General Safety Precautions; Important; Personal Protective Equipment - Husqvarna 543AE15 Bedienungsanweisung

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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Important

IMPORTANT!
The machine is solely designed for drilling in earth.
National legislation could regulate the use of this
machine. Find out what legislation is applicable in the
place where you work before you start using the
machine.
Never use a machine that has been modified in any way
from its original specification.
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 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.
WARNING! This machine 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 machine.
WARNING! Running an engine in a
!
confined or badly ventilated area can
result in death due to asphyxiation or
carbon monoxide poisoning.
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Personal protective equipment

IMPORTANT!
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.
You must use approved personal protective equipment
whenever you use the machine. Personal protective
equipment cannot eliminate the risk of injury but it will
reduce the degree of injury if an accident does happen.
Ask your dealer for help in choosing the right equipment.
WARNING! Listen out for warning signals
!
or shouts when you are wearing hearing
protection. Always remove your hearing
protection as soon as the engine stops.
HEARING PROTECTION
Wear hearing protection that provides adequate noise
reduction.
EYE PROTECTION
Protective goggles or a visor must be worn.
GLOVES
Gloves should be worn when necessary, e.g. when fitting
cutting attachments.
BOOTS
Wear sturdy, non-slip boots or shoes.
CLOTHING
Never wear loose-fitting clothes, scarves, jewellery or
similar items that could get caught in the auger. Make
sure your hair does not hang below shoulder level.