Safety; Safety Definitions; General Safety Instructions; Symbols On The Product - Husqvarna PG 280 S Workshop Manual

2.1 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.

2.2 General safety instructions

• Read and obey this workshop manual.
• Obey the local safety regulations when you repair or
do servicing of the product.
• The safety equipment you use must obey local
regulations.
• Use only the equipment that the manufacturer
recommends.
• Use personal protective equipment.
• Use protective gloves and safety glasses. The safety
glasses must obey the ANSI Z87.1 for US or EN166
for EU countries.
• Use earmuffs when the product is in operation.
• Always stop the product before you repair or do
servicing of the product.
• Remove flammable materials from the work area.
The product can cause sparks.
• Do not use the product if the power cord or cables
are damaged.
• Disconnect the product from the mains socket.
• If possible, keep the power cord disconnected when
you repair or do servicing of the product.
• Use cables adapted to outdoor operation.
• Do not touch the wires when the product is on. An
electrical shock can cause injury.
• Do not point compressed air to your body.
Compressed air can go into the blood stream.
• Always tighten the nuts and the bolts on the product
correctly.
• Do not use the power cord to lift the product. Do not
pull the power cord to disconnect the product.
• Do checks of the product for warning labels that are
damaged. Replace the warning labels that are
damaged.
• Always read the warning labels of product supplies.
• Obey the local waste regulations.

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2.3 Symbols on the product

WARNING: Not careful or incorrect use
can result in injury or death to the operator
or others.
Read the manual carefully and make sure
that you understand the instructions
before you use the product.
Always put on hearing protection, eye
protection and breathing protection.
WARNING! The dust can cause breathing
problems. Use breathing protection. Do
not breathe exhaust fumes. Always make
sure that there is good airflow.
This product is in compliance with
applicable EC directives.
Note: Other symbols/decals on the product refer to
special certification requirements for some markets.
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