Husqvarna W448 Operation Manual - Page 9

Waste Product and Chemicals, Transport, Maintenance and Storage, Spark Arrestor

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• When inflating tires, use a clip-on chuck and extension hose long enough to allow you to stand to one side and NOT in front of or over the tire assembly. • Check tires for low pressure, cuts, bubbles, damaged rims or missing lug bolts and nuts. • Regularly clean deck and underside of deck, avoid spraying engine and electrical components with water. Waste Product and Chemicals • Waste products, such as, used oil, fuel, coolant, brake fluid, and batteries, can harm the environment and people: • Do not place waste fluids in used beverage containers. • See your local Recycling Center or authorized dealer to learn how to recycle or get rid of waste products. • A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) provides specific details on chemical products: physical and health hazards, safety procedures, and emergency response techniques. The seller of the chemical products used with your machine is responsible for providing the MSDS for that product. Transport • The machine is heavy and can cause serious crushing injuries. Be extra cautious when it is loaded on or unloaded from a vehicle or trailer. • Use an approved trailer to transport the machine. Activate the parking brake, turn off the fuel supply, and fasten the machine with approved fastening devices, such as bands, chains, or straps, when transporting. • Check and abide by local traffic regulations before transporting the machine on any road. Maintenance and Storage • Never store the equipment with fuel in the tank inside a building where fumes might reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. • If the fuel tank has to be drained for storage perform this task outdoors. • Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary. • Clear debris from movable parts, but only when the power source is shut off. DO NOT spray water to clean unit. • Check to be sure all nuts and bolts are tight to assure the equipment is in safe working condition. • For extended storage, clean unit thoroughly. See engine manual for proper storage. Spark Arrestor The engine in this machine is not equipped with a spark arrestor muffler. It is a violation of California Public Resource Code Section 4442 to use or operate this engine on or near any unimproved forested, bush covered or grassy lands unless the exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrestor meeting any applicable local or state laws. Other states or federal areas may have similar laws. A spark arrestor for your machine may be available from your authorized dealer. An installed spark arrestor must be maintained in good working order by the operator. - 9 -

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When inflating tires, use a clip-on chuck
and extension hose long enough to allow
you to stand to one side and NOT in front
of or over the tire assembly.
Check tires for low pressure, cuts, bubbles,
damaged rims or missing lug bolts and
nuts.
Regularly clean deck and underside of
deck, avoid spraying engine and electrical
components with water.
Waste Product and Chemicals
Waste products, such as, used oil, fuel,
coolant, brake fluid, and batteries, can
harm the environment and people:
Do not place waste fluids in used beverage
containers.
See your local Recycling Center or
authorized dealer to learn how to recycle or
get rid of waste products.
A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
provides specific details on chemical
products: physical and health hazards,
safety procedures, and emergency
response techniques. The seller of the
chemical products used with your machine
is responsible for providing the MSDS for
that product.
Transport
The machine is heavy and can cause
serious crushing injuries. Be extra cautious
when it is loaded on or unloaded from a
vehicle or trailer.
Use an approved trailer to transport the
machine. Activate the parking brake,
turn off the fuel supply, and fasten the
machine with approved fastening devices,
such as bands, chains, or straps, when
transporting.
Check and abide by local traffic regulations
before transporting the machine on any
road.
Maintenance and Storage
Never store the equipment with fuel in
the tank inside a building where fumes
might reach an open flame or spark. Allow
the engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure.
If the fuel tank has to be drained for
storage perform this task outdoors.
Maintain or replace safety and instruction
labels, as necessary.
Clear debris from movable parts, but only
when the power source is shut off. DO
NOT spray water to clean unit.
Check to be sure all nuts and bolts are tight
to assure the equipment is in safe working
condition.
For extended storage, clean unit
thoroughly. See engine manual for proper
storage.
Spark Arrestor
The engine in this machine is not equipped
with a spark arrestor muffler. It is a violation of
California Public Resource Code Section 4442
to use or operate this engine
on or near any
unimproved forested, bush covered or grassy
lands unless the exhaust system is equipped
with a spark arrestor meeting any applicable
local or state laws. Other states or federal
areas may have similar laws. A spark arrestor
for your machine may be available from your
authorized dealer. An installed spark arrestor
must be maintained in good working order by
the operator.