Quick release Balance Flex harness | Husqvarna 327P5X guide

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

	!	WARNING! The inside of the mufﬂer
	!	contain chemicals that may be
		contain chemicals that may be
		carcinogenic. Avoid contact with these
		elements in the event of a damaged
		mufﬂer.
	!	WARNING! Bear in mind that:
	!	The exhaust fumes from the engine are
		hot and may contain sparks which can
		start a ﬁre. Never start the machine
		indoors or near combustible material!

Quick release (Balance Flex harness)

There is an easily accessible, quick release ﬁtted at the front as a safety precaution in case the engine catches ﬁre, or in any other situation that requires you to free yourself from the machine and harness.

Check that the harness straps are correctly positioned. Once the harness and machine have been adjusted, check that the harness quick release works correctly.

Cutting equipment

This section describes how you can achieve maximum clearing capacity and extend the life of the cutting attachment through correct maintenance and using the right type of cutting attachment.

•Only use cutting equipment recommended by us!

•Keep the chain’s cutting teeth properly sharpened! Follow our instructions and use the

recommended ﬁle gauge. A damaged or badly sharpened chain increases the risk of accidents.

•Maintain the correct raker clearance! Follow our instructions and use the recommended raker gauge. Too large a clearance increases the risk of kickback.

•Keep the chain properly tensioned! If the chain is slack it is more likely to jump off and lead to increased wear on the bar, chain and drive sprocket.

•Keep cutting equipment well lubricated and properly maintained! A poorly lubricated chain is more likely to break and lead to increased wear on the bar, chain and drive sprocket.

	!	WARNING! Never use a machine with
	!	faulty safety equipment. The machine’s
		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.
	!	WARNING! Always stop the engine
	!	before doing any work on the cutting
		before doing any work on the cutting
		attachment.This continues to rotate even
		after the throttle has been released.
		Ensure that the cutting attachment has
		stopped completely and disconnect the
		HT lead from the spark plug before you
		start to work on it.

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