Husqvarna 330iKP Operator's Manual page 9

• Avoid all usage which you consider to be
beyond your capability.
• Never use the product if you are fatigued,
while under the influence of alcohol or
drugs, medication or anything that could
affect your vision, alertness, coordination
or judgment.
• The product can be thrown violently to the
side when the tip of the guide bar comes
in contact with a fixed object. This is
called kickback. A kickback can be violent
enough to cause the product/operator to
be propelled in any direction, and possibly
lose control of the product. Avoid cutting
with the guide bar tip.
• Do not use the product unless you are able
to call for help in case of an accident.
• Keep a good balance and a firm foothold.
Make sure that you can move and stand
safely. Check the area around you for
possible obstacles (roots, rocks, branches,
ditches, etcetera) in case you have to
move suddenly. Take great care when you
work on sloping ground.
• Always inspect the working area. Remove
all loose objects such as stones, broken
glass, nails, steel wire, string, etcetera, that
could be thrown out or become wrapped
around the cutting attachment.
• Take great care when cutting a tree that
is in tension. A tree that is in tension
may spring back to its normal position
before or after being cut. If you position
yourself incorrectly or make the cut in the
wrong place the tree may hit you or the
product and cause you to lose control.
Both situations can cause serious personal
injury.
• Use the harness to support the weight of
the product and make it easier to handle.
• Always hold the product with both hands.
• Stop the product before you move to
another area. Attach the transport guard
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before carrying or transporting the product
any distance.
• Never put the product down when it is
activated unless you have it in clear sight.
• If the product is operated at temperatures
below 14°F/-10°C the product and the
battery must be stored in a heated space
for at least 24 hours before starting work.
• Never stand directly underneath a branch
that is being cut. This could lead to serious
or even fatal personal injury.
• Observe the applicable safety regulations
for work in the vicinity of overhead power
lines.
• This product is not electrically insulated.
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 30
ft/10 m between the product and high
voltage power lines and/or objects that
are touching them. If you 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.
• A faulty cutting attachment may increase
the risk of accidents.
Personal protective equipment
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.
• Long term exposure to noise can result
in damaged hearing. In general, battery
powered products are relatively quiet but
damage can result from a combination of
noise level and long usage. Husqvarna
recommends that operators use hearing
protectors when using products for a
Read the warning
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