Husqvarna 580 BTs [7/458] General safety precautions

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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1154033-38 Rev.2 2011-08-01

Transport and storage

• Store and transport the machine and fuel so that there

is no risk of any leakage or fumes coming into contact

with sparks or naked ﬂames, for example, from

electrical machinery, electric motors, electrical relays/

switches or boilers.

• When storing and transporting fuel always use

approved containers intended for this purpose.

• When storing the machine for long periods the fuel

tank must be emptied. Contact your local petrol

station to ﬁnd out where to dispose of excess fuel.

Empty the fuel tank and press the primer until all fuel

has been emptied. Remove the spark plug and drop a

spoon of 2-stroke oil in the cylinder. Turn over the

engine a few times and then put the spark plug back

in place.

• Ensure the machine is cleaned and that a complete

service is carried out before long-term storage.

• Secure the machine during transport.

• Store the machine in a dry, cool, well-aired and dust-

free location. Store the machine out of reach of

children.

Adjusting the harness

A correctly adjusted harness and machine signiﬁcantly

facilitates the work. Adjust the harness to give the best

working position.

Tighten the side straps so that the pressure is evenly

distributed across the shoulders.

Place the hip strap over the hip and not too far down on

the stomach. Tighten the hip strap so that you feel the

weight of the blower resting on your hip. Tighten and

adjust the breast belt for the best working position.

WARNING! Take care when handling fuel.

Bear in mind the risk of ﬁre, explosion

and inhaling fumes.

WARNING! The harness must always be

worn when working with the machine.

Failure to do so means you will be unable

to manoeuvre safely and this can result

in injury to yourself or others.