Personal Protective Equipment - Husqvarna 525P4S Bedienungsanweisung

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
16 . 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 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.
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• 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 accident does
occur. Let your dealer help you select the right
equipment.
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