SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
•Never allow children or persons not trained in the use of the machine to use or service it. Local laws may regulate the age of the user.
•People and animals can distract you causing you to lose control of the machine. For this reason, you should always concentrate and focus on the task at hand.
•Never leave the machine unsupervised with the engine running.
•Make sure that other people are nearby when you are using the machine so that you can call for help should an emergency arise.
•The machine is tested and approved only with the equipment originally provided or recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING!
The engine can become very hot. To avoid being burned, you must turn off the engine and wait until all parts have cooled before touching the engine.
WARNING!
Overexposure to vibration may lead to circulatory or nerve damage, particularly in people who have impaired circulation. Contact your doctor if you experience symptoms that could have been caused by overexposure to vibration. Examples of common symptoms include numbness, pain, muscle weakness, change of skin color or an uncomfortable feeling of tingling. These symptoms appear most frequently in the fingers, hands or wrists.
Preparations
•Make sure that you always have first aid equipment at hand when using the machine.
•Make sure nobody else is in the vicinity of the machine when you start the engine, engage the drive or run the machine.
•Make sure animals and people maintain a safe distance from the machine.
•Clear the area of objects such as stones, toys, steel wire, etc. that could become caught in moving machine parts and thrown out.
•Find and locate all fixed objects in the ground, such as sprinkler systems, poles, water valves, bases for washing lines, etc. Be certain to check for hidden electrical cables or similar in the surface of the lawn. Always run the machine around these objects. Never intentionally run the machine over foreign objects.
•Make sure all guard plates and protective shields are in place and intact when using the machine.
•Makes sure no clothing, long hair or jewelry can catch in moving machine parts.
•Never use the machine when barefoot. Always wear protective shoes or protective boots with
•Wear approved
WARNING!
Always use approved protective clothing and approved protective equipment when using the machine. Protective clothing and protective equipment cannot eliminate the risk of accidents, but wearing proper clothing and the correct equipment will reduce the degree of injury should an accident occur. Ask your dealer about approved protective clothing and approved protective equipment recommended by Husqvarna.
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