Husqvarna PG 400 Petrol Operator's Manual page 6

ramps with a large angle, always use a winch. Do
not walk or stay below the product.
• Always keep the 2 wheels on the ground during
operation.
• Make sure that you know how to stop the engine
quickly in an emergency.
• Make sure that clothing, long hair and jewelry do not
get caught in moving parts
• Make sure that you are in a safe and stable position
during operation.
• Sudden appearance of persons and animals can
prevent safe operation of the product. Always
operate the product carefully and be prepared to
stop the product if it is necessary.
• Do not operate the product unless you can get aid if
an accident occurs
• Always use approved accessories. Speak to your
Husqvarna dealer for more information.
Personal protective equipment
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
• Always use correct personal protective equipment
when you operate the product. The personal
protective equipment does not erase the risk of
injury. The personal protective equipment decreases
the grade of injury if an accident occurs. Let your
dealer help you select the right equipment.
• Use approved eye protection while you operate the
product.
• Do not use loose, heavy and not applicable clothing.
Use clothes that let you move freely.
• Use approved protective gloves that enables a solid
hold.
• Use an approved protective helmet.
• Always use approved hearing protection while you
operate the product. Noise for a long period can
cause noise-induced hearing loss.
• The product makes dust and fumes that contain
dangerous chemicals. Use an approved respiratory
protection.
• Use boots with steel toe-caps and non-slip soles.
• Make sure that you have a first aid kit near.
• Sparks can occur when you operate the product.
Make sure that you have a fire extinguisher near.
Exhaust fumes safety
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
• The exhaust fumes from the engine contain carbon
monoxide which is an odourless, poisonous and very
dangerous gas. To breathe carbon monoxide can
cause death. Because carbon monoxide is odourless
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and cannot be seen, it is not possible to sense it. A
symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning is dizziness,
but it is possible that a person becomes unconscious
without warning if the quantity or concentration of
carbon monoxide is sufficient.
• Exhaust fumes also contain unburned hydrocarbons
including benzene. Long-term inhalation can cause
health problems.
• Exhaust fumes that you can see or smell also
contain carbon monoxide.
• Do not use a combustion engine product indoors or
in areas that do not have sufficient airflow.
• Do not breathe the exhaust fumes.
• Make sure that the airflow in the work area is
sufficient. This is very important when you operate
the product in trenches or other small work areas
where exhaust fumes can easily collect.
Noise safety
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
• High noise levels and long-term exposure to noise
can cause noise-induced hearing loss.
• To keep the noise level to a minimum, do
maintenance on and operate the product as given in
the operator's manual.
• Use approved hearing protection while you operate
the product.
• Listen for warning signals and voices when you use
hearing protection. Remove the hearing protection
when the product is stopped, unless hearing
protection is necessary for the noise level in the work
area.
Safety devices on the product
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
• Do not use a product with defective safety devices.
• Do a check of the safety devices regularly. If the
safety devices are defective, speak to your
Husqvarna service agent.
To do a check of the operator presence control
The operator presence control stops the engine. When
the operator presence control is released, the engine
stops.
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