Husqvarna V548 Owner Manual - Page 8

• Do not operate the product on ground that slopes more than 10°. • Move smoothly and slowly on slopes. • Look out for and do not move across furrows, holes and bumps. There is a higher risk that the product overturns on ground that is not flat. Long grass can hide obstacles. • Do not cut grass near edges, ditches or banks. The product can suddenly overturn if a wheel moves across the edge of a steep slope or a ditch, or if an edge gives way. Safety instructions for operation on slopes • The ROPS is an integral and effective safety device. Do not remove or alter the ROPS. • Keep a folding ROPS in the raised and locked position and use the seat belt when operating the product. • Lower a folding ROPS temporarily only when absolutely necessary. Do not wear the seat belt when folded down. There is no rollover protection when a folding ROPS is in the down position. • Replace a damaged ROPS. Do not repair or alter. Personal protective equipment WARNING: Read the warning instructions that follow before you use the product. • 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 occur. Let your dealer help you select the right equipment. • Always wear approved hearing protection. Long term exposure to noise can result in permanent hearing impairment. • Always wear protective shoes or protective boots. Steel toes are recommended. Do not use the product barefoot. • Wear gloves when necessary, for example when you attach, examine or clean the cutting equipment. • Do not wear loose-fitting clothing, jewelry or other items that can get caught in moving parts. • Keep first aid equipment and fire extinguisher close at hand. Safety devices on the product WARNING: Read the warning instructions that follow before you use the product. • Do not use a product with defective safety devices. Do a check of the safety devices regularly. If the safety devices are defective, speak to your Husqvarna service agent. • Do not make modifications on safety devices. Do not use the product if protective plates, protective covers, safety switches or other protective devices are not attached or are defective. To do a check of the ignition lock • Start and stop the engine to do a check of the ignition lock. Refer to To start the engine on page 12 and To stop the engine on page 14. • Make sure that the engine starts when you turn the ignition key to start position. • Make sure that the engine stops immediately when you turn the ignition key to stop position. Operation conditions These conditions are necessary to start the engine: • The control levers are in the neutral position. • The parking brake is applied. • The drive of the blades is disengaged. • The OPC is engaged. The engine must stop in these situations: • The OPC is disengaged. • The parking brake is not applied and the operator lifts the hands from the control levers. The drive of the blades must stop in these situations: • The parking brake is applied and the operator lifts the hands from the control levers. • The PTO button is pushed down. Try to start the engine without 1 of the conditions. Change the conditions and try again. Do this check daily. Parking brake WARNING: If the parking brake does not work, the product can start to move and cause injury or damage. Make sure that the parking brake is regularly examined and adjusted. Refer to To do a check of the parking brake on page 18. 8 1994 - 002 - 05.12.2022