Husqvarna K950 manual Fuel safety, General Working Instructions, Filling/Fuel mixture/Storage

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Fuel safety

(Filling/Fuel mixture/Storage)

!WARNING! Exercise great care when handling fuel. Bear in mind the risk of fire, explosions and inhaling fumes.

GENERAL WORKING INSTRUCTIONS

This section takes up the basic safety precautions for working with the cut-off saw. Follow these general working instructions, but never use a machine without the possibility of calling for help in the event of an accident.

Basic safety precautions

•Never fill the machine while the engine is running.

•Provide good ventilation when filling or mixing fuel (gasoline and 2-stroke oil).

•Move the machine at least 3 m from the filling position before starting.

•Never start the machine:

a)If you have spilt fuel on it. Wipe up all spillage.

b)If you have spilt fuel on yourself or your clothes. Change your clothes.

c)If there is a fuel leak. Make regular checks for leakage from the fuel cap and the fuel supply pipes.

Min 3 m

(10ft)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION! Never work with a cut-off saw that is defective or incorrectly adjusted. Do not work with a cut-off saw that is incomplete or where assembly has not been carried out in a satisfactory manner. Check that the cutting chain stops rotating when the throttle is released. If you encounter a situation where you are uncertain how to proceed you should ask an expert.

Avoid all usage which you consider to be beyond your capability.

•	Check that no one is in the immediate vicinity when the
	machine is started or while working with the machine to
	ensure that people, animals or other things cannot affect your
	control of the cut-off saw.
•	Avoid usage in unfavourable weather conditions, for example,
	thick fog, heavy rain, strong winds or extreme cold, etc. To
	work in bad weather conditions is tiring and can create
	dangerous circumstances, e.g. slippery surfaces.
•	Never start to work with the cut-off saw before the working
	area is clear and you have a firm foothold. Look out for any
	obstacles with unexpected movement. Ensure when cutting
	that no material can become loose and fall, causing operating
	injury.Take great care when working on sloping ground.

•Store the cut-off saw and fuel so that any leakage or fumes do not risk coming into contact with sparks or naked flames. For example, electric machines, electric motors, electrical switches/power switches, heaters or the like.

•When storing fuel, approved containers intended for this purpose must be used.

•When storing the cut-off saw for long periods the fuel tank must be emptied. Contact your local fuel station to find out how to dispose of excess fuel.

•Use a Husqvarna fuel can with an anti-spill device.

!WARNING! Use a Husqvarna fuel can with an anti-spill device. Fuel and fuel fumes are highly flammable. Think of the risks of fire, explosion and breathing in fumes. Stop the engine before refuelling. Do not overfill with fuel. Mop up any spills on the ground or the machine. If you spill fuel on yourself or your clothes, change your clothes. Move the machine at least 3 metres from the refuelling site before starting.

•	Make sure clothing and parts of the body do not come into
	contact with the cutting chain when the engine is started.
•	Maintain a safe distance from the cutting chain when the
	engine is running.
•	Ensure that the working area is sufficiently illuminated to
	create a safe working environment.
•	Check the cutting area for buried cables and wires.
•	Consider the carbon monoxide risk! The diamond chain saw
	emits highly dangerous carbon monoxide and as a result must
	never be used in unventilated areas. Even used in deep
	recesses it represents a risk if badly ventilated. Carbon
	monoxide is heavier than air and collects at the bottom of
	recesses.
	Only use the machine in areas with good
	ventilation. Neglect can result in serious
	! injury or death.

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