Personal protective equipment
IMPORTANT!
A pole saw 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.
PROTECTIVE HELMET AND VISOR
Wear a protective helmet where there is a risk of falling
objects
HEARING PROTECTION
Wear hearing protection that provides adequate noise
reduction.
EYE PROTECTION
Always wear approved eye protection. If you use a visor
then you must also wear approved protective goggles.
Approved protective goggles must comply with standard
ANSI Z87.1 in the USA or EN 166 in EU countries.
GLOVES
Gloves should be worn when necessary, e.g., when fitting
cutting attachments.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
BOOTS
Wear sturdy, non-slip boots or shoes.
TROUSERS
Use trousers with saw protection.
CLOTHING
Wear clothes made of a strong fabric and avoid loose
clothing that can catch on twigs and branches. Always
wear heavy, long pants. Do not wear jewellery, shorts
sandals or go barefoot. Secure hair so it is above shoulder
level.
FIRST AID KIT
Always have a first aid kit nearby.
Battery and battery charger
This section describes the battery and battery charger
safety for your battery product.
Only use Husqvarna original batteries for Husqvarna
products and only charge them in an original battery QC
charger from Husqvarna. The batteries are software
encrypted.
Use only a Husqvarna original BLi battery in your
machine.
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