General Safety Precautions - Husqvarna K650 Operator's Manual

General safety precautions

WARNING! Do not use the power cutter until
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you have read the entire contents of this
Operator's Manual.
All servicing, in addition to the points listed
in the section "Control, maintenance and
service of the power cutter's safety
equipment", should be carried out by trained
service specialists.
Work area safety
• Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas
invite accidents.
• Never use the machine indoors. Be aware of the dangers
of inhaling the engine's exhaust fumes.
• Do not use the machine in bad weather, such as dense
fog, rain, strong wind, intense cold, etc. Working in bad
weather is tiring and often brings added risks, such as icy
ground.
• Never start to work with the power cutter before the
working area is clear and you have a firm foothold. Look
out for any obstacles with unexpected movement. Ensure
when cutting that no material can become loose and fall,
causing operating injury.Take great care when working on
sloping ground.
• Make sure that no pipes or electrical cables are routed in
the area to be cut.
• Look around you:
- To ensure that people, animals or other things cannot affect
your control of the machine.
- To make sure that none of the above come into contact with
the blades.
WARNING! Only use the machine in areas
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with good ventilation. Neglect can result in
serious injury or death.
WARNING! The safety distance for the power
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cutter is 15 metres. You are responsible to
ensure that animals and onlookers are not
within the working area. Do not start cutting
until the working area is clear and you are
standing firmly.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Personal safety
• Wear personal protective equipment. See instructions
under the heading Personal protective equipment.
• Never use the machine 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.
• Never allow anyone else to use the machine without first
ensuring that they have understood the contents of the
operator's manual.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery.
Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving
parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught
in moving parts.
• Remain at a distance from the blades when the engine is
running.
• Always ensure you have a safe and stable working
position.
WARNING! Overexposure to vibration can
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lead to circulatory damage or nerve damage
in people who have impaired circulation.
Contact your doctor if you experience
symptoms of overexposure to vibration.
These symptoms include numbness, loss of
feeling, tingling, pricking, pain, loss of
strength, changes in skin colour or
condition. These symptoms normally appear
in the fingers, hands or wrists.
Use and care
• A power cutter is designed to cut hard materials, such as
masonry. Observe the increased risk of kickback when
cutting soft materials. See instructions under the heading
How to avoid kickback.
• Never use a machine 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.
• Never use a machine that has been modified in any way
from its original specification.
• The guards for the cutting equipment must always be
fitted when the machine is running.
• Never move the machine when the cutting equipment is
rotating.
Transport and storage
• Store the power cutter in a lockable area so that it is out of
reach of children and unauthorised persons.
• Inspect new blades for transport or storage damage.