User manual HUSQVARNA H348SL

[. . . ] €¢ WARNING: In order to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug. WARNING: Do not coast down a hill in neutral, you may lose control of the tractor. WARNING: Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. Operate only at the lowest possible speed when on a slope. [. . . ] Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them. SERVICE SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. • Never fuel the machine indoors. €¢ Never store the machine or fuel container where there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light such as on a water heater or other appliances. €¢ Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with plastic liner. Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle when filling. €¢ Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment with a portable container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle. €¢ Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete. €¢ Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition. €¢ Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuelsoaked debris. €¢ If you strike a foreign object, stop and inspect the • • • • • • • • • • • • • Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before operating. Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing. Never carry children, even with the blades shut off. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation. Children who have been given rides in the past may suddenly appear in the mowing area for another ride and be run over or backed over by the machine. Keep children out of the mowing area and in the watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator. Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the area. Before and while backing, look behind and down for small children. [. . . ] When operating your grass catcher on a lawn where grass and leaf bagging equipment has not been used, you are picking up thatch and debris that has accumulated for long periods of time. The amount collected and the total time of operation may be greater than you will experience with regular use of your grass catcher. €¢ Always run throttle at full speed when bagging. Disengage blades, shift into neutral, engage the parking brake and stop the engine. [. . . ]