Personal Safety Equipment; Safe Handling Of Gasoline; Slope Operation - Husqvarna W436 Operator's Manual

Personal Safety Equipment

• Make sure first aid equipment is close at
hand when using the machine.
• Never use the
machine when
barefoot. Always
wear protective
shoes or boots,
preferably with
steel toe caps.
• Always wear
approved protective glasses or a full visor
when assembling or mowing.
• Always wear gloves when handling the
blades.
• Never wear loose clothing that can get
caught in moving parts.
• Use ear protectors to avoid damage to
hearing.

Slope Operation

Slopes are a major factor related to loss of
control or machine tip-over accidents, which
can result in severe injury or death. Operation
on all slopes requires extra caution. If you
cannot reverse up the slope or if you feel
unsure, do not mow it.
• Mow across slopes, not up and down.
• Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or
other hidden objects. Uneven terrain could
overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide
obstacles.
• Choose a low ground speed so that you
will not have to stop while on the slope.
• Do not mow on wet grass. Tires may lose
traction.
• Avoid starting, stopping, or turning on a
slope. If the tires lose traction, disengage
the blades and proceed slowly straight
down the slope.
• Keep all movement on the slopes slow and
gradual. Do not make sudden changes in
speed or direction, which could cause the
machine to roll over.
• Use extra care while operating machine
with grass catchers or other attachments;
they can affect the stability of the machine.
• Do not use on steep slopes.
• Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches,
or embankments. The machine could
suddenly roll over if a wheel is over the
edge or if the edge caves in.

Safe Handling of Gasoline

To avoid personal injury or property damage,
use extreme care in handling gasoline.
Gasoline is extremely flammable and the
vapors are explosive.
WARNING! The engine and the
exhaust system become very hot during
operation. There is risk for burns if
touched. Allow engine and exhaust system
to cool to a safe temperature before
refueling.
• Never fuel the
machine indoors.
• Before you
begin refueling,
minimize the
risk of static
electricity by
touching a metal
surface.
• Check the fuel level before each use and
leave space for the fuel to expand, as the
heat from the engine and the sun may
otherwise cause the fuel to expand and
overflow.
• Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the
engine running. Allow engine to cool before
refueling.
• Never overfill fuel tank. Replace gas cap
and tighten securely.
• If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing
immediately.
• Do not start the engine near spilled fuel.
• Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and
other sources of ignition.
• Use only an approved fuel container. Use
only non-metal, portable fuel containers
approved by the Underwriter's Laboratory
(UL) or the American Society for Testing &
Materials (ASTM). If using a funnel, make
sure it is plastic and has no screen or filter.
• Never fill containers inside a vehicle or
on a truck or trailer bed with plastic liner.
Always place containers on the ground
away from the vehicle when filling.
• Remove gas-powered equipment from the
truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If
this is not possible, refuel such equipment
with a portable container, rather than from
a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
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