Husqvarna 198-666 Garment Waist Trousers Instruction Manual
- June 1, 2024
- Husqvarna
Table of Contents
Husqvarna 198-666 Garment Waist Trousers
Introduction
Product description
- This product is an item of personal protective equipment (PPE). The products are intended to be used during operation with chainsaw. The products have different safety classes classified by the material used in the protective material. The higher the class the better the protective function. Use the type of personal protective equipment that is correct for the type of work and the work environment. (Fig. 1)
- The products have different designs and sizes. Make sure to use the correct size. The protective clothes should be selected so that they do not restrict movement in any way. (Fig. 2)
Safety
Safety definitions
Warnings, cautions and notes are used to point out specially important parts
of the manual.
- WARNING: Used if there is a risk of injury or death for the operator or bystanders if the instructions in the manual are not obeyed.
- CAUTION: Used if there is a risk of 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: Read the Operator’s Manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before you use the product.
- WARNING: No PPE can offer full protection against injury.
- Use of this product does not decrease the need for safe operation of the chainsaw.
- Carefully read all safety instructions applicable to your chainsaw.
- The required level of protection is dependent on several parameters, such as working techniques, the power of the chainsaw, the sharpness of the chain, the chain speed, and the angle and contact force when in contact with PPE (chain speed is only one parameter in the test rig; a chain speed of 20 m/s in the test does not necessarily correlate with a hand held chainsaw being operated at 20 m/s; this should be taken into account, together with the experience of the user when selecting suitable PPE).
- A jacket’s maximum protection will only be available when the garment is fully closed.
- Make sure that the saw protection of the protective clothes overlaps the saw protection of the footwear, or the gloves.
- The condition of the protective equipment should be checked regularly. The garment should be scrapped and not used again if the protective material has been damaged, incorrectly washed, altered from its original shape. The protective qualities may be reduced in these cases.
- Damaged outer material must be repaired immediately in order to prevent the protective material becoming damaged.
- Keep the protective clothes away from sharp objects, acids, oils, solvents, fuels and animal droppings.
- Clean the protective clothes immediately in case it has been subjected to petrol, oil, grease or other flammable materials. Fire hazard!
- For maximum protection, it is important that the correct size is selected. Garments should be selected so that they do not restrict movement in any way.
- Do not use a belt or other equipment which can be strapped on the garment. Accessories can reduce the protective capabilities.
- The garment may not protect sufficiently against cuts with some modified chains or chains not primarily designed for forestry (e.g. some rescue chains). In case of doubt, the user shall contact the manufacturer of the saw chain.
Maintenance
To do maintenance on the product
- Machine wash the product frequently if worn daily. Refer to To machine wash the product on page 6 . Machine wash the product immediately after use if heavily soiled. Heavily soiled garments may provide less protection.
- Stretch the product after it is machine washed and then let it dry. Air dry slowly.
- In the event of a repair being carried out to the outer material, do not sew into the protective material since this can reduce the protective qualities. Adhesive must not be used when carrying out repairs as it may affect the protective material and reduce its protective qualities.
- For information about fibre content, refer to inside labeling.
- For information about weight, refer to inside labeling.
To machine wash the product
- CAUTION: Do not wash the product inside out.
- CAUTION: Wash the product with correct temperature, refer to inside labeling.
- CAUTION: Follow the cleaning instructions of the inside labeling. Different cleaning procedures to those marked may reduce protection.
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Machine wash. For instructions regarding washing temperature, refer to inside label.| Iron with low heat.| Do not tumble dry.| Do not dry clean.| Do not bleach.
Service life of the product
- The service life of the product varies with the type of use. In professional logging the maximum service life of the product is 1 year. The maximum service life of the product is 5 years. Maximum service life can only be achieved if the product is used occasionally and non-professionally. To achieve maximum service life, the product must be kept in storage correctly.
- The product must be discarded after a maximum of 5 years of use.
- The actual service life depends fully on the condition of the product.
- Extreme conditions during operation can shorten the service life to a single use only. If the product is damaged before its first use, for example during transportation, it must be discarded immediately and not used.
CAUTION: Dispose the product and do not use it again if the product:
- has been damaged.
- has been washed incorrectly.
- has been altered from its original shape.
Transportation, storage and disposal
Transportation and storage
- Protect the garment against damage during transportation.
- Transport the product in the packaging delivered with your garment.
- Store the product in a dark and dry area.
Disposal
- Obey national regulations.
- Use the local recycling system.
Compliance and approvals
- This product conforms to the applicable EU regulations and complies with basic requirements and standards:
- For style: 220, 222, 223, 224, 227, 228, 229, 230, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 609, 666
- EU regulation 2016/425
- EN ISO 11393-2: 2019 For style: 198, 199, 200
- EU regulation 2016/425
- EN ISO 11393-6: 2019 CE Marking
- Notified body responsible for type examination and carrying out annual Module C2 assessment of products covered by this user information in accordance with EU Regulation 2016/425 is SMP Svensk Maskinprovning AB, Box 4053, SE-904 03 Umeå, Sweden. Notified Body Number 0404, as shown next to the CE mark.
- The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: www.husqvarna.com ; search for the product.
- Responsible manufacturer: Husqvarna AB, Drottninggatan 2, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel: +46-36-146500.
For Australia and New Zealand only
Introduction
Product description
This product is an item of personal protective equipment (PPE). The products
are intended to be used during operation with chainsaw. The products have
different safety classes classified by the material used in the protective
material. The higher the class the better the protective function. Use the
type of personal protective equipment that is correct for the type of work and
the work environment
| EN| AUS/NZ
---|---|---
Style| Standard| Design| Class| Standard| Type
220| EN ISO 11393-2:2019| A| 1| AS/NZS 4453.3:1997| 1
222| EN ISO 11393-2:2019| A| 1| AS/NZS 4453.3:1997| 1
223| EN ISO 11393-2:2019| A| 1| AS/NZS 4453.3:1997| 1
224| EN ISO 11393-2:2019| A| 1| AS/NZS 4453.3:1997| 1
225| EN ISO 11393-2:2019| A| 1| AS/NZS 4453.3:1997| 1
227| EN ISO 11393-2:2019| A| 1| AS/NZS 4453.3:1997| 1
229| EN ISO 11393-2:2019| A| 1| AS/NZS 4453.3:1997| 1
240| EN ISO 11393-2:2019| A| 1| AS/NZS 4453.3:1997| 1
| EN| AUS/NZ
---|---|---
Style| Standard| Design| Class| Standard| Type
241| EN ISO 11393-2:2019| A| 1| AS/NZS 4453.3:1997| 1
243| EN ISO 11393-2:2019| A| 1| AS/NZS 4453.3:1997| 1
666| EN ISO 11393-2:2019| A| 1| AS/NZS 4453.3:1997| 1
The higher the class the better the protective function
The products have different designs and sizes. Make sure to use the correct
size. The protective clothes should be selected so that they do not restrict
movement in any way.
Safety
Safety definitions
Warnings, cautions and notes are used to point out specially important parts
of the manual.
- WARNING Used if there is a risk of injury or death for the operator or bystanders if the instructions in the manual are not obeyed.
- CAUTION Used if there is a risk of 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 Read the Operator’s Manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before you use the product.
- WARNING Read the Operator’s Manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before you use the product.
- Use of this product does not decrease the need for safe operation of the chainsaw.
- Carefully read all safety instructions applicable to your chainsaw.
- The required level of protection is dependent on several parameters, such as working techniques, the power of the chainsaw, the sharpness of the chain, the chain speed, and the angle and contact force when in contact with PPE (chain speed is only one parameter in the test rig; a chain speed of 20 m/s in the test does not necessarily correlate with a hand-held chainsaw being operated at 20 m/s; this should be taken into account, together with the experience of the user when selecting suitable PPE).
- Make sure that the saw protection of the protective clothes overlaps the saw protection of the footwear.
- The condition of the protective equipment should be checked regularly. The garment should be scrapped and not used again if the protective material has been damaged, incorrectly washed, altered from its original shape. The protective qualities may be reduced in these cases.
- Damaged outer material must be repaired immediately in order to prevent the protective material becoming damaged.
- Keep the protective clothes away from sharp objects, acids, oils, solvents, fuels and animal droppings.
- Clean the protective clothes immediately in case it has been subjected to petrol, oil, grease or other flammable materials. Fire hazard!
- For maximum protection, it is important that the correct size is selected. Garments should be selected so that they do not restrict movement in any way.
- Do not use a belt or other equipment which can be strapped on the garment. Accessories can reduce the protective capabilities.
- The garment may not protect sufficiently against cuts with some modified chains or chains not primarily designed for forestry (e.g. some rescue chains). In case of doubt, the user shall contact the manufacturer of the saw chain.
Maintenance
To do maintenance on the product
- Machine wash the product frequently if worn daily. Refer to To machine wash the product . Machine wash the product immediately after use if heavily soiled. Heavily soiled garments may provide less protection.
- Stretch the product after it is machine washed and then let it dry. Air dry slowly.
- In the event of a repair being carried out to the outer material, do not sew into the protective material since this can reduce the protective qualities. Adhesive must not be used when carrying out repairs as it may affect the protective material and reduce its protective qualities.
- For information about fibre content, refer to inside labeling.
- For information about weight, refer to inside labeling.
To machine wash the product
- CAUTION DO NOT wash the product inside out.
- CAUTION Wash the product with correct temperature, refer to inside labeling.
- CAUTION Follow the cleaning instructions of the inside labeling. Different cleaning procedures to those marked may reduce protection.
Machine wash, for temperature see inside labeling.| Iron with low heat. DO
NOT steam iron| DO NOT dry clean.
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DO NOT tumble dry.| Cool iron.| Dry away from direct heat.
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Gently pull to shape.| DO NOT bleach.| DO NOT wash the product inside out.
Service life of the product
- The service life of the product varies with the type of use. In professional logging the maximum service life of the product is 1 year. The maximum service life of the product is 5 years. Maximum service life can only be achieved if the product is used occasionally and non-professionally. To achieve maximum service life, the product must be kept in storage correctly.
- The product must be discarded after a maximum of 5 years of use.
- The actual service life depends fully on the condition of the product.
- Extreme conditions during operation can shorten the service life to a single use only. If the product is damaged before its first use, for example during transportation, it must be discarded immediately and not used.
- CAUTION Dispose the product and do not use it again if the product:
- has been damaged.
- has been washed incorrectly.
- has been altered from its original shape.
Transportation, storage and disposal
Transportation and storage
- Protect the garment against damage during transportation.
- Transport the product in the packaging delivered with your garment.
- Store the product in a dark and dry area.
Disposal
Obey national regulations.
Compliance and approvals
-
This product conforms to the applicable AUS/NZ regulations and complies with basic requirements and standards:
-
For style : 220, 222, 223, 224, 227, 229, 240, 241,243, 666
- AS/NZS 4453.3:1997
- AS/NZS 4501.2:2006
- EU regulation 2016/425
- EN ISO 11393-2: 2019
-
Type examination compiled by: SMP Svensk Maskinprovning AB, Box 4053, SE-904 03 Umeå, Sweden. Responsible manufacturer: Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden,
-
tel: +46-36-146500.
-
Declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: www.husqvarna.com ; search for the product.
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