Husqvarna Viking CA 150 - Manual (Page 6)

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
General working instructions
Basic safety rules
1 Look around you:
- To ensure that people, animals or other things cannot
affect your control of the machine.
- To ensure that people, animals, etc., do not come into
contact with the cutting attachment or loose objects
that are thrown out by the cutting attachment.
2 Do not use the machine in bad weather, such as dense
fog, heavy rain, strong wind, intense cold, etc. Working in
bad weather is tiring and can lead to dangerous
conditions, e.g. slippery surfaces.
3 Make sure you can move and stand safely. Check the area
around you for possible obstacles (roots, rocks, branches,
ditches, etc.) in case you have to move suddenly. Take
great care when working on sloping ground.
4 The engine must be switched off before moving.
5 Never put the machine down with the engine running
unless you have it in clear sight.
CAUTION! Do not use the machine unless you are able to call
for help in the event of an accident.
Basic working techniques
• Always ensure you have a safe and stable working
position.
• Always hold the machine with both hands. Hold the
machine on the right of your body.
• When the engine is switched off, keep your hands and feet
away from the blades until they have stopped.
• Make sure your hands and feet do not come near the
cutter when the engine is running.
• Always keep the tines close to the ground.
• Always slow the engine to idle speed after each working
operation. Long periods at full throttle without any load on
the engine (i.e. without the resistance that the cutting
attachment exerts on the engine when you are using the
machine) can lead to serious engine damage.
• Pay extra attention when pulling the cultivator towards you
while working.
• If heavy vibration occurs, stop the machine. Disconnect
the HT lead from the spark plug. Check that the machine
is not damaged. Repair any damage.
Safety instructions after completing work
• Make sure the cutting attachment has stopped before
cleaning, carrying out repairs or an inspection.
Disconnect the HT lead from the spark plug.
• Wear heavy-duty gloves when repairing the cultivator.
• Store the machine out of reach of children.
• Use only original spare parts for repairs.
IMPORTANT!
This section takes up the basic safety precautions for
working with a cultivator.
If you encounter a situation where you are uncertain how to
proceed you should ask an expert. Contact your dealer or
your service workshop.
Avoid all usage which you consider to be beyond your
capability.
!
WARNING! At times grass and stones can
become caught in the tines. Always stop the
engine when cleaning.
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WARNING! Watch out for thrown objects.
Always wear eye protection. Never lean over
the cutting attachment guard. Stones,
rubbish, etc. can be thrown up into the eyes
causing blindness or serious injury.
Keep unauthorised persons at a distance.
Children, animals, onlookers and helpers
should be kept outside the safety zone of 15
m. Stop the machine immediately if anyone
approaches.
The bevel gear can get hot during use and
may remain so for a while afterwards. You
could get burnt if you touch it.