Safety; Safety Definitions; General Safety Instructions; Fuel Safety - Husqvarna 324L Workshop Manual

2.1 Safety definitions

Warnings, cautions and notes are used to point out
specially important parts of the manual.
WARNING: Used if there is a risk of injury or
death for the operator or bystanders if the
instructions in the manual are not obeyed.
CAUTION: Used if there is a risk of damage to
the product, other materials or the adjacent area
if the instructions in the manual are not obeyed.
Note: Used to give more information that is necessary in
a given situation.

2.2 General safety instructions

WARNING: Read the warning instructions that
follow before you use the product.
The service center that repairs the product must have
safety devices that obey local regulations. Warnings and
cautions are used to point out specially important parts
of the workshop manual.

2.3 Fuel Safety

WARNING: Read the warning instructions that
follow before you use the product.
• Never start the product if you spill fuel on it. Wipe
the spillage of and allow remaining fuel to evaporate.
• Never start the product if you spill fuel on yourself or
your clothes. Change your clothes and wash any
part of your body that has come in contact with fuel.
Use soap and water.
• Never start the product if the product is leaking fuel.
Check regularly for leaks from the fuel cap and fuel
lines.
• Always put the product on a flat surface and make
sure the cutting attachment cannot come in contact
with any object while you add fuel.
• Take care when handling fuel. Bear in mind the risk
off fire, explosion and inhaling fumes.
• Observe caution when handling fuel and make sure
there is adequate ventilation. Fuel and fuel fumes
are highly inflammable and can cause serious injury
when inhaled or allowed to come in contact with the
skin.
• Mix and pour fuel outdoors, where there are no
sparks or flames.
• Do not smoke or place hot objects near fuel.
• Always stop the engine and let it cool off for a few
minutes before you refuel.
• Open the fuel cap slowly so that any excess
pressure is released gently when you refuel.

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• Tighten the fuel cap carefully after you refueled.
• Clean the area around the fuel cap. Contamination
in the tank can cause operating problems.
• Always move the product 3m (10ft) or further from
the refuelling area and source before starting.

2.4 Symbols on the product

WARNING: This product can be
dangerous and cause serious injury or
death to the operator or others. Be careful
and use the product correctly.
Read the operator's manual carefully and
make sure that you understand the
instructions before use.
Maximum speed of the output shaft.
Use a protective helmet in locations where
objects can fall on you. Use approved
hearing protection. Use approved eye
protection.
Use approved protective gloves.
Use heavy-duty slip-resistant boots.
The product can cause objects to eject,
which can cause injury.
Keep a minimum of 15 m distance to
persons and animals during operation of
the product.
Risk of blade thrust if the cutting
equipment touches an object that it does
not immediately cut. The product can cut
off body parts.
Only use flexible cutting wire. Do not use
metal cutting attachments.
Only use flexible cutting wire. Do not use
metal cutting attachments.
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