Safety - Husqvarna 525HF3S Operator's Manual

Symbols on the product
WARNING: This product can be dangerous
and cause serious injury or death to the
operator or others. Be careful and use the
product correctly.
Read the operator's manual carefully and
make sure that you understand the
instructions before you use this product.
Use a protective helmet in locations where
objects can fall on you. Use approved
yyyywwxxxx The rating plate shows serial number.
yyyy is the production year and ww is
the production week.
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.
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There is no electrical insulation in this product. If the product touches or comes
near high voltage power lines, it can cause serious injury or death to the opera-
tor. Electricity can move between different objects by a curve. The highter the
voltage, the longer the electricity can move. Electricity can also move through
branches and other objects, especially if the object is wet. Always keep a dis-
tance at a minimum of 10 m/33 ft between the product and high voltage power
lines and/or objects that touches the power lines. If it is necessary to do work
near the power lines, make sure that the power is off before you start the work.
Keep a distance at a minimum of 15 m/50 ft to other persons or animals during
the operation.

Safety

hearing protection. Use approved eye
protection.
Use approved protective gloves.
Use stable boots with non-slip soles.
Stop the product fully before you touch the
cutting tool.
Note: Other symbols/decals on the product refer to
special certification requirements for some markets.
• Incorrect or careless use of the product can turn it
into a dangerous tool that can cause serious or even
fatal injury. It is extremely important that you read
and understand the contents of this operator's
manual.
• 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.
• Overexposure to vibration can lead to circulatory
damage or nerve damage in people who have
impaired circulation. Contact your doctor if you
experience symptoms of overexposure to vibration.
Such symptoms include numbness, loss of feeling,
tingling, pricking, pain, loss of strength, changes in
skin color or condition. These symptoms normally
appear in the fingers, hands or wrists. The risk
increases at low temperatures.
• If you encounter a situation where you are uncertain
how to proceed you should ask an expert. Contact
your dealer or your service workshop. Avoid all
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