Husqvarna LE389 manual When Adding Fuel, When Starting Engine, When Operating Equipment

WARNING

Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive.

Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.

When Adding Fuel

•Stop the engine. Let engine cool at least 2 minutes before removing the gas cap.

•Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well-ventilated area.

•Do not overfill fuel tank. Fill tank to approximately 1-1/2 inches below top of neck to allow for fuel expansion.

•Keep gasoline away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and other ignition sources.

•Check fuel lines, tank, cap, and fittings frequently for cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary.

•If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting engine.

When Starting Engine

•Make sure spark plug, muffler, fuel cap and air cleaner are in place.

•Do not crank engine with spark plug removed.

•If engine floods, set choke to OPEN/RUN position, place throttle in FAST and crank until engine starts.

When Operating Equipment

•Do not tip engine or equipment at angle which causes gasoline to spill.

•Do not choke carburetor to stop the engine. Move the throttle control to the stop position to stop the engine.

When Transporting Equipment

•Transport with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel shut-off valve OFF.

When Storing Gasoline Or Equipment With Fuel In Tank

•Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters or other appliances that have pilot light or other ignition source because they can ignite gasoline vapors.

WARNING

Starting engine creates sparking.

Sparking can ignite nearby flammable gases.

Explosion and fire could result.

•If there is natural or LP gas leakage in area, do not start engine.

•Do not use pressurized starting fluids because vapors are flammable.

WARNING

Engines give off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poison gas.

Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea, fainting or death.

•Start and run engine outdoors.

•Do not start or run engine in enclosed area, even if doors or windows are open.

WARNING

Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than you can let go.

Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains could result.

•Before starting the engine, make sure to raise the blade.

•When starting engine, pull the starter cord slowly until resistance is felt, then pull rapidly.

•Remove all external equipment/engine loads before starting engine.

•Direct-coupled equipment components such as, but not limited to, blades, impellers, pulleys, sprockets, etc., must be securely attached.

Safety

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