General Safety Precautions - Husqvarna K960 Operator's Manual

General safety precautions

IMPORTANT! Do not use the machine without first reading
and understanding the contents of this Operator's Manual.
All service over and above the points set out in the chapter
"Inspection, maintenance and service of the machine's
safety equipment" should be carried out by skilled service
personnel.
Work area safety
• Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas
invite accidents.
• Never use the machine indoors. Be aware of the dangers
of inhaling the engine's exhaust fumes.
• Do not use the machine in bad weather, such as dense
fog, rain, strong wind, intense cold, etc. Working in bad
weather is tiring and often brings added risks, such as icy
ground.
• Never start to work with the power cutter before the
working area is clear and you have a firm foothold. Look
out for any obstacles with unexpected movement. Ensure
when cutting that no material can become loose and fall,
causing operating injury.Take great care when working on
sloping ground.
• Make sure that no pipes or electrical cables are routed in
the area to be cut.
• Look around you:
- To ensure that people, animals or other things cannot affect
your control of the machine.
- To make sure that none of the above come into contact with
the diamond chain.
WARNING! Only use the machine in areas
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with good ventilation. Neglect can result in
serious injury or death.
WARNING! A safe distance from the cut-off
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saw is 15 metres. You are responsible that
animals and onlookers are not in the
working area. Do not start to work with the
cut-off saw before the working area is clear
and you have a firm foothold.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Personal safety
• Wear personal protective equipment. See instructions
under the heading Personal protective equipment.
• Never use the machine if you are tired, if you have drunk
alcohol, or if you are taking medication that could affect
your vision, your judgement or your co-ordination.
• Never allow anyone else to use the machine without first
ensuring that they have understood the contents of the
operator's manual.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery.
Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving
parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught
in moving parts.
• Maintain a safe distance from the cutting chain when the
engine is running.
• Always ensure you have a safe and stable working
position.
WARNING! Overexposure to vibration can
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lead to circulatory damage or nerve damage
in people who have impaired circulation.
Contact your doctor if you experience
symptoms of overexposure to vibration.
These symptoms include numbness, loss of
feeling, tingling, pricking, pain, loss of
strength, changes in skin colour or
condition. These symptoms normally appear
in the fingers, hands or wrists.
Use and care
• This machine is designed to cut hard materials, such as
masonry. Observe the increased risk of kickback when
cutting soft materials. See instructions under the heading
How to avoid kickback.
• Never use a machine that is faulty. Carry out the 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.
• Never use a machine that has been modified in any way
from its original specification.
• Do not move the machine when the cutting equipment is
rotating.
WARNING! Never start the saw without the
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complete bar and chain fitted.
Transport and storage
• Store the equipment in a lockable area so that it is out of
reach of children and unauthorised persons.
• Store the machine with the chain removed.
• Inspect new cutting equipment for transport and storage
damage.