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Examine the muffler for damages and defects. Make
sure that the muffler is correctly attached to the
product.
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Use approved hearing protection while you operate
the product.
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Listen for warning signals and voices when you use
hearing protection. Remove the hearing protection
when the product is stopped, unless hearing
protection is necessary for the noise level in the work
area.
Personal protective equipment
WARNING Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
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Always use approved personal protective equipment
when you operate the product. Personal protective
equipment cannot fully prevent injury but it
decreases the degree of injury if an accident does
occur. Let your dealer help you select the correct
personal protective equipment.
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Regularly do a check of the condition of the personal
protective equipment.
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Use an approved protective helmet.
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Use approved hearing protection.
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Use approved respiratory protection.
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Use approved eye protection with side protection.
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Use protective gloves.
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Use boots with steel toe-cap and non-slip sole.
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Use approved work clothing or equivalent close-
fitting clothing that has long sleeves and long legs.
Fire extinguisher
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Keep a fire extinguisher near during operation.
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Use a powder fire extinguisher of "ABE" class or a
carbon dioxide fire extinguisher of "BE" type.
Safety devices on the product
WARNING Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
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Do not use a product with defective safety devices.
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Do a check of the safety devices regularly. If the
safety devices are defective, speak to your
Husqvarna service agent.
Fuel safety
WARNING Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
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Fuel is flammable and the fumes are explosive. Be
careful with fuel to prevent injury, fire and explosion.
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Do not breathe in the fuel fumes. The fuel fumes are
poisonous and can cause injury. Make sure that the
airflow is sufficient.
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Do not remove the fuel tank cap or fill the fuel tank
when the engine is on.
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Let the engine become cool before you refuel.
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Do not fill fuel in an indoor area. Not sufficient airflow
can cause injury or death because of asphyxiation or
carbon monoxide.
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Do not smoke near the fuel or the engine.
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Do not put hot objects near the fuel or the engine.
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Do not fill fuel near sparks or flames.
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Before you refuel, open the fuel tank cap slowly and
release the pressure carefully.
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Fuel on your skin can cause injury. If you get fuel on
your skin, use soap and water to remove the fuel.
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If you spill fuel on your clothing, change clothing
immediately.
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Do not fill the fuel tank fully. Heat causes the fuel to
expand. Keep a space at the top of the fuel tank.
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Tighten the fuel tank cap fully. If the fuel tank cap is
not tightened, there is a risk of fire.
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Before you start the product, move the product to a
minimum of 3 m/10 ft from where you refueled.
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Do not start the product if there is fuel or engine oil
on the product. Remove the unwanted fuel and
engine oil and let the product dry before you start the
engine.
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Examine the engine for leaks regularly. If there are
leaks in the fuel system, do not start the engine until
the leaks are repaired.
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Do not use your fingers to examine the engine for
leaks.
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Keep fuel in approved containers only.
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When the product and fuel is in storage, make sure
that fuel and fuel fumes cannot cause damage.
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Drain the fuel in an approved container outdoors and
away from sparks and flames.
Electrical safety
WARNING Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
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The power plug must agree with the power outlet. Do
not do modifications to the plug. Do not use adapter
plugs with grounded products. Power plugs without
modifications, and correct power outlets decrease
the risk of electrical shock.
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Do not pull the power cord to move the product.
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Pull the power plug to disconnect the power cord. Do
not pull the power cord.
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Make sure that the power cord does not catch in
doors, fences or equivalent obstacles that can cause
damage to the power cord.
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Do a check that the power cord and the power plug
are in good condition and not damaged.
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