Husqvarna 580BFS Owners Manual - Page 3

CONTENTS Contents KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols 2 CONTENTS Contents 3 Note the following before starting 3 INTRODUCTION Dear customer 4 WHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the blower 5 What is what on the blower 6 What is what on the blower 7 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS General 8 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Personal protective equipment 10 Machine′s safety equipment 10 Checking, maintaining and servicing the machine′s safety equipment 11 General working instructions 12 ASSEMBLY Assembling the blow pipe and control handle ...... 15 FUEL HANDLING Fuel 16 Fueling 17 STARTING AND STOPPING Starting and stopping 18 MAINTENANCE General 20 Carburetor 20 Muffler 20 Cooling system 20 Air intake screen 21 Spark plug 21 Air filter 21 Shoulder strap 22 Maintenance schedule 23 TECHNICAL DATA Technical data 24 FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS 26 Note the following before starting: Please read the operator's manual carefully. WARNING! Long-term exposure to noise ! can result in permanent hearing impairment. So always use approved hearing protection. WARNING! Under no circumstances may ! the design of the machine be modified without the permission of the manufacturer. Always use genuine accessories. Non-authorized modifications and/or accessories can result in serious personal injury or the death of the operator or others. Your warranty may not cover damage or liability caused by the use of nonauthorized accessories or replacement parts. WARNING! A blower is a dangerous tool ! if used carelessly or incorrectly and can cause serious, even fatal injuries. It is extremely important that you read and understand the contents of this Operator's manual. Jan. 2011 This decal certifies that the product has been approved in accordance with American exhaust emissions requirements EPA Ph III and CARB Tier III. The Emissions Compliance Period referred to on the Emissions Compliance label indicates the numbers of operating hours for which the engine has been shown to meet Federal and California emission requirements. Husqvarna AB has a policy of continuous product development and therefore reserves the right to modify the design and appearance of products without prior notice. The machine is only designed for blowing lawns, pathways, asphalt roads and the like. For customer assistance, contact us at our website: www.usa.husqvarna.com 1154432-49 Rev. 1 2011-06-28 English - 3