Protective equipment
General
Make sure that there is always another person close at hand
when you use the machine, so that you can call for help if an
accident should occur.
Personal protective equipment
You must use approved personal protective equipment
whenever you use the machine. Personal protective
equipment cannot eliminate the risk of injury but it will reduce
the degree of injury if an accident does happen. Ask your
dealer for help in choosing the right equipment.
WARNING! The use of products such as
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cutters, grinders, drills, saws that sand or
form material can generate dust and vapors
which may contain hazardous chemicals.
Check the nature of the material you intend
to process and use an appropriate breathing
mask.
Long-term exposure to noise can result in
permanent hearing impairment. Always use
approved hearing protection. Listen for
warning signals or shouts when you are
wearing hearing protection. Always remove
your hearing protection as soon as the
engine stops.
Always wear:
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Approved protective helmet
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Hearing protection
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Approved eye protection. If you use a face shield then you
must also wear approved protective goggles. Approved
protective goggles must comply with standard ANSI Z87.1
in the USA or EN 166 in EU countries. Visors must comply
with standard EN 1731.
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Breathing mask
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Heavy-duty, firm grip gloves.
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Tight-fitting, heavy-duty and comfortable clothing that
permits full freedom of movement. Cutting generates
sparks that can ignite clothing. Husqvarna recommends
that you wear flame-retardant cotton or heavy denim. Do
not wear clothing made of material such as nylon,
polyester or rayon. If ignited such material can melt and
cling to the skin. Do not wear shorts
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Boots with steel toe-caps and non-slip sole
Other protective equipment
CAUTION! Sparks may appear and start a
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fire when you work with the machine. Always
keep fire fighting equipment handy.
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Fire Extinguisher
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Always have a first aid kit nearby.
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OPERATING
General safety precautions
This section describes basic safety directions for using the
machine. This information is never a substitute for
professional skills and experience.
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Please read the operator's manual carefully and make
sure you understand the instructions before using the
machine. It is recommended that first time operators also
obtain practical instruction before using the machine.
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Keep in mind that it is you, the operator that is responsible
for not exposing people or their property to accidents or
hazards.
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The machine must be kept clean. Signs and stickers must
be fully legible.
Service
Have your machine serviced by a qualified repair person
using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that
the safety of the machine is maintained.
Always use common sense
It is not possible to cover every conceivable situation you can
face. Always exercise care and use your common sense. If
you get into a situation where you feel unsafe, stop and seek
expert advice. Contact your dealer, service agent or an
experienced user. Do not attempt any task that you feel
unsure of!
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WARNING! The machine can be a dangerous
tool if used incorrectly or carelessly, which
can cause serious or fatal injury to the
operator or others.
Never allow children or other persons not
trained in the use of the machine to use or
service it.
Never allow anyone else to use the machine
without first ensuring that they have read
and understood the contents of the
operator's manual.
Never use the machine if you are fatigued,
while under the influence of alcohol or
drugs, medication or anything that could
affect your vision, alertness, coordination or
judgement.