Husqvarna 356BTX - Manual (Page 9)

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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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.
General working instructions
Show consideration to persons in your surroundings by
avoiding using the machine at unsuitable times, such as
late in the evening or early in the morning. Read through
and follow the simple directions so that you disturb your
surroundings as little as possible.
• Use the blower with the lowest possible throttle. It is
seldom necessary to use full throttle, and many work
procedures can be done at half throttle. A lower
throttle means less noise and less dust, and it is also
easier to keep control over the rubbish collected
together/moved.
• Use a rake or a brush to release rubbish stuck to the
ground.
• Hold the opening of the blower as close to the ground
as possible.
• Observe your surroundings. Direct the blower away
from people, animals, play areas, and cars etc.
• Clean up afterwards. Make sure that you have not
blown rubbish into someone’s garden.
Basic safety rules
• No unauthorised persons or animals may be present
in the working area, which is 15 metres.
• The powerful currents of air can move objects at such
a speed that they can bounce back and cause serious
eye injuries.
• Do not direct the air jet towards people or animals.
• Stop the engine before assembling or dismantling
accessories or other parts.
• Do not use the machine in bad weather, such as
dense fog, heavy rain, strong wind, intense cold, etc.
Working in bad weather is tiring and can lead to
dangerous conditions, e.g. slippery surfaces.
• Make sure you can move and stand safely. Check the
area around you for possible obstacles (roots, rocks,
branches, ditches, etc.) in case you have to move
suddenly. Take great care when working on sloping
ground.
• Never put the machine down with the engine running
unless you have it in clear sight.
• Engine exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide,
which can cause carbon monoxide poisoning. For this
reason you should not start or run the machine
indoors, or anywhere that is poorly ventilated.
IMPORTANT! This section considers basic safety rules
when working with blowers. If you encounter a situation
where you are uncertain how to proceed you should ask
an expert. Contact your dealer or your service
workshop. Avoid all usage which you consider to be
beyond your capability.