Husqvarna K 535i Owner Manual - Page 19

Correct balance of the product, To apply the load equally on the, shoulders, Before you operate

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Correct balance of the product For forestry clearing, the product is correctly balanced when it freely hangs horizontally from the suspension point. With correct balance, the risk of hitting stones if you release the handlebar is decreased. For grass clearing, the product is correctly balanced when the blade is at cutting height near the ground. 2. Adjust the harness for the best work position. An adjusted harness and product makes operation easier. Before you operate the product • Examine the work area to make sure that you know the type of terrain, the slope of the ground and if there are obstacles such as stones, branches and ditches. • Do an overhaul inspection of the product. • Do the safety inspections, maintenance and servicing that are given in this manual. • Make sure that all covers, guards, handles and the cutting equipment are correctly attached and not damaged. • Make sure that there are no cracks at the bottom of the saw blade or grass blade teeth or by the center hole of the blade. Replace the blade if it is damaged. • Examine the support flange for cracks. Replace the support flange if it is damaged. To adjust the balance with the add-on weight If correct balance is difficult to achieve, attach the addon weight. The add-on weight is available as an accessory. • Attach the add-on weight with the bolts. • Make sure that the locknut can not be removed by hand. The locknut must have a locking force of minimum 1.5Nm. Make sure that the tightening torque is between 35-50 Nm. To apply the load equally on the shoulders 1. Adjust the tension of the side straps to apply the weight equally on the shoulders. • Examine the blade guard for damages or cracks. Replace the blade guard if it has been hit or if it has cracks. • Examine the trimmer head and cutting attachment guard for damages or cracks. Replace the trimmer 609 - 006 - 17.08.2020 19

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Correct balance of the product
For forestry clearing, the product is correctly balanced
when it freely hangs horizontally from the suspension
point. With correct balance, the risk of hitting stones if
you release the handlebar is decreased.
For grass clearing, the product is correctly balanced
when the blade is at cutting height near the ground.
To adjust the balance with the add-on weight
If correct balance is difficult to achieve, attach the add-
on weight. The add-on weight is available as an
accessory.
Attach the add-on weight with the bolts.
To apply the load equally on the
shoulders
1.
Adjust the tension of the side straps to apply the
weight equally on the shoulders.
2.
Adjust the harness for the best work position. An
adjusted harness and product makes operation
easier.
Before you operate the product
Examine the work area to make sure that you know
the type of terrain, the slope of the ground and if
there are obstacles such as stones, branches and
ditches.
Do an overhaul inspection of the product.
Do the safety inspections, maintenance and
servicing that are given in this manual.
Make sure that all covers, guards, handles and the
cutting equipment are correctly attached and not
damaged.
Make sure that there are no cracks at the bottom of
the saw blade or grass blade teeth or by the center
hole of the blade. Replace the blade if it is damaged.
Examine the support flange for cracks. Replace the
support flange if it is damaged.
Make sure that the locknut can not be removed by
hand. The locknut must have a locking force of
minimum 1.5Nm. Make sure that the tightening
torque is between 35-50 Nm.
Examine the blade guard for damages or cracks.
Replace the blade guard if it has been hit or if it has
cracks.
Examine the trimmer head and cutting attachment
guard for damages or cracks. Replace the trimmer
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