Operator Safety Rules - Husqvarna LE389 Operator's Manual

Operator Safety Rules

Before Use
• Read the owner's manual carefully. Be thoroughly
familiar with the controls and the proper use of the
Edger. Know how to stop the Edger and disengage
the controls quickly.
• Do not operate the Edger without wearing
adequate outer garments. Wear footwear that will
improve footing on slippery surfaces. Wear safety
glasses or eye shields to protect your eyes from
thrown objects.
• Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,
particularly small children and pets.
• Thoroughly inspect the area where the Edger is to
be used and remove all foreign objects.
Fuel Safety
• Allow muffler and engine areas to cool before
touching.
• Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.
• Use an approved container.
• Turn engine OFF and let engine cool at least 2
minutes before removing the gas cap.
• Check fuel supply before each use. Do not overfill
fuel tank. To allow for fuel expansion, fill fuel tank
to approximately 1-1/2 inches below top of fuel
tank neck.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fill
fuel tank indoors or near appliances with pilot
lights, heaters, or other ignition sources. Replace
fuel tank cap securely and wipe up spilled fuel.
• Never remove the fuel tank cap or add fuel to a
running or hot engine.
• Never store fuel or Edger with fuel in the tank
inside a building where fumes may reach an open
flame (ignition source).
Operating Safety
• Never allow children to operate the Edger. Keep
them away while it is operating. Never allow adults
to operate the Edger without proper instruction.
• Do not operate this machine if you are taking drugs
or other medication which can cause drowsiness or
affect your ability to operate this machine.
• Do not use this machine if you are mentally or
physically unable to operate it safely.
• To protect your eyes from foreign objects that may
be thrown from the Edger, always wear safety
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glasses or eye shields during operation or while
performing an adjustment or repair.
• Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating
parts.
• Exercise extreme caution when operating on or
crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert
for hidden hazards or traffic.
• Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.
• Never operate the Edger without proper guards,
plates, or other safety protection devices in place.
• Never operate the Edger at high transport speeds
on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care
when backing.
• Never allow bystanders near the Edger.
• Keep children and pets away while operating.
• Never operate the Edger without good visibility or
light.
• The exhaust fumes are dangerous, containing
CARBON MONOXIDE, an ODORLESS and
DEADLY GAS.
• Do not run the engine indoors.
• Make sure that spark plug, muffler, fuel cap and air
cleaner are in place.
• Do not crank engine with spark plug removed.
• If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting
engine.
• Do not start the engine if there is LP or natural gas
leakage in the area.
• Take all possible precautions when leaving the
Edger unattended. Stop the engine.
• Do not overload the Edger capacity by attempting
to till too deep at too fast a rate.
Safe Storage
• Always refer to the owner's manual instructions for
important details if the Edger is to be stored for an
extended period.
• Never store the Edger with fuel in the fuel tank
inside a building where ignition sources are present
such as water and space heaters, clothes dryers,
and the like. Allow the engine to cool before storing
in any enclosure.
• Keep the Edger in safe working condition. Check
all fasteners at frequent intervals for proper
tightness.
• To reduce fire hazards, keep the machine free of
grass, leaves or other debris build−up. Clean up oil
or fuel spills. Allow the machine to cool before
storing.
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