Husqvarna 325HDA55 Operator's Manual

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14 – EnglishSTARTING AND STOPPINGCheck before starting• Inspect the working area. Remove any objects that couldbe thrown out.• Check the cutting attachment. Never use blades that aredull, cracked or damaged.• Check that the machine is in perfect working order. Checkthat all nuts and screws are tight.• Make sure the gear housing is lubricated correctly. Seeinstructions under the heading Gear housing.• Check that the cutting attachment always stops when theengine is idling.• Only use the machine for the purpose it was intended for.• Make sure that the handle and safety features are in goodworking order. Never use a machine that lacks a part orhas been modified outside its specifications.• All covers must be correctly fitted and undamaged beforeyou start the machine.Starting and stoppingCold enginePrimer bulb:Press the air purge repeatedly until fuel begins to fill the bulb.The bulb need not be completely filled.Choke:Set the choke control in the choke position.Warm enginePrimer bulb:Press the air purge repeatedly until fuel begins to fill the bulb.The bulb need not be completely filled.StartingHold the body of the machine on the ground using your lefthand (CAUTION! Not with your foot!). Grip the starter handle,slowly pull out the cord with your right hand until you feelsome resistance (the starter pawls grip), now quickly andpowerfully pull the cord.Push the choke control back to its original position as soon asthe engine fires, and continue trying to start until the enginestarts.CAUTION! Do not pull the starter cord all the way out and donot let go of the starter handle when the cord is fully extended.This can damage the machine.StoppingThe engine is switched off by moving the stop switch to thestop position.CAUTION! The stop switch automatically returns to the startposition. In order to prevent unintentional starting, the sparkplug cap must be removed from the spark plug whenassembling, checking and/or performing maintenance.! WARNING! The complete clutch cover andshaft must be fitted before the machine isstarted, otherwise the clutch can come looseand cause personal injury.Always move the machine about 3 metresfrom the refuelling position before starting.Place the machine on a firm surface.Remember that the blades may start to movewhen the engine is started. Make sure theblades cannot come into contact with anyobject. Make sure that no unauthorisedpersons are in the working area, otherwisethere is a risk of serious personal injury.The safety distance is 15 metres.