Husqvarna 578BTF Operator's Manual page 11

2. Clean the area around the fuel tank cap.
3. Shake the container and make sure that the fuel is
fully mixed.
4. Remove the fuel tank cap slowly to release the
pressure.
5. Fill the fuel tank.
CAUTION:
not too much fuel in the fuel tank. The
fuel expands when it becomes hot.
6. Tighten the fuel tank cap carefully.
7. Clean fuel spillage on and around the product.
8. Move the product 3 m/10 ft or more away from the
refueling area and fuel source before you start the
engine.
Note:
To see where the fuel tank is on your product,
Product overview on page 2 .
refer to
Before you operate the product
WARNING:
instructions before you operate the product.
• Use the blower with the lowest possible throttle. A
lower throttle means less noise and less dust, and
it is also easier to keep control over the rubbish
collected together/moved. Use a rake or a brush to
release rubbish stuck to the ground.
• Hold the opening of the blower as close to the
ground as possible. Utilize the entire length of the
blow pipe to keep the air current close to the
ground. Clean up afterwards. Make sure that you
have not blown rubbish into someone's garden.
Operate power equipment only at reasonable hours,
not early in the morning or late at night when people
might be disturbed. Comply with times listed in local
ordinances.
• This blower is a backpack type, and is carried using
a shoulder harness while operating. It is operated
and controlled with the handle on the tube using the
right hand.
• The speed of the air jet is regulated by means of the
throttle. Select the speed best suited for respective
tasks.
• Check that the air intake is not blocked, for example,
by leaves or rubbish. A clogged air intake reduces
the machine's blowing capacity and increases the
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Make sure that there is
Read the safety
engine's working temperature, which can result in
engine failure. Stop the engine and remove the
object.
• Be aware of the wind direction. Work with the wind to
make your work easier.
• Using the blower to move large piles is time
consuming and creates unnecessary noise.
• Keep a good balance and a firm foothold.
• When work is finished the machine should be stored
vertically.
To operate the throttle control/stop
switch
B
C
D
• Apply full throttle (A).
• Apply 1/3 speed (B).
• Apply idle speed (C).
• Stop the product (D).
To start the product
1. If the engine is cold, push the choke lever to the
closed choke position.
2. Push the air purge bulb again and again until fuel
starts to fill the air purge bulb. It is not necessary to
fill the air purge bulb fully.
3. Push the throttle lever to the ⅓ speed position. Refer
To operate the throttle control/stop switch on page
to
11 .
4. Put the product on a flat surface on the ground.
A
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