Husqvarna CT 36A/A-V Operator's Manual

• High noise levels and long-term exposure to noisecan cause noise-induced hearing loss.• To keep the noise level to a minimum, domaintenance on and operate the product asdescribed in the operator's manual.• Examine the muffler for damage. Make sure that themuffler is correctly attached to the product.• Use approved hearing protection while you operatethe product.• Listen for warning signals and voices when you usehearing protection. Remove the hearing protectionwhen the product is stopped, unless hearingprotection is necessary for the noise level in the workarea.Personal protective equipmentWARNING: Read the warninginstructions that follow before you use theproduct.• Always use approved personal protective equipmentwhen you operate the product. Personal protectiveequipment cannot fully prevent injury but it mayreduce the potential for or severity of injury if anaccident does occur. Let your dealer help you selectthe correct personal protective equipment.• Regularly do a check of the condition of the personalprotective equipment.• Use an approved protective helmet.• Use approved hearing protection.• Use approved eye protection with side protection.• Use protective gloves.• Use boots with steel toe-cap and non-slip sole.• Use approved work clothing or equivalent close-fitting clothing that has long sleeves and long legs.Fire extinguisher• Keep a fire extinguisher near during operation.• Use a powder fire extinguisher of "ABE" class or acarbon dioxide fire extinguisher of "BE" type.Safety devices on the productWARNING: Read the warninginstructions that follow before you use theproduct.• Do not use the product if the safety devices are notin proper working order.• Do a check of the safety devices daily. If yoursafety devices are not in proper working order or aredamaged, speak to your Husqvarna service agent.• Do not make modifications on safety devicesGeneral safety devices• Examine the protection ring, belt cover, lifting pointand handle regularly to make sure that they areattached correctly and not damaged.Engine ON/OFF switchThe engine can only start when the engine ON/OFFswitch is set to "ON". The engine stops when you set theengine ON/OFF switch to "OFF".To do a check of the engine ON/OFF switch1. Start the engine. Refer toTo start the product onpage 12.2. Set the engine ON/OFF switch to "OFF". The enginestops.Stop buttonThe product has a stop button for the engine on the rightside of the handle, adjacent to the throttle control. RefertoProduct overview on page 2.To do a check of the stop button1. Start the engine.2. Push the stop button and make sure that the enginestops.MufflerThe muffler reduces the noise levels and directs exhaustfumes away from the operator.Do not use the product if the muffler is missing ordamaged. A damaged or missing muffler may increasethe noise level and the risk of fire.WARNING: The muffler becomes veryhot during and after use and when theengine operates at idle speed. To avoidburn injuries, do not touch the hot muffler.Be careful near flammable materials and/orfumes to prevent fire. Use protective glovesto prevent burn injuries.To do a check of the muffler• Examine the muffler regularly to make sure that it isattached correctly and not damaged.Blade brake systemThe blade brake engages in these situations:• The input shaft of the gearbox does not rotate.• There is no resistance against the blades.The blade brake releases when the input shaft of thegearbox rotates while there is resistance against theblades.1452 - 003 - 30.01.2023 7