Safety Precautions - Husqvarna TF545D Operator's Manual

Pay particular care to the sections marked as
follows:
DANGER: This indicates
likelihood of serious or even fatal injury
if the instruction are not follow.
WARNING: This indicates a risk of injury or damage to the
equipment if the instructions are not followed.
NOTE: This indicates useful information.
This symbol reminds you to take
care with certain operations.
If you have any problems or questions about the
tiller, please contact Husqvarna dealer.
DANGER: The machine is designed for
safe and reliable service if used as
instructed. Before using your machine,
please make sure you have understood
the contents of this manual. Otherwise
you could be injured
equipment could be damaged.
Training / Information
Familiarise yourself with the correct use and the
controls before using the machine. Know how to
stop the engine rapidly.
The machine must always be used according to
the recommendations given in the operator
manual.
Remember that the user is responsible for any
accidents or dangerous actions occuring to other
people or their belongings. It is users responsibility
to assess the potential risks of the ground to be
cleared and take all precautions necessary to
ensure it is safe, in particular on slopes and on
loose, slippery on uneven ground.
Never allow children or people unfamiliar with
these instructions to use the machine.There may
be local laws which set a minimum age for users.
Never work when there are people. especially
children, or animals within a radius of 20 meters of
the machine; the operator must necessarily remain
at the controls of the handles.
Do not use the machine if you have been taking
medicine or other substances that might slow your
reactions or make you drowsy.
Pay particular attention on hard ground, because
the machine has the tendency to be much less
stable than on cultivated ground.
Always wear sturdy, non-slip footwear and tight
long trousers when working. Do not use the
machine in bare feet or sandals. Ear protectors
are recommended.
Use the machine for the purpose it is designed for
tilling the ground.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Preparation
Carefully inspect the area where the machine is to
a strong
be used and remove any objects that might be
projected by the machine (stones, wire, glass,
metal objects ...).
Before use, always inpect the machine to ensure
that the tools are not worn or damaged, replace
any worn or damages parts.
Maintain the electrical cables that stop the engine
in good condition so that you can be sure to turn
the engine off.
Check that no diesel or oil are leaking.
Do not use the machine without covers and
guards and ensure that all the fittings are tight.
Use
Never transport people on the machine.
and your
Take care when starting the engine, following the
manufacturer's instructions and keeping your feet
away from the blade(s).
Stop the engine when the machine is not in use.
When holding the machine, walk don't run.
Pay close attantion when pulling the machine
towards you or reversing the direction of rotation
(if liked).
Keep a safe distance from the rotating blades, set
by length of the steering column.
Do not place you hands or feet near or beneath
rotating parts.
The engine and the exhaust system become very
hot during operating. Risk of burn injuries if
touched.
If there is:
-abnormal vibration,
-a blockage,
-a problem engaging or disengaging the clutch,
-a collision with a foreign object,
-deterioration of the engine halt cable
Stop the engine immediately (if the engine halt
cable is severed. Use the starter control as
described in paragraph "start the engine" to stop
the engine), let the machine cool down, unplug the
spark-plug lead, inspect the machine and have the
necessary repairs carried out by a Husqvarna
workshop before using again.
Work only by daylight or in good artificial light.
Do not use the machine on slopes greater than
20°.
Work across the slopes, not up or down them.
Make sure to keep your feet on slopping ground,
change direction very carefully.
Using accessories other than those recommended
may make the machine dangerous and cause
damage to your machine which will not be covered
by your guarantee.
Maintenance / storage
Stop the engine before cleaning, inspecting,
adjusting of maintaining the machine or changing
the tool(s).
Stop the engine and use thick gloves when
changing the tool(s).
Keep all nuts and bolts tight to ensure safe
conditions of use.
To reduce fire risk, keep the engine, the silencer
and the fuel storage area free of plants, waste oil,
or any other inflammable material.
If the exhaust silencer is faulty, have it replaced,
by a Husqvarna workshop.
Do not mend parts; replace them by the maker's
own spares.
Replace the blades in complete sets to keep them
balanced rotating.
For your own safety, do not alter the characteristic
of your machine. Do not change the engine speed
settings and do not run the engine at excess
speeds. Regular maintenance is essential for
safety and to maintain the level of performance.
Allow the engine to cool down before putting the
machine away.
Danger! Diesel is higly inflammable!
Store fuel in containers specially designed for it.
Always fill the tank outdoors and do not smoke
while doing it.
Do not unscrew the fuel cap or top up with diesel
while the engine is running or still hot.
If diesel is split on the ground do not try to start the
engine; Carry the machine elsewhere and avoid all
naked flames.
Store the machine in a dry place. Never store the
machine in a building where the machine can
reach a flame, spark or source of intense heat.
Replace th ecaps of the fuel tank and the diesel
can correctly.
Limit the amount of diesel in the tank to reduce
spillage.
Do not run the engine in a confined space where
carbon monoxide vapour might accumulate.
Carbon monoexide can be fatal. Ensure good
ventilation.
Moving, handling, transporting
Any action on the machine apart from ground
digging must be performed with the engine
stopped.
Except when (ground digging) the machine must
be moved by using the transport wheel as
described in "Moving" chapter.
Handling: do not try and lift the machine. The
machine's weight is indicated on the type plate at
the mid of this manual. Use a method of handling
adapted to the weight of the machine and to the
situation to guarantee the safety.
When loading or unloading the machine to or from
a trailer, use a suitable ramp. Lash the machine
down correctly for safe transport.