Husqvarna 327ES Owners Manual - Page 9

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS In countries that have a warm and dry climate there is a significant risk of fire. We therefore fit certain mufflers with a spark arrestor screen. Check whether the muffler on your machine is fitted with this kind of screen. WARNING! The inside of the muffler ! contain chemicals that may be carcinogenic. Avoid contact with these elements in the event of a damaged muffler. For mufflers it is very important that you follow the instructions on checking, maintaining and servicing your machine. Never use a machine that has a faulty muffler. WARNING! Bear in mind that: ! The exhaust fumes from the engine are hot and may contain sparks which can start a fire. Never start the machine indoors or near combustible material! Cutting equipment The cutter is designed and manufactured to withstand the loads that edging of a lawn involves. Check the cutting attachment for damage or cracks. A damaged cutting attachment should always be replaced. Regularly check that the muffler is securely attached to the machine. If the muffler on your machine is fitted with a spark arrestor screen this must be cleaned regularly. A blocked screen will cause the engine to overheat and may lead to serious damage. A non-balanced blade induces heavy vibrations that may damage the machine. WARNING! Always stop the engine ! before you work on any part of the cutting equipment. This continues to move even after the throttle is released. Check that the cutting equipment has stopped completely and remove the HT lead from the spark plug before you start any work on it. WARNING! Mufflers fitted with catalytic ! converters get very hot during use and remain so for some time after stopping. This also applies at idle speed. Contact can result in burns to the skin. Remember the risk of fire! English - 9