Fuel Safety; Safety Instructions For Maintenance - Husqvarna 525HE3 Bedienungsanweisung

• Make sure that the muffler is correctly attached to
the product.
• If the muffler on your product has a spark arrester
screen, do a visual check. Replace the spark
arrester screen if it is damaged.
a) Clean the spark arrester screen if it is blocked. A
blocked spark arrester screen causes the engine
to become too hot which causes damage to the
engine.
b) Make sure that the spark arrestor mesh is
attached correctly.
To do a check of the blades
1. Stop the engine and make sure that the blades stop.
2. Remove the spark plug cap from the spark plug.
3. Put on protective gloves.
4. Make sure that the blades are not damaged or bent.
Always replace a damaged or bent blade.
5. Make sure that the screws to the blades are tight.
To do a check of the bevel gear and gearbox
WARNING:
the product become cool before you touch
the bevel gear and gearbox.
• Do a visual check for damage and deformation.

Fuel safety

WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
• Do not mix the fuel indoor or near a heat source.
• 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. Remove unwanted fuel from the
product.
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To prevent burn injuries, let
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• 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 a soap and water to
remove the fuel.
• Do not start the engine if you spill oil or fuel on the
product or on your body.
• 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 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.
• Make sure there are sufficient airflow when refueling
and mixing fuel (petrol and two-stroke oil) or draining
the fuel tank.
• Fuel and fuel vapor are highly flammable and can
cause serious injury when inhaled or allowed to
come into contact with the skin. For this reason,
observe caution when handling fuel and make sure
there is sufficient airflow.
• Tighten the fuel tank cap carefully or a fire can
occur.
• Move the product at 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.
• Make sure that a leak cannot occur when you move
the product or fuel container.
• Do not put the product or a fuel container where
there is an open flame, spark or pilot light. Make
sure that the storage area does not contain an open
flame.
• Only use approved containers when you move the
fuel or put the fuel into storage.
• Empty the fuel tank before long-term storage. Obey
the local law on where to dispose fuel.
• Clean the product before long-term storage.
• Remove the spark plug cap before you put the
product into storage to make sure that the engine
does not start accidentally.

Safety instructions for maintenance

WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
• Stop the engine and make sure that the cutting
equipment stops. Let the product become cool
before you do the maintenance.
• Disconnect the spark plug cap before you do the
maintenance.
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