General Safety Instructions; Safety Instructions For Operation - Husqvarna 340iBT Manuel D'utilisation

from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long
hair can be caught in moving parts.
• Never use the machine if you are tired, if you have
drunk alcohol, or if you are taking medication that
could affect your vision, your judgement or your
coordination.
• Wear personal protective equipment. See
instructions under the heading "Personal protective
equipment".
• Always remove the battery when passing the
machine to another person.
• Keep in mind that it is you, the operator that is
responsible for not exposing people or their
property to accidents or hazards.
Power tool use and care
• Never use a machine that has been modified in any
way from its original specification. Never use the
machine near explosive or flammable materials.
• Never use a machine that is faulty. Carry out the
safety checks, maintenance and service
instructions described in this manual. Some
maintenance and service measures must be
carried out by trained and qualified specialists. See
instructions under the heading Maintenance.
• Only use original spare parts.
• Always ensure that ventilation openings are kept
clear of debris.
• All covers, guards and handles must be fitted
before starting.
• Only use the machine in daylight or in other well-lit
conditions.
• Never use the machine in bad weather, for
instance in fog, in rain, damp or in wet locations,
strong winds, intense cold, risk of lightning, etc.
Extremely hot weather may cause overheating of
the machine. Operation in bad weather is tiring and
can lead to dangerous conditions, for instance
slippery surfaces.
• If the machine starts vibrating abnormally, stop the
machine and remove the battery.
• Walk, never run.
Battery use and safety
• Use appliances only with specifically designated
battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may
create a risk of injury and fire.
• When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from
other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys,
nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can
make a connection from one terminal to another.
Shorting the battery terminals together may cause
burns or a fire.
• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected
from the battery; avoid contact. If contact
accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid
contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help.
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Liquid ejected from the battery may cause
irritations or burns.
• Do not use a battery pack or appliance that is
damaged or modified. Damaged or modified
batteries may exhibit unpredictable behavior
resulting in fire, explosion or risk of injury.
• Do not expose a battery pack or appliance to fire or
excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or
temperature above 130°C (266°F) may cause
explosion.
• Follow all charging instructions and do not charge
the battery pack or appliance outside of the
temperature range specified in the instructions.
Charging improperly or at temperatures outside of
the specified range may damage the battery and
increase the risk of fire.

General safety instructions

WARNING:
warning instructions that follow before you
use the product.
• Incorrect or careless use of the product can turn it
into a dangerous tool that can cause serious or
even fatal injury to the operator or others. You must
read and understand the contents of this operator's
manual.
• Under no circumstances may the design of the
product be modified without the permission of the
manufacturer. Never use a product that has been
modified in any way from its original specification
and always use original accessories. Non-
authorized modifications and/or accessories can
result in serious personal injury or the death of the
operator or others. Your warranty may not cover
damage or liability caused by the use of non-
authorized accessories or replacement parts.
• This product produces an electromagnetic field
during operation. This field may under some
circumstances interfere with active or passive
medical implants. To reduce the risk of serious or
fatal injury, we recommend persons with medical
implants to consult their physician and the medical
implant manufacturer before operating this product.
• Remove the battery from the product during
charging.

Safety instructions for operation

WARNING:
warning instructions that follow before you
use the product.
• If you encounter a situation where you are
uncertain how to proceed you should ask an
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