Safety - Husqvarna BMS 280P Operator's Manual

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Product liability
As referred to in the product liability laws, we are not
liable for damages that our product causes if:
• the product is incorrectly repaired.
Safety definitions
Warnings, cautions and notes are used to point out
specially important parts of the manual.
WARNING:
injury or death for the operator or bystanders
if the instructions in the manual are not
obeyed.
CAUTION:
damage to the product, other materials or
the adjacent area if the instructions in the
manual are not obeyed.
Note:
Used to give more information that is necessary
in a given situation.
General safety instructions
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
CAUTION:
manual of the propane engine before you
operate the product.
• This product is a dangerous tool if you are not
careful or if you use the product incorrectly. This
product can cause serious injury or death to the
operator or others. Before you use the product,
you must read and understand the contents of this
operator's manual.
• This product is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge.
• Save all warnings and instructions. Refer to the
service manual of the propane engine for safe
operation and maintenance. Save the service
manual for furthur reference.
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
1998 - 001 - 03.07.2023
Used if there is a risk of
Used if there is a risk of
Read the warning
Always read the service
• the product is repaired with parts that are not
from the manufacturer or not approved by the
manufacturer.
• the product has an accessory that is not from the
manufacturer or not approved by the manufacturer.
• the product is not repaired at an approved service
center or by an approved authority.

Safety

• The operator and the employer of the operator must
know and prevent the risks during operation of the
product.
• Do not let a person operate the product unless they
read and understand the contents of the operator's
manual.
• Do not operate the product unless you receive
training before use. Make sure that all operators
receive training.
• Do not let a child operate the product.
• Only let approved persons operate the product.
• The operator is responsible for accidents that occur
to other persons or their property.
• Do not use the product if you are tired, ill, or under
the influence of alcohol, drugs or medicine.
• Always be careful and use your common sense.
• Keep the product clean. Make sure that you can
clearly read signs and decals.
• Do not use the product if it is damaged or does not
operate correctly.
• Do not do modifications to this product.
• Do not operate the product if it is possible that other
persons have done modifications to the product.
Propane safety
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
• Make sure that the ignition key is in off position when
you do work on the propane tank.
• Only replace the propane tank when the ignition key
is in off position.
• Propane is flammable and the fumes are explosive.
Be careful to prevent injury, fire and explosion.
• Read all instructions on the product and on the
propane tank.
• Do not change the propane control equipment.
Changes to the propane control equipment can
cause dangerous levels of engine emissions.
• Do not breathe in the fuel fumes. The fuel fumes are
poisonous and can cause injury. Make sure that the
airflow is sufficient.
• Do not start the engine in an area without sufficient
airflow. Propane is heavier than air and can
accumulate in low areas. Not sufficient airflow
Read the warning
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