Preparations - Husqvarna DT22B5DSA Operator's Manual

• Never allow children or persons not trained in
the use of the machine to use or service it. Local
laws may regulate the age of the user.
• People and animals can distract you causing
you to lose control of the machine. For this
reason, you should always concentrate and
focus on the task at hand.
• Never leave the machine unsupervised with the
engine running.
• Make sure that other people are nearby when
you are using the machine so that you can call
for help should an emergency arise.
• The machine is tested and approved only with
the equipment originally provided or
recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING!
The engine can become very hot. To
avoid being burned, you must turn off the
engine and wait until all parts have cooled
before touching the engine.
WARNING!
Overexposure to vibration may lead to
circulatory or nerve damage, particularly
in people who have impaired circulation.
Contact your doctor if you experience
symptoms that could have been caused
by overexposure to vibration. Examples
of common symptoms
numbness, pain, muscle weakness,
change of skin
uncomfortable feeling of tingling. These
symptoms appear most frequently in the
fingers, hands or wrists.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Preparations

• Make sure that you always have first aid
equipment at hand when using the machine.
• Make sure nobody else is in the vicinity of the
machine when you start the engine, engage
the drive or run the machine.
• Make sure animals and people maintain a safe
distance from the machine.
• Clear the area of objects such as stones, toys,
steel wire, etc. that could become caught in
moving machine parts and thrown out.
• Find and locate all fixed objects in the ground,
such as sprinkler systems, poles, water valves,
bases for washing lines, etc. Be certain to check
for hidden electrical cables or similar in the
surface of the lawn. Always run the machine
around these objects. Never intentionally run
the machine over foreign objects.
• Make sure all guard plates and protective
shields are in place and intact when using the
machine.
• Makes sure no clothing, long hair or jewelry
can catch in moving machine parts.
• Never use the machine when barefoot. Always
wear protective shoes or protective boots with
anti-slip and preferably with steel toes.
• Wear approved ear-protection when running
the machine. Ask your dealer about approved
ear-protection.
WARNING!
Always use approved protective clothing
and approved protective equipment when
using the machine. Protective clothing and
protective equipment cannot eliminate the
risk of accidents, but wearing proper
clothing and the correct equipment will
reduce the degree of injury should an
accident occur. Ask your dealer about
approved protective clothing and approved
protective equipment recommended by
Husqvarna.