Husqvarna DS900 Operator's Manual page 5

• Make sure that only approved persons are in the
work area.
• Keep the work area clean and bright.
• Make sure that you are in a safe and stable position
during operation.
• Do not use the product in bad weather conditions,
such as thick fog, heavy rain, strong wind or intense
cold. To do work in bad weather makes you tired and
can cause dangerous conditions, for example
slippery surfaces.
• Always examine the rear side of the surface where
the drill bit will go through the surface. Make the
work area safe. Cordon off the work area. Make sure
that no injury or damage can occur.
• Make sure that no material can become loose and
cause injury to the operator.
• Do not operate the product unless you can get aid if
an accident occurs.
• Sudden appearance of persons and animals can
prevent safe operation of the product. Always
operate the product carefully.
• Make sure that clothes, long hair and jewelry do not
get caught in moving parts.
General working stand safety warnings
WARNING: Read all safety warnings and all
instructions. Failure to follow the warnings
and instructions may result in electric shock,
fire and/or serious injury.
• Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or
the battery pack from the power tool before making
any adjustments, changing accessories. Accidental
starting of the power tool is a cause of some
accidents.
• Properly assemble the working stand before
mounting the tool. Proper assembly is important to
prevent risk of collapse.
• Securely fasten the power tool to the working stand
before use. Power tool shifting on the working stand
can cause loss of control.
• Place the working stand on a solid, flat and level
surface. When the working stand can shift or rock,
the power tool or workpiece cannot be steadily and
safely controlled.
• Do not overload the working stand or use as ladder
scaffolding. Overloading or standing on the working
stand causes the stand to be "top-heavy" and likely
to tip over.
Personal protective equipment
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
• Always use correct personal protective equipment
when you operate the product. The personal
protective equipment does not erase the risk of
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injury. The personal protective equipment decreases
the grade of injury if an accident occurs. Let your
dealer help you select the right equipment.
• Use approved eye protection while you operate the
product.
• Do not use loose, heavy and not applicable clothing.
Use clothes that let you move freely.
• Use approved protective gloves that enables a solid
hold.
• Use rubber protective gloves that prevents skin
irritation from wet concrete.
• Use an approved protective helmet.
• Always use approved hearing protection while you
operate the product. Noise for a long period can
cause noise-induced hearing loss.
• The product makes dust and fumes that contain
dangerous chemicals. Use an approved breathing
protection.
• Use boots with steel toe-caps and non-slip soles.
• Make sure that you have a first aid kit near.
• Sparks can occur when you operate the product.
Make sure that you have a fire extinguisher near.
Safety devices on the product
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
• Do not use a product with defective safety devices.
• Do a check of the safety devices regularly. If the
safety devices are defective, speak to your
Husqvarna service agent.
To do a check of the carriage lock
1. Turn the knob to lock the drill motor carriage.
2. Feel by hand that the drill motor carriage is locked to
the drill column.
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