General Safety Precautions; Important; Personal Protective Equipment - Husqvarna 223LX Operator's Manual

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Important

IMPORTANT!
The machine is only designed for trimming grass.
The only accessories you can operate with this engine unit
are the cutting attachments we recommend in the chapter
on Technical data.
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 a machine that has been modified in any way
from its original specification.
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 heading Maintenance.
All covers, guards and handles must be fitted before
starting. Ensure that the spark plug cap and ignition lead
are undamaged to avoid the risk of electric shock.
The machine operator must ensure that no people or
animals come closer than 15 metres while working. When
several operators are working in the same area the safety
distance should be at least 15 metres.
Do an overall inspection of the machine before use, see
maintenance schedule.
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 risk of serious or
fatal injury, we recommend persons with
medical implants consult their physician and
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.
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 necessary to start the
machine. This can mean a risk of serious
personal injury. Therefore remove the spark
plug cap when the machine is not under
close supervision.
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Personal protective equipment

IMPORTANT!
A grass trimmer can be dangerous if used incorrectly or
carelessly, and can cause serious or fatal injury to the
operator or others. 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.
HELMET
Wear a protective helmet where there is a risk of falling
objects
HEARING PROTECTION
Wear hearing protection that provides adequate noise
reduction.
EYE PROTECTION
Always wear approved eye protection. If you use a visor then
you must also wear approved protective goggles. Approved
protective goggles must comply with standard ANSI Z87.1 in
the USA or EN 166 in EU countries.
GLOVES
Gloves should be worn when necessary, e.g., when fitting
cutting attachments.
BOOTS
Wear sturdy, non-slip boots.
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