Husqvarna 580BTS Mark III Operator's Manual page 9

that it is not damaged. Make sure that the vibration
damping system is attached correctly.
Air filter
Do not use the product without an air filter or if the air
filter is damaged or has a deformation.
Stop switch
Use the stop switch to stop the engine. Make sure that
the engine stops fully.
Harness safety
Always use the harness when you operate the product.
If you do not use the harness, you cannot operate the
product safely. This can result in injury to you or other
persons. Make sure that the waist belt and chest strap
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are attached and correctly adjusted. There is a risk that
an open belt can go into the fan of the product.
Fuel safety
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• Do not mix the fuel indoor or near a heat source.
• Do not start the product if there is fuel or engine oil
on the product. Remove the unwanted fuel/oil and let
the product dry. Remove unwanted fuel from the
product.
• If you spill fuel on your clothing, change clothing
immediately.
• Do not get fuel on your body, it can cause injury. If
you get fuel on your body, use a soap and water to
remove the fuel.
• Do not start the engine if you spill oil or fuel on the
product or on your body.
• Do not start the product if the engine has a leak.
Examine the engine for leaks regularly.
• Be careful with fuel. Fuel is flammable and the fumes
are explosive and can cause injuries or death.
• Do not breathe in the fuel fumes, it can cause injury.
Make sure that there is sufficient airflow.
• Do not smoke near the fuel or the engine.
• Do not put warm objects near the fuel or the engine.
• Do not add the fuel when the engine is on.
• Make sure that the engine is cool before you refuel.
• Before you refuel, open the fuel tank cap slowly and
release the pressure carefully.
• Make sure there are sufficient airflow when refueling
and mixing fuel (petrol and two-stroke oil) or draining
the fuel tank.
• Fuel and fuel vapor are highly flammable and can
cause serious injury when inhaled or allowed to
come into contact with the skin. For this reason,
observe caution when handling fuel and make sure
there is sufficient airflow.
• Tighten the fuel tank cap carefully or a fire can
occur.
• Move the product at a minimum of 3 m (10 ft) from
the position where you filled the tank before a start.
• Do not put too much fuel in the fuel tank.
WARNING:
Read the warning
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
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