Husqvarna 125B Owners Manual - Page 4

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Personal safety equipment Persons who use the blower shall wear the following safety equipment: 1. Approved ear protection. 2. Approved eye protection. 3. Approved protective gloves. 4. Boots or work shoes with a non--slip sole. 5. Face mask when operating the blower in dusty environments. Muffler The muffler is designed to give the lowest possible noise level and to direct the engine's exhaust fumes away from the operator. Mufflers fitted with catalytic converters are also designed to reduce harmful exhaust components. WARNING: The exhaust fumes from the engine are hot and may contain sparks which can start a fire. Never start the machine indoors or near flammable material! WARNING: Mufflers fitted with catalytic converters become extreme- ly hot during use and after stopping. This also applies at idling speeds. Contact can result in burns to the skin. Be aware of the risk of fire! Safety equipment WARNING: The blower must never be used if any of the safety devices or guards are missing, damaged or not in working order. Personal safety The following instructions apply to persons operating the blower: S The operator shall have read and under- stood the contents of this manual. S Do not wear loose clothing, scarves or neckchains or let long hair hang loose, since these can be drawn into rotating parts of the blower and cause injury. S Do not operate the blower while under the influence of alcohol, drugs or when you are tired. S Do not allow minors to operate the blower. S Always have a first aid kit nearby. Fuel safety WARNING: The fuel used to run the blower has the following dangerous characteristics: 1. Volatile liquid: its vapor and exhaust fumes are poisonous. 2. Direct contact can cause skin irritation. 3. It is extremely flammable. Special safety instructions apply to the type of fuel used for the blower. These instructions are specified under the Fuel handling section. The blower is equipped with a number of safety devices and guards for the prevention of accidents. These are described in the general description of the blower. The safety devices and guards also require regular inspection and maintenance. These measures and the interval at which they should be carried out are specified in the Maintenance section. Safety while operating the blower S Do not allow bystanders or animals to be in the work area, i.e. 50 feet (15 meters) from the operator. S The blower may throw objects at high velocity that can ricochet and hit the operator. This may cause serious eye damage. S Never point the blower nozzle toward people or animals. S Stop the engine before fitting or dismantling accessories or other components. S Never operate the blower if any of the guards are missing. S Never operate the blower in poorly ventilated spaces where exhaust fumes might otherwise be inhaled. S Stop the engine before refueling. Move the unit at least 10 feet (3 meters) from fueling site before attempting to start. S The catalytic muffler is extremely hot while the blower is running and after it has stopped. The same applies when the blower is running at idling speed. Be aware of the danger of fire, especially while operating the blower near flammable materials and/or where flammable fumes are present. 545154658 Rev. 2 7/10/07 English--- 4