Air filter
Do not use the product without an air filter or if the
air filter is damaged or has a deformation.
Stop switch
Use the stop switch to stop the engine. Make sure
that the engine stops fully.
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Harness safety
Always use the harness when you operate the
product. If you do not use the harness, you cannot
operate the product safely. This can result in injury to
you or other persons. Make sure that the waist belt
and chest strap are attached and correctly adjusted.
There is a risk that an open belt can go into the fan
of the product. Refer to
waist belt on page 11 .
Fuel safety
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use
the product.
•
Do not mix the fuel indoor or near a heat source.
•
Do not start the product if there is fuel or engine
oil on the product. Remove the unwanted fuel/oil
and let the product dry. Remove unwanted fuel
from the product.
•
If you spill fuel on your clothing, change clothing
immediately.
•
Do not get fuel on your body, it can cause injury.
If you get fuel on your body, use a soap and
water to remove the fuel.
•
Do not start the engine if you spill oil or fuel on
the product or on your body.
•
Do not start the product if the engine has a leak.
Examine the engine for leaks regularly.
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590BTS
To adjust the harness and
Read the warning
•
Be careful with fuel. Fuel is flammable and the
fumes are explosive and can cause injuries or
death.
•
Do not breathe in the fuel fumes, it can cause
injury. Make sure that there is sufficient airflow.
•
Do not smoke near the fuel or the engine.
•
Do not put warm objects near the fuel or the
engine.
•
Do not add the fuel when the engine is on.
•
Make sure that the engine is cool before you
refuel.
•
Before you refuel, open the fuel tank cap slowly
and release the pressure carefully.
•
Make sure there are sufficient airflow when
refueling and mixing fuel (petrol and two-stroke
oil) or draining the fuel tank.
•
Fuel and fuel vapor are highly flammable and
can cause serious injury when inhaled or allowed
to come into contact with the skin. For this
reason, observe caution when handling fuel and
make sure there is sufficient airflow.
•
Tighten the fuel tank cap carefully or a fire can
occur.
•
Move the product at a minimum of 3 m (10 ft)
from the position where you filled the tank before
a start.
•
Do not put too much fuel in the fuel tank.
•
Make sure that a leak cannot occur when you
move the product or fuel container.
•
Do not put the product or a fuel container where
there is an open flame, spark or pilot light. Make
sure that the storage area does not contain an
open flame.
•
Only use approved containers when you move
the fuel or put the fuel into storage.
•
Empty the fuel tank before long-term storage.
Obey the local law on where to dispose fuel.
•
Clean the product before long-term storage.
•
Remove the spark plug cap before you put the
product into storage to make sure that the engine
does not start accidentally.
Safety instructions for maintenance
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use
the product.
•
Your warranty may not cover damage or liability
caused by the use of non-authorized accessories
or replacement parts.
•
The inside of the muffler contains chemicals that
may be carcinogenic. Avoid contact with these
elements in the event of a damaged muffler.
•
Stop the engine before assembling or
dismantling accessories or other parts.
•
Disconnect the spark plug cable before you
assemble the product, put the product into
storage or do maintenance on the product.
Read the warning
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