Husqvarna TF 545P Operator's Manual page 8

medication that can affect your vision, judgement or
coordination.
• Pay particular attention on hard ground.
• The product has the tendency to be much less stable
on cultivated ground.
• Never use the product when you are barefoot.
Always wear protective shoes or protective boots,
preferably with steel toes. Never wear loose-fitting
clothing, jewelry or similar that can get caught in
moving parts. Use hearing protection to minimize the
risk of hearing impairment.
• Never use the product itself to transport people.
• Compliance with and strict adherence to the
conditions of operation, servicing and repair as
specified by the manufacturer also constitute
essential elements of the intended use.
• Stop the engine when the product is not in use.
• Walk with the product, do not run.
• Pay close attention when pulling the product towards
you or reversing the direction of rotation.
• Keep a safe distance from the rotating blades, set by
the length of the steering column. Keep your hands
and feet away from the rotating blades.
• The engine and the exhaust system become very
hot during operation. Risk of burn injuries if touched.
• Only use the product in daylight or in other well-lit
conditions.
• Do not use the product on ground that slopes more
than 20 °.
• Operate across slopes, not up or down.
• Under no circumstances should you modify the
original design of the product without approval from
the manufacturer. Always use original spare parts.
Not approved modifications and/or accessories may
lead to serious injury or death to the user or others.
The warranty is not valid if non genuine parts are
used.
• Stop the engine immediately if the following occurs:
Excessive vibration and / or noise, mechanical jam
preventing engine from turning, difficulties to engage
or disengage the clutch, a collision with a foreign
object or deterioration of the engine stop cable.
• If the engine halt cable is severed, use the starter
control to stop the engine. Allow the product to cool
down. Disconnect the spark plug cap from the spark
plug. Check that the product is not damaged. If the
product is damaged, speak to an approved service
workshop for repair.
• Always exercise care and use your common sense.
Avoid all situations which you consider to be
beyond your capability. If you still feel uncertain
about operating procedures after reading these
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instructions, you should consult an expert before
continuing. Contact an authorised service workshop.
• Do not modify safety equipment. Check regularly to
be sure it works properly.
• Inappropriate assembly of this product could cause
severe injuries. Ensure that you follow all the
instructions carefully.
Fuel safety
WARNING: Read and understand the
warning instructions that follow before you
use the product.
• Fuel is highly inflammable. Exercise care and
refuel outdoors. Fire, open flame and smoking are
prohibited.
• Bear in mind the risk of fire, explosion and inhaling
fumes. If you spill fuel on yourself or your clothes,
change your clothes.
• The engine emits carbon monoxide, which is a
colourless, poisonous gas. Do not use the machine
in enclosed spaces.
Safety instructions for maintenance
WARNING: Read and understand the
warning instructions that follow before you
use the product.
• Always stop the engine before repair, cleaning,
maintenance work or when changing the tools on the
product. Never make adjustments with the product
running.
• Regular maintenance is essential for safety and to
maintain the levels of performance.
• Wear heavy-duty gloves when changing the tools on
the product.
• Replace the rotating blade in complete sets to keep
them balanced. Always use original spare parts.
• Check that nuts and screws are tight.
• Never use a product that has a faulty muffler.
Contact an authorized service workshop.
• For your own safety, do not alter the characteristics
of the product. Do not change the engine speed
settings and do not run the engine at excess speed.
• Always use original spare parts.
• When the service life of this product has been
served and it is no longer used it should be returned
to the dealer or to an applicable station for recycling.
• Make sure to not cut the cables/wires or scratch the
machine when cutting the edges of the case.
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