Husqvarna PG 690 Propane Operator's Manual page 9

Work area safety
• During operation, keep bystanders away from the
area shown in the illustration below. The operator
must be very careful in this area during operation.
• Make sure that only approved persons are in the
work area.
• Do not use the product in fog, rain, strong winds,
cold weather, risk of lightning or other bad weather
conditions. To use the product in bad weather or in
wet locations can have a negative effect on your
alertness. Bad weather can cause dangerous work
conditions.
• Look out for persons, objects and situations that can
prevent safe operation of the product.
• Keep the work area sufficiently illuminated.
• Do not use the product in areas where fire or
explosions can occur.
Propane safety
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
• Propane is flammable and the fumes are explosive.
Be careful to prevent injury, fire and explosion.
• Read all instructions on the product and on the
propane tank.
• Do not change the propane control equipment.
Changes to the propane control equipment can
cause dangerous levels of engine emissions.
• Do not breathe in the fuel fumes. The fuel fumes are
poisonous and can cause injury. Make sure that the
airflow is sufficient.
• Do not start the engine in an area without sufficient
airflow. Propane is heavier than air and can
accumulate in low areas. Not sufficient airflow
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increases the risk of fire or explosion from sparks,
and the risk of injury from the fumes.
• Do not smoke near the product, the engine or the
propane tank.
• Do not put hot objects near the propane or the
engine.
• Keep the product away from sparks or flames.
• Examine the propane supply system for leaks
regularly. If there are leaks, do not start the engine
until the leaks are repaired.
• Do not keep propane tanks in a building. Propane
tanks must only be in a building during operation of
the product.
• Keep propane tanks in a safe area with sufficient
airflow.
Exhaust fumes safety
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
• Exhaust fumes also contain unburned hydrocarbons
including benzene.
• Long-term inhalation of exhaust fumes can cause
health problems.
• The exhaust fumes from the engine contain carbon
monoxide which is an odorless, poisonous and very
dangerous gas. To breathe carbon monoxide can
cause death. Because carbon monoxide is odourless
and cannot be seen, it is not possible to sense it. A
symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning is dizziness,
but it is possible that a person becomes unconscious
without warning if the quantity or concentration of
carbon monoxide is sufficient.
• Exhaust fumes that you can see or smell also
contain carbon monoxide.
• WARNING: Running an engine in a confined or
badly ventilated area can result in death due to
asphyxiation or carbon monoxide poisoning. Take
precaution against exposure to carbon monoxide
emissions. Wear CO detector badges when
operating in confined areas. Only operate the
product outdoor or in well ventilated areas. Buildings
must be provided with natural ventilation or a
continuous mechanical ventilation. The ventilation
must remove the products of combustion to the
outdoors. The minimum rate of removal is 300 CFM
for each 10 000 BTUH or fraction thereof. This is
based on a maximum of one-quarter air exchange
per hour for the net building volume.
• Do not breathe in the exhaust fumes.
Battery safety
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
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