General Safety Precautions; Measures To Take Before Using New Clearing Saws, Brushcutters Or Trimmers; Important - Husqvarna 345FR Manuel D'utilisation

Measures to take before using
new clearing saws, brushcutters
or trimmers.
• Please read the operator's manual carefully.
• Check that the cutting equipment is correctly fitted
and adjusted.
• Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission
control devices and system may be performed by any
nonroad engine repair establishment or individual.
WARNING! Long-term exposure to noise
!
can result in permanent hearing
impairment. So always use approved
hearing protection.
WARNING! Under no circumstances may
!
the design of the machine be modified
without the permission of the
manufacturer. Always use genuine
accessories. Non-authorized
modifications and/or accessories can
result in serious personal injury or the
death of the operator or others.
Your warranty may not cover damage or
liability caused by the use of non-
authorized accessories or replacement
parts.
WARNING! A clearing saw, brushcutter
!
or trimmer can be dangerous if used
incorrectly or carelessly, and can cause
serious or fatal injury to the operator or
others. It is extremely important that you
read and understand the contents of this
operator's manual.
The Emissions Compliance Period referred to on the
Emission Compliance label indicates the number of
operating hours for which the engine has been shown to
meet Federal emissions requirements.
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Important

IMPORTANT!
The clearing saw or grass trimmer is only designed for
trimming grass, grass clearing and/or forestry clearing.
National or local regulations may regulate the use.
Comply to given regulations.
The only accessories you can operate with this engine
unit are the cutting attachments we recommend in the
chapter on Technical data.
Never use the machine if you are tired, if you are ill, if
you have consumed alcohol, or if you are taking other
drugs or medication that can affect your vision,
judgement or co-ordination.
Wear personal protective equipment. See instructions
under the heading "Personal protective equipment".
Never use a machine that has been modified in any way
from its original specification.
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 heading
Maintenance.
All covers, guards and handles must be fitted before
starting. Ensure that the spark plug cap and ignition
lead are undamaged to avoid the risk of electric shock.
The machine operator must ensure that no people or
animals come closer than 15 meters while working.
When several operators are working in the same area
the safety distance should be at least twice the tree
height and no less than 15 meters.
Do an overall inspection of the machine before use, see
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 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.