Operation Manual

MACHINE´S SAFETY EQUIPMENT
78 – English
General
This section describes the machine´s safety equipment,
its purpose, and how checks and maintenance should be
carried out to ensure that it operates correctly.
Cutting cover
• The cutting cover is designed to reduce vibration and
to reduce the risk of cuts.
Checking the cutting cover
• Make sure the cutting cover is not damaged and that
there are no visible defects such as cracks.
Ignition key (LC 353VE, LC 348VE)
Machines with electric start have a starter key or an easily
removed battery. These should be kept separate from the
machine when it is not being used or is unattended.
• Pull the key towards you to remove it.
• LC 353VI
To remove the battery (main switch), hold in the lock
buttons and pull it to the side.
Engine brake handle
• The engine brake is designed to stop the engine.
When the grip on the engine brake handle is released
the engine should stop.
Checking the engine brake handle
• Start the engine and then release the brake handle.
The engine should stop and the drive should
disengage. The engine brake should always be
adjusted so that the engine stops within 3 seconds.
Start bar (LC 353VI)
The engine brake bar on the LC 353VI also acts as a start
bar.
The function of the start inhibitor must be checked in order
to prevent accidental start.
Check of start inhibitor
• Pull the start bar towards you and make sure the start
inhibitor prevents the bar activating the starter motor.
• Make sure the start inhibitor easily returns to its
original position after activation.
Muffler
• The muffler is designed to keep noise levels to a
minimum and to direct exhaust fumes away from the
user.
Inspecting the muffler
• Check regularly that the muffler is complete and
secured correctly.
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WARNING! Never use a machine that has
faulty safety equipment! If your machine
fails any checks contact your service
agent to get it repaired.
Prevent unintentional starting by
removing the ignition cable from the
spark plug.
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WARNING! Never use a machine without
a muffler, or with a faulty muffler. A
damaged muffler may substantially
increase the noise level and the fire
hazard. Keep fire fighting equipment
handy.
The muffler gets very hot during and
after use. This also applies during idling.
Be aware of the fire hazard, especially
when working near flammable
substances and/or vapours.
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