Safety Precautions

If not used properly this lawnmower can be dangerous! This lawnmower can cause serious injury to the operator and others, the warnings and safety instructions must be followed to ensure reasonable safety and efficiency in using this lawnmower. The operator is responsible for following the warning and safety instructions in this manual and on the lawnmower. Never use the mower unless the grassbox or guards provided by the manufacturer are in the correct position.

Explanation of Symbols on your Husqvarna R 43, 43S and 43SE

Fuel Safety

WARNING - Petrol is highly flammable

STOP

General

Warning

Read the user instructions carefully to make sure you understand all the controls and what they do.

Always keep the lawnmower on the ground when mowing. Tilting or lifting the lawnmower may cause stones to be thrown out

Keep bystanders away. Do not mow whilst people especially children or pets are in the mowing area

Beware or severing toes or hands. Do not put hands or feet near a rotating blade.

Disconnect the spark plug before attempting any maintenance, cleaning or adjustment, or if you are going to leave the lawnmower unattended for any period.

Blade continues to rotate after the machine is switched off. Wait until all machine components have completely stopped before touching them.

-Store fuel in a cool place in a container specifically designed for the purpose. In general plastic containers are unsuitable

-refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while refuelling

-add fuel BEFORE starting the engine. Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add fuel while the engine is running or when the engine is hot

-if petrol is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but move the machine away from the area of spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition until petrol vapours have dissipated

-replace all fuel tanks and container caps securely

-move the product away from the fuelling area

before starting

Safety Procedures when Charging the Battery (R 43SE)

1.

Check the charger cable regularly for damage or

 

deterioration due to age.

2.

Do not use the lawnmower if the charging cable

 

is not in good condition.

3.

Do not attempt to charge other products with the

 

charger from this unit.

4.

Do not attempt to use this battery with any other

 

charger.

5.

Charging should only be carried out in a safe

 

location where neither battery nor cord cable can

 

be trodden on or tripped over.

6.

Location should be well-ventilated.

7.

During charging, the battery charger becomes

 

warm. This is normal and means the charger is

 

operating properly.

8.

Do not cover the battery charger with anything

 

during charging.

9.

Ensure that neither the charger nor the battery

 

are exposed to moisture.

10. Avoid extreme temperatures.

11. The charger will not operate below freezing point

 

nor above 40oC.

12. Do not short circuit the battery terminals.

Preparation

1.

Do not mow barefoot or in open sandals.

1.Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the mower. Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator.

2.Only use the lawnmower in the manner and for the functions described in these instructions.

3.Never operate the lawnmower when you are tired, ill or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medicine.

4.The operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property.

 

Always wear suitable clothing, gloves, and stout

 

shoes.

2.

The use of ear protection is recommended.

3.

Make sure the lawn is clear of sticks, stones,

 

bones, wire and debris; they could be thrown by

 

the blade.

4.

Before using the machine and after any impact,

 

check for signs of wear or damage and repair as

 

necessary.

5.

Replace worn or damaged blades together with

 

their fixings in sets to preserve balance.

6.

Have faulty silencers replaced.

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Husqvarna manual General, Safety Procedures when Charging the Battery R 43SE, Preparation