Husqvarna 572 XP G Owner Manual - Page 6
Personal protective equipment, Safety devices on the product
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pointing backwards. Fit a transportation guard to the guide bar before transporting the product or carrying it for any distance. • When you put the product on the ground, lock the saw chain using the chain brake and ensure you have a constant view of the product. Switch the engine off before leaving your product for any length of time. • Sometimes chips get stuck in the clutch cover causing the saw chain to jam. Always stop the engine before cleaning. • Running an engine in a confined or badly ventilated area can result in death due to carbon monoxide poisoning. • Use the chain brake as a parking brake when you start the product and when you move short distances. Always carry the product in the front handle. This decreases the risk that you or a person near you get hit by the saw chain. • It is not possible to cover every conceivable situation you can face when using this product. Always exercise care and use your common sense. Avoid all situations which you consider to be beyond your capability. If you still feel uncertain about operating procedures after reading these instructions, you should consult an expert before continuing. Do not hesitate to contact your dealer or Husqvarna if you have any questions about the use of the product. We will willingly be of service and provide you with advice as well as help you to use your product both efficiently and safely. Attend a training course in chainsaw usage if possible. Your dealer, forestry school or your library can provide information about which training materials and courses are available. • Most chainsaw accidents occur when the saw chain touches the operator. You must use approved personal protective equipment during operation. Personal protective equipment does not give you full protection from injuries but it decreases the degree of injury if an accident occurs. Speak to your servicing dealer for recommendations about which equipment to use. • Your clothing must be close-fitting but not limit your movements. Regularly do a check of the condition of the personal protective equipment. • Use an approved protective helmet. • Use approved hearing protection. Long-term exposure to noise can result in permanent damage to the hearing. • Use protective glasses or a face visor to decrease the risk of injury from thrown objects. The product can throw objects, such as wood chips, small pieces of wood and more, at large force. This can result in serious injury, especially to the eyes. • Use gloves with saw protection. • Use pants with saw protection. • Use boots with saw protection, steel toe-cap and non-slip sole. • Always have a first-aid kit with you. • Risk of sparks. Keep fire extinguishing tools and a shovel near to prevent forest fires. Safety devices on the product • When using this product, a fire extinguisher should be available. • Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil. • Beware of carbon monoxide poisoning. Operate the product in a well ventilated area only. • Do not attempt a pruning or limbing operation in a standing tree unless specifically trained to do so. Personal protective equipment WARNING: Read the warning instructions that follow before you use 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 and checks of the safety devices on the product on page 22. • If the safety devices are defective, speak to your Husqvarna servicing dealer. 6 140 - 007 - 04.06.2020