Safety Definitions; General Safety Instructions; Safety - Husqvarna 125B Manuel D'utilisation

Safety definitions

The definitions below give the level of severity for each
signal word.
WARNING: Injury to persons.
CAUTION: Damage to the product.
Note: This information makes the product easier to use.

General safety instructions

WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
• Use the product correctly. Injury or death is a
possible result of incorrect use. Only use the product
for the tasks found in this manual. Do not use the
product for other tasks.
• Obey the instructions in this manual. Obey the safety
symbols and the safety instructions. If the operator
does not obey the instructions and the symbols,
injury, damage or death is a possible result.
• Do not discard this manual. Use the instructions to
assemble, to operate and to keep your product in
good condition. Use the instructions for correct
installation of attachments and accessories. Only
use approved attachments and accessories.
• Do not use a damaged product. Obey the
maintenance schedule. Only do the maintenance
work that you find an instruction about in this
manual. An approved service center must do all
other maintenance work.
• This manual cannot include all situations that can
occur when you use the product. Be careful and use
your common sense. Do not operate the product or
do maintenance on the product if you are not sure
about of the situation. Speak to a product expert,
your dealer, service agent or approved service
center for information.
• Disconnect the spark plug cable before you
assemble the product, put the product into storage or
do maintenance.
• Do not use the product if it is changed from its initial
specification. Do not change a part of the product
without approval from the manufacturer. Only use
parts approved by the manufacturer. Injury or death
is a possible result of incorrect maintenance.
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Safety

• Do not breathe in the fumes from the engine. Long-
term inhalation of the engine's exhaust fumes is a
health risk.
• Do not start the product indoors or near flammable
material. The exhaust fumes are hot and can contain
a spark which can start a fire. Not sufficient airflow
can cause injury or death because of asphyxiation or
carbon monoxide.
• When you use this product the engine makes an
electromagnetic field. The electromagnetic field can
cause damage to medical implants. Speak to your
physician and medical implant manufacturer before
you operate the product.
• Do not let a child operate the product. Do not let a
person without knowledge of the instructions operate
the product.
• Make sure that you always monitor a person, with
decreased physical capacity or mental capacity, that
uses the product. A responsible adult must be there
at all times.
• Lock the product in an area that children and
unapproved persons cannot access.
• The product can eject objects and cause injuries.
Obey the safety instructions to decrease the risk of
injury or death.
• Do not go away from the product when the engine is
on.
• The operator of the product is responsible if an
accident occurs.
• Make sure that parts are not damaged before you
use the product.
• Make sure that you are at minimum 15 m (50 ft)
away from other persons or animals before you use
the product. Make sure that persons in the adjacent
area know that you will use the product.
• Refer to national or local laws. They can prevent or
decrease the operation of the product in some
conditions.
• Do not use the product if you are fatigued or
influenced by alcohol, drugs or medicine. They can
have effects on your vision, alertness, coordination
or judgment.
Vibration safety
This product is for occasional operation only.
Continuous or regular operation of the product can
cause "white finger" or equivalent medical problems
from vibrations. Examine the condition of your hands
and fingers if you operate the product continuously or
regularly. If your hands or fingers have discoloration,
have pain, tingle, or are numb, stop work and speak to a
physician immediately.
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