Husqvarna 968999216 Operator's Manual page 12

• Allow the engine to cool before refueling.
Do not smoke. Do not fill fuel in the
vicinity of sparks or open flames.
• If leaks arise in the fuel system, the
engine must not be started until the
problem has been resolved.
• Store the machine and fuel in such a way
that there is no risk of leaking fuel or fuel
vapor leading to damages.
• Check the fuel level before each use and
leave space for the fuel to expand,
because the heat from the engine and
the sun may otherwise cause the fuel to
expand and overflow.
• Avoid overfilling. If you spill fuel on the
machine, wipe up the spill and wait until it
has evaporated before starting the
engine. If you have spilled fuel on your
clothing, change your clothing.
• Allow the machine to cool before taking
any actions in the engine compartment.
• Be very careful when handling battery
acid. Acid on skin can cause serious
corrosive burns. If you spill battery acid
on your skin, rinse immediately with
water.
• Acid in the eyes can cause blindness,
contact a doctor immediately.
• Be careful when servicing the battery.
Explosive gases form in the battery.
Never perform maintenance on the
battery when smoking or near open
flames or sparks. The battery can explode
and cause serious injury/damage.
• Ensure that nuts and bolts, especially the
fastening bolts for the blade attachments,
are properly tightened and that the
equipment is in good condition.
• Do not modify safety equipment. Check
regularly to be sure it works properly.
The machine must not be driven with
defective or unmounted protective
plates, protective cowlings, safety
switches, or other protective devices.
• Do not change the settings of governors
and avoid running the engine with overly
high engine speeds. If you run the
engine too fast, you risk damaging the
machine components.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING!
The engine, the exhaust system,
and the hydraulic system's
components become very warm
during operation.
Risk for burns if touched.
WARNING!
The battery contains lead and
lead compounds, chemicals that
are considered to cause cancer,
birth defects, and other
reproductive system damage.
Wash your hands after touching
the battery.
Do not smoke when performing maintenance on the
battery. The battery can explode and cause serious
injury/damage
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