Husqvarna 268K, 272K Operator's Manual

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English – 7!!SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!Fuel safety(Filling/Fuel mixture/Storage)WARNING! Exercise great care when handlingfuel. Bear in mind the risk of fire, explosionsand inhaling fumes.• Never fill the machine whilethe engine is running.• Provide good ventilationwhen filling or mixing fuel(petrol and 2-stroke oil).• Move the machine at least 3m from the filling positionbefore starting.• Never start the machine:a) If you have spilt fuelon it. Wipe up allspillage.b) If you have spilt fuelon yourself or yourclothes. Change yourclothes.c) If there is a fuel leak.Make regular checks forleakage from the fuelcap and the fuel supplypipes.• Store the power cutter and fuel so that any leakage or fumesdo not risk coming into contact with sparks or naked flames.For example, electric machines, electric motors, electricalswitches/power switches, heaters or the like.• When storing fuel, approved containers intended for thispurpose must be used.• When storing the power cutter for long periods the fuel tankmust be emptied. Contact your local petrol station to find outhow to dispose of excess fuel.GENERAL WORKING INSTRUCTIONSThis section takes up the basic safety precautions for workingwith the power cutter. Follow these general working instructions,but never use a machine without the possibility of calling forhelp in the event of an accident.Basic safety precautions• Check that no one is in the immediate vicinity when themachine is started or while working with the machine toensure that people, animals or other things cannot affect yourcontrol of the power cutter.• Avoid usage in unfavourable weather conditions, for example,thick fog, heavy rain, strong winds or extreme cold, etc. Towork in bad weather conditions is tiring and can createdangerous circumstances, e.g. slippery surfaces.• Never start to work with the power cutter before the workingarea is clear and you have a firm foothold. Look out for anyobstacles with unexpected movement (roots, stones,branches, pits, ditches, etc.). Take great care when workingon sloping ground.• Make sure clothing and parts of the body do not come intocontact with the cutting disc when the engine is started.• Maintain a safe distance from the cutting disc when theengine is running.• The disc guard should always be fitted when the engine isrunning.Only use the machine in areas with goodventilation. Neglect can result in serious injuryor death.CuttingWARNING! A safe distance from the powercutter is 15 metres. You are responsible thatanimals and onlookers are not in the workingarea. Do not start to work with the powercutter before the working area is clear andyou have a firm foothold.• Start cutting with the engine at full throttle.• Always hold the power cutter firmly, with both hands. Holdthe machine so that the thumb and fingers grip around thehandle.IMPORTANT INFORMATION! Never work with a powercutter that is defective or incorrectly adjusted. Do notwork with a power cutter that is incomplete or whereassembly has not been carried out in a satisfactorymanner. Check that the cutting disc stops rotating whenthe throttle is released. If you encounter a situationwhere you are uncertain how to proceed you should askan expert.Avoid all usage which you consider to be beyond yourcapability.