Explanation Of Warning Levels; Note The Following Before Starting - Husqvarna DXR250 Operator's Manual

Explanation of warning levels

The warnings are graded in three levels.
WARNING!
WARNING! Used if there is a risk of
!
serious injury or death for the operator
or damage to the surroundings if the
instructions in the manual are not
followed.
CAUTION!
CAUTION! Used if there is a risk of injury
!
to the operator or damage to the
surroundings if the instructions in the
manual are not followed.
NOTICE!
NOTICE! Used if there is a risk of damage to materials
or the machine if the instructions in the manual are not
followed.
Note the following before
starting:
WARNING! Cutting, especially when DRY
!
cutting, generates dust that comes from
the material being cut, which frequently
contains silica. Silica is a basic
component of sand, quartz, brick clay,
granite and numerous other minerals
and rocks. Exposure to excessive
amount of such dust can cause:
Respiratory disease (affecting your
ability to breath), including chronic
bronchitis, silicosis and pulmonary
fibrosis from exposure to silica. These
diseases may be fatal;
Skin irritation and rash.
Cancer according to NTP* and IARC* */
National Toxicology Program,
International Agency for Research on
Cancer
Take precautionary steps:
Avoid inhalation of and skin contact with
dust, mist and fumes.
Wear and ensure that all bystanders wear
appropriate respiratory protection such
as dust masks designed to filter out
microscopic particles. (See OSHA 29
CFR Part 1910.1200)
Wet cut when feasible, to minimize dust.
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