Husqvarna 122HD60 Owners Manual - Page 6
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Impor tant GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Personal protective equipment IMPORTANT! The machine is only designed for cutting branches and twigs. Never use a machine that has been modified in any way from its original specification. Never use the machine if you are tired, if you have drunk alcohol, or if you are taking medication that could affect your vision, your judgement or your co-ordination. Wear personal protective equipment. See instructions under the heading "Personal protective equipment". Never use the machine in extreme weather conditions such as severe cold, very hot and/or humid climates. Never use a machine that is faulty. Carry out the checks, maintenance and service instructions described in this manual. Some maintenance and service measures must be carried out by trained and qualified specialists. See instructions under the heading Maintenance. All covers and guards must be fitted before starting. Ensure that the spark plug cap and ignition lead are undamaged to avoid the risk of electric shock. IMPORTANT! Incorrect or careless use of a hedge trimmer can turn it into a dangerous tool that can cause serious or even fatal injury. It is extremely important that you read and understand the contents of this operator's manual. You must use approved personal protective equipment whenever you use the machine. Personal protective equipment cannot eliminate the risk of injury but it will reduce the degree of injury if an accident does happen. Ask your dealer for help in choosing the right equipment. ! WARNING! Listen out for warning signals or shouts when you are wearing hearing protection. Always remove your hearing protection as soon as the engine stops. HEARING PROTECTION Wear hearing protection that provides adequate noise reduction. ! WARNING! This machine produces an electromagnetic field during operation. This field may under some EYE PROTECTION circumstances interfere with active or passive medical implants. To reduce the Always wear approved eye protection. If you use a visor risk of serious or fatal injury, we then you must also wear approved protective goggles. recommend persons with medical Approved protective goggles must comply with standard implants to consult their physician and ANSI Z87.1 in the USA or EN 166 in EU countries. the medical implant manufacturer before operating this machine. WARNING! Running an engine in a ! confined or badly ventilated area can result in death due to asphyxiation or carbon monoxide poisoning. GLOVES Gloves should be worn when necessary, e.g., when fitting cutting attachments. WARNING! Never allow children to use or ! be in the vicinity of the machine. As the machine is equipped with a spring- loaded 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 BOOTS necessary to start the machine. This can mean a risk of serious personal injury. Wear sturdy, non-slip boots or shoes. Therefore remove the spark plug cap when the machine is not under close supervision. WARNING! Faulty blades can increase ! the risk of accidents. 6 - English 1153993-49 Rev 2. 2012-03-21