Fuel safety
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
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Fuel is flammable and the fumes are explosive. Be
careful with fuel to prevent injury, fire and explosion.
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Do not breathe in the fuel fumes. The fuel fumes are
poisonous and can cause injury. Make sure that the
airflow is sufficient.
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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.
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Do not fill fuel in an indoor area. Not sufficient airflow
can cause injury or death because of asphyxiation or
carbon monoxide.
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Do not smoke near the fuel or the engine.
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Do not put hot objects near the fuel or the engine.
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Do not fill fuel near sparks or flames.
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Before you refuel, open the fuel tank cap slowly and
release the pressure carefully.
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Fuel on your skin can cause injury. If you get fuel on
your skin, use soap and water to remove the fuel.
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If you spill fuel on your clothing, change clothing
immediately.
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Do not fill the fuel tank fully. Heat causes the fuel to
expand. Keep a space at the top of the fuel tank.
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Tighten the fuel tank cap fully. If the fuel tank cap is
not tightened, there is a risk of fire.
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Before you start the product, move the product to a
minimum of 3 m/10 ft from where you refueled.
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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.
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Examine the engine for leaks regularly. If there are
leaks in the fuel system, do not start the engine until
the leaks are repaired.
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Do not use your fingers to examine the engine for
leaks.
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Keep fuel in approved containers only.
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When the product and fuel is in storage, make sure
that fuel and fuel fumes cannot cause damage.
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Drain the fuel in an approved container outdoors and
away from sparks and flames.
Battery safety
WARNING: A damaged battery can cause
an explosion and cause injury. If the battery
has a deformation or is damaged, speak to
an approved Husqvarna service agent.
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WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
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Use protective glasses when you are near batteries.
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Do not wear watches, jewelry or other metal objects
near the battery.
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Keep the battery out of reach for children.
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Charge the battery in a space with good airflow.
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Keep flammable materials at a minimum clearance
of 1 m when you charge the battery.
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Discard replaced batteries. See
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Explosive gases can come from the battery. Do not
smoke near the battery. Keep the battery away from
open flames and sparks.
Safety instructions for maintenance
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
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Use personal protective equipment. Refer to
Personal protective equipment on page 12 .
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If the maintenance is not done correctly and
regularly, the risk of injury and damage to the
product increases.
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Stop the engine and let the product become cool
before you do the maintenance.
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Clean the product to remove dangerous material
before you do the maintenance.
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Disconnect the spark plug cap before you do the
maintenance.
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The exhaust fumes from the engine are hot and can
contain sparks. Do not operate the product in indoor
areas or near flammable material.
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Do not change the product. Modifications that are
not approved by the manufacturer, can cause
serious injury or death.
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Always use original accessories and spare parts.
Accessories and spare parts that are not approved
by the manufacturer, can cause serious injury or
death.
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Replace damaged, worn or broken parts.
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Only do the maintenance as given in this operator's
manual. Let an approved service center do all other
servicing.
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Remove all tools from the product before you start
the engine after maintenance. Loose tools or tools
attached to rotating parts can eject and cause injury.
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Let an approved service center do servicing on the
product regularly.
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