General Safety Precautions; General - Husqvarna 350BT Operator's Manual

General

IMPORTANT!
The machine is only designed for blowing lawns,
pathways, asphalt roads and the like.
Carry out an overall inspection of the machine before
use. See the maintenance schedule.
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 co-ordination.
Wear personal protective equipment. See instructions
under the "Personal protective equipment" heading.
Never use a machine that has been modified in any way
from its original specification.
Never use a machine that is faulty. Carry out the safety
checks, maintenance and service instructions
described in this manual. Some maintenance and
service measures must be carried out by trained and
qualified specialists. See instructions under the
Maintenance heading.
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 ensure that no people or
animals come closer than 15 metres. When several
operators are working at the same site a safety distance
of at least 15 metres must be in effect.
Never allow children to use 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 touch the spark plug or ignition cable while the
engine is running.
WARNING! This machine produces an
!
electromagnetic field during operation.
This field may under some
circumstances interfere with active or
passive medical implants. To reduce the
risk of serious or fatal injury, we
recommend persons with medical
implants to consult their physician and
the medical implant manufacturer before
operating this machine.
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Starting
• Never start the machine indoors. Exhaust fumes can
be dangerous if inhaled.
• Observe the surroundings and ensure that no people
or animals can come into contact with the blower.
• Place the machine on the ground, press the machine
body against the ground with your left hand (NOTE!
Not your foot). Now grasp the starter handle with your
right hand and then pull quickly and firmly.
Fuel safety
• Always use a fuel container with an anti-spill valve.
• Never refuel the machine while the engine is running.
Always stop the engine and let it cool for a few minutes
before refuelling.
• Make sure there is plenty of ventilation when refuelling
or mixing fuel (petrol and 2-stroke oil).
• Avoid all skin contact with fuel. Fuel is a skin irritant
and may even cause skin changes.
• Move the machine at least 3 m from the refuelling
point before starting it.
• Never start the machine:
- If you have spilled fuel on it. Wipe off the spillage and
allow remaining fuel to evaporate.
- If you have spilled fuel on yourself or your clothes,
change your clothes. Wash any part of your body that has
come in contact with fuel. Use soap and water.
- If the machine is leaking fuel. Check regularly for leaks
from the fuel cap and fuel lines.