Husqvarna 236: GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Quick release

Regularly check that the muffler is securely attached to

the machine.

There is an easily accessible, quick release fitted at the

front as a safety precaution in case the engine catches

fire, or in any other situation that requires you to free

yourself from the machine and harness. See instructions

under the heading Adjusting the harness and brush

cutter.

Check that the harness straps are correctly positioned.

Once the harness and machine have been adjusted,

check that the harness quick release works correctly.

Muffler

Locking nut

The muffler is designed to keep noise levels to a minimum

A locking nut is used to secure some types of cutting

and to direct exhaust fumes away from the user.

attachment.

For mufflers it is very important that you follow the

instructions on checking, maintaining and servicing your

When fitting, tighten the nut in the opposite direction to the

machine.

direction of rotation of the cutting attachment. To remove

Never use a machine that has a faulty muffler.

it, undo the nut in the same direction as the cutting

attachment rotates. (CAUTION! The nut has a left-hand

thread.) Tighten the nut using the socket spanner.

The nylon lining inside the locking nut must not be so worn

that you can turn it by hand. The lining should offer a

resistance of at least 1.5 Nm. The nut should be replaced

after it has been put on approx. 10 times.

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WARNING! The inside of the muffler

contain chemicals that may be

carcinogenic. Avoid contact with these

elements in the event of a damaged

muffler.

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WARNING! Bear in mind that: The

exhaust fumes from the engine are hot

and may contain sparks which can start

a fire. Never start the machine indoors or

near combustible material!