Husqvarna 130BT Owners Manual - Page 4

English Safety SAFETY FIRST Instructions contained in warnings within this manual and warning seals marked with a symbol on the blower concern critical points which must be taken into consideration to prevent possible serious bodily injury, and for this reason you are requested to read all such instructions carefully and follow them without fail. NOTES ON TYPES OF WARNINGS WARNING Instructions labeled as shown above, concern critical steps or procedures which must be followed in order to prevent accidents which could lead to serious bodily injury or death.This mark is used to indicate instructions which must be followed without exception. IMPORTANT Instructions labeled as shown above concern steps or procedures which, if not followed correctly, could lead to mechanical failure, breakdown, or damage. NOTE Used to label supplementary instructions designed to provide hints or directions useful in the use of the product. Warning labels on the machine SYMBOLS WARNING! The machine can be a dangerous tool if used incorrectly or carelessly, which can cause serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. Please read the operator's manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. Always wear: • Hearing protection • Approved eye protection The blower operator must make sure that no bystanders or animals come nearer than 50 feet (15 meters). Whenever several operators are working in the same work area, they should maintain a safe distance of at least 50 feet (15 meters) from one another. A breathing mask should be used when there is a risk of dust. Keep all parts of your body away from hot surfaces. This product is in accordance with applicable EC directives. Always wear protective gloves. The blower can forcibly throw objects that can bounce back. This can result in serious eye injuries if the recommended safety equipment is not used. Noise emission to the environment according to the European Community's Directive. The machine's emission is specified in chapter Technical data and on label. Other symbols/decals on the machine refer to special certification requirements for certain markets. IMPORTANT If the warning label peels off or becomes soiled and impossible to read, you should contact the dealer from which you purchased the product to order new labels and affix them in the required location(s). 4