General Working Instructions; Basic Safety Precautions - Husqvarna 250PS Operator's Manual

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.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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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