Husqvarna 536LiPT5 Operation Manual - Page 9

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Only use replacement bars and chains specified by the manufacturer. Incorrect replacement bars and chains may cause chain breakage and/or kickback. • Follow the manufacturer's sharpening and maintenance instructions for the saw chain. Decreasing the depth gauge height can lead to increased kickback. WARNING! Never allow children to use or ! be in the vicinity of the machine. Since the machine is easy to start, children may be able to start it if they are not kept under full surveillance. This can mean a risk of serious personal injury. Therefore disconnect the battery when the machine is not under close supervision. IMPORTANT! Always remove the battery before any maintenance on the machine. National or local regulations may regulate the use. Comply to given regulations. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. Store the machine out of reach of children. Never allow children or other persons not trained in the use of the machine and/or the battery to use or service it. Local laws may regulate the age of the user. Never use a machine that has been modified in any way from its original specification. Wear personal protective equipment. See instructions under the "Personal protective equipment" heading. The operator of the machine must ensure, while working, that no persons or animals come closer than 15 meters. Never use the machine in bad weather, for instance in fog, in rain, strong winds, intense cold, etc. Extremely hot weather may cause overheating of the machine. Never use a machine 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. See instructions under the Maintenance heading. Carry out an overall inspection of the machine before use. See the maintenance schedule. Personal protective equipment IMPORTANT! A pole saw is a dangerous tool if used carelessly or incorrectly and can cause serious, even fatal injuries. 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. PROTECTIVE HELMET AND VISOR Wear a protective helmet where there is a risk of falling objects HEARING PROTECTION Wear hearing protection that provides adequate noise reduction. WARNING! This machine produces an ! electromagnetic field during operation. This field may under some circumstances interfere with active or passive medical implants. To reduce the EYE PROTECTION risk of serious or fatal injury, we recommend persons with medical implants to consult their physician and the medical implant manufacturer before operating this machine. Always wear approved eye protection. If you use a visor then you must also wear approved protective goggles. Approved protective goggles must comply with the ANSI Z87.1 standard in the USA or EN 166 in EU countries. English - 9