Husqvarna 550 XP G Mark II Owner Manual - Page 8

Muffler, Fuel safety, Safety instructions for maintenance, Maintenance

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Muffler WARNING: The muffler becomes very hot during/after operation and at idle speed. There is a risk of fire, especially when you operate the product near flammable materials and/or fumes. WARNING: Do not operate a product without a muffler or with a defective muffler. A defective muffler can increase the noise level and the risk of fire. Keep fire extinguishing tools near. Do not use a product without, or with a broken, spark arrestor mesh if you must have a spark arrestor mesh in your area. The muffler keeps the noise levels to a minimum and points the exhaust fumes away from the operator. In areas with a hot, dry weather there is a high risk of fire. Obey local regulations and maintenance instructions. Fuel safety WARNING: Read the warning instructions that follow before you use the product. • Make sure there is plenty of ventilation when refuelling or mixing fuel (petrol and two-stroke oil). • Fuel and fuel vapour are highly flammable and can cause serious injury when inhaled or allowed to come in contact with the skin. For this reason observe caution when handling fuel and make sure there is adequate ventilation. • Take care when handling fuel and chain oil. Be aware of the risks of fire, explosion and those associated with inhalation. • Do not smoke and do not place any hot objects in the vicinity of fuel. • Always stop the engine and let it cool for a few minutes before refuelling. • When refuelling, open the fuel cap slowly so that any excess pressure is released gently. • Tighten the fuel cap carefully after refuelling. • Never refuel the machine while the engine is running. • Always move the product at least 3 m (10 ft) away from the refuelling area and fuel source before starting. After refuelling, there are some situations where you must never start the product: • If you have spilled fuel or chain oil on the product. Wipe off the spillage and allow remaining fuel to evaporate. • If you have spilled fuel on yourself or on your clothes. Change your clothes and wash any part of your body that has come in contact with fuel. Use soap and water. • If the product leaks fuel. Regularly do a check for leaks from the fuel tank, fuel cap and fuel lines. Safety instructions for maintenance WARNING: Read the warning instructions that follow before you do maintenance on the product. • Do only the maintenance and servicing given in this operator's manual. Let professional servicing personnel do all other servicing and repairs. • Regularly do the safety checks, maintenance and service instructions given in this manual. Regular maintenance increases the life of the product and decreases the risk of accidents. Refer to Maintenance on page 21 for instructions. • If the safety checks in this operator's manual is not approved after you do maintenance, speak to your servicing dealer. We guarantee that there are 8 544 - 005 - 10.05.2019

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Muffler
WARNING:
The muffler becomes very hot
during/after operation and at idle speed.
There is a risk of fire, especially when you
operate the product near flammable
materials and/or fumes.
WARNING:
Do not operate a product
without a muffler or with a defective muffler.
A defective muffler can increase the noise
level and the risk of fire. Keep fire
extinguishing tools near. Do not use a
product without, or with a broken, spark
arrestor mesh if you must have a spark
arrestor mesh in your area.
The muffler keeps the noise levels to a minimum and
points the exhaust fumes away from the operator. In
areas with a hot, dry weather there is a high risk of fire.
Obey local regulations and maintenance instructions.
Fuel safety
WARNING:
Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
Make sure there is plenty of ventilation when
refuelling or mixing fuel (petrol and two-stroke oil).
Fuel and fuel vapour are highly flammable and can
cause serious injury when inhaled or allowed to
come in contact with the skin. For this reason
observe caution when handling fuel and make sure
there is adequate ventilation.
Take care when handling fuel and chain oil. Be
aware of the risks of fire, explosion and those
associated with inhalation.
Do not smoke and do not place any hot objects in
the vicinity of fuel.
Always stop the engine and let it cool for a few
minutes before refuelling.
When refuelling, open the fuel cap slowly so that any
excess pressure is released gently.
Tighten the fuel cap carefully after refuelling.
Never refuel the machine while the engine is
running.
Always move the product at least 3 m (10 ft) away
from the refuelling area and fuel source before
starting.
After refuelling, there are some situations where you
must never start the product:
If you have spilled fuel or chain oil on the product.
Wipe off the spillage and allow remaining fuel to
evaporate.
If you have spilled fuel on yourself or on your
clothes. Change your clothes and wash any part of
your body that has come in contact with fuel. Use
soap and water.
If the product leaks fuel. Regularly do a check for
leaks from the fuel tank, fuel cap and fuel lines.
Safety instructions for maintenance
WARNING:
Read the warning instructions
that follow before you do maintenance on
the product.
Do only the maintenance and servicing given in this
operator's manual. Let professional servicing
personnel do all other servicing and repairs.
Regularly do the safety checks, maintenance and
service instructions given in this manual. Regular
maintenance increases the life of the product and
decreases the risk of accidents. Refer to
Maintenance on page 21
for instructions.
If the safety checks in this operator's manual is not
approved after you do maintenance, speak to your
servicing dealer. We guarantee that there are
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