Husqvarna 580BFS Owners Manual - Page 12

General working instructions - leaf blowers

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The engine is stopped by switching the ignition off using the stop switch. • Regularly check that the muffler is securely attached to the machine. Vibration damping system • Check the vibration damping units regularly for cracks or deformation. Replace them if damaged. x2 • Check that the vibration damping element is undamaged and securely attached. Muffler • Never use a machine that has a faulty muffler. • 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. 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 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. 12 - English 1154432-49 Rev. 1 2011-06-28

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
12 – English
1154432-49 Rev. 1 2011-06-28
The engine is stopped by switching the ignition off using
the stop switch.
Vibration damping system
Check the vibration damping units regularly for cracks
or deformation. Replace them if damaged.
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.
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
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.
x2
!
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.
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.