Husqvarna 350BT Operator's Manual page 5

• Do not start the product indoors, in bad airflow or
near flammable material. The engine exhaust fumes
contain carbon monoxide, which can cause carbon
monoxide poisoning. The engine exhaust fumes are
hot and can contain sparks which can start a fire.
Personal protective equipment
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
• Use approved personal protective equipment when
you use the product. Personal protective equipment
cannot fully prevent injury but it can decrease the
degree of injury. Speak to your dealer for more
information.
• Use approved hearing protection. Long-term
exposure to noise can result in permanent hearing
damage.
• Use approved eye protection. If you use a visor, you
must also use approved protective goggles.
Approved protective goggles must agree with the
ANSI Z87.1 standard in the USA or EN 166 in EU
countries.
• Use protective gloves during operation and
maintenance.
• Use protective boots or shoes with non-slip soles.
• Use clothing of strong fabric and of full length. Do
not use jewelry or open shoes. To decrease the risk
on injury, your clothing must be close-fitting but not
limit your movements. Put your hair above your
shoulders to prevent that your hair enters rotating
parts or catches on branches.
• Use breathing protection when there is a risk of dust.
• Keep first aid equipment near.
Safety devices on the product
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
• Do not use a product with defective safety devices.
• Do a check of the safety devices regularly. Refer to
Maintenance on page 10 .
• If the safety devices are defective, speak to your
Husqvarna servicing dealer.
To do a check of the muffler
WARNING: Do not use a product with a
defective muffler.
WARNING: The muffler becomes very hot
during and after operation, also at idle
speed. Use protective gloves to prevent
burn injuries.
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WARNING: The inner side of the muffler
contains chemicals that may be
carcinogenic. Do not touch the muffler if it is
damaged.
• Regularly do a visual check of the muffler. The
muffler keeps noise levels to a minimum and sends
exhaust fumes away from the operator. Refer to
do maintenance on the muffler on page 11 .
To do a check of the vibration damping system
1. Make sure that there are no cracks or deformation
on the vibration damping units.
2. Make sure that the vibration damping units are
correctly attached to the engine unit and handle unit.
Product overview on page 2 for information
Refer to
about where the vibration damping system is on your
product.
To do a check of the start/stop switch
1. Use the start/stop switch to stop the engine.
2. Make sure that the engine stops fully.
To see where the start/stop switch is on your product,
Product overview on page 2 .
refer to
Harness safety
• Make sure that the waist belt is attached and
correctly adjusted. Loose ends of the harness can
enter rotating parts and cause damage to the fan. If
the fan is damaged, loose parts of the product can
eject and cause injury or damage.
Fuel safety
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
• Do not mix or add the fuel indoors or near a heat
source.
• Do not start the product if there is fuel or oil on the
product or on your body.
• Do not start the product if the engine has a fuel leak.
Examine the engine for fuel leaks regularly.
• Always be careful with fuel. Fuel is flammable and
the fuel fumes are explosive and can cause serious
injury or death.
• Do not breathe in the fuel fumes, it can cause injury.
Make sure that there is a sufficient airflow.
• Do not smoke near the fuel or the engine.
• Do not put the product or a fuel container near warm
objects, an open flame, a spark or a pilot light.
• Always use approved containers for storage and
transportation of fuel.
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