Husqvarna 128DJx Owners Manual - Page 8

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING: Bear in mind that: Engine exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, which can cause carbon monoxide poisoning. For this reason you should not start or run the machine indoors, or anywhere that is poorly ventilated. 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! Locking nut A locking nut is used to secure some types of cutting attachment. IMPORTANT! Only use cutting attachments with the guards we recommend! See the section on "Technical data". Refer to the instructions for the cutting attachment to check the correct way to load the trimmer line and the correct line diameter. Keep the teeth of the blade correctly sharpened! Follow our recommendations. Also refer to the instructions on the blade packaging. Maintain the correct blade setting! Follow our instructions and use the recommended file gauge. WARNING: Always stop the en- gine 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 lead from the spark plug before you start to work on it. When fitting, tighten the nut in the opposite direction to the direction of rotation of the cutting attachment. To remove it, undo the nut in the same direction as the cutting attachment rotates. (CAUTION! The nut has a left--hand thread.) Tighten the nut using the socket spanner. WARNING: Using an incorrect cutting attachment or an incorrectly sharpened blade increases the risk of kickback. Cutting equipment Grass blades and grass cutters are intended for cutting coarse grass. A trimmer head is intended for trimming grass. The nylon lining inside the locking nut must not be so worn that you can turn it by hand. The lining should offer a resistance of at least 1.5 Nm. The nut should be replaced after it has been put on approx. 10 times. Cutting equipment This section describes how to choose and maintain your cutting equipment in order to: S Reduce the risk of blade thrust. S Obtain maximum cutting performance. S Extend the life of cutting equipment. General rules Only use cutting attachments with the guards we recommend! See the section on Technical data. 577387001 Rev. 2 1/6/11 Keep the teeth of the blade correctly sharpened! Follow our instructions and use the recommended file gauge. An incorrectly sharpened or damaged blade increases the risk of accidents. English--- 8