Husqvarna 120 Mark II Operator's Manual page 9

• 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 exhaust fumes from
the engine. A health risk can occur if you
breathe in exhaust fumes, chain oil fumes
and sawdust for a long period.
• 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 rotate.
• 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.
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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.
(Fig. 21)
• Make sure that you are always in control of
the product.
• The product must be operated with two
hands. Do not operate the product with one
hand. Serious injury to the operator,
workers, bystanders, or a combination of
these persons may result from operation
with only one hand.
• Hold the front handle with your left hand
and the rear handle with your right hand.
Hold the product on the right side of your
body.
(Fig. 22)
• Do not operate the product when you are
fatigued, ill or under the influence of alcohol
or other drugs.
• Do not use the product if you cannot
receive aid if an accident occurs. Make
others aware that you will operate the
product before you start the product.
• Do not turn with the product before you
make sure that no persons or animals are
in the safety area.
• Remove all unwanted materials from the
work area before you start. If the chain hits
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