Husqvarna LC221A Operation Manual - Page 9

Machine´s Safety Equipment - lc 221a spark plug

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MACHINE´S SAFETY EQUIPMENT General This section describes the machine′s safety equipment, its purpose, and how checks and maintenance should be carried out to ensure that it operates correctly. WARNING! Never use a machine that has ! faulty safety equipment! If your machine fails any checks contact your service agent to get it repaired. Rear deflector The rear deflector, attached between the rear wheels of your mower, is provided to minimize the possibility that objects will be thrown out of the rear of the mower into the operator's mowing position. Prevent unintentional starting by removing the ignition cable from the spark plug. Engine brake handle IMPORTANT! Federal regulations require an engine control to be installed on this lawn mower in order to minimize the risk of blade contact injury. Do not under any circumstances attempt to defeat the function of the operator control. The blade turns when the engine is running. The engine brake is designed to stop the engine. When the grip on the engine brake handle is released the engine should stop. Checking the engine brake handle • Start the engine and then release the brake handle. The engine should stop and the drive should disengage. Inspecting the rear deflector • Make sure the rear deflector is not damaged and that there are no visible defects such as cracks, or broken springs that force the door closed. Replace the deflector or springs if damaged. Muffler WARNING! Never use a machine without ! a muffler, or with a faulty muffler. A damaged muffler may substantially increase the noise level and the fire hazard. Keep fire fighting equipment handy. The muffler gets very hot during and after use. This also applies during idling. Be aware of the fire hazard, especially when working near flammable substances and/or vapours. The muffler is designed to keep noise levels to a minimum and to direct exhaust fumes away from the user. Inspecting the muffler • Check regularly that the muffler is complete and secured correctly. English - 9

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MACHINE´S SAFETY EQUIPMENT
English
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General
This section describes the machine
s safety equipment,
its purpose, and how checks and maintenance should be
carried out to ensure that it operates correctly.
Engine brake handle
The engine brake is designed to stop the engine. When
the grip on the engine brake handle is released the engine
should stop.
Checking the engine brake handle
Start the engine and then release the brake handle.
The engine should stop and the drive should
disengage.
Rear deflector
The rear deflector, attached between the rear wheels of
your mower, is provided to minimize the possibility that
objects will be thrown out of the rear of the mower into the
operator’s mowing position.
Inspecting the rear deflector
Make sure the rear deflector is not damaged and that
there are no visible defects such as cracks, or broken
springs that force the door closed. Replace the
deflector or springs if damaged.
Muffler
The muffler is designed to keep noise levels to a minimum
and to direct exhaust fumes away from the user.
Inspecting the muffler
Check regularly that the muffler is complete and
secured correctly.
!
WARNING! Never use a machine that has
faulty safety equipment! If your machine
fails any checks contact your service
agent to get it repaired.
Prevent unintentional starting by
removing the ignition cable from the
spark plug.
IMPORTANT! Federal regulations require an engine
control to be installed on this lawn mower in order to
minimize the risk of blade contact injury. Do not under
any circumstances attempt to defeat the function of the
operator control. The blade turns when the engine is
running.
!
WARNING! Never use a machine without
a muffler, or with a faulty muffler. A
damaged muffler may substantially
increase the noise level and the fire
hazard. Keep fire fighting equipment
handy.
The muffler gets very hot during and
after use. This also applies during idling.
Be aware of the fire hazard, especially
when working near flammable
substances and/or vapours.