Safety - Husqvarna 226K Operator's Manual

The product agrees with the applicable EC
directives.
The product can cause objects to eject,
which can cause injury.
Keep a minimum distance of 15 m/50 ft to
persons and animals during operation of the
product.
Risk of blade thrust if the cutting equipment
touches an object that it does not
immediately cut. The product can cut off
body parts. Keep a minimum of 15 m/50 ft
distance to persons and animals during
operation of the product.
Choke.
Air purge bulb.
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 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. Before you use the product, you
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Use approved protective gloves.
Use heavy-duty slip-resistant boots.
Note: Other symbols/decals on the product refer to
certification requirements for other commercial areas.
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.
• 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

must read and understand the contents of this
operator's manual.
• Do not do modifications to this product.
• Do not operate the product if it is possible that other
persons have done modifications to the product.
• Accessories that are not approved by the
manufacturer can cause serious injury or death.
Always use original accessories.
• This product produces an electromagnetic field
during operation. This field can under some
circumstances interfere with active or passive
medical implants. To decrease the risk of serious
injury or death, we recommend persons with medical
implants to speak to their physician and the medical
implant manufacturer before operating this product.
Safety instructions for assembly
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
• Remove the spark plug cap from the spark plug
before you assemble the product.
• Use approved protective gloves.
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