Safety Instructions - Husqvarna DMS 160 Operator's Manual

Safety Instructions

GB
The purpose of these operating instructions is to help you use your machine in a safer manner as well as provide information
about how to carry out maintenance. The machine is intended for use in industrial applications by experienced operators. Read
through the operating instructions carefully before you begin using the machine.
The machine may not be used before the safety risks that can be associated with its use are fully understood. Contact your
dealer if you require further information.
These safety instructions only cover the basics of safe use. It is not possible within these safety instructions to fully describe
every possible risk situation that could arise in conjunction with the use of this machine. You can, however, prevent accidents
yourself by always using common sense.
During the design and manufacture of Husqvarna products, great importance is placed on safety, as well as effectiveness and ease of
use.
This machine is for drilling in concrete, brick and various stone materials. All other use is improper.
1. Read through and make sure that you understand the contents of these operating instructions before using or carrying out
maintenance on the machine.
2. If the operator cannot read these operating instructions it is the owner's responsibility to explain the contents.
3. Keep the workplace tidy. Disorder leads to accident risks.
4. All operators shall be trained in the use of the machine. The owner is responsible for ensuring that the operators receive
training.
. Check that the machine is in good operating condition before you use it.
6. 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.
7. Never leave the machine unsupervised when the motor is running. A rotating drill bit can entail a risk of serious injury.
8. Always unplug the machine during longer work breaks.
9. Be careful as clothing, long hair, and jewellery can get caught in moving parts.
10. Use suitable protective equipment, such as work clothes, protective shoes, a helmet, protective glasses and protective
earplugs or earmuffs.
11. Do not use the machine in damp environments or in conjunction with the use of flammable gases.
12. Keep the workplace well lit.
13. Avoid all physical contact with earthed surfaces.
14. When drilling, no unauthorised persons may be within the work area. Onlookers within the work area can be injured.
You should never, therefore, start the machine without being certain that no people or animals are within the work area.
Secure the work area by cordoning off if necessary.
1. When the machine is not used, it ought to be stored in a dry and locked location.
16. Do not overload the machine.
17. Keep tools sharp and clean in order to enable safer work.
18. Never carry the machine by the electrical cord.
19. Check that the electrical cord is not damaged and will not be damaged during the work to be done.
20. Stand firmly with good balance when drilling.
21. Always check the rear side of the surface where the drill bit will emerge when drilling right through. Secure/cordon off and
make sure that no people or materials can come to harm. Mark out all hidden pipes and cables, such as electrical wires and
water pipes. Cutting through such pipes and cables can lead to personal injuries or damaged equipment.
22. Always turn the machine off before moving equipment.
23. Always have another person on hand when using the drill, so that you can receive help if an accident should occur.
24. Always have first aid equipment close by when using the machine.
2. Never use the machine if it does not work as it should.
26. Keep all parts in good working order and ensure that all fixtures are properly tightened.
WARNINg!
Under no circumstances may the machines be modified from the
original designs without the approval of Dimas AB. Unapproved
modifications can result in personal injury or even death.
WARNINg!
Always use approved protective clothing and approved protective equipment when you use the machines.
Protective clothing and protective equipment cannot eliminate accident risks, but by using the right clothes and
equipment you can reduce the seriousness if an accident should occur. Ask your dealer about approved and
recommended protective clothing and protective equipment.
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