Husqvarna R120S Manuel D’Utilisation
English
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Never allow children or other persons not trained in the
use of the machine to use or service it. Local laws may
regulate the age of the user.
use of the machine to use or service it. Local laws may
regulate the age of the user.
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Use hearing protection to minimise the risk of hearing
impairment.
impairment.
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Never wear loose-fitting clothing, jewellery or similar that
can get caught in moving parts.
can get caught in moving parts.
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Never use the machine when barefoot. Always wear
protective shoes or protective boots, preferably with steel
toes.
protective shoes or protective boots, preferably with steel
toes.
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Make sure that you have first aid equipment close at hand
when using the machine.
when using the machine.
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Always wear eye protection when operating machine .
Driving on slopes
Driving on slopes is one of the operations where the risk of
the driver losing control of the machine or of it overturning is
the greatest; this can result in serious injury or death. All
slopes demand extra care. If you cannot reverse up a slope or
if you feel unsure, do not mow it.
the driver losing control of the machine or of it overturning is
the greatest; this can result in serious injury or death. All
slopes demand extra care. If you cannot reverse up a slope or
if you feel unsure, do not mow it.
This is what you do
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Remove obstacles such as stones, branches, etc.
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Mow upwards and downwards, not sideways.
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Do not use the machine on ground that slopes more than
10
10
°
.
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Take extra care if any attachments are fitted that can
change the stability of the machine.
change the stability of the machine.
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Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If the tires start to
slip, stop the blades and drive slowly down the slope.
slip, stop the blades and drive slowly down the slope.
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Always drive smoothly and slowly on slopes.
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Do not make any sudden changes in speed or direction.
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Avoid unnecessary turns on slopes, if necessary, turn
slowly and gradually downwards if possible. Drive slowly.
Do not turn the wheel sharply.
slowly and gradually downwards if possible. Drive slowly.
Do not turn the wheel sharply.
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Watch out for and avoid driving over furrows, holes and
bumps. It is easier for the machine to overturn on uneven
ground. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
bumps. It is easier for the machine to overturn on uneven
ground. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
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Do not mow too close to edges, ditches or banks. The
machine can suddenly overturn if one wheel comes over
the edge of a steep slope or a ditch, or if an edge gives
way.
machine can suddenly overturn if one wheel comes over
the edge of a steep slope or a ditch, or if an edge gives
way.
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Do not mow wet grass. It is slippery, and tires can lose
their grip so that the machine skids.
their grip so that the machine skids.
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WARNING! CHILDREN CAN BE INJURED BY
THIS EQUIPMENT. The American Academy
of Pediatrics recommends that children be a
minimum of 12 year of age before operating
a pedestrian controlled lawn mower and a
minimum of 16 years of age before operating
a riding lawn mower.
THIS EQUIPMENT. The American Academy
of Pediatrics recommends that children be a
minimum of 12 year of age before operating
a pedestrian controlled lawn mower and a
minimum of 16 years of age before operating
a riding lawn mower.
!
WARNING! You must use approved personal
protective equipment whenever you use the
machine. Personal protective equipment
cannot eliminate the risk of injury but it will
reduce the degree of injury if an accident
does happen. Ask your dealer for help in
choosing the right equipment.
protective equipment whenever you use the
machine. Personal protective equipment
cannot eliminate the risk of injury but it will
reduce the degree of injury if an accident
does happen. Ask your dealer for help in
choosing the right equipment.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Do not drive down slopes with the cutting deck raised.
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