Fuel Safety; Safety Instructions For Maintenance - Husqvarna PG 400 Petrol Manual Del Usuario

• Do not use a product with defective safety devices.
• Do a check of the safety devices regularly. If the
safety devices are defective, speak to your
Husqvarna service agent.
To do a check of the operator presence control
The operator presence control stops the engine. When
the operator presence control is released, the engine
stops.
• Start the engine and then release the operator
presence control. If the engine does not stop in 3
seconds, let an approved Husqvarna service agent
correct the operator presence control.
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
defective. A defective muffler increases the noise level
and the risk of fire.
WARNING: The muffler becomes very 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.

Fuel safety

WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
• Fuel is flammable and the fumes are explosive. Be
careful with fuel to prevent injury, fire and explosion.
• Do not breathe in the fuel fumes. The fuel fumes are
poisonous and can cause injury. Make sure that the
airflow is sufficient.
• Do not remove the fuel tank cap or fill the fuel tank
when the engine is on.
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• Let the engine become cool before you refuel.
• Do not fill fuel in an indoor area. Not sufficient airflow
can cause injury or death because of asphyxiation or
carbon monoxide.
• Do not smoke near the fuel or the engine.
• Do not put hot objects near the fuel or the engine.
• Do not fill fuel near sparks or flames.
• Before you refuel, open the fuel tank cap slowly and
release the pressure carefully.
• Fuel on your skin can cause injury. If you get fuel on
your skin, use soap and water to remove the fuel.
• If you spill fuel on your clothing, change clothing
immediately.
• Do not fill the fuel tank fully. Heat causes the fuel to
expand. Keep a space at the top of the fuel tank.
• Tighten the fuel tank cap fully. If the fuel tank cap is
not tightened, there is a risk of fire.
• Use the fuel tank cap with venting for operation and
storage.
• Before you start the product, move the product to a
minimum of 3 m/10 ft from where you refueled.
• Do not start the product if there is fuel or engine oil
on the product. Remove the unwanted fuel and
engine oil and let the product dry before you start the
engine.
• Examine the engine for leaks regularly. If there are
leaks in the fuel system, do not start the engine until
the leaks are repaired.
• Do not use your fingers to examine the engine for
leaks.
• Keep fuel in approved containers only.
• When the product and fuel is in storage, make sure
that fuel and fuel fumes cannot cause damage.
• Drain the fuel in an approved container outdoors and
away from sparks and flames.

Safety instructions for maintenance

• Always put the throttle control to stop position (A),
before maintenance of the product, Refer to
control on page 11 .
• Keep all parts in good condition and make sure that
all fixtures are correctly tightened.
• Do not use a product that is defective. Do the safety
checks, maintenance and the servicing as given in
this manual. All other maintenance work must be
done by an approved service agent.
• Stop the product when you replace the diamond
tools.
• Do the inspection and/or maintenance with the
engine stopped.
• Always let the engine become cool before you do
maintenance of the product.
• Make sure to do the do maintenance of the product
on stable horizontal ground.
• Do the maintenance to make sure that the product
operates correctly. Refer to
13
Throttle
Maintenance on page
7