Husqvarna LC 251i Operator's Manual page 7

• Never let the product stay out of view with the motor
started. Stop the motor and make sure that the
cutting equipment does not rotate.
• The vibrations in the product during operation can
be different from the declared vibration value in
Technical data on page 22 . The difference is
caused by variations in how the product is used.
If you operate the product frequently or for long
periods of time, take breaks regularly to prevent
injury from vibrations.
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 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.
• We recommend to use hearing protection.
Safety devices on the product
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
• Do not use a product with safety devices that are
damaged or do not operate correctly.
• Do not remove or do modifications to safety devices.
• Do a check of the safety devices regularly. If the
safety devices are damaged or do not operate
correctly, 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 safety key
The safety key is below the battery lid. The safety key
connects the battery that supplies the motor with power.
• Start and stop the motor to do a check of the safety
key.
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Read the warning
Read the warning
• If the safety key operates correctly, the motor can
only start when the safety key is in position 1.
To do a check of the rear cover
The rear cover 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.
To do a check of the motor brake handle
The motor brake handle stops the motor. When the
motor brake handle is released, the motor stops.
• Start the product. Refer to
page 13 .
• Release the motor brake handle.
• Make sure that the product stops. If the motor does
not stop in 3 seconds, let an approved Husqvarna
service agent adjust the motor brake.
To do a check of the start inhibitor
Do a check of the start inhibitor to make sure that it
prevents operation of the motor.
1. Push the motor brake handle in the direction of the
handlebar. The start inhibitor stops the movement.
To start the product on
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