Husqvarna Master Garden Manuel D'utilisation page 8

Safety precautions
Operator safety
• Read this manual carefully and make sure you
understand all controls and their function.
• Keep in mind that the operator or user is respon¬
sible for accidents or hazards occuring to other
people or their property.
• Always wear heavy, long pants, boots and do not
wear short pants, sandals or go barefoot.
• Make sure that the working area is clear of peb¬
bles, sticks or her debris. These objects could be
thrown out from the machine and cause an injury
or equipment damage. Avoid driving across gra¬
velled paths, etc.
• Never start or run the engine inside a closed ro¬
om or building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
• Do not allow children or people unfamiliar with
these instructions to use the mower.
• Do not mow whilst people, especially children, or
pets are in the mowing area.
Tool safety
• Inspect the entire tool before each use. Replace
damaged parts. Check for fuel leaks and make
sure all fasteners are in place and securely faste¬
ned.
• Replace faulty silencer.
• Before using, always visually inspect to see that
the blades, blade bolts and cutter assembly are
not worn or damaged. Replace worn or damaged
blades and bolts in sets to preserve balance.
Fuel safety
• WARNING - Petrol is highly flammable.
• Pour fuel outdoors and where there are no
sparks or flames.
• Use a container approved for fuel.
• Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or the
tool or while using the tool.
• Wipe up all fuel spills before starting engine.
• Move at least 3 metres away from fueling site be¬
fore starting engine.
• Stop engine before removing fuel cap.
• Do not fill petrol when engine is warm.
Cutting safety
• Mowing on slopes can be dangerouse. Do not
mow on very steep slopes. Mow across the face
of slopes, never up and down.
• The mower should not be used on ground that
slopes more than 30°. This could cause engine
lubrication problems.
• Never transport the mower with the engine run¬
ning. If transport requires the mower to be lifted,
the operator must first make sure that the cutting
blade has stopped.
' Nevner operate the mower with defective guards
or shields, or without safety devices, for example
deflectors and/or grass catchers, in place.
• Start the engine or switch of the motor carefully
according to instructions and with feet well away
from the blade{s).
• Do not tilt the mower when starting the engine or
switching on the motor, except if the mower has
to be tilted for starting. In this case, do not tilt it
more than absolutely necessary and lift only the
part which is away from the operator.
• Do not start the engine when standing in front of
the discharge chute.
• Keeps hands and feet well away from rotating
blade. On models with open chute, never stick
hand into chute.
• Never pick up or carry a mower while the engine
is running.
• Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug
wire; Before clearing blockages or unclogging
chute. Before checking. Clearing or working on
the mower. After striking a foreign object. Inspect
the mower for damage and make repairs. Before
restarting and operating the mower. If mower
starts to vibrate abnormally (check immediately).
Whenever you leave the mower and before refu¬
eling.
Maintenaince - and storage safety
• Regularly check that all bolts, screws and nuts
are tightened. Replace any damaged parts imme¬
diately. Only use original spare parts.
• Store tool and fuel in an area where fuel vapors
cannot reach sparks or open flames from water
heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces,
etc.
• Allow the engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure.
• To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, silen-
zer, battery compartment and petrol storage area
free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease.
• Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or
deterioration.
Transportsafety
• Remove the spark plug lead. Loosen the
wire/cable from the handle before carefully fol¬
ding the handle. Avoid damaging the wire/cable.
Empty the petrol tank. Before public transporting
engine oil and petrol must be removed.
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