Husqvarna 225E Operator's Manual

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English – 55. MufflerThe muffler is designed to givethe lowest possible noise leveland to direct the engine‘sexhaust fumes away from theoperator. Muffler fitted withcatalytic converter is alsodesigned to reduce harmfulexhaust components.In countries that have a warmand dry climate the risk of fireis obvious. We have thereforefitted certain mufflers with aspark arrest screen. Make surethat your muffler is fitted withthis kind of screen.It is extremely important thatthe instructions for checking,maintaining and servicing themuffler are followed. (see thesection“Control, maintenanceand service of the machine‘ssafety equipment“).WARNING!Over exposure to vibrations can result inblood-vessel or nerve injury to personssuffering with blood circulation problems.Seek medical attention if you experiencephysical symptoms that can be related toover exposure to vibrations. Examples ofsuch symptoms are “numbness“, lack offeeling, “tickling“, “pricking“, “pain“ lack ofor a reduction in normal strength, changes inthe colour of the skin or its surfaces. Thesesymptoms normally appear in the fingers,hands or wrists.SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS4. Vibration dampingsystemYour machine is equipped witha vibration damping system,which is designed to give asvibration-free and comfortableuse as possible.The use of incorrect cuttingequipment increases the levelof vibration.The machine‘s vibrationdamping system reduces thetransfer of vibrations betweenthe engine unit/ cutting equip-ment and the machine‘shandles. The engine bodyincluding the cutting equipmentis suspended on the handlebarsystem via a vibration dampingelement.!WARNING!The exhaust fumes from the engine are hotand may contain sparks which can start a fire.Never start the machine indoors or nearcombustible material!!WARNING!Mufflers fitted with catalytic convertersbecome extremely hot during use and afterstopping. This also applies at idling speeds.Contact can result in burns to the skin. Beobservant to the risk of fire!!6. Cutting equipmentThe blade is designed andmachined for coping with thewear that cutting the edges oflawns involves.7. Locking nutThe locking nut secures thecutting equipment on theoutput shaft.