Husqvarna 966524201 Mode D'emploi page 7

BLADE
 To remove the blade (23) unscrew the screw
(24).
 Check the conditions of the blade-support (25), the
washer (26), the key (27) and the washer (28) and
replace any parts which are damaged.
 When reassembling, make sure that the key (27) is cor-
rectly seated in the shaft and that the cutting edges face
in the direction of the engine rotation. The blade screw
(24) must be torqued to 5,34 Kgm (52,4 Nm)..
KIT ELECTRIC STARTING
 Before starting the motor for the first time, you
are advised to keep the battery on charge for 2
to 3 hours.
If the battery proves to be low during starting, charge it
for 24 hours.
When starting, don't keep trying to start for more than
5 seconds.
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
IMPORTANT
For correct battery maintenance (31), especially in prepa-
ration for a long period of inactivity, and for recharging, it
is not necessary to remove it from its casing, but to simply
proceed as follows:
1) Remove contact (32).
2) Store the battery in a fresh and dry place.
3) Recharge the battery before use at room temperature
for 24-36 hours.
4) Restore the contact (32) before use
GUARANTEE AND GUARANTEE POLICY
If any part is found to be defective due to faulty
manufacture within the guarantee period, Husqvarna
AB, through its Authorised Service Repairers will effect
the repair or replacement to the customer free of charge
providing:
a) The fault is reported directly to the Authorised Re-
pairer.
b) Proof of purchase is provided.
c) The fault is not caused by misuse, neglect or faulty
adjustment by the user.
d) The failure has not occurred through fair wear and
tear.
e) The machine has not been serviced or repaired, taken
apart or tampered with by any person not authorised
by Husqvarna AB.
f) The machine has not been used for hire.
g) The machine is owned by the original purchaser.
h) The machine has not been used commercially.
 This guarantee is additional to, and in no way diminishes
the customers statutory rights.
Failures due to the following are not covered, therefore
it is important that you read the instructions contained in
this Operator's Manual and understand how to operate
and maintain your machine:
VERSION WITH BLADE BRAKE
 To remove the blade (29) unscrew the two screws
(30).
 Check the condition of the blade and replace any parts
that are damaged, re-assemble using two screws (30)
which must be torqued to 5,34 Kgm (52,4Nm).
BATTERY DISPOSAL
Those batteries marked with a "crossed out
waste disposal bin" and bearing the chemical
symbol Pb (battery containing lead) are not to
be disposed in domestic waste bins.
The user is legally obliged to take the used
batteries to special collection points or to return
them to the retailer.
Pb
Failures not covered by guarantee
- Replacing worn or damaged blades
- Failures as a result of not reporting an initial fault.
- Failures as a result of sudden impact.
- Failures as a result of not using the product in accordance
with the instructions and recommendations contained in
this Operator's Manual.
- Machines used for hire are not covered by this gua-
rantee.
- The following items listed are considered as wearing par-
ts and their life is dependent on regular maintenance and
are, therefore not normally subject to a valid warranty
claim: Blades, Electric Mains cable, Belt
 CAUTION!
Husqvarna AB does not accept liability under the war-
ranty for defects caused in whole or part, directly or
indirectly by the fitting of replacement parts or additional
parts that are not either manufactured or approved by
Husqvarna AB, or by the machine having been modified
in any way.
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