Personal Safety - Husqvarna PG 400 Operator's Manual

Personal safety

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.
Such 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. These
symptoms may be increased in cold
temperatures.
• Wear personal protective equipment. See instructions
under the "Personal protective equipment" heading.
• 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.
• All operators shall be trained in the use of the machine.
The owner is responsible for ensuring that the operators
receive training.
• People and animals can distract you causing you to lose
control of the machine. For this reason, always remain
concentrated and focused on the task. Never allow
children to use or be in the vicinity of the machine.
• Be careful as clothing, long hair, and jewellery can get
caught in moving parts.
• There is always a risk of crush injuries when working with
products containing moving parts. Keep your distance!
• Never leave the machine unsupervised with the motor
running.
• Make sure that there is always another person close at
hand when you use the machines, so that you can call for
help if an accident should occur.
• Always ensure you have a safe and stable working
position.
Use and care
• Only use the machine for the purpose it was intended for.
• Keep all parts in good working order and ensure that all
fixtures are properly tightened.
• 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 Maintenance heading.
• Do not modify safety equipment. Check regularly that they
function as they should. The machine must not be run with
defective or disassembled safety equipment.
• Never use a machine that has been modified in any way
from its original specification.
• Always use genuine accessories. Contact your dealer for
more information.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Machinery should only be started when grinding heads
are resting on the ground unless carrying out a testing
procedure as outlined in this manual.
• The machine should not be started without the rubber
dust skirt attached. It is essential a good seal between
machine and floor be established for safety, especially
when operating in dry grinding applications.
• During grinding, the machine must be connected to a
vacuum cleaner for the removal of the dust.
• When changing the grinding discs ensure power supply to
the unit is OFF by engaging the Emergency Stop button
and the power-plug disconnected.
• After each grinding/polishing operation always remove the
diamond tools.
• Make sure that the rubber skirt is intact and clean and that
it seals tightly against the floor. Damaged rubber skirt
should always be replaced.
• The grinding disc continues to rotate for some time after
the motor has stopped. Maintain grinding action until the
fan has come to a complete stop. Make sure the grinding
head has stopped rotating before raising the machine.
• When removing glue, asphalt, paint etc. always raise the
machine from the surface after use to prevent it from
sticking to the floor due to the heat. Make sure the
grinding head has stopped rotating before raising the
machine.
• Diamond tools may be very hot after use. Leave machine
to cool off before removing the diamond segments. Use
protective gloves.
• Always use the machine mounted lifting eye when lifting.
• Always carry the machine by the carrying handle and the
handle.
Transport and storage
• Secure the equipment during transportation in order to
avoid transport damage and accidents.
• The machine should be transported under cover where
possible, limiting the exposed to natural elements – in
particular rain and snow.
• Store the equipment in a lockable area so that it is out of
reach of children and unauthorized persons.
• The machine should always be stored in a dry place when
not in use.
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