Safety; Safety Definitions; General Safety Instructions; Safety Instructions For Operation - Husqvarna 120 Mark II Operator's Manual

Safety definitions

The definitions below give the level of severity for
each signal word.
WARNING: Injury to persons.
CAUTION: Damage to the product.
Note: This information makes the product easier to
use.

General safety instructions

• Use the product correctly. Injury or death is a
possible result of incorrect use. Only use the
product for the tasks found in this manual. Do not
use the product for other tasks.
• Read, understand and obey the instructions in
this manual. Obey the safety symbols and the
safety instructions. If the operator does not obey
the instructions and the symbols, injury, damage
or death is a possible result.
• Do not discard this manual. Use the instructions
to assemble, to operate and to keep your product
in good condition. Use the instructions for correct
installation of attachments and accessories. Only
use approved attachments and accessories.
• Do not use a damaged product. Obey the
maintenance schedule. Only do the maintenance
work that you find an instruction about in this
manual. An approved service center must do all
other maintenance work.
• This manual cannot include all situations that can
occur when you use the product. Be careful and
use your common sense. Do not operate the
product or do maintenance to the product if you
are not sure about of the situation. Speak to a
product expert, your dealer, service agent or
approved service center for information.
• Disconnect the spark plug cable before you
assemble the product, put the product into
storage or do maintenance.
• Do not use the product if it is changed from its
initial specification. Do not change a part of the
product without approval from the manufacturer.
Only use parts that are approved by the
manufacturer. Injury or death is a possible result
of incorrect maintenance.
• Do not breathe in the fumes from the engine.
Breathing in the engine's exhaust fumes, chain
oil mist and sawdust for a long period can cause
a health risk.
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SAFETY

• Do not start the product indoors or near
flammable material. The exhaust fumes are hot
and can contain a spark which can start a fire.
Without sufficient airflow, injury or death can
result from asphyxiation or carbon monoxide.
• This product makes an electromagnetic field
during operation. The electromagnetic field can
cause damage to medical implants. Speak to
your physician and medical implant manufacturer
before you operate the product.
• Do not let a child operate the product.
• Do not let a person, without knowledge of the
instructions, operate the product.
• Always monitor a person, with decreased
physical capacity or mental capacity, that uses
the product. A responsible adult must be there at
all times.
• Lock the product in an area that children and not
approved persons cannot access.
• The product can eject objects and cause injuries.
Obey the safety instructions to decrease the risk
of injury or death.
• Do not go away from the product when the
engine is on. Stop the engine and make sure that
the chain does not turn.
• The operator of the product is responsible if an
accident occurs.
• Make sure that parts are not damaged before
you use the product.
• Refer to national or local laws. They can prevent
or decrease the operation of the product in some
conditions.

Safety instructions for operation

• Continuous or regular operation of the product
can cause "white finger" or equivalent medical
problems from vibrations. Examine the condition
of your hands and fingers if you operate the
product continuously or regularly. If your hands
or fingers have discoloration, have pain, tingle, or
are numb, stop work and speak to a physician
immediately.
• Make sure the product is fully assembled before
you use it.
• The product can cause objects to eject, which
can cause damage to the eyes. Always use
approved eye protection when you operate the
product.
• Be careful, a child can come near the product
without your knowledge during operation.
• Do not operate the product if there are persons in
the work area. Stop the product if a person goes
into the work area.
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