Husqvarna 525DEPS Operator's Manual page 5

maintenance and service instructions described
in this manual.
Safety instructions for assembly
WARNING:
obey these instructions carefully before
you use the product.
• The complete clutch cover and shaft must be
fitted before the machine is started, otherwise the
clutch can come loose and cause personal injury.
• The only accessories you can operate with this
product are the cutting attachments we
recommend. Refer to
• Use approved protective gloves.
• Make sure that you assemble the protective
cover and shaft correctly before you start the
engine.
• To operate the product safely and prevent injury
to the operator or other persons, the product
must always be attached correctly to the
harness.
Safety instructions for operation
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you do
maintenance on the product.
• Not for live-line work.
• Use personal protective equipment, refer to
Personal protective equipment on page 6 .
• If the product touches or comes close to high-
voltage power lines it could lead to death or
serious bodily injury. Electricity can jump from
one point to another by arcing. The higher the
voltage, the greater the distance electricity can
jump. Electricity can also travel through branches
and other objects, especially if they are wet.
Always keep a distance of at least 10 m between
the product and high-voltage power lines and/or
any objects that are touching them. If have to
work within this safe distance you should always
contact the relevant power company to make
sure the power is switched off before you start
work.
• Overexposure to vibration can lead to circulatory
damage or nerve damage in persons who have
poor circulation. Speak to your physician if you
experience symptoms of overexposure to
vibration. Such symptoms include numbness,
loss of feeling, tingling, pricking, pain, loss of
strength, changes in skin colour or condition.
These symptoms usually show in the fingers,
hands or wrists. The risk increases at low
temperatures.
• The inside of the muffler contain chemicals that
may be carcinogenic. Avoid contact with these
elements in the event of a damaged muffler.
Long term inhalation of the engine's exhaust
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Read, understand and
Accessories on page 26 .
Read the warning
fumes, chain oil mist and sawdust can represent
a health risk.
• Never use the machine indoors or in spaces
lacking proper ventilation. Exhaust fumes contain
carbon monoxide, an odourless, poisonous and
highly dangerous gas.
• Do not operate a product without a muffler or
with a defective muffler. A defective muffler can
increase the noise level and the risk of fire. Keep
fire extinguishing tools near. If you must have a
spark arrestor mesh in your area, do not use the
product without or with a broken spark arrestor
mesh.
• If the saw chain does not stop when idling, adjust
the idle speed. Refer to
on page 17 . Do not use the product until it is
correctly adjusted or repaired.
• This product has a long reach. Make sure that no
people or animals come closer than 15 m when
the product is running.Always look behind you
before you turn around with the product. Stop the
product immediately if a person or animal enters
the 15 m safety zone. If more than one operator
does work in the same area, keep a safety
distance of a minimum of 15 m.
• Observe the applicable safety regulations for
work in the vicinity of overhead power lines. Also
falling branches can result in short-circuiting.
• Never stand directly underneath a branch that is
being cut. This could lead to serious or even fatal
personal injury.
• Watch out for stumps of branches that can be
thrown out when you cut. Do not cut too close to
the ground where stones and other objects can
be thrown out.
• Do not operate the product in bad weather, such
as dense fog, heavy rain, strong wind and
intense cold. To operate in bad weather can
make you tired and add risks, such as icy ground
and unpredictable felling direction.
• Do not use the product if you are tired, ill, or
under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medicine,
as this has a negative effect on your vision,
alertness, coordination and judgment.
• Make sure that you can move safely and have a
safe stance. Examine the area around you for
obstacles such as roots, rocks, branch and
ditches. Be careful during work on slopes.
• Do not remove the cut material, or let other
persons remove cut material, while the engine is
on or the cutting equipment rotates, as this can
result in serious injury.
• Do not overreach. Keep a stable position of the
feet and a good balance at all times.
• Always hold the product with both hands. Hold
the product on the right side of your body.
To adjust the idle speed
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