Safety - Husqvarna HA200 Operator's Manual

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California Proposition 65
WARNING!
The engine exhaust from this
product contains chemicals known
to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
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.
Safety instructions for extended reach
hedge trimmers
• Do not use the hedge trimmer in bad weather
conditions, especially when there is a risk of
lightning. This decreases the risk of being struck by
lightning.
• To reduce the risk of electrocution, never use the
extended-reach hedge trimmer near any electrical
power lines. Contact with or use near power lines
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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 operator. Electricity can move
between different objects by a curve. The higher 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 distance at a minimum of 10 m/33 ft between the product and high
voltage power lines. Make sure that the power is off before you start the work near the power
lines. Keep a distance at a minimum of 15 m/50 ft to other persons or animals during the
operation.

Safety

may cause serious injury or electric shock resulting
in death.
• Always use two hands when operating the extended-
reach hedge trimmer. Hold the extended-reach
hedge trimmer with both hands to avoid loss of
control.
• Always use head protection when operating the
extended-reach hedge trimmer overhead. Falling
debris can result in serious personal injury.
General safety instructions
WARNING: Read all safety warnings and all
instructions. Failure to follow the warnings
and instructions may result in electric shock,
fire and/or serious injury.
• Please read the operator's manual carefully and
make sure you understand the instructions before
using the attachment.
• These instructions supplement the instructions that
were included with the product. For other
procedures, please refer to the operating instructions
for the product.
• Under no circumstances may the design of the
attachment be modified without the permission of the
manufacturer. Do not use an attachment that
appears to have been modified by others and always
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