Always Use Common Sense; Personal Protective Equipment; Machine's Safety Equipment - Husqvarna T525 Operator's Manual

Always use common sense

It is not possible to cover every conceivable situation you
can face when using a chainsaw. Always exercise care
and use your common sense. Avoid all situations which
you consider to be beyond your capability. If you still feel
uncertain about operating procedures after reading these
instructions, you should consult an expert before
continuing. Do not hesitate to contact your dealer or us if
you have any questions about the use of the chainsaw.
We will willingly be of service and provide you with advice
as well as help you to use your chainsaw both efficiently
and safely.
Work is constantly in progress to improve the design and
technology - improvements that increase your safety and
efficiency. Visit your dealer regularly to see whether you
can benefit from new features that have been introduced.

Personal protective equipment

WARNING! Most chainsaw accidents
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happen when the chain touches the
operator. 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.
CAUTION! Never use a chainsaw by holding it with one
hand. A chainsaw is not safely controlled with one hand;
you can cut yourself. Always have a secure, firm grip
around the handles with both hands.
• Protective helmet (approved according to EN 12492)
• Hearing protection
• Protective goggles or a visor
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• Gloves with saw protection
• Trousers with saw protection
• Use appropriate protections for arm.
• Boots with saw protection, steel toe-cap and non-slip
sole
• Always have a first aid kit nearby.
• Fire Extinguisher and Shovel
Generally clothes should be close-fitting without
restricting your freedom of movement.
IMPORTANT! Sparks can come from the muffler, the bar
and chain or other sources. Always have fire
extinguishing tools available if you should need them.
Help prevent forest fires.
This top handle chainsaw is designed specifically for tree
surgery and maintenance in the tree. Due to the special
compact handle design (closely spaced handles), there is
an increased risk of losing control. For this reason these
special chainsaws should be used only for work in a tree
by persons who are trained in special cutting and working
techniques and who are properly secured (lift bucket,
ropes, safety harness). Regular chainsaws (with wider
spaced handles) are recommended for all other cutting
work at ground level.
WARNING! Working in a tree requires the
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use of special cutting and working
techniques which must be observed in
order to reduce the increased risk of
personal injury. Never work in a tree
unless you have received specific,
professional training for such work,
including training in the use of safety
and other climbing equipment, such as
harnesses, ropes, belts, climbing irons,
snap hooks, carabiners, etc.

Machine's safety equipment

In this section the machine's safety features and their
function are explained. For inspection and maintenance
see instructions under the heading Checking, maintaining
and servicing chainsaw safety equipment. See
instructions under the heading, What is what?, to find
where these parts are located on your machine.
The life span of the machine can be reduced and the risk
of accidents can increase if machine maintenance is not
carried out correctly and if service and/or repairs are not
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