Husqvarna HA200 Operator's Manual page 5

use original accessories. Non-authorized
modifications and/or accessories can result in
serious personal injury or the death of the operator
or others.
Save all warnings and instructions for
future reference
Safety instructions for operation
• 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 usage which you consider to be beyond
your capability.
• Cutting tool. Do not touch the tool without first
switching off the engine.
• Never allow children to use the product.
• Ensure that no-one comes closer than 15 m while
you are working.
• Never allow anyone else to use the product without
first ensuring that they have understood the contents
of the operator's manual.
• Never work from a ladder, stool or any other raised
position that is not fully secured.
• Always ensure you have a safe and stable working
position.
• Always use both hands to hold the product. Hold the
product at the side of your body.
• Use your right hand to control the throttle setting.
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• Make sure that your hands and feet do not come
near the cutting attachment when the engine is
running.
• When the engine is switched off, keep your hands
and feet away from the cutting attachment until it has
stopped completely.
• Watch out for stumps of branches that can be thrown
out during cutting.
• Always lay the product on the ground when you are
not using it.
• Do not cut too close to the ground. Stones and other
objects can be thrown out.
• Check the working area for foreign objects such as
electricity cables, insects and animals, etc, or other
objects that could damage the cutting attachment,
such as metal items.
• If any foreign object is hit or if vibrations occur stop
the product immediately. Disconnect the spark plug
cap from the spark plug. Check that the product is
not damaged. Repair any damage.
• If anything jams in the blades while you are working,
switch off the engine and wait until it has stopped
completely before cleaning the blades. Disconnect
the spark plug cap from the spark plug.
Other safety information
• Avoid Dangerous Environment – Don't use
appliances in damp or wet locations.
• Don't Use In Rain.
• Keep Children Away – All visitors should be kept at a
distance from work area.
• Dress Properly – Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Use of
rubber gloves and substantial footwear is
recommended when working outdoors. Wear
protective hair covering to contain long hair.
• Use Safety Glasses – Always use face or dust mask
if operation is dusty.
• Use Right Appliance – Do not use appliance for any
job except that for which it is intended.
• Avoid Unintentional Starting – Don't carry plugged-in
appliance with finger on switch. Be sure switch is off
when plugging in.
• Don't Force Appliance – It will do the job better and
with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for
which it was designed.
• Don't Overreach – Keep proper footing and balance
at all times.
• Stay Alert – Watch what you are doing. Use common
sense. Do not operate appliance when you are tired.
• Store Idle Appliances Indoors – When not in use,
appliances should be stored indoors in dry, and high
or locked-up place – out of reach of children.
• Maintain Appliance With Care – Keep cutting edge
sharp and clean for best performance and to reduce
the risk of injury. Follow instructions for lubricating
and changing accessories. Keep handles dry, clean,
and free from oil and grease.
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