Husqvarna 235F manual Machine′s safety equipment, Throttle lockout

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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

BOOTS

Wear boots with steel toe-caps and non-slip sole.

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.

Machine′s safety equipment

This section describes the machine′s 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 machine′s 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.

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

See instructions under the heading Start. Start the machine and apply full throttle. Release the throttle and check that the cutting attachment stops and remains at a standstill. If the cutting attachment rotates with the throttle in the idle position then the carburettor idle setting must

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Contents 235R 235FR Persons or animals come closer than KEY to SymbolsSymbols Operator of the machine must Ensure, while working, that noContents Dear Customer IntroductionWhat is what? What is WHAT?Personal protective equipment General Safety PrecautionsThrottle lockout Machine′s safety equipmentQuick release Stop switchCutting attachment guard Vibration damping systemLocking nut MufflerCutting equipment Cutting equipmentGeneral rules Sharpening the saw blade Sharpening grass cutters and grass bladesTrimmer head Fitting the handlebar AssemblyTransport position, handlebar Fitting a blade guard, grass blade and grass cutter Assembling the cutting equipmentFitting the blade guard and saw blade AM L Fitting the trimmer guard and trimmer head Trimmy SIIFitting other guards and cutting attachments Adjusting the harness and brush cutterSpreading the load on your shoulders Grass clearing Correct heightCorrect balance Forestry clearingFuel Handling Fuel safetyFuel Mixing FuellingCold engine Starting and StoppingCheck before starting Starting and stoppingStopping Warm engineStarting For throttle handles with a start throttle lockABC of clearing Basic safety rulesWorking Techniques General working instructionsControl the felling direction take advantage of the wind Forestry clearing using a saw blade Trimming Grass clearing using a grass bladeBrush cutting with a saw blade Grass trimming with a trimmer headSweeping CuttingCarburettor MaintenanceCooling system MufflerBevel gear Oiling the air filter Cleaning the air filterAir filter Spark plugMaintenance Daily Weekly Monthly Maintenance scheduleTechnical data Technical DataEC-declaration of conformity Applies to Europe only Page S35 2,7mm 095-.106 25 m 15 cm T35, T35x T45, T45x Auto Trimmy SII Page Page Page Page Original instructions 1153284-26
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