Operating; Protective Equipment; General Safety Warnings - Husqvarna K 3000 Operator's Manual

Protective equipment

General
Do not use the machine unless you are able to call for
help in the event of an accident.
Personal protective equipment
You must use approved personal protective equipment
whenever you use the machine. Personal protective
equipment cannot eliminate the risk of injury but it will
reduce the degree of injury if an accident does happen.
Ask your dealer for help in choosing the right equipment.
WARNING! The use of products such as
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cutters, grinders, drills, that sand or form
material can generate dust and vapours
which may contain hazardous chemicals.
Check the nature of the material you
intend to process and use an appropriate
breathing mask.
Long-term exposure to noise can result
in permanent hearing impairment. So
always use approved hearing protection.
Listen out for warning signals or shouts
when you are wearing hearing
protection. Always remove your hearing
protection as soon as the engine stops.
Always wear:
• Approved protective helmet
• Hearing protection
• Approved eye protection. If you use a face shield then
you must also wear approved protective goggles.
Approved protective goggles must comply with
standard ANSI Z87.1 in the USA or EN 166 in EU
countries. Visors must comply with standard EN 1731.
• Breathing mask
• Heavy-duty, firm grip gloves.
• Tight-fitting, heavy-duty and comfortable clothing that
permits full freedom of movement.
• Boots with steel toe-caps and non-slip sole
Other protective equipment
CAUTION! Sparks may appear and start a
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fire when you work with the machine.
Always keep fire fighting equipment
handy.
• Fire Extinguisher
• First aid kit
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OPERATING

General safety warnings

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Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your
mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated
(cordless) power tool.
Work area safety
• Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark
areas invite accidents.
• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres,
such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or
dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the
dust or fumes.
• Keep children and bystanders away while operating a
power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
• 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 can lead to
dangerous conditions, e.g. slippery surfaces.
• Ensure when cutting that no material can become
loose and fall, causing operating injury.Take great
care when working on sloping ground.
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Electrical safety
• Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify
the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with
earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs
and matching outlets will reduce the risk of electric
shock.
• Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric
shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
• Do not expose the power tool to rain. Water entering a
power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
• Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for
carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep
cord away from heat, oli, charp edges or moving parts.
Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of
electric shock.
WARNING! Read all safety warnings and
all instructions. Failure to follow the
warnings and instructions may result in
electrtic shock, fire and/or serious injury.
WARNING! The safety distance for the
power cutter is 15 metres (50 foot). 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.