Husqvarna 120i Operation Manual - Page 15

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Chain catcher The chain catcher is designed to catch the chain if it snaps or jumps off. This should not happen if the chain is properly tensioned (see instructions under the heading Assembly) and if the bar and chain are properly serviced and maintained (see instructions under the heading General working instructions). (Figure 10) Right hand guard Apart from protecting your hand if the chain jumps or snaps, the right hand guard stops branches and twigs from interfering with your grip on the rear handle. (Figure 11) Vibrations Cutting hardwoods (most broadleaf trees) creates more vibration than cutting softwoods (most conifers). Cutting with cutting equipment that is blunt or faulty (wrong type or badly sharpened) will increase the vibration level. WARNING! Overexposure to vibration ! can lead to circulatory damage or nerve damage in people who have impaired circulation. Contact your doctor if you experience symptoms of overexposure to vibration. Such symptoms include numbness, loss of feeling, tingling, pricking, pain, loss of strength, changes in skin colour or condition. These symptoms normally appear in the fingers, hands or wrists. These symptoms may be increased in cold temperatures. Battery and battery charger This section describes the battery and battery charger safety for your battery product. Only use Husqvarna original batteries for Husqvarna products and only charge them in an original battery QC charger from Husqvarna. The batteries are software encrypted. Battery safety The rechargeable Husqvarna batteries, BLi, are exclusively used as a power supply for the relevant Husqvarna cordless appliances. To avoid injury, the battery must not be used as a power source for other devices. WARNING! Protect the battery from ! direct sunlight, heat or open flame. There is a risk the battery may explode if it is thrown into an open fire. There is a risk of burns and/or chemical burns. WARNING! Avoid all skin contact with ! battery acid. Battery acid may cause skin irritation, burns or corrosive injuries. If you get acid in your eyes, do not rub but flush your eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. See a doctor. You must wash any exposed skin with copious amounts of water and soap in case of incidental contact. WARNING! Never connect the battery ! terminal to keys, coins, screws or other metal as this may short-circuit the battery. Never insert objects into the battery's air vents. Unused batteries must be kept away from metal objects such as nails, coins, jewellery. Do not try to disassemble or crush the battery • Use the battery in surroundings where temperatures are between -10 °C (14 °F) and 40 °C (104 °F). • Do not expose the battery to microwaves or high pressure. • Never clean the battery or the battery charger with water. See instructions under the heading Maintenance. • Store the battery out of reach of children. • Protect the battery from rain and wet conditions. Battery charger safety Only use Chargers, Husqvarna QC, for charging the Husqvarna replacement batteries, BLi. WARNING! Minimise the risk of electric ! shock or short circuit as follows: Never insert any object into the charger's cooling slots. Do not try to dismantle the battery charger. Never connect the charger terminals to metal objects as this can short circuit the battery charger. Use approved and intact wall sockets. • Regularly check that the battery charger connection wire is intact and that there are no cracks in it. • Never carry the battery charger using the cord and never pull out the plug by pulling the cord. • Use only three-wire outdoor extension cords that have three-prong grounding plugs and grounding receptacles that accept the appliance's plug. English - 15