Husqvarna K950 manual General safety precautions, Transport and storage, Fuel safety

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

General safety precautions

•A power cutter is designed to cut hard materials, such as masonry. Observe the increased risk of kickback when cutting soft materials. See instructions under the heading How to avoid kickback.

•Do not use the power cutter until you have read the entire contents of this Operator’s Manual.

All servicing, in addition to the points listed in the section ”Control, maintenance and service of the power cutter’s safety equipment”, should be carried out by trained service specialists.

•Never use the machine if you are tired, if you have drunk alcohol, or if you are taking medication that could affect your vision, your judgement or your co-ordination.

•Wear personal protective equipment. See instructions under the heading Personal protective equipment.

•Never use a machine that has been modified in any way from its original specification.

•Never use a machine that is faulty. Carry out the checks, maintenance and service instructions described in this manual. Some maintenance and service measures must be carried out by trained and qualified specialists. See instructions under the heading Maintenance.

•Never allow anyone else to use the machine without first ensuring that they have understood the contents of the operator’s manual.

•Never use the machine indoors. Be aware of the dangers of inhaling the engine’s exhaust fumes.

Transport and storage

Do not store or transport the power cutter with the cutting blade fitted.

Store the power cutter in a lockable area so that it is out of reach of children and unauthorised persons.

All blades should be removed from the cutter after use and stored carefully. Store cutting blades in dry, frost free conditions.

Special care should be taken with abrasive discs. Abrasive discs must be stored on a flat, level surface. If blades are supplied with a backing pad then a spacer should be used to keep them flat. If an abrasive disc is stored in humid conditions, this can cause imbalance and result in injury.

Inspect new blades for transport or storage damage.

Fuel safety

(Refuelling/Fuel mixture/Storage.)

WARNING! Take care when handling fuel.

!Bear in mind the risk of fire, explosion and inhaling fumes.

•Never refuel the machine while the engine is running.

•Make sure there is plenty of ventilation when refuelling or mixing fuel (petrol and 2-stroke oil).

•Move the machine at least 3 m from the refuelling point before starting it.

•Never start the machine:

-If you have spilt fuel on it. Wipe off the spillage and allow remaining fuel to evaporate.

-If you have spilt fuel on yourself or your clothes, change your clothes. Wash any part of your body that has come in contact with fuel. Use soap and water.

-If the machine is leaking fuel. Check regularly for leaks from the fuel cap and fuel lines.

•Store and transport the machine and fuel so that there is no risk of any leakage or fumes coming into contact with sparks or naked flames, for example, from electrical machinery, electric motors, electrical relays/switches or boilers.

•Always store fuel in an approved container designed for that purpose.

•When storing the machine for long periods the fuel tank must be emptied. Contact your local petrol station to find out where to dispose of excess fuel.

•Always use a Husqvarna fuel container with an anti-spill valve.

WARNING! Bear in mind the risk of fire,

!explosion and inhaling fumes. Stop the engine before fuelling. Do not fill so that the fuel runs over. Wipe up all spillage on the ground and machine. If you spill fuel on yourself or your clothes. Change your clothes. Move the machine at least 3 metres away from the refuelling area before starting.

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