Husqvarna K970 manual KEY to Symbols, Symbols on the machine, Explanation of warning levels

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KEY TO SYMBOLS

Symbols on the machine

WARNING! The machine can be a dangerous tool if used incorrectly or carelessly, which can cause serious or fatal injury to the operator or others.

Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine.

Wear personal protective equipment. See instructions under the heading ”Personal protective equipment”.

WARNING! Dust forms when cutting, this can cause injuries if inhaled. Use an approved breathing mask. Avoid inhaling petrol fumes and exhaust fumes. Always provide for good ventilation.

WARNING! Kickbacks can be sudden, rapid and violent and can cause life threatening injuries. Read and understand the instructions in the manual before using the machine.

WARNING! Sparks may appear and start a fire when you work with the machine.

Choke

Air purge

Decompression valve

Refuelling, petrol/oil mix

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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 and Californian emissions requirements.

The engine exhaust from this product contains chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Other symbols/decals on the machine refer to special certification requirements for certain markets.

Explanation of warning levels

The warnings are graded in three levels.

WARNING!

WARNING! Used if there is a risk of serious

!injury or death for the operator or damage to the surroundings if the instructions in the manual are not followed.

CAUTION!

CAUTION! Used if there is a risk of injury to

!the operator or damage to the surroundings if the instructions in the manual are not followed.

NOTICE!

NOTICE! Used if there is a risk of damage to materials or the machine if the instructions in the manual are not followed.

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Contents Ring Explanation of warning levels KEY to SymbolsSymbols on the machine Contents Dear customer FeaturesPresentation What is WHAT? What is what on the power cutter?General MACHINE´S Safety EquipmentStop switch Throttle lockoutMuffler Off, and the stop switch in Stop positionVibration damping system Checking the vibration damping systemBlades Transport and storage Assembling and Adjustments Fitting the bladeWater hose Fueling Fuel HandlingFuel Long-term storage Protective equipment General safety precautionsOperating Work area safety Basic working techniquesCutting holes Cutting depthSmall work General rules How to aviod kickbackKickback Pinching kickbackStarting Starting and StoppingBefore starting Start the engineStopping Functional inspection MaintenanceMaintenance schedule Cleaning Functional inspectionSupport rollers Replacing the support rollersReplacing the drive wheel Drive wheelDrive belt Tensioning the drive beltStarter Adjusting the idle speedCarburetor Checking the starter cordFuel system Drive gear, clutch Reconstructing the bladeAir filter Replacing the air filterTrouble Shooting Troubleshooting scheduleCutting equipment Technical DataTechnical data Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Your Warranty Rights and ObligationsMaintenance Statement Page Original instructions 1152681-95 2012-01-18 rev