Personal Protective Equipment; Fuel Safety; Battery Safety - Husqvarna ST 424 Manuel D'utilisation

• Never attempt to make any adjustments while the
engine (motor) is running (except when specifically
recommended by the manufacturer).
• Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during
operation or while performing an adjustment or
repair to protect eyes from foreign objects that may
be thrown from the machine.

Personal protective equipment

Always use the correct personal protective equipment
when you operate the product. This includes, at
minimum, sturdy footwear, eye protection and hearing
protection. Personal protective equipment does not
erase the risk of injury but may decrease the grade of
injury if an accident occurs.
• Always wear safety glasses or eye protection while
you operate the product or do maintenance or
repairs.
• Always wear appropriate winter garments when you
operate the product.
• Always use heavy-duty slip-resistant boots with good
ankle support while you operate the product.
• Do not wear loose fitting clothing that can get caught
in moving parts.
• Use approved protective gloves, if necessary. For
example, when attaching, examining or cleaning the
blade.
• Always use approved ear protection while you
operate the product. Noise for a long period can
cause noise-induced hearing loss.
Safety devices on the product
• Make sure that you regularly do the maintenance to
the product.
• The life of the product increases.
• The risk of accidents decreases.
Let an approved dealer or an approved service
center regularly examine the product to do
adjustments or repairs.
• Do not use a product with damaged protective
equipment. If the product is damaged, speak to an
approved service center.
Muffler
The muffler keeps the noise levels to a minimum and
sends the exhaust fumes away from the operator.
Do not use the product if the muffler is missing or
defective. A defective muffler increases the noise level
and the risk of fire.
Examine the muffler regularly to make sure that it is
attached correctly and not damaged.
CAUTION: The muffler becomes very hot
during and after use and when the engine
operates at idle speed. Be careful near
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flammable materials and/or fumes to prevent
fire.

Fuel safety

WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
• Do not start the product if there is fuel or engine oil
on the product. Remove the unwanted fuel/oil and let
the product dry.
• If you spill fuel on your clothing, change clothing
immediately.
• Do not get fuel on your body, it can cause injury. If
you get fuel on your body, use soap and water to
remove the fuel.
• Do not start the product if the engine has a leak.
Examine the engine for leaks regularly.
• Be careful with fuel. Fuel is flammable and the fumes
are explosive and can cause injuries or death.
• Do not breathe in the fuel fumes, it can cause injury.
Make sure that there is a sufficient airflow.
• Do not smoke near the fuel or the engine.
• Do not put warm objects near the fuel or the engine.
• Do not add the fuel when the engine is on.
• Make sure that the engine is cool before you refuel.
• Before you refuel, open the fuel tank cap slowly and
release the pressure carefully.
• Do not add fuel to the engine in an indoor area. Not
sufficient airflow can cause injury or death because
of asphyxiation or carbon monoxide.
• Tighten the fuel tank cap fully. If the fuel tank cap is
not tightened, there is a risk of fire.
• Move the product a minimum of 3 m (10 ft) from the
position where you filled the tank before a start.
• Do not put too much fuel in the fuel tank.

Battery safety

WARNING: A damaged battery can cause
an explosion and cause injury. If the battery
has a deformation or is damaged, speak to
an approved Husqvarna service agent.
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
• Use protective glasses when you are near batteries.
• Do not wear watches, jewelry or other metal objects
near the battery.
• Keep the battery out of reach for children.
• Charge the battery in a space with good airflow.
• Keep flammable materials at a minimum clearance
of 1 m when you charge the battery.
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