Safety Definitions; General Safety Instructions; Safety; Safety Instructions For Operation - Husqvarna PG 540 Bedienungsanweisung

Safety definitions

Warnings, cautions and notes are used to point out
specially important parts of the manual.
WARNING:
injury or death for the operator or bystanders
if the instructions in the manual are not
obeyed.
CAUTION:
damage to the product, other materials or
the adjacent area if the instructions in the
manual are not obeyed.
Note:
Used to give more information that is necessary
in a given situation.

General safety instructions

WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
• This product is a dangerous tool if you are not
careful or if you use the product incorrectly. This
product can cause serious injury or death to the
operator or others. Before you use the product,
you must read and understand the contents of this
operator's manual.
• Save all warnings and instructions.
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
• The operator and the employer of the operator must
know and prevent the risks during operation of the
product.
• Do not let a person operate the product unless they
read and understand the contents of the operator's
manual.
• Do not operate the product unless you receive
training before use. Make sure that all operators
receive training.
• Do not let a child operate the product.
• Only let approved persons operate the product.
• The operator is responsible for accidents that occur
to other persons or their property.
• Do not use the product if you are tired, ill, or under
the influence of alcohol, drugs or medicine.
• Always be careful and use your common sense.
• This product produces an electromagnetic field
during operation. This field can under some
circumstances interfere with active or passive
medical implants. To decrease the risk of serious
injury or death, we recommend persons with medical
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implants to speak to their physician and the medical
implant manufacturer before operating this product.
• Keep the product clean. Make sure that you can
clearly read signs and decals.
• Do not use the product if it is damaged.
• Do not make modifications to this product.
• Do not operate the product if it is possible that other
persons have made modifications to the product.

Safety instructions for operation

WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
• Use personal protective equipment. Refer to
Personal protective equipment on page 6 .
• Do not go away from the product when the motor is
on.
• Always disconnect the power cord before you go
away from the product.
• Do not pull the hose of the dust extractor. The
product can fall and cause injury or damage.
• The grinding head must touch the surface when you
start the product. This is not applicable when you do
a check of the ON/OFF switch.
• Do not start the product without the dust skirt
installed. The dust skirt must seal fully between the
product and the floor.
• Keep away from areas where the product can cause
injury. The product can quickly change position and
hit you.
• If the product does not operate correctly, stop the
motor.
• 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.
• Do not operate the product unless you can get aid if
an accident occurs.
• If vibrations occur in the product or the noise level
from the product is unusually high, stop the product
immediately. Examine the product for damages.
Repair damages or let an approved service agent
do the repair.
• Overexposure to vibration can cause circulatory
damage or nerve damage to persons with decreased
blood circulation. Get medical aid if you have
symptoms of overexposure to vibration. These
symptoms include numbness, loss of feeling,
tingling, pricking, pain, loss of strength, changes
in skin color or condition. These symptoms usually
show in the fingers, hands or wrists.
• Do not park the product on a slope. If you must park
the product on a slope, make sure that the product
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