Husqvarna MADSAW Owner Manual - Page 6

• Obey operation requirements given in OSHA 1910.269(r). Personal protective equipment WARNING: Read the warning instructions that follow before you use the product. • Always use approved personal protective equipment when you use the product. Personal protective equipment cannot fully prevent injury but it decreases the degree of injury if an accident does occur. Let your dealer help you select the right equipment. • Use a protective helmet where there is a risk of falling objects. • Use sturdy non-slip boots. • Use clothing made of a strong fabric. Always use heavy, long pants and long sleeves. Do not use loose clothing that can catch on twigs and branches. Do not wear jewelry, short pants, sandals or go with bare feet. Put your hair up safely above shoulder level. • Keep first aid equipment close at hand. • Use approved hearing protection that provides adequate noise reduction. Long-term exposure to noise can result in permanent hearing impairment. • Use approved eye protection. If you use a visor, you must also use approved protective goggles. Approved protective goggles must comply with the ANSI Z87.1 standard in the USA or EN 166 in EU countries. Safety devices on the product WARNING: Read the warning instructions that follow before you use the product. • Do not use a product with defective safety devices. • Do a check of the safety devices regularly. Refer to Maintenance schedule on page 16. • If the safety devices are defective, speak to your Husqvarna servicing dealer. To do a check of the throttle trigger lockout The throttle trigger lockout prevents accidental operation of the throttle control. 1. Push the throttle trigger lockout (A) and make sure that the throttle control is released (B). When you release the handle, the throttle control and the throttle trigger lockout move back to their initial positions. • Use gloves when necessary, for example when you attach, examine or clean the cutting equipment. A B 6 1480 - 009 - 26.01.2022