Husqvarna M148 SV, R148 SV manual General working instructions, Fuel safety, Basic safety rules

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

•Observe your surroundings and make sure that there is no risk of people or animals coming into contact with the cutting equipment. The operator is responsible for any unsafe situations or risks that people and property are exposed to.

•Place the lawn mower on firm, flat surface and start it. Make sure that the cutter cannot come into contact with the ground or other objects.

•Never twist the starter cord around your hand.

See the instructions under the heading Start and stop.

Fuel safety

(Refuelling/Storage.)

WARNING! Fuel and fuel vapour are highly

!inflammable. Take care when handling fuel and engine oil. Bear in mind the risk of fire, explosion and inhaling fumes.

•Never refuel the machine while the engine is running.

•Always ensure there is adequate ventilation when refuelling and filling oil.

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

•Never start the machine:

1If you have spilt fuel or engine oil on the machine.Wipe off the spill and allow the remaining fuel to evaporate.

2If you spill fuel or engine oil on yourself or your clothes. Change your clothes.

3If the machine is leaking fuel. Check regularly for leaks from the fuel cap and fuel lines.

Transport and storage

•The fuel and engine oil tanks should be emptied before longer periods of storage or when transporting the lawn mower. Ask where you can dispose of surplus fuel and engine oil at your local petrol station.

•Always store the lawn mower and fuel so that any leakage or vapours do not risk coming into contact with sparks or naked flames. For example, electrical machines, electric motors, relays/switches, boilers, or the like.

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

General working instructions

WARNING! This section describes basic

!safety precautions for working with the lawn mower.This information is never a substitute for professional skills and experience. If you get into a situation where you feel unsure about how to progress, stop and seek expert advice. Contact your dealer, service agent or an experienced lawn mower user. Avoid all usage which you consider to be beyond your capability

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 might come into contact with the cutting equipment.

•Branches, twigs, stones, etc. should be removed from the lawn before you start to mow. Make sure the cutter does not hit foreign objects such as stones, roots or the like.

This can make the cutter dull and bend the engine shaft.

•Never lift up the lawn mower or carry it around when the engine is running. If you must lift the lawn mower, first switch off the engine and disconnect the ignition lead from the spark plug.

•Do not use the machine in bad weather, such as dense fog, heavy rain, strong wind, intense cold, etc. Working in bad weather is tiring and often brings added risks, such as icy ground.

•Make sure you can move and stand safely. Check the area around you for possible obstacles (roots, rocks, branches, ditches, etc.) in case you have to move suddenly. Take great care when working on sloping ground.

•The lawn mower should not be used on inclines greater than 30 degrees.

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