using a grass bladeGrass trimming with a trimmer head Sweeping CuttingCarburettor MaintenanceBasic setting Adjustment of the idle speedMuffler Adjusting the start throttle speedAir filter Cooling systemSpark plug Two-piece shaft 525 RJDBevel gear Cleaning the air filterMaintenance Daily Weekly Monthly Maintenance scheduleTechnical data Technical DataTechnical Data Super Auto Super Auto II Page S35 2,7mm 095-.106 25 m 15 cm T35, T35x Alloy Original instructions 1155734-28