Fuel Safety; Safety Instructions For Maintenance; Assembly; Cutting Blades - Husqvarna K 970 III Manuel D'utilisation

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.
• Only refuel the product outdoors, where the airflow is
sufficient. Do not breathe in the fuel fumes. The fuel
fumes are poisonous and can cause injury, fire and
explosion.
• Do not remove the fuel tank cap or fill the fuel tank
when the engine is on.
• Let the engine become cool before you refuel.
• 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.
• Tighten the fuel tank cap fully. If the fuel tank cap is
not correctly tightened, the vibrations in the product
can loosen it and cause leakage of fuel and fuel
fumes. Fuel and fuel fumes are a risk of fire.

Cutting blades

WARNING: Always use protective gloves
when you assemble the product.
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• 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 oil spilled
on the product. Remove the unwanted fuel and 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.
• Keep fuel in approved containers only.
• When the product and fuel is in storage, make sure
that fuel and fuel fumes cannot cause damage, fire
and explosion.
• Drain the fuel in an approved container outdoors and
away from sparks and flames.

Safety instructions for maintenance

WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
• Make sure that the engine is off and that the stop
switch is in STOP position.
• Use personal protective equipment. Refer to
Personal protective equipment on page 9 .
• If the maintenance is not done correctly and
regularly, the risk of injury and damage to the
product increases.
• Only do the maintenance as given in this operator's
manual. Let an approved service center do all other
servicing.
• Let an approved Husqvarna service agent do
servicing on the product regularly.
• Replace damaged, worn or broken parts.
• Always use original accessories.

Assembly

WARNING: A cutting blade can break and
cause injury to the operator.
WARNING: Examine the cutting blade for
cracks, lost segments distortion or
unbalance prior to use and immediately after
striking an unintended object. Do not use a
damaged cutting blade. After inspecting and
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