Safety - Husqvarna 541EA Operator's Manual

Safety definitions
The definitions below give the level of severity for
each signal word.
WARNING: Injury to persons.
CAUTION: Damage to the product.
Note: This information makes the product easier to use.
General safety instructions
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
• Use the product correctly. Injury or death is a
possible result of incorrect use. Only use the
product for the tasks found in this manual. Do not
use the product for other tasks.
• Obey the instructions in this manual. Obey the
safety symbols and the safety instructions. If the
operator does not obey the instructions and the
symbols, injury, damage or death is a possible result.
• Do not discard this manual. Use the instructions
to assemble, to operate and to keep your product
in good condition. Use the instructions for correct
installation of attachments and accessories. Only
use attachment and accessories which are same
as original ones or supplied by Husqvarna or our
representative.
• This manual cannot include all situations that can
occur when you use the product. Be careful and
use your common sense. Do not operate the
product or do maintenance on the product if you
are not sure about the situation. Speak to a product
expert, your dealer, service agent or approved
service center for information.
• Never use the machine if you are tired, if you
have drunk alcohol, or if you are taking medication
that could affect your vision, your judgement or
your co-ordination.
• Wear personal protective equipment. See instructions
under the Personal protective equipment heading.
• Never use a machine that is faulty. Carry out the
safety checks, maintenance and service instructions
described in this manual. Some maintenance and
service measures must be carried out by trained
and qualified specialists. See instructions under
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Safety

the Maintenance heading.
• All covers and guards must be fitted before starting.
Ensure that the spark plug cap and ignition lead
are undamaged to avoid the risk of electric shock.
• Ensure that no-one comes closer than 5 m while
you are working.
• Carry out an overall inspection of the machine
before use. See the Maintenance schedule.
• When you use this product the engine makes an
electromagnetic field. The electromagnetic field
can cause damage to medical implants. Speak to
your physician and medical implant manufacturer
before you operate the product.
• Do not start the product indoors or near
flammable material. The exhaust fumes are hot
and can contain a spark which can start a fire.
• Running an engine in a confined or badly
ventilated area can result in death due to
asphyxiation or carbon monoxide poisoning.
• Do not let a child operate the product. Do not let
a person without knowledge of the instructions
operate the product.
• Make sure that you always monitor a person,
with decreased physical capacity or mental
capacity, that uses the product. A responsible
adult must be there at all times.
Safety instructions for operation
• An earth auger is a dangerous tool if used
carelessly or incorrectly and can cause serious,
even fatal injuries. It is extremely important that
you read and understand the contents of this
Operator's Manual.
• Do not operate the product if there are persons
or animals in the work area. Stop the product if a
person or an animal goes into the work area. Do
not turn with the product before you make sure
that no persons or animals are in the safety area.
• Make sure that you are always in control of the
product.
• Do not use the product if you cannot receive aid
if an accident occurs. Always make sure others
know you will operate the product before you
start to operate the product.
• Remove all unwanted materials from the work
area before you start. If the drilling attachment
hits an object, the object can eject and cause
injury or damage. Unwanted material can wind
around the drilling attachment and cause
damage.