Husqvarna K 770 Dry Cut Operator's Manual page 109

General safety instructions
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
• A power cutter is a dangerous tool if used carelessly
or incorrectly and can cause serious injury or death.
It is very important that you read and understand the
contents of this operator's manual. It is also
recommended that first time operators also obtain
practical instruction before using the machine.
• 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 always use
original accessories. Non-authorized modifications
and/or accessories can result in serious personal
injury or the death of the operator or others.
• Keep the product clean. Signs and decals must be
fully visible.
• Never allow children or other persons not trained in
the use of the product to use or service it.
• Do not let a person use the product unless you make
sure that they understand the contents of the
manual.
• Long term inhalation of the engine's exhaust fumes
can represent a health risk. When the engine is
running the exhaust contains chemicals such as
unburned hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide. The
content of the exhaust fumes is known to cause
respiratory problems, cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
Carbon monoxide is colorless and tasteless and is
always present in exhaust fumes. The onset of
carbon monoxide poisoning is distinguished by a
slight dizziness which may or may not be recognized
by the victim. A person may collapse and lapse into
unconsciousness with no warning if the
concentration of carbon monoxide is sufficiently high.
Since carbon monoxide is colorless and odorless, its
presence can not be detected. Any time exhaust
odors are noticed, carbon monoxide is present.
Never use a petrol powered power cutter indoors or
in trenches more than 1m (3ft) deep or in other areas
with poor ventilation. Ensure proper ventilation when
working in trenches or other confined areas.
• 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.
• The information in this operator's manual is never a
substitute for professional skills and experience. If
you get into a situation where you feel unsafe, stop
and seek expert advice. Contact your servicing
dealer. Do not attempt any task that you feel unsure
of!
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Safety instructions for assembly
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you assemble the product.
• Make sure that the engine is off and that the stop
switch is in the STOP position.
• Always use protective gloves when you assemble
the product.
Safety instructions for operation
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
• Before using a power cutter you must understand
the effects of kickback and how to avoid them. Refer
Kickback on page 113 .
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• Never use a product 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. Refer to
127 .
• Never use the product if you are fatigued, while
under the influence of alcohol or drugs, medication
or anything that could affect your vision, alertness,
coordination or judgement.
• Do not start the product without the belt and the belt
guard installed. The clutch can become loose and
cause injury.
• Sparks from the cutting blade can cause fire in
flammable materials such as gasoline, gas, wood,
clothes and dry grass.
• Use a cutting blade only for material that it is made
to cut.
• Do not cut asbestos material.
Work area safety
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
• The safety distance for the power cutter is 15 m (50
ft). You are responsible to ensure that animals and
onlookers are not within the working area. Do not
start cutting until the working area is clear and you
are standing firmly.
• Observe your surroundings to ensure that nothing
can affect your control of the product.
• Ensure that no persons or objects can come into
contact with the cutting equipment or be hit by parts
thrown by the blade.
• Do not use the product in bad weather, such as
dense fog, heavy rain, strong wind, intense cold, etc.
Maintenance on page
109