California Proposition; Safety; Safety Definitions; Safety Instructions For Operation - Husqvarna 426LST Manual Del Usuario

California Proposition 65

Safety definitions

Warnings, cautions and notes are used to point out
specially important parts of the manual.
WARNING: Used if there is a risk of injury or
death for the operator or bystanders if the
instructions in the manual are not obeyed.
CAUTION: Used if there is a risk of 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: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
• A clearing saw, brushcutter or trimmer can be
dangerous if used carelessly or incorrectly and can
cause serious injury or death to the operator or
others. It is extremely important that you read and
understand the contents of this operator's manual.
• Under no circumstances may the design of the
product be modified without the permission of the
manufacturer. Never use a product that has been
modified in any way from its original specification
and always use original accessories. Non-authorized
modifications and/or accessories can result in
serious personal injury or the death of the operator
or others.
• The inside of the muffler contain chemicals that may
be carcinogenic. Avoid contact with these elements
in the event of a damaged muffler.
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WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects
or other reproductive harm.

Safety

• This product produces an electromagnetic field
during operation. This field may under some
circumstances interfere with active or passive
medical implants. To reduce the risk of serious or
fatal injury, we recommend persons with medical
implants to consult their physician and the medical
implant manufacturer before operating this product.

Safety instructions for operation

WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
• You must understand the difference between grass
clearing and grass trimming before use.
• If you encounter a situation where you are uncertain
how to proceed you should ask an expert. Contact
your dealer or your service workshop. Avoid all
usage which you consider to be beyond your
capability.
• Never use a product 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. Refer to
14 .
• All covers, guards and handles must be fitted before
you start the product. Ensure that the spark plug cap
and ignition lead are undamaged to avoid the risk of
electric shock.
• Never use the product if you are fatigued, while
under the influence of alcohol or drugs, medication
or anything that could affect your vision, alertness,
coordination or judgement.
• Do not use the product in bad weather such as
dense fog, heavy rain, strong wind, intense cold,
etcetera. Working in bad weather is tiring and often
brings added risks, such as icy ground,
unpredictable felling direction, etcetera.
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