Personal Protective Equipment; Battery And Battery Charger - Husqvarna 536LiHE3 Operator's Manual

Personal protective equipment

IMPORTANT!
Incorrect or careless use of a hedge trimmer can turn it
into a dangerous tool that can cause serious or even
fatal injury. 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 the ANSI
Z87.1 standard 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 or shoes.
CLOTHING
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Wear clothes made of a strong fabric and avoid loose
clothing that can catch on twigs and branches. Always
wear heavy, long pants. Do not wear jewellery, shorts
sandals or go barefoot. Secure hair so it is above shoulder
level.
FIRST AID KIT
Always have a first aid kit nearby.

Battery and battery charger

This section describes the battery and battery charger
safety for your battery product.
Only use Husqvarna original batteries for Husqvarna
products and only charge them in an original battery QC
charger from Husqvarna. The batteries are software
encrypted.
Use only a Husqvarna original BLi battery in your
machine.
Battery safety
Li-ion Li-ion
The rechargeable Husqvarna batteries, BLi, are
exclusively used as a power supply for the relevant
Husqvarna cordless appliances. To avoid injury, the
battery must not be used as a power source for other
devices.
WARNING! Protect the battery from
!
direct sunlight, heat or open flame. There
is a risk the battery may explode if it is
thrown into an open fire. There is a risk of
burns and/or chemical burns.
WARNING! Avoid all skin contact with
!
battery acid. Battery acid may cause skin
irritation, burns or corrosive injuries. If
you get acid in your eyes, do not rub but
flush your eyes with plenty of water for at
least 15 minutes. See a doctor. You must
wash any exposed skin with copious
amounts of water and soap in case of
incidental contact.