Husqvarna LG 300, Operator'S Manual

• Use approved respiratory protection.
• Use approved eye protection with side protection.
• Use protective gloves.
• Use boots with steel toe-cap and non-slip sole.
• Use approved work clothing or equivalent close-

fitting clothing that has long sleeves and long legs.

Fire extinguisher
• Keep a fire extinguisher near during operation.
• Use a powder fire extinguisher of "ABE" class or a

carbon dioxide fire extinguisher of "BE" type.

Safety devices on the product

WARNING: Read the warning instructions

that follow before you use the product.

• Do not use a product with defective safety devices.
• Do a check of the safety devices regularly. If the

safety devices are defective, speak to your

Husqvarna service agent.

Engine ON/OFF switch 
The engine can only start when the engine ON/OFF

switch is set to "ON". The engine stops when you set the

engine ON/OFF switch to "OFF".

To do a check of the engine ON/OFF switch
1. Start the engine. Refer to 

To start and stop the

product on page 11

.

2. Set the engine ON/OFF switch to "OFF". The engine

stops.

Muffler
The muffler keeps the noise levels to a minimum and

sends the exhaust fumes away from the operator.
Do not use the product if the muffler is missing or

defective. A defective muffler increases the noise level

and the risk of fire.

WARNING: The muffler becomes very hot

during and after use and when the engine

operates at idle speed. Be careful near

flammable materials and/or fumes to prevent

fire.

To do a check of the muffler
• Examine the muffler regularly to make sure that it is

attached correctly and not damaged.

Safety frame
The safety frame prevents damage to the product if it

falls.

To do a check of the safety frame
• Make sure that there are no cracks or other

damages on the safety frame.

• Make sure that the safety frame is correctly installed

on the product.

Vibration damping units
The vibration damping units decrease vibration in the

product. The vibration damping units decrease harmful

vibrations to prevent injury to the operator and damage

to the product.

To do a check of the vibration damping units
There are 10 vibration damping units, 2 on each side of

the product, and 6 between the handle and the engine

plate.

• Make sure that the vibration damping units are

correctly installed.

• Examine the vibration damping units for damages

and wear.

• Replace the vibration damping units if it is

necessary.

Fuel safety

WARNING: Read the warning instructions

that follow before you use the product.

• Fuel is flammable and the fumes are explosive. Be

careful with fuel to prevent injury, fire and explosion.

• 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 remove the fuel tank cap or fill the fuel tank

when the engine is on.

• Let the engine become cool before you refuel.
• Do not fill fuel in an indoor area. Not sufficient airflow

can cause injury or death because of asphyxiation or

carbon monoxide.

• Do not smoke near the fuel or the engine.
• Do not put hot objects near the fuel or the engine.

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