Husqvarna T 4000 Petrol Operator's Manual page 7

• Use tight-fitting, heavy-duty and comfortable clothing
that permits full freedom of movement. Do not wear
shorts.
Fuel safety
WARNING:
warning instructions that follow before you
use the product.
• Gasoline is highly flammable and its vapors are
explosive. Do not permit smoking, open flames,
sparks or heat in the vicinity while handling gasoline.
• Never add fuel while the product is running or hot.
Allow the engine to cool completely before adding
fuel.
• Never fill the fuel tank indoors.
• Comply with all laws regulating storage and handling
of gasoline.
• Do not overfill the fuel tank. Always allow room for
fuel expansion. If the fuel tank is over-filled, fuel can
overflow onto a hot engine and cause a fire or an
explosion.
• Never store the product with fuel in the fuel tank
where gasoline vapors might reach an open flame,
spark or pilot light (as on a furnace, water heater
or clothes dryer). Fire or explosion may result. Allow
the product to cool entirely before storage.
• Wipe up any fuel or oil spills immediately. Ensure
that no combustible materials are left on or near
the product. Keep the area surrounding the product
clean and free from debris. Keep a clearance of 5
ft. on all sides to allow for proper ventilation of the
product.
• Do not operate the product if a connected electrical
device overheat, if the electrical output is lost, or if
flames or smoke are observed while the product is
running.
• Keep a fire extinguisher near the product at all times.
• Avoid spilling fuel on a hot engine.
• Do not smoke or light cigarettes near the product or
fuel.
• Drain fuel into an approved container outdoors, away
from open flame. make sure that the engine is cool.
Exhaust fumes safety
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
• Long-term inhalation of exhaust fumes can cause
health problems.
• The exhaust fumes from the engine contain carbon
monoxide which is an odourless, poisonous and
very dangerous gas. Because carbon monoxide is
odourless and cannot be seen, it is not possible to
sense it. A symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning
is dizziness, but it is possible that a person becomes
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unconscious without warning if the quantity or
concentration of carbon monoxide is sufficient.
• Exhaust fumes that you can see or smell also
contain carbon monoxide.
• Do not use a combustion engine product indoors or
in areas that do not have sufficient airflow.
• Do not breathe the exhaust fumes.
• Make sure that the airflow in the work area is
sufficient. This is very important when you operate
the product in enclosed work areas where exhaust
fumes can easily collect.
Electrical safety
WARNING:
warning instructions that follow before you
use the product.
• The product produces dangerously high voltage
when in operation. Avoid contact with bare wires,
terminals, connections, etc., while the product is
running, even on equipment connected to the
product. Ensure that all appropriate covers, guards
and barriers are in place before operating the
product.
• Never handle any kind of electrical cord or device
while standing in water, while barefoot or while
hands or feet are wet. Dangerous electrical shock
can occur.
• Some countries may require the frame and external
electrically conductive parts of the product be
properly connected to an approved earth ground.
Some countries may also require proper grounding
of the product. Consult with a local electrician for
grounding requirements in the area.
• Use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) in any
damp or highly conductive area (such as metal
decking or steel work).
• Do not use worn, bare, frayed or otherwise damaged
electrical cord sets with the product.
• In case of accident caused by electric shock,
immediately shut down the source of electrical
power. If this is not possible, attempt to free the
victim from the live conductor. Avoid direct contact
with the victim. Use a non-conducting implement,
such as a rope or board, to free the victim from the
live conductor. If the victim is unconscious, apply first
aid and get immediate medical help.
Safety devices on the product
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
• Do not use a product with safety devices that are
damaged or do not operate correctly.
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