Safety Instructions For Operation - Husqvarna S 138i Manuel D'utilisation

• Always stay behind the
product when you operate it.
• Let all the wheels stay on the
ground and keep 2 hands on
the handle when you operate
the product. Keep your hands
and feet away from the
rotating dethatcher equipment.
• Do not tilt the product when
the motor is started.
• Be careful when you pull the
product rearward.
• Never lift up the product when
the motor is started. If you
must lift the product, first stop
the motor, turn the safety key
to 0 and remove the battery
(model S 138i) or disconnect
the power cord (model S
138C).
• Do not walk rearward when
you operate the product.
• Stop the motor when you
move across areas without
grass, for example paths
made of gravel, stone and
asphalt.
• Do not run with the product
when the motor is started.
Always walk when you operate
the product.
• Stop the motor before you
change the work depth. Never
make adjustments with the
motor started.
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• Never let the product stay out
of view with the motor started.
Stop the motor and make sure
that the dethatcher equipment
does not rotate.

Safety instructions for operation

Personal protective equipment
You must use approved personal protective equipment
whenever you use the product. Personal protective
equipment cannot eliminate the risk of injury but it will
reduce the degree of injury if an accident does happen.
Ask your dealer for help in choosing the right equipment.
Always wear:
• Hearing protection to minimise the risk of hearing
impairment.
• Sturdy, non-slip boots or shoes. Do not wear sandals
or go barefoot.
• Heavy, long pants. Do not wear shorts.
Wear gloves when required, for example when fitting,
inspecting or cleaning the dethatcher equipment.
WARNING: Use approved hearing
protection. Long term exposure to noise can
result in permanent hearing impairment.
Safety devices on the product
WARNING: Read the 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 covers
The dethatcher cover decreases vibrations in the
product and decreases the risk of injury from the
dethatcher equipment.
• Examine the side dethatcher cover to make sure that
there are no damages such as cracks.
• Examine the rear cover to make sure that there are
no damages such as cracks.
Motor brake handle
The motor brake handle stops the motor. When the
motor brake handle is released, the motor stops.
To do a check of the motor brake, start the motor and
then release the motor brake handle. If the motor does
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