Husqvarna DXR140 Operator's Manual page 18

Personal safety
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 to consult their physician
and the medical implant manufacturer
before operating this machine.
• Never use the machine if you are tired, if you have
consumed alcohol, 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 "Personal protective equipment" heading.
• Chemicals such as degreasing agent, grease and
hydraulic fluid can give rise to allergies in conjunction
with repeated skin contact. Avoid contact with the
skin, use protective equipment.
• When in use, the machine can generate dust and
fumes that can contain harmful chemicals. Know the
nature of the material being worked on and wear
appropriate dust mask or respirator protection.
A face mask is especially important when working
indoors due to the limited ventilation. In some
situations it can also be suitable to apply water in
order to decrease the dust.
• Do not stand on the control cable or the power cable
as there is a risk of your feet becoming tangled.
• Do not use remote control with cable steering while
working or moving where there is a risk that the
machine can topple. The operator must be
disengaged from the machine.
• An incorrect manoeuvre or unforeseeable incident
can result in collapse. Never stand underneath the
work object.
• Never stand where there is a risk of being crushed.
The machine can rapidly change position. Never
stand underneath a raised arm, even if the machine is
turned off.
• When the machine is powered, the fan of the radiator
may begin to rotate. Never put your fingers inside the
fan compartment!
• Reduce the risk when working alone by making sure
that an emergency alarm is available via mobile
phone or other equipment.
• When moving on a flat surface you must always walk
behind or at the side of the machine. When working or
moving on a sloping surface position yourself above
the machine.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Operation
General
• Only authorized and trained operators are permitted
to operate the machine and its tools.
• Never use a defective machine. Carry out inspections,
maintenance and service in accordance with the
instructions in the Operator's Manual.
• Rectify any faults or damage that occur immediately.
Prevent the machine from being used before the fault
has been rectified.
• If the machine becomes unoperable, turn off the motor
before approaching the machine.
• The machine has been tested and approved solely
with equipment supplied and recommended by the
manufacturer.
• Under no circumstances should you modify the
original design of the machine without approval from
the manufacturer. Always use original spare parts.
Unauthorized modifications and/or accessories may
lead to serious injury or death to the user or others.
• Do not modify the machine's safety devices and check
regularly that they are working properly. The machine
must not be driven if protective plates, protective
covers, safety switches or other protective devices are
not fitted or are defective.
• Make sure all nuts and bolts are tightened correctly.
• The machine must be kept clean. Signs and stickers
must be fully legible.
• Follow the machine's and the tool's instructions
carefully when changing tools in order to avoid
injuries.
• Turn off the electricity supply to the machine before
you take off the remote control or when you leave the
machine to avoid the risk of unintentional operation.
• Firm handling of the joysticks does not make the
machine stronger or faster. On the contrary, the
joysticks can buckle with unnecessary repairs as a
consequence.
• Do not lift the remote control by the joysticks.
Education and training
New operators must be trained by experienced operators
with the capacity to use sound judgment when
supervising the work.
• Practice stopping the machine and locating the stop
button quickly. Practice manoeuvring in different
directions, on a slope and different surfaces.
• Test the machine's stability under controlled
conditions. Practice rapid evacuation.
• On completion of the training, the operator should be
properly acquainted with the machine's limitations
with respect to reach, capacity and stability, and also
be able to manoeuvre the machine safely.