SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Personal protective equipment

 

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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. Please read the operator’s

 

 

manual carefully and make sure you

 

 

understand the instructions before using

 

 

the machine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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WARNING! Listen out for warning signals

 

or shouts when you are wearing hearing

 

protection. Always remove your hearing

 

 

 

 

protection as soon as the engine stops.

 

 

 

• Gloves should be worn when necessary.

Wear hearing protection that provides adequate noise reduction.

Always wear approved eye protection. If you use a visor 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. Blows from branches or objects that are thrown can damage the eyes.

Wear sturdy, non-slip boots.

Wear clothes made of a strong fabric and avoid loose clothing that can catch on twigs and branches. Always wear heavy, long pants. Do not wear jewellery, shorts sandals or go barefoot. Secure hair so it is above shoulder level.

A breathing mask should be used when there is a risk of dust.

Always have a first aid kit nearby.

Machines safety equipment

This section describes the machines safety equipment, its purpose, and how checks and maintenance should be carried out to ensure that it operates correctly. See the ”What is what?” section to locate where this equipment is positioned on your machine.

WARNING! Never use a machine that has

! faulty safety equipment! Carry out the inspection, maintenance and service routines listed in this section.

Stop switch

Use the stop switch to switch off the engine.

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Husqvarna 356BTX manual Safety Instructions, Personal protective equipment, Machine′s safety equipment, Stop switch