Safety - Husqvarna HTC 450 Operator's Manual

Note: Other symbols/decals on the product refer to
special certification requirements for some markets.
Product liability
As referred to in the product liability laws, we are not
liable for damages that our product causes if:
• the product is incorrectly repaired.
Safety definitions
Warnings, cautions and notes are used to point out
specially important parts of the manual.
WARNING: Used if there is a risk of injury or
death for the operator or bystanders if the
instructions in the manual are not obeyed.
CAUTION: Used if there is a risk of damage
to the product, other materials or the
adjacent area if the instructions in the
manual are not obeyed.
Note: Used to give more information that is necessary in
a given situation.
General safety instructions
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product. Save
all warnings and instructions. Refer to the
warnings and instructions for future work, if it
is necessary.
• The safety section gives basic directions on how to
use the product correctly. This information is not an
alternative for professional knowledge and
experience. If you are in a situation where you do not
feel safe, stop and get professional support. Speak
to your dealer, service agent or an operator with
experience. Do not try a task where you do not feel
sure.
• Keep work area clean and bright, this will decrease
the risk of accidents.
Safety instructions for operation
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product. Save
all warnings and instructions for future
operations.
WARNING: Overexposure to vibration can
cause circulatory damage or nerve damage
to persons with decreased blood circulation.
Get medical aid if you have symptoms of
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• the product is repaired with parts that are not from
the manufacturer or not approved by the
manufacturer.
• the product has an accessory that is not from the
manufacturer or not approved by the manufacturer.
• the product is not repaired at an approved service
center or by an approved authority.

Safety

overexposure to vibration. These symptoms
include numbness, loss of feeling, tingling,
pricking, pain, loss of strength, changes in
skin color or condition. These symptoms
usually show in the fingers, hands or wrists.
• Only use the product for operations that are given in
this manual. Refer to
• Use personal protective equipment. Refer
Personal protective equipment on page 5 .
to
• Do not go away from the product when the motor is
on.
• Connect the motor cable to the electrical enclosure
before you connect the plug.
• Do not let other operators use the product if they
have not read and understood the contents of this
operators manual.
• Only start the product with the brush strip attached.
Brush strip must seal tightly to the surface,
especially during dry surface operations.
• Make sure that the brush strip is not damaged and is
clean. Replace damaged brush strip.
• Keep the motor on until the fan comes to a complete
stop.
• Lift the grinding head if a check of the start
procedure is necessary.
• Only start the product when the grinding head is put
on the surface.
• Make sure that only approved persons are in the
work area.
• Do not use the product in areas where fire or
explosions can occur.
• Always disassemble the diamond tool after each
operation.
• Make sure that the tool plate does not rotate if you
lift up the product. The tool plate continues to rotate
for a while after the motor stops.
• When you remove diamond tools, let the product
become cool and use protective gloves. Diamond
tools are very hot after use.
• Make sure to connect the product to a dust extractor
for removal of the dust.
• Make sure that the product is assembled correctly.
• To lift the product always use the lifting eye of the
product.
• Do not use the product if there are signs of damage.
Intended use on page 2 .
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