Husqvarna K1270 II R Operator's Manual page 5

Exhaust fumes safety
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
• The exhaust fumes from the engine contain carbon
monoxide which is an odourless, poisonous and very
dangerous gas. To breathe carbon monoxide can
cause death. Because carbon monoxide is odourless
and cannot be seen, it is not possible to sense it. A
symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning is dizziness,
but it is possible that a person becomes unconscious
without warning if the quantity or concentration of
carbon monoxide is sufficient.
• Exhaust fumes also contain unburned hydrocarbons
including benzene. Long-term inhalation can cause
health problems.
• Exhaust fumes that you can see or smell also
contain carbon monoxide.
• Do not use a combustion engine product indoors or
in areas that do not have sufficient airflow.
• Do not breathe the exhaust fumes.
• Make sure that the airflow in the work area is
sufficient. This is very important when you operate
the product in trenches or other small work areas
where exhaust fumes can easily collect.
Personal protective equipment
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
• Always use approved personal protective equipment
during operation. Personal protective equipment
cannot eliminate the risk of injury but it will reduce
the degree of injury if an accident does happen. Ask
your servicing dealer for help in choosing the right
equipment.
• Use an approved protective helmet.
• Use approved hearing protection. Long-term
exposure to noise can result in permanent hearing
impairment. Be aware of warning signals or shouts
when you are wearing hearing protection. Always
remove your hearing protection as soon as the
engine stops.
• Use approved eye protection to decrease the risk
of injury from thrown objects. If you use a face
shield then you must also wear approved protective
goggles. Approved protective goggles must comply
with standard ANSI Z87.1 in the USA or EN 166 in
EU countries. Visors must comply with standard EN
1731.
• Use heavy duty gloves.
• Use approved respiratory protection. The use of
products such as cutters, grinders, drills, that sand
or form material can generate dust and vapours
which may contain hazardous chemicals. Check the
1390 - 001 - 10.01.2020
Read the warning
Read the warning
nature of the material you intend to process and use
appropriate breathing mask.
• Use tight-fitting, heavy-duty and comfortable clothing
that permits full freedom of movement. Cutting
generates sparks that can ignite clothing. Husqvarna
recommends that you wear flame-retardant cotton or
heavy denim. Do not wear clothing made of material
such as nylon, polyester or rayon. If ignited such
material can melt and cling to the skin. Do not wear
shorts.
• Use boots with steel toe-cap and non-slip sole.
• Always keep a first aid kit near.
• Sparks can come from the muffler or the cutting
blade. Always have a fire extinguishing available.
Safety devices on the product
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
• Do not use a product with defective safety devices.
• Do a check of the safety devices regularly. If
the safety devices are defective, speak to your
Husqvarna approved service agent.
• Do not change the safety devices.
• Do not use the product if protective plates, protective
covers, safety switches or other protective devices
are defective or not attached.
Throttle trigger lockout
The throttle trigger lockout prevents accidental operation
of the throttle trigger. If you put your hand around
the handle and push the throttle trigger lockout (A),
it releases the throttle trigger (B). If you release the
handle, the throttle trigger and the throttle trigger lockout
Read the warning
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