Husqvarna 580BTS Mark II Operator's Manual page 5

• All servicing and repair work on the product requires
special training. This is especially true of the safety
equipment. Never use a product with faulty safety
equipment. If your product fails any of the checks
described in this operator's manual you must contact
your service agent. The safety equipment of the
product must be maintained as described in this
operator's manual. When you buy any of our
products we guarantee the availability of
professional repairs and service. If the retailer who
sells your product is not a servicing dealer, ask him
for the address of your nearest service agent.
Safety instructions for operation
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
• This product is a dangerous tool if used carelessly or
incorrectly and can cause serious, even fatal injuries.
It is extremely important that you read and
understand the contents of this operator's manual.
• Long-term exposure to noise can result in permanent
hearing impairment. Always use approved hearing
protection.
• Do an overall inspection of the machine before use,
Maintenance schedule on page 13 .
Refer to
• Never use the machine if you are tired, if you have
drunk alcohol, or if you are taking medication that
could affect your vision, your judgement or your
coordination.
• Wear personal protective equipment. Refer to
Personal protective equipment on page 6 .
• All covers and guards must be fitted before starting.
Ensure that the spark plug cap and ignition lead are
undamaged to avoid the risk of electric shock.
• The blower operator must make sure that no
bystanders or animals come nearer than 15 m.
Whenever several operators are working in the same
work area, they should maintain a safe distance of at
least 15 m from one another.
• Never allow children to operate the machine. Never
allow anyone else to use the machine without first
ensuring that they have read and understood the
contents of the operator's manual.
• Always check for any objects that may block the air
intake screen before beginning work.
• Never remove the air intake screen.
• In case of emergency, release yourself from the
machine by opening the waist and chest belt and let
the machine fall backwards.
• Always contact local authorities and make sure you
are following applicable directives.
• Keep all parts of your body away from hot surfaces.
• Never start the machine indoors. Exhaust fumes can
be dangerous if inhaled.
• Observe and be aware of the surroundings. Ensure
that no people or animals can come into contact with
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the product. If anyone approaches your work area,
set the throttle control to the lowest throttle until the
person is at a safe distance. Direct the product away
from people, animals, play areas, open windows and
cars etc. No unauthorised persons or animals may
be present in the working area, which is 15 metres.
• Overexposure to vibration can lead to circulatory
damage or nerve damage in people who have
impaired circulation. Contact your doctor if you
experience symptoms of overexposure to vibration.
Such symptoms include numbness, loss of feeling,
tingling, pricking, pain, loss of strength, changes in
skin colour or condition. These symptoms normally
appear in the fingers, hands or wrists. The risk
increases at low temperatures.
• Engine exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide,
which can cause carbon monoxide poisoning. For
this reason you should not start or run the product
indoors, or anywhere that is poorly ventilated. The
exhaust fumes from the engine are hot and may
contain sparks which can start a fire. Never start the
product indoors or near combustible material.
• Allow the engine to cool before refueling.
• The powerful currents of air can move objects at
such a speed that they can bounce back and cause
serious eye injuries.
• Do not direct the air jet towards people or animals.
• 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 can lead to
dangerous conditions, e.g. slippery surfaces.
• Minimize the time of operation by lightly wetting
dusty areas or using spray equipment.
• 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.
• Never put the product down with the engine running
unless you have it in clear sight.
• Never operate the product from ladders or high
places (such as roofs), it is prohibited and could
result in severe injury.
• Do not use the product unless you are able to call for
help in the event of an accident.
• Watch out for thrown objects. Always wear eye
protection. Stones, rubbish, etc. can be thrown up
into the eyes causing blindness or serious injury.
Keep unauthorised persons at a distance. Children,
animals, onlookers and helpers should be kept
outside the safety zone of 15 m. Stop the machine
immediately if anyone approaches.
• Do not operate the product if the exhaust gas outlet
on the engine cover is covered by a wall and/or
some other obstacles. The product could get
damaged. Make sure that the distance is 50 cm or
more from the obstacles during operation.
• Always stop the engine before cleaning.
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