Safety; Safety Definitions; General Safety Instructions; Symbols On The Product - Husqvarna K770 Workshop Manual

2.1 Safety definitions

The definitions below give the level of severity for each
signal word.
WARNING: Injury to persons.
CAUTION: Damage to the product.
Note: This information makes the product easier to use.

2.2 General safety instructions

• Do not repair the product unless you have read and
understood this workshop manual.
• The service center where the product is repaired
must have safety equipment approved by local
bylaws.
• The product is examined and approved only with the
equipment given or recommended by the
manufacturer.
• Prevent health and safety risks. All personnel must
obey laws and requirements when they do the
procedures given in this manual.
• Obey the local waste regulations.
• Always make sure that all nuts and bolts are
correctly tightened.
• Use protective gloves and eye protection. Goggles
must obey the ANSI Z87.1 for US or EN166 for EU
countries.
• When using compressed air, do not point it to your
body. Air can go into the bloodstream.
• Use hearing protection when the engine is started.
• The product can make sparks and cause ignition of
flammable materials.
• Replace all damaged or missing warning symbol
decals.
• Gasoline and its fumes are poisonous.
• Gasoline can cause damage to the eyes and the
skin.
• Gasoline can cause breathing problems.
• Gasoline is flammable.

2.3 Symbols on the product

WARNING: Careless or incorrect use can
result in injury or death to the operator or
others.
Read the manual carefully and make sure
you understand the instructions before
using the product.

4 - Safety

2 Safety
Always put on personal protective
equipment:
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This product in compliance with applicable
EC directives.
WARNING! Dust from cutting can cause
breathing problems. Use breathing
protection. Do not breathe exhaust fumes.
Always make sure there is good airflow.
WARNING! Sparks from the cutting blade
can cause a fire in materials such as,
gasoline, wood, fabric and dry grass.
WARNING! Kickbacks can be sudden,
fast and can cause injuries. Read and
understand the instructions in the manual
before using the product.
Make sure the cutting disc is not
damaged.
WARNING! Do not use circular saw
blades.
Note: Other symbols/decals on the product refer to
special certification requirements for some markets.
Hearing protection
Protective goggles or a visor
Breathing mask.
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