Work Safety - Husqvarna PP490 Operator's Manual

Work safety

Work area safety
• Always check and mark out where gas pipes are
routed. Cutting close to gas pipes always entails
danger. Make sure that sparks are not caused when
cutting in view of the risk of explosion. Remain
concentrated and focused on the task. Carelessness
can result in serious personal injury or death.
• Make sure that no pipes or electrical wires are routed
in the work piece or in the working area.
• Make sure that electrical cables within the working
area are not live.
• Never start to work with the machine before the
working area is clear and you have a firm foothold.
• Do not use the machine in bad weather, such as
dense fog, heavy rain, strong wind, intense cold, etc.
Working in bad weather is tiring and can lead to
dangerous conditions, e.g. slippery surfaces.
• Keep water clear of electrical parts of the tool and
away from persons in the working area.
Electrical safety
WARNING! There is always a risk of
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shocks from electrically powered
machines. Avoid unfavourable weather
conditions and body contact with
lightning conductors and metal objects.
Always follow the instructions in the
Operator's manual to avoid damage.
WARNING! Do not wash the machine
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with water, as water can enter the
electrical system or the engine and
cause damage to the machine or short
circuit.
• Never use the tool without the ground fault circuit
interrupter delivered with the tool.
• The machine should be connected to an earthed
outlet socket.
• Check that the mains voltage corresponds with that
stated on the rating plate on the machine.
• Check that the cord and extension cord are intact and
in good condition.
• Never use the machine if any cable or plug is
damaged, but hand it in to an authorized service
workshop for repair.
• To avoid overheating do not use the extension cord
while it is rolled up.
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OPERATING
Personal safety
• Never leave the machine unsupervised with the motor
running.
• Always unplug the power supply to the power pack for
longer work breaks.
• Never work alone, always ensure there is another
person close at hand. Apart from being able to receive
help to assemble the machine, you can also get help
if an accident should occur.
• People and animals can distract you causing you to
lose control of the machine. For this reason, always
remain concentrated and focused on the task.
• People that need to be in close proximity of the
machine must wear hearing protection as the sound
level when cutting exceeds 85 dB(A).
• Always work in a manner that permits easy access to
the emergency stop. If an emergency situation should
arise anyway, push the red emergency stop button on
the power pack or the stop button on the remote
control.
Use and care
This machine is only intended for use together with the
intended Husqvarna products. All other use is forbidden.
• The machine is intended for use in industrial
applications by experienced operators.
• Inspection and/or maintenance should be carried out
with the motor switched off and the plug disconnected.
• Place the power unit on the workplace, making sure
that it is standing on a stable surface and that it is
protected from water spray. Always disconnect the
plug for the power unit before moving it.
• Observe care when lifting. You are handling heavy
parts, which imply the risk of pinch injuries or other
injuries.
• Never pull out the power cable without first switching
off the motor and waiting for the motor to come to a
complete halt.
• Check that all couplings, connections and cables are
intact and free from dirt.
• Read through the manual supplied with the tool being
connected before starting to use the machine.