Husqvarna 128PS Operator's Manual page 6

• This product is not electrically insulated. If the
product touches or comes close to high-voltage
power lines it could lead to death or serious
bodily injury. Electricity can jump from one point
to another by arcing. The higher the voltage,
the greater the distance electricity can jump.
Electricity can also travel through branches and
other objects, especially if they are wet. Always
keep a distance of at least 10 m between the
product and high-voltage power lines and/or
any objects that are touching them. If have to
work within this safe distance you should always
contact the relevant power company to make
sure the power is switched off before you start
work.
• Overexposure to vibration can lead to circulatory
damage or nerve damage in persons who have
poor circulation. Speak to your physician if
you experience symptoms of overexposure to
vibration. Such symptoms include numbness,
loss of feeling, tingling, pricking, pain, loss of
strength, changes in skin colour or condition.
These symptoms usually show in the fingers,
hands or wrists. The risk increases at low
temperatures.
• The inside of the muffler contain chemicals that
may be carcinogenic. Avoid contact with these
elements in the event of a damaged muffler.
Long term inhalation of the engine's exhaust
fumes, chain oil mist and sawdust can represent
a health risk.
• Never use the machine indoors or in spaces
lacking proper ventilation. Exhaust fumes contain
carbon monoxide, an odourless, poisonous and
highly dangerous gas.
• Do not operate a product without a muffler or
with a defective muffler. A defective muffler can
increase the noise level and the risk of fire. Keep
fire extinguishing tools near. If you must have a
spark arrestor mesh in your area, do not use the
product without or with a broken spark arrestor
mesh.
• If the saw chain does not stop when idling, adjust
the idle speed. Refer to
on page 21 . Do not use the product until it is
correctly adjusted or repaired.
• This product has a long reach. Make sure that no
people or animals come closer than 15 m when
the product is running.Always look behind you
before you turn around with the product. Stop
the product immediately if a person or animal
enters the 15 m safety zone. If more than one
operator does work in the same area, keep a
safety distance of a minimum of 15 m.
• Observe the applicable safety regulations for
work in the vicinity of overhead power lines. Also
falling branches can result in short-circuiting.
• Never stand directly underneath a branch that is
being cut. This could lead to serious or even fatal
personal injury.
• Watch out for stumps of branches that can be
thrown out when you cut. Do not cut too close to
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To adjust the idle speed
the ground where stones and other objects can
be thrown out.
• Do not operate the product in bad weather,
such as dense fog, heavy rain, strong wind and
intense cold. To operate in bad weather can
make you tired and add risks, such as icy ground
and unpredictable felling direction.
• Do not use the product if you are tired, ill, or
under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medicine,
as this has a negative effect on your vision,
alertness, coordination and judgment.
• Make sure that you can move safely and have
a safe stance. Examine the area around you
for obstacles such as roots, rocks, branch and
ditches. Be careful during work on slopes.
• Do not remove the cut material, or let other
persons remove cut material, while the engine is
on or the cutting equipment rotates, as this can
result in serious injury.
• Do not overreach. Keep a stable position of the
feet and a good balance at all times.
• Always hold the product with both hands. Hold
the product on the right side of your body.
• Keep your hands and feet away from the saw
chain until it has stopped completely when the
product is deactivated.
• Never work from a ladder, stool or any other
raised position that is not fully secured.
• Do not put the product down with the engine on
unless you have it in clear view.
• Listen for warning signals and loud voices when
you use hearing protection. Always remove your
hearing protection when the engine stops.
• Stop the engine before you move to a new work
area. Always attach the transport guard before
you move the equipment.
• Never allow children to use or be in the vicinity
of the product. Remove the spark plug cap when
the product is not under close supervision.
Personal protective equipment
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use
the product.
• Always use approved personal protective
equipment when you use the product. Personal
protective equipment cannot fully prevent injury
but it decreases the degree of injury if an
Read the warning
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