Husqvarna K3000 Wet - Manual (Page 7)

GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS
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Mac hine
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s safety equipment
This section descr ibes the machine
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s safety equipment,
its purpose, and how checks and maintenance should be
carried out to ensure that it operates correctly. See the
”What is what?” section to locate where this equipment is
positioned on your machine.
Switc h
The po wer switch should be used to start and stop the
machine.
Chec king the power switch
• Start the machine, release the power switch and
check that the engine and the cutting blade stop.
• A defective power switch should be replaced by an
authorized service workshop.
P ower switch lock
The po wer switch lock is designed to prevent accidental
operation of the switch. When the lock (A) is pressed in
the power switch (B) is released.
The power switch lock remains depressed as long as the
power switch is depressed. When the grip on the handle
is released both the power switch and power switch lock
are reset. This movement is controlled by two
independent return springs. This position results in the
machine stopping and the power switch being locked.
Chec king the power switch lock
• Make sure the power switch is locked when the power
switch lock is in its original position.
• Press in the power switch lock and make sure it
returns to its original position when you release it.
• Check that the power switch and power switch lock
move freely and that the return springs work properly.
• Start the machine, release the power switch and
check that the engine and the cutting blade stop.
Gradual star t and overload protection
The machine is equipped with electronically controlled
gradual start and overload protection.
The engine starts to pulsate if the machine is loaded
above a specific level. If the load is reduced the engine
reverts to its normal state and cutting can resume.
The electronics will cut the current after a set time if the
machine continues to be run with a pulsating engine. The
higher load the faster the shutoff.
The electronics cut the current immediately if the blade
jams.
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W ARNING! Never use a machine that has
faulty safety equipment! Carry out the
inspection, maintenance and service
routines listed in this section.
All servicing and repair work on the
machine requires special training. This is
especially true of the machine
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s safety
equipment. If your machine fails any of
the checks described below you must
contact your service agent. When you
buy any of our products we guarantee
the availability of professional repairs
and service. If the retailer who sells your
machine is not a servicing dealer, ask
him for the address of your nearest
service agent.