Husqvarna WS 482 HF Operator's Manual page 7

• Ensure that the method of securing the track guiding
system to the workpiece is capable of holding and
restraining the machine during use. If the workpiece
is weak or porous, the anchor(s) may pull out
causing the track guiding system to release from the
workpiece.
General safety instructions
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
• This information is never a substitute for professional
skills and experience. If you get into a situation
where you feel unsafe, stop and seek expert advice.
Contact Discount-equipment. Do not attempt any
task that you feel unsure of!
• This product is designed for and intended for sawing
concrete, brick and different stone materials. All other
use is improper.
• The product must be kept clean. Signs and stickers
must be fully legible.
• Unauthorized modifications and/or accessories may
lead to serious injury or death to the user or others.
Do not modify this product or use it if it appears to
have been modified by others. Never use a product,
battery or battery charger 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. Only use original spare parts.
• All types of repairs may only be carried out by
authorized repairmen. This is so that the operators
are not exposed to great risks.
• Inspection and/or maintenance shall be carried out
with the motor switched off and the plug
disconnected.
• Cutting, especially when dry cutting, generates dust
that comes from the material being cut, which
frequently contains silica. Silica is a basic component
of sand, quartz, brick clay, granite and numerous
other minerals and rocks. Exposure to excessive
amount of such dust can cause:
• Respiratory disease (affecting your ability to
breath), including chronic bronchitis, silicosis and
pulmonary fibrosis from exposure to silica. These
diseases may be fatal.
• Skin irritation and rash.
• Cancer according to NTP and IARC (National
Toxicology Program and International Agency for
Research on Cancer)
• Take precautionary steps:
• Avoid inhalation of and skin contact with dust,
mist and fumes.
• Wear and ensure that all bystanders wear
appropriate respiratory protection such as dust
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masks designed to filter out microscopic
particles. (See OSHA 29 CFR Part 1910.1200)
• Wet cut when feasible, to minimize dust.
Safety instructions for operation
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
• The product can be a dangerous tool if used
incorrectly or carelessly, which can cause serious or
fatal injury to the operator or others.
• Never allow children or other persons not trained in
the use of the product to use or service it.
• Never allow anyone else to use the product without
first ensuring that they have read and understood the
contents of the operator's manual.
• Never use the product 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.
• All operators shall be trained in the use of the
product. The owner is responsible for ensuring that
the operators receive training.
• Please read the operator's manual carefully and
make sure you understand the instructions before
using the product.
• The product can cause serious personal injury. Read
the safety instructions carefully. Learn how to use
the product.
• Keep in mind that the operator is responsible for
accidents or hazards occurring to other people or
their property.
• This product is only intended for use together with an
approved power pack. Read through the manual
supplied with the power pack before starting to use
the product. All other use is forbidden.
• Cutting at too high revs can cause damage to the
blade and lead to personal injury.
• Stop the motor and disconnect the power cord
before you lift or move the product.
Personal protective equipment
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
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.
• Use heavy-duty slip-resistant boots with steel toe-
caps.
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