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.
•
Examine the muffler for damages. Make sure that
the muffler is correctly attached to the product.
•
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.
Personal protective equipment
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
•
Always use approved personal protective equipment
when you operate the product. Personal protective
equipment cannot fully prevent injury but it
decreases the degree of injury if an accident does
occur. Let your dealer help you select the correct
personal protective equipment.
•
Regularly do a check of the condition of the personal
protective equipment.
•
Use an approved protective helmet.
•
Use approved hearing protection.
•
Use approved respiratory protection.
•
Use approved eye protection with side protection.
•
Use protective gloves.
•
Use boots with steel toe-cap and non-slip sole.
•
Use approved work clothing or equivalent close-
fitting clothing that has long sleeves and long legs.
Fire extinguisher
•
Keep a fire extinguisher near during operation.
•
Use a powder fire extinguisher of "ABE" class or a
carbon dioxide fire extinguisher of "BE" type.
Safety devices on the product
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
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Read the warning
Read the warning
Read the warning
•
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.
Engine ON/OFF switch
The engine can only start when the engine ON/OFF
switch is set to "ON". The engine stops when you set the
engine ON/OFF switch to "OFF".
To do a check of the engine ON/OFF switch
1. Start the engine. Refer to
page 9 .
2. Set the engine ON/OFF switch to "OFF". The engine
stops.
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.
Safety frame
The safety frame prevents damage to the product if it
falls. The handle and the lifting point are parts of the
safety frame.
To do a check of the safety frame
•
Make sure that there are no cracks or other
damages on the safety frame.
•
Make sure that the safety frame is correctly installed
on the product.
Vibration damping units
The vibration damping units decrease vibration in the
product. The vibration damping units decrease harmful
vibrations to prevent injury to the operator and damage
to the product.
To start the product on
The muffler becomes very
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