Husqvarna 371K manual Safety Instructions, Personal Protective Equipment, Anti-vibration system

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

!WARNING! Incorrect or careless use of a power cutter can turn it into a dangerous tool that can cause serious or even fatal injury. It is extremely important that you read and understand this manual.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

!WARNING! When using a power cutter, protective equipment approved by the appropriate authorities must be used. Perso- nal protective equipment does not eliminate the risk of accidents, however, it can reduce the effects of an injury in the event of an accident. Ask your dealer for help when choosing protective equipment.

•PROTECTIVE HELMET

• EAR PROTECTION

• PROTECTIVE GLASSES OR FULL FACE PROTECTION

• BREATHING MASK

• HEAVY-DUTY, FIRM GRIP PROTECTIVE GLOVES

• SNUG-FITTING, HEAVY-

DUTY, COMFORTABLE CLOTHING THAT ALLOWS FULL FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT

•LEG PROTECTION (TO PROTECT AGAINST SPARKS AND CUTTING FRAGMENTS)

• ANTI-SLIP BOOTS WITH STEEL TOE CAPS

• FIRST AID KIT SHOULD ALWAYS BE ON HAND

THE POWER CUTTER’S SAFETY EQUIPMENT

This section describes the power cutter’s safety equipment, its function and how checks and maintenance are carried out to ensure that it operates correctly. (See the chapter “What is what“to locate where this equipment is positioned on your power cutter.)

!WARNING! Never use a power cutter with defective safety equipment. Follow the control, maintenance and service instructions described in this manual.

1Anti-vibration system

Your power cutter is equipped with an anti-vibration system. This is designed to give as low vibration levels and comfortable usage as possible.

The power cutter’s anti- vibration system reduces the transfer of vibration between the engine/cutting equipment and the cutting trolley. The engine body including the cutting equipment is suspended in a handle system via anti-vibration elements.

2 Stop switch

The stop switch should be used to stop the engine.

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