Safety Instructions For Operation; Personal Protective Equipment; Fuel Safety - Husqvarna LC 151 Manuel D'utilisation

• Never lift up the product when the engine is started.
If you must lift the product, first stop the engine and
disconnect the ignition cable from the spark plug.
• Do not walk rearward when you operate the product.
• Stop the engine when you move across areas
without grass, for example paths made of gravel,
stone and asphalt.
• Do not run with the product when the engine is
started. Always walk when you operate the product.
• Stop the engine before you change the cutting
height. Never make adjustments with the engine
started.
• Never let the product stay out of view with the engine
started. Stop the engine and make sure that the
cutting equipment does not rotate.

Safety instructions for operation

Personal protective equipment

WARNING:
instructions that follow before 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.
• Use hearing protection if the noise level is higher
than 85 dB.
• Use heavy-duty slip-resistant boots or shoes. Do not
use open shoes or go with bare feet.
• Use heavy, long pants.
• Use protective gloves when necessary, for example
when you attach, examine or clean the cutting
equipment.
Safety devices on the product
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.
To do a check of the cutting cover
The cutting cover decreases vibrations in the product
and decreases the risk of injury from the blade.
• Examine the cutting cover to make sure that there
are no damages such as cracks.
To do a check of the engine brake handle
The engine brake handle stops the engine. When the
engine brake handle is released, the engine stops.
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• Start the engine and then release the engine brake
handle. If the engine does not stop in 3 seconds, let
an approved Husqvarna service agent adjust the
engine brake.
To do a check of the rear cover
The rear deflector decreases the risk that objects eject
in the direction of the operator.
• Make sure that the rear cover is not damaged.
• Make sure that the springs that close the rear cover
are not damaged.
• Replace damaged springs and damaged parts.
• Make sure that the rear cover can move smoothly on
the hinges.
Muffler
The muffler keeps the noise levels to a minimum and
sends the exhaust fumes away from the operator.
Do not use the product if the muffler is missing or
defective. A defective muffler increases the noise level
and the risk of fire.
WARNING:
hot during and after use and when the
engine operates at idle speed. Be careful
near flammable materials and/or fumes to
prevent fire.
To do a check of the muffler
• Examine the muffler regularly to make sure that it is
attached correctly and not damaged.

Fuel safety

WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
• Do not start the product if there is fuel or engine oil
on the product. Remove the unwanted fuel/oil and let
the product dry.
• If you spill fuel on your clothing, change clothing
immediately.
• Do not get fuel on your body, it can cause injury. If
you get fuel on your body, use soap and water to
remove the fuel.
• Do not start the product if the engine has a leak.
Examine the engine for leaks regularly.
• Be careful with fuel. Fuel is flammable and the fumes
are explosive and can cause injuries or death.
The muffler becomes very
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