Safety - Husqvarna 525P4S Operator's Manual

Product liability
As referred to in the product liability laws, we are not
liable for damages that our product causes if:
• the product is incorrectly repaired.
• the product is repaired with parts that are not from
the manufacturer or not approved by the
manufacturer.
Safety definitions
Warnings, cautions and notes are used to point out
specially important parts of the manual.
WARNING: Used if there is a risk of injury or
death for the operator or bystanders if the
instructions in the manual are not obeyed.
CAUTION: Used if there is a risk of damage
to the product, other materials or the
adjacent area if the instructions in the
manual are not obeyed.
Note: Used to give more information that is necessary in
a given situation.
General safety instructions
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
• This product 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 product.
• This product is a dangerous tool if you are not
careful or if you use the product incorrectly. This
product can cause serious injury or death to the
operator or others.
• It is very important that you read and understand the
contents of this operator's manual. If you feel
uncertainty about a work situation or the operating
procedures after you read the operator's manual,
speak to a service agent before you continue.
• Under no circumstances may the design of the
product be modified without the permission of the
manufacturer. Do not use a product that appears to
have been modified by others and only use
accessories recommended for this product. Non-
authorized modifications and/or accessories can
result in serious personal injury or the death of the
operator or others.
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• the product has an accessory that is not from the
manufacturer or not approved by the manufacturer.
• the product is not repaired at an approved service
center or by an approved authority.

Safety

• Do a check of the product before use. Refer to
Safety devices on the product on page 6 and To
check before starting on page 11 . Do not use a
defective product. Do the safety checks,
maintenance and service instructions described in
this manual.
Safety instructions for assembly
WARNING: Read, understand and obey
these instructions carefully before you use
the product.
• The complete clutch cover and shaft must be fitted
before the machine is started, otherwise the clutch
can come loose and cause personal injury.
• The only accessories you can operate with this
product are the cutting attachments we recommend.
Accessories on page 25 .
Refer to
• Use approved protective gloves.
• Make sure that you assemble the protective cover
and shaft correctly before you start the engine.
• To operate the product safely and prevent injury to
the operator or other persons, the product must
always be attached correctly to the harness.
Safety instructions for operation
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you do maintenance on
the product.
• Use personal protective equipment, refer to
protective equipment on page 5 .
• This product is not electrically insulated. If the
product touches or comes close to high-voltage
power lines it could lead to death or serious bodily
injury. Electricity can jump from one point to another
by arcing. The higher the voltage, the greater the
distance electricity can jump. Electricity can also
travel through branches and other objects, especially
if they are wet. Always keep a distance of at least 10
m between the product and high-voltage power lines
and/or any objects that are touching them. If have to
work within this safe distance you should always
contact the relevant power company to make sure
the power is switched off before you start work.
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