User manual HUSQVARNA 236

[. . . ] A protective helmet where there is a risk of falling objects Approved hearing protection Approved eye protection Regular cleaning is required. Other symbols/decals on the machine refer to special certification requirements for certain markets. Switch off the engine by moving the stop switch to the STOP position before carrying out any checks or maintenance. The operator of the machine must ensure, while working, that no persons or animals come closer than 15 metres. [. . . ] Insert the throttle cable (A) through the carburettor bracket (B), then screw the cable adjuster sleeve (C) into the carburettor bracket fully. Hook the trimmer guard/combination guard onto the fitting on the shaft and secure with the bolt (L). Turn the blade shaft until one of the holes in the drive disc aligns with the corresponding hole in the gear housing. Situation that requires you to free yourself from the machine and harness. Snap the two fasteners (B) into the slots (C) to secure the transport guard. Spreading the load on your shoulders A well-adjusted harness and machine makes work much easier. Tension the side straps so that the weight is evenly distributed across both shoulders. When using a brush cutter it must always be hooked securely to the harness. Otherwise you will be unable to control the brush cutter safely and this can result in injury to yourself or others. Use this if the engine catches fire or in any other emergency Never start the machine: 1 2 If you have spilt fuel on it. If you have spilt fuel on yourself or your clothes, change your clothes. Always stop the engine and let it cool for a few minutes before refuelling. When refuelling, open the fuel cap slowly so that any excess pressure is released gently. Always move the machine away from the refuelling area before starting. If the machine is not used for some time the fuel tank should be emptied and cleaned. Ensure that the fuel is well mixed by shaking the container before filling the tank. All covers must be correctly fitted and undamaged before you start the machine. Check the blade to ensure that no cracks have formed at the bottom of the teeth or by the centre hole. The most common reason why cracks are formed is that sharp corners have been formed at the bottom of the teeth while sharpening or that the blade has been used with dull teeth. Check that the support flange is not cracked due to fatigue or due to being tightened too much. The complete clutch cover and shaft must be fitted before the machine is started, otherwise the clutch can come loose and cause personal injury. Always move the machine away from the refuelling area before starting. [. . . ] On mufflers without a catalytic converter the mesh should be cleaned weekly, or replaced if necessary. On mufflers fitted with a catalytic converter the mesh should be checked, and if necessary cleaned, monthly. If the mesh is frequently blocked, this can be a sign that the performance of the catalytic converter is impaired. Clean the cooling system with a brush once a week, more often in demanding conditions. [. . . ]