Husqvarna PG 400 Petrol Operator's Manual page 6

• Exhaust fumes also contain unburned hydrocarbons
including benzene. Long-term inhalation can cause
health problems.
• Exhaust fumes that you can see or smell also
contain carbon monoxide.
• Do not use a combustion engine product indoors or
in areas that do not have sufficient airflow.
• Do not breathe the exhaust fumes.
• Make sure that the airflow in the work area is
sufficient. This is very important when you operate
the product in trenches or other small work areas
where exhaust fumes can easily collect.
Noise safety
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
• High noise levels and long-term exposure to noise
can cause noise-induced hearing loss.
• To keep the noise level to a minimum, do
maintenance on and operate the product as given
in the operator's manual.
• Use approved hearing protection while you operate
the product.
• Listen for warning signals and voices when you use
hearing protection. Remove the hearing protection
when the product is stopped, unless hearing
protection is necessary for the noise level in the work
area.
Safety devices on the product
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
• Do not use a product with safety devices that are
damaged or do not operate correctly.
• Do a check of the safety devices regularly. If the
safety devices are damaged or do not operate
correctly, speak to your Husqvarna service agent.
• Do not make modifications to safety devices.
To do a check of the operator presence control
The operator presence control stops the engine. When
the operator presence control is released, the engine
stops.
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Read the warning
Read the warning
• Start the engine and then release the operator
presence control. If the engine does not stop in 3
seconds, let an approved Husqvarna service agent
correct the operator presence control.
Muffler
The muffler keeps the noise levels to a minimum and
sends the exhaust fumes away from the operator.
Do not use the product if the muffler is missing or
damaged. A damaged muffler increases the noise level
and the risk of fire.
WARNING:
hot during and after use and when the
engine operates at idle speed. Be careful
near flammable materials and/or fumes to
prevent fire.
To do a check of the muffler
• Examine the muffler regularly to make sure that it is
attached correctly and not damaged.
Fuel safety
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
• Fuel is flammable and the fumes are explosive. Be
careful with fuel to prevent injury, fire and explosion.
• Do not breathe in the fuel fumes. The fuel fumes are
poisonous and can cause injury. Make sure that the
airflow is sufficient.
• Do not remove the fuel tank cap or fill the fuel tank
when the engine is on.
• Let the engine become cool before you refuel.
• Do not fill fuel in an indoor area. Not sufficient airflow
can cause injury or death because of asphyxiation or
carbon monoxide.
• Do not smoke near the fuel or the engine.
• Do not put hot objects near the fuel or the engine.
• Do not fill fuel near sparks or flames.
• Before you refuel, open the fuel tank cap slowly and
release the pressure carefully.
The muffler becomes very
Read the warning
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