Husqvarna 525PT5S Operator's Manual page 6

• Always hold the product with both hands. Hold the
product on the right side of your body.
• Keep your hands and feet away from the saw chain
until it has stopped completely when the product is
deactivated.
• Never work from a ladder, stool or any other raised
position that is not fully secured.
• Do not put the product down with the engine on
unless you have it in clear view.
• Listen for warning signals and loud voices when you
use hearing protection. Always remove your hearing
protection when the engine stops.
• Stop the engine before you move to a new work
area. Always attach the transport guard before you
move the equipment.
• Never allow children to use or be in the vicinity of the
product. Remove the spark plug cap when the
product is not under close supervision.
Personal protective equipment
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
• Always use approved personal protective equipment
when you use the product. Personal protective
equipment cannot fully prevent injury but it
decreases the degree of injury if an accident does
occur. Let your dealer help you select the right
equipment.
• Use a protective helmet where there is a risk of
falling objects.
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• Use approved hearing protection that provides
adequate noise reduction. Long-term exposure to
noise can result in permanent hearing impairment.
• Use approved eye protection. If you use a visor, you
must also use approved protective goggles.
Approved protective goggles must comply with the
ANSI Z87.1 standard in the USA or EN 166 in EU
countries.
• Use gloves when necessary, for example when you
attach, examine or clean the cutting equipment.
• Use sturdy non-slip boots.
• Use clothing made of a strong fabric. Always use
heavy, long pants and long sleeves. Do not use
loose clothing that can catch on twigs and branches.
Do not wear jewelry, short pants, sandals or go with
bare feet. Put your hair up safely above shoulder
level.
• Keep first aid equipment close at hand.
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