Husqvarna 115 312526R1 - Manual (Page 14)

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Never drive the machine in an enclosed space
General Maintenance
Never operate machine in a closed area. •
Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the •
equipment is in safe working condition.
Never tamper with safety devices. Check their
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proper operation regularly.
Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other
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debris buildup. Clean oil or fuel spillage and
remove any fuel-soaked debris. Allow machine to
cool before storing.
If the machine strikes a foreign object, stop and
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inspect the machine. Repair, if necessary, before
restarting.
Never make any adjustments or repairs with the
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engine running.
Check grass catcher components and the
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discharge guard frequently and replace with
manufacturer’s recommended parts, when
necessary.
Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or wear
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gloves, and use extra caution when servicing
them.
Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and
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service as required.
Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels,
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as necessary.
Do not modify safety equipment. Check regularly
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to be sure it works properly. The machine must not
be driven with defective or unmounted protective
plates, protective cowlings, safety switches, or
other protective devices.
Do not change the settings of governors and
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avoid running the engine with overly high engine
speeds. If the engine runs too fast, there is risk for
damaging the machine components.
Be very careful when handling battery acid. Acid
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on skin can cause serious corrosive burns. If
battery acid is spilled on skin, rinse immediately
with water.
Acid in the eyes can cause blindness, contact a
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doctor immediately.
Be careful when servicing the battery. Explosive
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gases form in the battery. Never perform
maintenance on the battery when smoking or near
open flames or sparks.
The battery can explode and cause serious injury
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or damage.
Ensure that the equipment is in good condition
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and that all nuts and bolts, especially those
fastening the blade attachments, are properly
tightened and torqued.
WARNING!
The battery contains lead and lead
compounds, chemicals that are
considered to cause cancer, birth
defects, and other reproductive
system damage. Wash your hands
after handling the battery.
WARNING!
Use protective glasses for
maintenance work.