Husqvarna ST 424 Manuel D'utilisation page 14

• Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never
fill fuel tank indoors.
• Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a
truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always
place containers on the ground, away from your
vehicle, before filling.
• When practical, remove gas-powered equipment
from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the
ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such
equipment on a trailer with a portable container,
rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
• Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the
fuel tank or container opening at all times, until
refueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-
open device.
• Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe up
spilled fuel.
• If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing
immediately.
• Use extension cords and receptacles as specified
by the manufacturer for all units with electric drive
motors or electric starting motors.
• Adjust the auger housing height to clear gravel or
crushed rock surface.
• 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.
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• 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
damaged. A damaged muffler increases the noise level
and the risk of fire.
WARNING:
hot during and after use and when the
engine operates at idle speed. Be careful
near flammable materials and/or fumes to
prevent fire.
Fuel safety
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.
The muffler becomes very
Read the warning
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