SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Transport and storage

Store and transport the machine 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 and transporting fuel approved containers intended for this purpose must be used.

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

!WARNING!

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

General working instructions

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

This section takes up the basic safety precautions for working with the pruner.

If you encounter a situation where you are uncertain how to proceed you should ask an expert. Contact your dealer or your service workshop.

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

Basic safety precautions

1. Observe your surroundings:

To ensure that people, animals or other things cannot affect your control of the machine.

To ensure that the above mentioned do not come into contact with the cutting equipment or objects that can be thrown by the cutting equipment.

NOTE! Never use a machine without the possibility of calling for help in the event of an accident.

2.Avoid usage in un-favourable 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.

3.Make sure you can walk and stand safely. Look out for any obstacles with unexpected movement (roots, stones, branches, pits, ditches , etc). Take great care when working on sloping ground.

4.When moving over

longer distances and transporting the engine should be stopped and the transport guard should be used.

5.Never put the machine down with the engine running unless you have good sight of it.

6.Never allow childern to use the machine.

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Husqvarna 250PS manual General working instructions, Basic safety precautions, Transport and storage