Husqvarna 360BT Operation Manual - Page 10

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Vibration damping system • Check the vibration damping units regularly for cracks or deformation. Replace them if damaged. ! WARNING! Never use a machine with faulty safety equipment. The machine's safety equipment must be checked and maintained as described in this section. If your machine fails any of these checks contact your service agent to get it repaired. Air filter Never use the leaf blower without an air filter or with a damaged or deformed filter element as unfiltered, dusty air can quickly destroy the engine. General working instructions x2 • Check that the vibration damping element is undamaged and securely attached. Muffler • Never use a machine that has a faulty muffler. • Regularly check that the muffler is securely attached to the machine. • The muffler on your machine is equipped with a spark arrestor screen; this must be cleaned regularly. See the heading Muffler in the Maintenance chapter. A blocked screen will cause the engine to overheat and may lead to serious damage. Never use a muffler with a defective spark arrestor screen. IMPORTANT! This section considers basic safety rules when working with blowers. If you encounter a situation where you are uncertain how to proceed you should ask an expert. Contact your dealer or your service workshop. Avoid all usage which you consider to be beyond your capability. Show consideration to persons in your surroundings by avoiding using the machine at unsuitable times, such as late in the evening or early in the morning. To reduce sound levels, limit the number of pieces of equipment used at any one time. Read through and follow the simple directions so that you disturb your surroundings as little as possible. • Use the blower with the lowest possible throttle. It is seldom necessary to use full throttle, and many work procedures can be done at half throttle. A lower throttle means less noise and less dust, and it is also easier to keep control over the rubbish collected together/moved. • Use a rake or a brush to release rubbish stuck to the ground. • Hold the opening of the blower as close to the ground as possible. Utilise the entire length of the blow pipe to keep the air current close to the ground. • Clean up afterwards. Make sure that you have not blown rubbish into someone's garden. • Operate power equipment only at reasonable hours, not early in the morning or late at night when people might be disturbed. Comply with times listed in local ordinances. WARNING! Be aware of your ! surroundings. If anyone approaches your work area, set the throttle control to the lowest throttle until the person is at a safe distance. Direct the blower away from people, animals, play areas, open windows and cars etc. 10 - English 1158220-49 Rev. 1 2016-04-08