Husqvarna LC 551SP Manuel D'utilisation page 10

special situation, stop and speak to your Husqvarna
dealer before you continue.
• Keep in mind that the operator will be held
responsible for accidents that involve other persons
or their property.
• Keep the product clean. Make sure that you can
clearly read signs and decals.
• Do not let a person use the product unless you make
sure that they read and understand the contents of
the operator's manual.
• Do not let a child operate the product.
• Keep children away from the work area. A
responsible adult must be there at all times.
• Do not let a person, without knowledge of the
instructions, operate the product.
• Always monitor a person, with decreased physical
capacity or mental capacity, that uses the product. A
responsible adult must be there at all times.
• Do not use the product if you are tired, ill, or
under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medicine.
This has a negative effect on your vision, alertness,
coordination and judgment.
• Do not use a product that is damaged or does not
operate correctly.
• Do not change this product or use it if it is possible
that it has been changed by others.
• Do not change the adjustment for the engine speed
control.
Work area safety
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
• Remove objects such as branches, twigs and stones
from the work area before you use the product.
• Objects that hit against the cutting equipment can
eject and cause damage to persons and objects.
Keep bystanders and animals at a safe distance
from the product.
• Never use the product in bad weather such as fog,
rain, strong winds, intense cold and risk of lightning.
To use the product in bad weather or in moist or wet
locations is tiring. Bad weather can cause dangerous
conditions, such as slippery surfaces.
• Look out for persons, objects and situations that can
prevent safe operation of the product.
• Look out for obstacles, such as roots, stones, twigs,
pits and ditches. Long grass can hide obstacles.
• To cut grass on slopes can be dangerous. Do not
use the product on ground that slopes more than
15°.
• Operate the product across the face of slopes. Do
not move up and down.
• Be careful when you go near hidden corners and
objects that prevent a clear view.
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Read the warning
Work safety
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
• Use this product to cut grass lawns only. It is not
permitted to use it for other tasks.
• Use personal protective equipment. Refer to
Personal protective equipment on page 11 .
• Make sure that you know how to stop the engine
quickly in an emergency.
• Never start the engine in a closed space or near
flammable material. The exhaust fumes from the
engine are hot and can contain sparks which can
start a fire.
• Do not operate the product unless the blade and
all covers are attached correctly. An incorrectly
attached blade can come loose and cause personal
injury.
• Make sure that the blade does not hit objects such
as stones and roots. This can do damage to the
blade and bend the engine shaft. A bent axle causes
heavy vibration and a very high risk that the blade
becomes loose.
• If the blade hits an object or if vibrations occur,
stop the product immediately. Disconnect the ignition
cable from the spark plug. Examine the product
for damages. Repair damages or let an authorised
service agent do the repair.
• Never attach the engine brake handle permanently
to the handle when the engine is started.
• Put the product on a stable, flat surface and start it.
Make sure that the blade does not hit the ground or
other objects.
• 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
blades.
• Do not tilt the product when the engine is started.
• Be careful when you pull the product rearward.
• Never lift up the product when the engine is started.
If you must lift the product, first stop the engine and
disconnect the ignition cable from the spark plug.
• Do not walk rearward when you operate the product.
• Stop the engine when you move across areas
without grass, for example paths made of gravel,
stone and asphalt.
• Do not run with the product when the engine is
started. Always walk when you operate the product.
• Stop the engine before you change the cutting
height. Never make adjustments with the engine
started.
• Never let the product stay out of view with the engine
started. Stop the engine and make sure that the
cutting equipment does not rotate.
Read the warning
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