HTC LZC5227 / 965879701 User Manual

SAFETY

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 - Husqvarna

8011-515

Never operate machine in a closed area.

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Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the 

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equipment is in safe working condition.
Never tamper with safety devices. Check their 

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proper operation regularly.
Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other 

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debris buildup. Clean oil or fuel spillage and 

remove any fuel-soaked debris. Allow machine to 

cool before storing.
If you strike a foreign object, stop and inspect the 

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machine. Repair, if necessary, before restarting.
Never make any adjustments or repairs with the 

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engine running.
Check grass catcher components and the 

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discharge guard frequently and replace with 

manufacturer’s recommended parts, when 

necessary.
Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or wear 

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gloves, and use extra caution when servicing 

them.
Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and 

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service as required.
Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, 

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as necessary.
Do not modify safety equipment. Check regularly 

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to be sure it works properly. The machine must not 

be driven with defective or unmounted protective 

plates, protective cowlings, safety switches, or 

other protective devices.
Do not change the settings of governors and avoid 

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running the engine with overly high engine speeds. 

If you run the engine too fast, you risk damaging 

the machine components.
Be very careful when handling battery acid. Acid 

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on skin can cause serious corrosive burns. If you 

spill battery acid on your skin, rinse immediately 

with water.
Acid in the eyes can cause blindness, contact a 

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doctor immediately.
Be careful when servicing the battery. Explosive 

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gases form in the battery. Never perform 

maintenance on the battery when smoking or near 

open flames or sparks.
The battery can explode and cause serious injury 

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or damage.
Ensure that nuts and bolts, especially the 

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fastening bolts for the blade attachments, are 

properly tightened, torqued and that the equipment 

is in good condition.