Safety instructions, Personal safety equipment, Safety instructions muffler – Husqvarna 225B User Manual

Page 5: Fuel safety, Personal safety

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Personal safety equipment

Persons who use the blower shall wear the following
safety equipment:

1. Approved ear protection.

2. Approved eye protection.

3. Face mask when operating the blower in dusty

environments.

4. Boots or work shoes with a non-slip sole.

5. First-aid kit.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Muffler

The muffler is designed to give the lowest possible
noise level and to direct the engine‘s exhaust fumes
away from the operator. Muffler fitted with catalytic
converter is also designed to reduce harmful
exhaust components.

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WARNING!
The exhaust fumes from the
engine are hot and may contain
sparks which can start a fire.
Never start the machine indoors
or near combustible material!

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WARNING!
Mufflers fitted with catalytic
converters become extremely hot
during use and after stopping.
This also applies at idling speeds.
Contact can result in burns to the
skin. Be observant to the risk of
fire!

Fuel safety

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Special safety instructions apply to the type of fuel
used for the blower. These instructions are specified
under ”Fuel handling” on pages 12 and 13.

WARNING!
The fuel used to run the blower
has the following dangerous
charact-eristics:

1. Volatile liquid, its vapor and

exhaust fumes are poisonous.

2. Direct contact can cause skin

irritation.

3. It is extremely combustible.

The following instructions apply to persons
operating the blower:

1. The operator shall have read and understood

the contents of this manual.

2. Do not wear loose clothing, scarves or neck

chains or let long hair hang loose, since these
can be drawn into rotating parts of the blower
and cause injury.

3. Do not operate the blower while under the

influence of alcohol, drugs or when you are
tired.

4. Do not allow minors to operate the blower.

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