SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 (gasoline and
•Move the machine at least 10 ft (3 m) from the refuelling point before starting it.
•Never start the machine:
-If you have spilled fuel on it. Wipe off the spillage and allow remaining fuel to evaporate.
-If you have spilled 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 gas station to find out where to dispose of excess fuel.
•Always use a Husqvarna fuel container with an
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.
General working instructions
WARNING! This section describes basic
!safety directions for using a power cutter. This information is never a substitute for professional skills and experience. If you get into a situation where you feel unsafe, stop and seek expert advice. Contact your dealer, service agent or an experienced power cutter user. Do not attempt any task that you feel unsure of!
Basic safety rules
•Look around you:
-To ensure that people, animals or other things cannot affect your control of the machine.
-To make sure that none of the above come into contact with the cutting blade.
•Do not use the machine in bad weather, such as dense fog, rain, strong wind, intense cold, etc. Working in bad weather is tiring and can lead to dangerous conditions, e.g. slippery surfaces.
•Never start to work with the power cutter 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.
•Make sure that no clothes or parts of the body come in contact with the cutting equipment when it is rotating.
•Keep at a safe distance from the cutting equipment when it is rotating.
•The guard for the cutting equipment must always be on when the machine is running.
•Ensure that the working area is sufficiently illuminated to create a safe working environment.
WARNING! Do not move the machine when
!the cutting equipment is rotating.
•Always ensure you have a safe and stable working position.
•Make sure that no pipes or electrical cables are routed in the area to be cut.
WARNING! Only use the machine in areas
!with good ventilation. Neglect can result in serious injury or death.
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