General Safety Instructions; Safety Instructions For Operation; Safety Instructions For Assembly - Husqvarna 525PT5S Bedienungsanweisung

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 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.
• 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.
• It is very important that you read and understand the
contents of this operator's manual. If you feel
uncertainty about a work situation or the operating
procedures after you read the operator's manual,
speak to a service agent before you continue.
• Under no circumstances may the design of the
product be modified without the permission of the
manufacturer. Do not use a product that appears to
have been modified by others and only use
accessories recommended for this product. Non-
authorized modifications and/or accessories can
result in serious personal injury or the death of the
operator or others.
• Do a check of the product before use. Refer to
Safety devices on the product on page 7 and To
check before starting on page 11 . Do not use a
defective product. Do the safety checks,
maintenance and service instructions described in
this manual.

Safety instructions for assembly

WARNING:
obey these instructions carefully before you
use the product.
• The complete clutch cover and shaft must be fitted
before the machine is started, otherwise the clutch
can come loose and cause personal injury.
• The only accessories you can operate with this
product are the cutting attachments we recommend.
Accessories on page 25 .
Refer to
• Use approved protective gloves.
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Read the warning
Read, understand and
• Make sure that you assemble the protective cover
and shaft correctly before you start the engine.
• To operate the product safely and prevent injury to
the operator or other persons, the product must
always be attached correctly to the harness.

Safety instructions for operation

WARNING:
instructions that follow before you do
maintenance on the product.
• Use personal protective equipment, refer to
protective equipment on page 6 .
• This product is not electrically insulated. If the
product touches or comes close to high-voltage
power lines it could lead to death or serious bodily
injury. Electricity can jump from one point to another
by arcing. The higher the voltage, the greater the
distance electricity can jump. Electricity can also
travel through branches and other objects, especially
if they are wet. Always keep a distance of at least 10
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
Read the warning
To adjust the idle speed on page
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