SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Steps before using a new power cutter
•Please read the operator’s manual carefully.
•Check the cutting blade’s mounting, see the chapter ”Assembly”.
•Start the engine and check the idling setting, see instructions under the heading Maintenance. When the carburettor is set correctly the cutting blade should be still while idling. Setting of the idle speed is described in the Operator’s Manual. Set the correct speed according to these instructions. Do not use the power cutter if the idle speed is not adjusted correctly!
•Let your Husqvarna dealer regularly check the power cutter and make essential adjustments and repairs.
WARNING! Under no circumstances may the
!design of the machine be modified without the permission of the manufacturer. Always use genuine accessories.
WARNING! Use of products which cut, grind,
!drill, sand or shape material can generate dust and vapors which may contain harmful chemicals. Know the nature of the material being worked on and wear appropriate dust mask or respirator protection.
WARNING! A power cutter is a dangerous tool
!if used carelessly or incorrectly and can cause serious, even fatal injuries. It is extremely important that you read and understand the contents of this Operator’s Manual.
WARNING! The ignition system of this
!machine produces an electromagnetic field during operation. This field may under some circumstances interfere with pacemakers.To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, we recommend persons with pacemakers to consult their physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this machine.
WARNING! Some dust created by power
!sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known (to the State of California) to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
Lead from
Crystalline silica from bricks, cement and other masonry products.
Arsenic and chromium from chemicallytreated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust makes that are specially designed to filter out microscopic material.
You will find the following labels on your power cutter:
The Emissions Compliance Period referred to on the Emission Compliance label indicates the number of operating hours for which the engine has been shown to meet Federal emissions requirements. Category C = 50 hours, B = 125 hours, and A = 300 hours.
Husqvarna Construction Products has a policy of continuous product development. Husqvarna reserves the right to modify the design and appearance of products without prior notice and without further obligation introduce design modifications.
All information and all data in the Operator’s Manual were applicable at the time the Operator’s Manual was sent to print.
Personal protective equipment
WARNING! You must use approved personal
!protective equipment whenever you use the machine. Personal protective equipment cannot eliminate the risk of injury but it will reduce the degree of injury if an accident does happen. Ask your dealer for help in choosing the right equipment.
•Protective helmet
•Hearing protection
•Protective goggles or a visor
•Breathing mask
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