General Safety Precautions; Important; Personal Protective Equipment - Husqvarna 224L Operator's Manual

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.
National or local regulations may regulate the use.
Comply to given regulations.
Never use the machine if you are tired, if you are ill, if
you have consumed alcohol, or if you are taking other
drugs or medication that can affect your vision,
judgement or 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 meters while working.
When several operators are working in the same area
the safety distance should be at least twice the tree
height and no less than 15 meters.
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.
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Personal protective equipment

IMPORTANT!
A clearing saw, brushcutter or 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.
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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