Husqvarna 130L Owner Manual - Page 5

General safety instructions WARNING: Read the warning instructions that follow before you use the product. • A clearing saw, brushcutter or trimmer can be dangerous if used carelessly or incorrectly and can cause serious injury or death to the operator or others. It is extremely important that you 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. Nonauthorized modifications and/or accessories can result in serious personal injury or the death of the operator or others. • The inside of the muffler contain chemicals that may be carcinogenic. Avoid contact with these elements in the event of a damaged muffler. • 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. 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. Safety instructions for operation WARNING: Read the warning instructions that follow before you use the product. • You must understand the difference between grass clearing and grass trimming before use. • If you encounter a situation where you are uncertain how to proceed you should ask an expert. Contact your dealer or your service workshop. Avoid all usage which you consider to be beyond your capability. • Never use a product 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. Refer to Maintenance on page 18. • All covers, guards and handles must be fitted before you start the product. Ensure that the spark plug cap and ignition lead are undamaged to avoid the risk of electric shock. • Never use the product if you are fatigued, while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, medication or anything that could affect your vision, alertness, coordination or judgement. • Do not use the product in bad weather such as dense fog, heavy rain, strong wind, intense cold, etcetera. Working in bad weather is tiring and often brings added risks, such as icy ground, unpredictable felling direction, etcetera. • The only accessories you can operate with this engine unit are the cutting attachments that we recommend. Refer to Accessories on page 23. • Never allow children to use or be in the vicinity of the product. As the product is equipped with a spring-loaded start/stop switch and can be started by low speed and force on the starter handle, even small children under some circumstances can produce the force necessary to start the product. This can mean a risk of serious personal injury. Therefore remove the spark plug cap when the product is not under close supervision. • Running an engine in a confined or badly ventilated area can result in death due to asphyxiation or carbon monoxide poisoning. • The complete clutch cover and shaft must be fitted before the product is started, otherwise the clutch can come loose and cause personal injury. • Ensure that no people or animals come closer than 15 m while you work. When several operators are working in the same area the safety distance should be at least 15 m. Otherwise there is a risk of serious personal injury. Stop the product immediately if anyone approaches. Never swing the product around without first checking behind you to make sure that no one is within the safety zone. • Ensure that people, animals or other things can not affect your control of the product or that they do not come in contact with the cutting attachment or loose objects that are thrown out by the cutting attachment. However, do not use the product unless you are able to call for help in the event of an accident. • Always inspect the working area. Remove all loose objects such as stones, broken glass, nails, steel wire, string, etcetera, that could be thrown out or become wrapped around the cutting attachment. • Make sure that you can move and stand safely. Check the area around you for possible obstacles (roots, rocks, branches, ditches, etcetera) in case you have to move suddenly. 1687 - 003 - 22.09.2021 5