Husqvarna W520i User manual

W520i
EN Operator's manual 10-30
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ES-MX Manual del usuario 55-78

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Contents
Introduction................................................................... 10
Safety............................................................................12
Assembly...................................................................... 22
Operation...................................................................... 23
Maintenance................................................................. 26
Troubleshooting............................................................ 27
Transportation, storage and disposal........................... 29
Technical data.............................................................. 29
Introduction
Product description
The product is a pedestrian-controlled rotary lawn
mower. The grass is collected in a grass catcher.
Remove the grass catcher to get rear discharge of the
grass. Attach a mulch kit (accessory) to cut the grass
into fertilizer.
Intended use
Use the product to cut grass. Do not use the product for
other tasks.
Product overview
(Fig. 1)
1. Control panel
2. Motor brake handle
3. Start inhibitor
4. Grass catcher
5. Rear cover
6. Safety key
7. Handle knob
8. Battery cover
9. Cutting height control
10. ON/OFF button
11. SavE button
12. SavE indicator
13. Battery indicator
14. Speed level indicator
15. Decrease speed button
16. Increase speed button
17. Error LED
18. Cutting cover
19. Air intakes
20. Rating plate
21. Drive bail
22. Battery charger (Accessory)
23. Battery (Accessory)
24. Multi battery (Accessory)
25. Adapter plate (Accessory)
26. Multi battery adapter (Accessory)
27. Operator's manual
Symbols on the product
(Fig. 2) WARNING: This product
can be dangerous and
cause serious injury or
death to the operator or
others. Be careful and
use the product
correctly.
(Fig. 3) Read the operator's
manual carefully and
make sure that you
understand the
instructions before you
use this product.
(Fig. 4) Keep hands and feet
away from rotating
blades.
(Fig. 5) Keep persons and
animals at a safe
distance from the work
area.
(Fig. 6) Look out for thrown
objects and ricochets.
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(Fig. 7) Warning: Keep hands
and feet away from the
rotating blade.
(Fig. 8) Warning: Keep hands
and feet away from
rotating parts.
(Fig. 9) Before and while
walking rearward, look
behind and down for
small children, animals
or other risks that can
cause you to fall.
(Fig. 10) Keep persons and
animals at a safe
distance from the work
area.
(Fig. 11) Slope hazard.
(Fig. 12) Remove the safety key
before you do repair
work or maintenance.
(Fig. 13) Environmental mark.The
product or package of
the product is not
domestic waste.
Recycle it at an
approved disposal
location for electrical
and electronic
equipment.
Protected against
splashing water.
(Fig. 18) Start procedure: push
ON/OFF button, loosen
start inhibitor, push mo-
tor brake handle down.
(Fig. 14) Release motor brake
handle to stop.
(Fig. 15) Slow.
(Fig. 16) Fast.
(Fig. 17) Scannable code.
Note: Other symbols/decals on the product refer to
certification requirements for some markets.
Label on the product
(Fig. 19)
Keep hands and feet away from
the rotating blades.
Product liability
As referred to in the product liability laws, we are not
liable for damages that our product causes if:
• the product is incorrectly repaired.
• the product is repaired with parts that are not from
the manufacturer or not approved by the
manufacturer.
• the product has an accessory that is not from the
manufacturer or not approved by the manufacturer.
• the product is not repaired at an approved service
center or by an approved authority.
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Safety
Safety definitions
Warnings, cautions and notes
are used to point out specially
important parts of the manual.
WARNING: Used if there
is a risk of injury or death
for the operator or
bystanders if the
instructions in the
manual are not obeyed.
CAUTION: Used if there
is a risk of damage to the
product, other materials
or the adjacent area if
the instructions in the
manual are not obeyed.
Note: Used to give more
information that is necessary in
a given situation.
Safe practices for pedestrian-
controlled mowers
General information
WARNING: Read the
warning instructions that
follow before you use the
product.
WARNING: This product
is capable of amputating
hands and feet and
throwing objects. Failure
to observe the following
safety instructions could
result in serious injury or
death.
•Read, understand, and follow
instructions and warnings in
this document, the operator’s
manual, on the product, on
the engine/motor and on the
attachments.
•Only allow operators who are
responsible, trained, familiar
with the instructions, and
physically capable to operate
the product.
•Do not carry passengers and
keep bystanders away.
•Do not operate the product
while under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
•Follow the manufacturer’s
recommendation for wheel
weights or counterweights.
Preparation before operation
WARNING: Read the
warning instructions that
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follow before you use the
product.
•Clear the operating area of
any objects which could be
thrown by or interfere with
operation of the product.
•Keep the area of operation
clear of all bystanders,
particularly small children.
Stop the product and
attachment(s) if anyone
enters the area.
•Do not operate the product
without the entire grass
catcher, discharge chute, or
other safety devices in place
and functioning properly.
Check frequently for signs of
wear or deterioration and
replace as needed.
•Wear appropriate personal
protective equipment such as
safety glasses, hearing
protection, and footwear.
Operation
WARNING: Read the
warning instructions that
follow before you use the
product.
•For gasoline engine products:
Only operate the engine in
well ventilated areas. Exhaust
gases contain carbon
monoxide, a deadly poison.
•Only operate the product in
daylight or in good artificial
light.
•Avoid holes, ruts, bumps,
rocks, or other hidden
hazards. Uneven terrain could
overturn the product, or cause
the operator to lose their
balance or footing.
•Do not put hands or feet near
rotating parts or under the
product. Keep clear of the
discharge opening at all
times.
•Do not direct discharge
material toward anyone.
Avoid discharging material
against a wall or obstruction.
Material may ricochet back
toward the operator. Stop the
blade(s) when crossing gravel
surfaces.
•Do not leave a running
product unattended. Always
park on level ground,
disengage the attachment,
set parking brake, and stop
the engine/motor.
•Do not mow in reverse unless
it is absolutely necessary.
Always look down and behind
before and while reversing.
Children specific instructions
WARNING: Read the
warning instructions that
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follow before you use the
product.
•Tragic accidents can occur if
the operator is not alert to the
presence of children. Children
are often attracted to the
product and the mowing
activity. Never assume that
children will remain where
you last saw them.
•Keep children out of the
operating area and under the
watchful care of a responsible
adult other than the operator.
Slope specific instructions
WARNING: Read the
warning instructions that
follow before you use the
product.
WARNING: Slopes are a
major factor related to
accidents. Operation on
slopes requires extra
caution.
•Travel in the manufacturer
recommended direction on
slopes. Use caution while
operating near drop offs.
•Avoid mowing wet grass.
Poor footing could cause a
slip and fall accident.
•Do not operate product under
any condition where traction,
steering, or stability is in
question. Tires could slide
even if the wheels are
stopped.
•Always keep the product in
gear when going down
slopes. Do not coast downhill.
•Avoid starting and stopping
on slopes. Avoid making
sudden changes in speed or
direction. Make turns slowly
and gradually.
•Use extra care while
operating product with a
grass catcher or other
attachment(s). They can
affect the stability of the
product.
Fire and Fuel specific
information (for gasoline engine
products)
WARNING: Read the
warning instructions that
follow before you use the
product.
•Extinguish all cigarettes,
cigars, pipes and other
sources of ignition.
•Use only an approved fuel
container.
•Do not remove fuel cap or
add fuel with the engine
running or while hot.
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•Do not refuel indoors or in
enclosed spaces.
•Do not store the product or
fuel container, or refuel,
where there is an open flame,
spark, or pilot light such as on
a water heater or other
appliance.
•If fuel is spilled, do not
attempt to start the engine
and avoid creating any source
of ignition until fuel vapors
have dissipated.
•To help prevent fires: keep
product free of grass, leaves,
or other debris build up; clean
up oil or fuel spillage and
remove any fuel soaked
debris; allow product to cool
before storing.
•Use extra care in handling
gasoline and other fuels.
They are flammable and
vapors are explosive.
Hauling
WARNING: Read the
warning instructions that
follow before you use the
product.
•Use full width ramps for
loading and unloading a
product for transport.
Service
WARNING: Read the
warning instructions that
follow before you use the
product.
•Keep product in good working
order. Replace worn or
damaged parts.
•Use caution when servicing
blades. Wrap the blade(s) or
wear gloves. Replace
damaged blades. Do not
repair or alter blade(s).
•Products with hydraulic
pumps, hoses, or motors;
and/or diesel injection
systems:
WARNING: Fluid
escaping under
pressure may have
sufficient force to
penetrate skin and
cause serious injury. If
fluid is injected into the
skin, seek immediate
medical attention.
Keep body and hands
away from pin holes or
nozzles that eject fluid
under high pressure. If
a leak occurs, have the
product immediately
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serviced by a trained
technician.
•If equipped, disconnect spark
plug wire(s) and the negative
battery cable before making
any repairs.
General safety instructions
WARNING: Read the
warning instructions that
follow before you use the
product.
•This product is dangerous if
used incorrectly or if you are
not careful. Injury or death can
occur if you do not obey the
safety instructions.
•This product produces an
electromagnetic field during
operation. This field may
under some circumstances
interfere with active or passive
medical implants. To reduce
the risk of serious or fatal
injury we recommend persons
with medical implants to
consult their physician and the
medical implant manufacturer
before operating this product.
•Always be careful and use
your common sense. If you
are not sure how to operate
the product in a special
situation, stop and speak to
your Husqvarna dealer before
you continue.
•Keep in mind that the operator
will be held responsible for
accidents that involve other
persons or their property.
•Keep the product clean. Make
sure that you can clearly read
signs and decals.
•Never allow children or people
unfamiliar with these
instructions to use the
appliance. Local regulations
may restrict the age of the
operator
•Always monitor a person, with
decreased physical capacity or
mental capacity, that uses the
product. A responsible adult
must be there at all times.
•Do not use the product if you
are tired, ill, or under the
influence of alcohol, drugs or
medicine. This has a negative
effect on your vision,
alertness, coordination and
judgment.
•Do not use the product if it is
defective.
•Do not change this product or
use it if it is possible that it has
been changed by others.
Work area safety
WARNING: Read the
warning instructions that
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follow before you use the
product.
•Remove objects such as
branches, twigs and stones
from the work area before you
use the product.
•Objects that hit against the
cutting equipment can eject
and cause damage to persons
and objects. Keep bystanders
and animals at a safe distance
from the product.
•Never use the product in bad
weather such as fog, rain,
strong winds, intense cold and
risk of lightning. To use the
product in bad weather or in
moist or wet locations is tiring.
Bad weather can cause
dangerous conditions, such as
slippery surfaces.
•Look out for persons, objects
and situations that can prevent
safe operation of the product.
•Look out for obstacles, such
as roots, stones, twigs, pits
and ditches. Long grass can
hide obstacles.
•To cut grass on slopes can be
dangerous. Do not mow
excessively steep slopes. Do
not use the product on ground
that slopes more than 15°
•Exercise extreme caution
when changing direction on
slopes. Operate the product
across the face of slopes. Do
not move up and down.
•Be careful when you go near
hidden corners and objects
that prevent a clear view.
Work safety
WARNING: Read the
warning instructions that
follow before you use the
product.
•Use this product to cut grass
lawns only. It is not permitted
to use it for other tasks.
•Use personal protective
equipment. Refer to Personal
protective equipment on page
18 .
•Make sure that you know how
to stop the motor quickly in an
emergency.
•Do not operate the product in
rain or wet conditions. The risk
of electrical shock increases if
water enters the product.
•Do not operate the product
unless the blade and all
covers are attached correctly.
An incorrectly attached blade
can come loose and cause
personal injury.
•Make sure that the blade does
not hit objects such as stones
and roots. This can do
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damage to the blade and bend
the motor shaft. A bent axle
causes heavy vibration and a
very high risk that the blade
becomes loose.
•If the blade hits an object or if
vibrations occur, stop the
product immediately. Stop the
motor, pull up the safety key
and remove the battery.
Examine the product for
damages. Repair damages or
let an authorised service agent
do the repair.
•Never attach the motor brake
handle permanently to the
handle when the motor is
started.
•Put the product on a stable,
flat surface and start it. Make
sure that the blade does not
hit the ground or other objects.
•Always stay behind the
product when you operate it.
•Let all the wheels stay on the
ground and keep 2 hands on
the handle when you operate
the product. Keep your hands
and feet away from the
rotating blades.
•Do not tilt the product when
the motor is started.
•Be careful when you pull the
product rearward.
•Never lift up the product when
the motor is started. If you
must lift the product, first stop
the motor, pull up the safety
key and remove the battery.
•Do not walk rearward when
you operate the product.
•Stop the motor when you
move across areas without
grass, for example paths
made of gravel, stone and
asphalt.
•Do not run with the product
when the motor is started.
Always walk when you operate
the product.
•Stop the motor before you
change the cutting height.
Never make adjustments with
the motor started.
•Never let the product stay out
of view with the motor started.
Stop the motor and make sure
that the cutting equipment
does not rotate.
Safety instructions for operation
Personal protective equipment
WARNING: Read the
warning instructions that
follow before you use the
product.
•Personal protective equipment
cannot fully prevent injury but
it decreases the degree of
injury if an accident does
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occur. Let your dealer help
you select the right equipment.
•Use heavy-duty slip-resistant
boots or shoes. Do not use
open shoes or go with bare
feet.
•Use heavy, long pants.
•Use protective gloves when
necessary, for example when
you attach, examine or clean
the cutting equipment.
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. If the safety
devices are defective, speak
to your Husqvarna service
agent.
To do a check of the cutting
cover
The cutting cover decreases
vibrations in the product and
decreases the risk of injury from
the blade.
• Examine the cutting cover to
make sure that there are no
damages such as cracks.
Safety key
The safety key is below the
battery lid. The safety key
connects the battery that
supplies the motor with power.
To do a check of the safety key
The safety key connects the
battery that supplies the motor
with power.
• Start and stop the motor. If
the safety key operates
correctly, the motor can only
start when the key is in the
safety lock.
Motor brake handle
The motor brake handle stops
the motor. When the motor
brake handle is released, the
motor stops.
To do a check of the motor
brake, start the motor and then
release the motor brake handle.
If the motor does not stop in 3
seconds, let an approved
Husqvarna service agent adjust
the motor brake.
(Fig. 20)
To examine the start inhibitor
Do a check of the start inhibitor
to make sure that it prevents
operation of the motor.
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1. Push the motor brake handle
in the direction of the
handlebar. The start inhibitor
stops the movement.
2. Push the start inhibitor out.
(Fig. 21)
3. Release the start inhibitor
and make sure that it goes
back to its initial position.
Battery safety
WARNING: Read the
warning instructions that
follow before you use the
product.
•Use Husqvarna rechargeable
batteries as a power supply for
related Husqvarna products
only. To prevent injury, do not
use the battery as a power
supply for other devices.
•Do not use non-rechargeable
batteries.
•Risk of electrical shock. Do not
connect the battery terminals
to keys, coins, screws or other
metal. This can cause a short
circuit of the battery.
•Do not put objects into the air
slots of the battery.
•Keep the battery away from
sunlight, heat or open flame.
The battery can explode and
cause burns and/or chemical
burns.
•Keep the battery away from
rain and wet conditions.
•Keep the battery away from
microwaves and high
pressure.
•Do not try to disassemble or
break the battery.
•If the battery leaks, do not let
the liquid touch your body or
eyes. If you have touched the
liquid, clean the area with a
large quantity of water and get
medical aid.
•Use the battery in
temperatures between -10°C
and 40°C.
•Do not clean the battery or the
battery charger with water.
See To clean the battery and
the battery charger on page
27 .
•Do not use a defective or
damaged battery.
•Keep batteries in storage
away from metal objects such
as nails, coins, jewellery.
Battery charger safety
WARNING: Read the
warning instructions that
follow before you use the
product.
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