Husqvarna 535LST Owner Manual - Page 5
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• The only accessories you can operate with this engine unit are the cutting attachments that we recommend. Refer to Accessories on page 19. • Never allow children to use or be in the vicinity of the product. As the product is equipped with a springloaded start/stop switch and can be started by low speed and force on the starter handle, even small children under some circumstances can produce the force necessary to start the product. This can mean a risk of serious personal injury. Therefore remove the spark plug cap when the product is not under close supervision. • Running an engine in a confined or badly ventilated area can result in death due to asphyxiation or carbon monoxide poisoning. • The complete clutch cover and shaft must be fitted before the product is started, otherwise the clutch can come loose and cause personal injury. • Ensure that no people or animals come closer than 15 m while you work. When several operators are working in the same area the safety distance should be at least 15 m. Otherwise there is a risk of serious personal injury. Stop the product immediately if anyone approaches. Never swing the product around without first checking behind you to make sure that noone is within the safety zone. • Ensure that people, animals or other things can not affect your control of the product or that they do not come in contact with the cutting attachment or loose objects that are thrown out by the cutting attachment. However, do not the product unless you are able to call for help in the event of an accident. • Always inspect the working area. Remove all loose objects such as stones, broken glass, nails, steel wire, string, etcetera, that could be thrown out or become wrapped around the cutting attachment. • Make sure that you can move and stand safely. Check the area around you for possible obstacles (roots, rocks, branches, ditches, etcetera) in case you have to move suddenly. Take great care when you work on sloping ground. • Switch off the engine before you move to another area. Fit the transportation guard before you carry or transport the equipment any distance. • Never put the product down with the engine running unless you have it in clear sight. • Stop the engine and cutting equipment before you remove material that has wound around the blade shaft. Neither the operator of the product nor anyone else may attempt to remove the cut material while the engine is running or the cutting equipment is rotating, as this can result in serious injury. The bevel gear can get hot during use and may remain so for a while afterwards. You could get burnt if you touch it. • Watch out for thrown objects. Always wear approved eye protection. Never lean over the cutting attachment guard. Stones, rubbish, etcetera, can be thrown up into the eyes which can cause blindness or serious injury. • Sometimes branches or grass get caught between the guard and cutting attachment. Always stop the engine before you clean the product. • Always slow the engine to idle speed after each working operation. Long periods at full throttle without any load on the engine can lead to serious engine damage. • Listen out for warning signals or shouts when you wear hearing protection. Always remove your hearing protection as soon as the engine stops. • Overexposure to vibration can lead to circulatory damage or nerve damage in people who have impaired circulation. Contact your doctor if you experience symptoms of overexposure to vibration. These symptoms include numbness, loss of feeling, tingling, pricking, pain, loss of strength, changes in skin color or condition. These symptoms normally appear in the fingers, hands or wrists. • Do not use a product with a damaged spark plug cap. • Do not use a product with a defective muffler. • Keep all parts of your body away from the rotating cutting attachment and hot surfaces. • Never use a product with a faulty muffler • Never start or use the product indoors, near combustible material or in spaces that lacks proper ventilation. The exhaust fumes from the engine contain carbon monoxide, an odorless, poisonous and highly dangerous gas. Also, the exhaust fumes are hot and may contain sparks that can start a fire. Personal protective equipment • Keep a good balance and a firm foothold at all times. Do not overreach. • Always hold the product with both hands. Hold the product on the right side of your body. • Keep the cutting attachment below waist level. WARNING: Read the warning instructions that follow before you use the product. • Always use approved personal protective equipment when you use the product. Personal protective equipment cannot fully prevent injury but it decreases the degree of injury if an accident does 1011 - 005 - 5