Fuel Safety - Husqvarna GBV 325 Operator's Manual

PLAN AHEAD
WARNING:
This machine produces
an electromagnetic field during operation. Under
some circumstances, this field may interfere
with active or passive medical implants. To re-
duce the risk of serious or fatal injury, we recom-
mend persons with medical implants to consult
their physician and the medical implant
manufacturer before operating this machine.
Always wear eye and ear protection when op-
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erating, servicing, or performing maintenance
on unit. Wearing eye protection will help to
prevent rocks or debris from being blown or
ricocheting into eyes and face which can re-
sult in blindness and/or serious injury. Eye
protection should be marked Z87.
Always wear foot protection. Do not go bare-
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foot or wear sandals.
Always wear respirator or face mask when
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working with unit in dusty environments.
Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure or
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remove jewelry, loose clothing, or clothing
with loosely hanging straps, ties, tassels, etc.
They can be caught in moving parts.
Do not operate unit when you are tired, ill, up-
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set, or if you are under the influence of alco-
hol, drugs, or medication.
Keep children, bystanders, and animals away
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from work area a minimum of 15 meters when
starting or operating unit. Do not point blower
nozzle in the direction of people or pets.

FUEL SAFETY

Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame (in-
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cluding smoking, open flames, or work that
can cause sparks) in the areas where fuel is
mixed, poured, or stored.
Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area; store
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fuel in a cool, dry, well ventilated place; use an
approved, marked container for all fuel pur-
poses.
Do not smoke while handling fuel or while op-
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erating the unit.
Make sure the unit is properly assembled and
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in good operating condition.
Do not fill fuel tank while engine is hot or run-
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ning.
Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up fuel spills be-
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fore starting engine.
Move at least 3 meters away from fuel and fu-
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eling site before starting engine.
Always store petrol in a container approved
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for flammable liquids.
OPERATE YOUR UNIT SAFELY
WARNING:
Stop the engine before
opening the vacuum inlet door. The engine
must be stopped and the impeller blades no
longer turning to avoid serious injury from the
rotating blades.
WARNING:
blowing debris, hold the unit with the muffler
side facing away from your body and clothes.
This garden blower/vacuum is only designed
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for blowing away or removal of leaves and
other debris on the ground.
While vacuuming or
Inspect unit before each use for worn, loose,
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missing, or damaged parts. Do not use until
unit is in proper working order.
Keep outside surfaces free of oil and fuel.
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Never start or run engine inside a closed
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room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes
can kill.
Mufflers fitted with catalytic converters get
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very hot during use and remain so for some
time after stopping. This also applies at idle
speed. Contact can result in burns to the skin.
Remember the risk of fire!
To avoid static electricity shock, do not wear
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rubber gloves or any other insulated gloves
while operating unit.
Do not set unit on any surface except a clean,
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hard area while engine is running. Debris
such as gravel, sand, dust, grass, etc. could
be picked up by the air intake and thrown out
through discharge opening, damaging unit,
property, or causing serious injury to bystand-
ers or operator.
Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use in
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unventilated areas or where explosive vapors
or carbon monoxide build up could be pre-
sent.
Do not overreach or use from unstable sur-
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faces such as ladders, trees, steep slopes,
rooftops, etc. Keep firm footing and balance at
all times.
Never place objects inside the blower tubes;
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always direct the blowing debris away from
people, animals, glass, and solid objects such
as trees, automobiles, walls, etc. The force of
air can cause rocks, dirt, or sticks to be
thrown or to ricochet which can hurt people or
animals, break glass, or cause other damage.
Never run unit without the proper equipment
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attached. When using your unit as a blower,
always install blower tubes. When using your
unit as a vacuum, always install vacuum
tubes and vacuum bag assembly. Make sure
vacuum bag assembly is completely zipped.
Check air intake opening, blower tubes, vacu-
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um tubes, and elbow tube frequently, always
with engine stopped and spark plug discon-
nected. Keep vents and discharge tubes free
of debris which can accumulate and restrict
proper air flow.
Never place any object in the air intake open-
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ing as this could restrict proper air flow and
cause damage to the unit.
Never use for spreading chemicals, fertilizers,
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or other substances which may contain toxic
materials.
To avoid spreading fire, do not use near leaf or
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brush fires, fireplaces, barbecue pits, ash-
trays, etc.
Use only for jobs explained in this manual.
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MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT PROPERLY
Have all maintenance other than the recom-
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mended procedures described in the instruc-
tion manual performed by an authorized ser-
vice dealer.
Disconnect spark plug before performing
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maintenance except for carburetor adjust-
ments.
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