Operating; General Safety Precautions; Personal Protective Equipment - Husqvarna P520 D Operator's Manual

General safety precautions

• Read all the instructions in this operator's manual and on
the machine before you start it. Ensure you understand
them and then observe them.
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 to consult their physician
and the medical implant manufacturer
before operating this machine.
WARNING! This machine can sever hands
!
and feet as well as throw objects. Failure to
observe the safety instructions can result in
serious injuries.
• Learn how to use the machine and its controls safely and
learn to how to stop quickly. Also learn to recognize the
safety decals.
• Only allow the machine to be used by adults who are
familiar with its use. Never allow children to operate the
machine.
• Never carry passengers. The machine is only intended to
be used by one person.

OPERATING

• Serious accidents may occur if you fail to be on your guard
for children in the vicinity of the machine. Children are
often attracted to the machine and mowing. Never
assume that children will remain where you last saw them.
• Keep an eye out and shut off the machine if children enter
the work area.
• Remember that the driver is responsible for dangers or
accidents.

Personal protective equipment

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• Use hearing protection to minimise the risk of hearing
impairment.
• Never wear loose-fitting clothing, jewellery or similar that
can get caught in moving parts.
• Never use the machine when barefoot. Always wear
protective shoes or protective boots, preferably with steel
toes.
WARNING! 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.
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