8 – English
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Special care should be taken with abrasive discs.
Abrasive discs must be stored on a flat, level surface. 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.)
• Never refuel the machine while the engine is running.
• Make sure there is plenty of ventilation when refuelling or
mixing fuel (gasoline and 2-stroke oil).
• 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 anti-spill
valve.
Machine′′
′′
s safety equipment
This section describes the machine′s safety equipment, its
purpose, and how checks and maintenance should be carried
out to ensure that it operates correctly. See the ”What is
what?” section to locate where this equipment is positioned
on your machine.
Vibration damping system
Your machine is equipped with a vibration damping system
that is designed to reduce vibration and make operation
easier.
The machine′s vibration damping system reduces the transfer
of vibration between the engine unit/cutting equipment and
the machine′s handle unit.
The engine body, including the cutting equipment, is insulated
from the handles by vibration damping units.
Check the vibration damping system
• Regularly check the vibration damping units for cracks or
deformation.
• Make sure the vibration damping units are securely
attached to the engine unit and handle unit.
Stop switch
Use the stop switch to switch off the engine.
Check the stop switch
• Start the engine and make sure the engine stops when
you move the stop switch to the stop setting.
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WARNING! Take care when handling fuel.
Bear in mind the risk of fire, explosion and
inhaling fumes.
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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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WARNING! Never use a machine that has
faulty safety equipment! Carry out the
inspection, maintenance and service
routines listed in this section.
All servicing and repair work on the machine
requires special training. This is especially
true of the machine
′′
′′
s safety equipment. If
your machine fails any of the checks
described below you must contact your
service agent. When you buy any of our
products we guarantee the availability of
professional repairs and service. If the
retailer who sells your machine is not a
servicing dealer, ask him for the address of
your nearest service agent.