McCulloch T26CS Bedienungsanweisung Seite 8

• Use gloves when necessary, for example when you
attach, examine or clean the cutting equipment.
(Fig. 23)
• Use sturdy non-slip boots.
(Fig. 24)
• Use clothing made of a strong fabric. Always use
heavy, long pants and long sleeves. Do not use
loose clothing that can catch on twigs and branches.
Do not wear jewelry, short pants, sandals or go with
bare feet. Put your hair up safely above shoulder
level.
• Keep first aid equipment close at hand.
(Fig. 25)
Safety devices on the product
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
• Do not use a product with defective safety devices.
• Do a check of the safety devices regularly. Refer to
Maintenance schedule on page 12 .
• If the safety devices are defective, speak to your
Husqvarna servicing dealer.
To do a check of the throttle trigger lockout
1. Make sure that the throttle trigger lockout (A) and
throttle trigger (B) move freely and that the return
spring works correctly. (Fig. 26)
2. Push down the throttle trigger lockout and make sure
that it goes back to its initial position when you
release it. (Fig. 27)
3. Make sure that the throttle trigger is locked at the
idle position when the throttle trigger lockout is
released. (Fig. 28)
4. Start the product and apply full throttle.
5. Release the throttle trigger and make sure that the
cutting attachment stops and stays stationary.
WARNING: If the cutting attachment
moves when the throttle trigger is in the
idle position, then the carburetor idle
speed must be adjusted. Refer to
adjust the idle speed on page 13 .
To do a check of the stop switch
1. Start the engine.
2. Move the stop switch to the stop position and make
sure that the engine stops. (Fig. 29)
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To do a check of the cutting attachment guard
The cutting attachment guard stops objects that eject in
the direction of the operator. It also prevents injuries that
occur if you touch the cutting attachment.
1. Stop the engine fully.
2. Do a visual check for damages, for example cracks.
Replace the cutting attachment guard if it is
damaged. (Fig. 30)
Muffler
(Fig. 31)
• Do not use an engine with a damaged muffler. A
damaged muffler increases the noise level and the
risk of fire. Keep a fire extinguisher near.
• Examine regularly that the muffler is attached to the
product.
• Do not touch the engine or the muffler when then
engine is on. Do not touch the engine or the muffler
for a while after the engine stops. Hot surfaces can
cause injuries.
• A hot muffler can cause a fire. Be careful, if you use
the product near flammable liquids or fumes.
• Do not touch the parts in the muffler, if the muffler is
damaged. The parts can contain some carcinogenic
chemicals.
Cutting attachment
To
Cutting equipment
• Use the trimmer head to trim grass. (Fig. 30)
• Check the cutting attachment for damage or cracks.
Replace a damaged cutting attachment.
• Only use cutting attachments with recommended
guards. Refer to
WARNING: Do not use a cutting attachment
without an approved and correctly attached
cutting attachment guard. If an incorrect or
defective cutting attachment guard is
attached, this can cause serious injury.
WARNING: The cutting attachment must not
rotate when you do work on it. Make sure
that the engine has stopped. Remove the
spark plug cap before you do work on the
cutting attachment.
WARNING: Make sure that the cutting
attachment is not damaged. A damaged
cutting attachment can cause accidents.
Replace a damaged cutting attachment.
WARNING: Use the correct cutting
attachment. Only use the cutting attachment
with the guards we recommend, refer to
Accessories on page 16 .
Accessories on page 16 .
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