Husqvarna PG 540 Operator's Manual page 6

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to the product, other materials or the
adjacent area if the instructions in the
manual are not obeyed.
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a given situation.
General safety instructions
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
• This product is a dangerous tool if you are not
careful or if you use the product incorrectly. This
product can cause serious injury or death to the
operator or others. Before you use the product, you
must read and understand the contents of this
operator's manual.
• Save all warnings and instructions.
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
• The operator and the employer of the operator must
know and prevent the risks during operation of the
product.
• Do not let a person operate the product unless they
read and understand the contents of the operator's
manual.
• Do not operate the product unless you receive
training before use. Make sure that all operators
receive training.
• Do not let a child operate the product.
• Only let approved persons operate the product.
• The operator is responsible for accidents that occur
to other persons or their property.
• Do not use the product if you are tired, ill, or under
the influence of alcohol, drugs or medicine.
• Always be careful and use your common sense.
• This product produces an electromagnetic field
during operation. This field can under some
circumstances interfere with active or passive
medical implants. To decrease the risk of serious
injury or death, we recommend persons with medical
implants to speak to their physician and the medical
implant manufacturer before operating this product.
• Keep the product clean. Make sure that you can
clearly read signs and decals.
• Do not use the product if it is defective.
• Do not do modifications to this product.
• Do not operate the product if it is possible that other
persons have done modifications to the product.
Safety instructions for operation
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
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• Use personal protective equipment. Refer to
Personal protective equipment on page 6 .
• Do not go away from the product when the motor is
on.
• Always disconnect the power cord before you go
away from the product.
• Do not pull the hose of the dust extractor. The
product can fall and cause injury or damage.
• The grinding head must touch the surface when you
start the product. This is not applicable when you do
a check of the ON/OFF switch.
• Do not start the product without the dust skirt
installed. The dust skirt must seal fully between the
product and the floor.
• Keep away from areas where the product can cause
injury. The product can quickly change position and
hit you.
• If the product does not operate correctly, stop the
motor.
• Make sure that clothing, long hair and jewelry do not
get caught in moving parts.
• Make sure that you are in a safe and stable position
during operation.
• Do not operate the product unless you can get aid if
an accident occurs.
• If vibrations occur in the product or the noise level
from the product is unusually high, stop the product
immediately. Examine the product for damages.
Repair damages or let an approved service agent do
the repair.
• Overexposure to vibration can cause circulatory
damage or nerve damage to persons with decreased
blood circulation. Get medical aid if you have
symptoms of overexposure to vibration. These
symptoms include numbness, loss of feeling,
tingling, pricking, pain, loss of strength, changes in
skin color or condition. These symptoms usually
show in the fingers, hands or wrists.
• Do not park the product on a slope. If you must park
the product on a slope, make sure that the product
cannot move or fall. There is a risk of injury and
damage.
• Be very careful during operation on slopes. The
product is heavy and can cause serious injury if it
falls.
• Do not move the product on steep slopes. Look at
the rating plate on the product for information about
the maximum slope angle.
• Always use approved accessories. Speak to your
dealer for more information.
Personal protective equipment
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
• Always use correct personal protective equipment
when you operate the product. The personal
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