Husqvarna PAX1100 Manuel D'utilisation page 5

• Overexposure to vibration can lead to circulatory
damage or nerve damage in persons who have poor
circulation. Speak to your physician if you
experience symptoms of overexposure to vibration.
Such symptoms include numbness, loss of feeling,
tingling, pricking, pain, loss of strength, changes in
skin color or condition. These symptoms usually
show in the fingers, hands or wrists. The risk
increases at low temperatures.
Personal protective equipment
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
• Use a helmet if it is possible that objects can fall on
you.
• Use approved hearing protection.
• Long-term exposure to noise can result in permanent
hearing impairment. Always use approved hearing
protection.
• Always wear protective, non-slip boots.
• Always wear working clothes and heavy-duty long
trousers.
• Never wear loose clothing or jewelry.
• Make sure your hair does not hang below shoulder
level.
Safety devices on the product
This section describes the safety devices on the
product, their purpose, and how checks should be
carried out to ensure that the safety devices operate
correctly.
WARNING: Never use a product with faulty
safety devices. The safety devices must be
checked as described in this section. If the
product fails any of these checks, contact
your servicing agent to get it repaired.
Pole pruner safety information
• Do not operate near electrical power lines. The unit
has not been designed to provide protection from
electric shock in the event of contact with overhead
electric lines, Consult local regulations for safe
distances from overhead electric power lines and
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ensure that the operating position is safe and secure
before operating the saw chain pole pruner.
• Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain.
Do not remove cut material or hold material to be cut
when blades are moving. Make sure the switch is off
when clearing jammed material. Saw chain
continues to move after the switch is turned off. A
moment of inattention while operating the extended-
reach pruner may result in serious personal injury.
• Carry the extended-reach pruner by the handle with
the saw chain stopped. When transporting or storing
the extended-reach pruner, always fit the saw chain
device cover. Proper handling of the extended-reach
pruner will reduce possible personal injury from the
saw chain.
• Hold the extended-reach pruner by insulated
gripping surfaces only, because the saw chain may
contact hidden wiring. A saw chain contacting a "live
" wire may make exposed metal parts of the
extended-reach pruner "live" and could give the
operator an electric shock.
• Do not use the extended-reach pruner in bad
weather conditions, especially when there is a risk of
lightning. This decreases the risk of being struck by
lightning.
• To reduce the risk of electrocution, never use near
any electrical power lines. Contact with or use near
power lines may cause serious injury or electric
shock resulting in death.
• Always use two hands when operating the extended-
reach pruner. Hold the extended-reach pruner with
both hands to avoid loss of control.
• Always use head protection when operating the
extended-reach pruner overhead. Falling debris can
result in serious personal injury.
Other safety information
• Avoid Dangerous Environment – Don't use
appliances in damp or wet locations.
• Don't Use In Rain.
• Keep Children Away – All visitors should be kept at a
distance from work area.
• Dress Properly – Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Use of
rubber gloves and substantial footwear is
recommended when working outdoors. Wear
protective hair covering to contain long hair.
• Use Safety Glasses – Always use face or dust mask
if operation is dusty.
• Use Right Appliance – Do not use appliance for any
job except that for which it is intended.
• Avoid Unintentional Starting – Don't carry plugged-in
appliance with finger on switch. Be sure switch is off
when plugging in.
• Don't Force Appliance – It will do the job better and
with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for
which it was designed.
• Don't Overreach – Keep proper footing and balance
at all times.
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