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Safety - Husqvarna TF 440 Operator's Manual

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Safety definitions
The definitions below give the level of severity for each
signal word.
WARNING:
or death for the operator or bystanders if the
instructions in the manual are not obeyed.
CAUTION:
damage to the product, other materials or the
adjacent area if the instructions in the manual
are not obeyed.
Note:
Used to give more information that is necessary
in a given situation.
General safety instructions
WARNING:
all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings
and instructions may result in electric shock,
fire and/or serious injury.
Read all the instructions in this operator's manual
and on the product before operation. Make sure that
you understand and obey the instructions.
If you have problems or questions about the product,
please speak to your Husqvarna dealer for more
information.
The operator is responsible for any unsafe situations
or risks that people and property are exposed to.
This product produces an electromagnetic field
during operation. This field may under some
circumstances interfere with active or passive
medical implants. To reduce the risk of serious or
fatal injury, we recommend persons with medical
implants to consult their physician and the medical
implant manufacturer before operating this product.
We reserve the right to change specifications and
designs without prior notice so as to implement
improvements. Note that no legal claims are valid on
the basis of information in this manual. Use only
genuine parts for repairs. The warranty is not valid if
non genuine parts are used.
Safety instructions for operation
WARNING:
warning instructions that follow before you
use the product.
Only use the product for which it is intended, tilling
the ground. Do not use the product for other tasks.
This can be dangerous or cause damage.
Only allow the product to be used by adults who are
familiar with its use.
Used if there is a risk of injury
Used if there is a risk of
Read all safety warnings and
Read and understand the

Safety

Learn how to use the product and its functions safely
and learn to how to stop quickly. Also learn the
safety decals.
Never operate the product before the working area is
clear and you have a firm foothold. Look out for
obstacles with unexpected movement. Take great
care when you operate on slopes.
Only allow the product to be used by adults who are
familiar with its use.
Never allow children or other persons not trained in
the use of the product to use or do servicing. Local
laws may regulate the age of the user.
Keep unauthorized persons at a distance. Children,
animals, onlookers and helpers should be kept
outside the safety zone of 20m. Stop the product
immediately if anyone approaches.
Never use the product if you are tired, if you have
consumed alcohol, if you are taking other drugs or
medication that can affect your vision, judgement or
coordination.
Pay particular attention on hard ground.
The product has the tendency to be much less stable
on cultivated ground.
Never use the product when you are barefoot.
Always wear protective shoes or protective boots,
preferably with steel toes. Never wear loosing-fitting
clothing, jewelry or similar that can get caught in
moving parts. Use hearing protection to minimize the
risk of hearing impairment.
Never use the product to transport any human beings,
animals or other stuffs..
Compliance with and strict adherence to the
conditions of operation, servicing and repair as
specified by the manufacturer also constitute
essential elements of the intended use.
Stop the engine when the product is not in use.
Walk with the product, do not run.
Pay close attention when pulling the product towards
you or reversing the direction of rotation.
Keep a safe distance from the rotating blades, set by
the length of the steering column. Keep your hands
and feet away from the rotating blades.
The engine and the exhaust system become very hot
during operation. Do not touch these parts, since
there is risk of burn injuries.
Only use the product in daylight or in other well-lit
conditions.
Do not use the product on ground that slopes more
than 20°.
Operate across slopes, not up or down.
Under no circumstances should you modify the
original design of the product without approval from
the manufacturer. Always use original spare parts.
Not approved modifications and/or accessories may

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