Safety Warnings; Personal Safety; Blade Safety - Husqvarna 390 Operator's Manual

WARNING
Failure to comply with the following warnings could
result in serious bodily injury or death!
WORK AREA SAFETY
• Never operate the saw in any application or job where you
are not trained or supervised.
• Keep visitors, children and animals out of the work area.
• Do not operate the saw in areas of combustible material or
fumes. Sparks may occur from the saw that could cause a
fire or explosion.
• The motor and saw can become hot during operation. Keep
all body parts and foreign material away from the electric saw
while running.
• Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use the saw in damp
or wet locations. Do not expose saw to rain. Keep work area
well lit and clean.
• Use only extension cords suitable for outdoor use and
marked with suffix W-A or W.
• Before connecting the saw to a power source (receptacle,
outlet, etc.) insure the voltage supplied is the same as that
specified on the saw nameplate. A power source with voltage
greater than specified on the saw can result in serious injury
as well as damage to the saw. If in doubt, do not use the saw.
Using a power source with voltage less than the saw name
plate is harmful to the motor.
• The saw must be plugged into an outlet properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all codes. Never modify the plug
in any way. Do not use adaptor plugs. Check with a qualified
electrician if you are in doubt.

BLADE SAFETY

• Examine cutting blades before each use. Do not use any
blades that has cracks, nicks, or flaws. Tri-arbor hole should
be undamaged. Use only dry cut, steel core, tri-arbor
diamond blades made for cutting uncured concrete.
• Husqvarna Excel Series diamond blades is designed to only
cut green concrete. Cutting any other material may result in
blade failure or a dangerous condition.
• Inspect blade flanges for damage, excessive wear and
cleanliness before mounting the blade. The blade should fit
snugly on clean, undamaged, tri-arbor shaft.
• Use only Husqvarna Excel, ProEdge Series blades, or blades
marked with a maximum operating speed greater than 7,000
rpm.
• Never operate the saw without the blade guard assembly
securely in place and skid plate installed in working order. A
damaged blade guard assembly must be replaced to protect
the operator.
• Avoid getting in direct line with the blade or contacting the
blade while it is rotating.

SAFETY WARNINGS

• Do not leave saw unattended while the electric motor is
running.
• Do not alter the saw. Any alteration or modification is misuse
and may result in a dangerous condition.
• All safety guards must be in place before starting saw.
• Only operate the saw from behind the machine with both
hands on the handle.
• Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is "OFF" before
plugging in. Do not use saw if switch does not turn it "ON" or
"OFF".
• Do not use damaged equipment, blades, guards or personal
protection equipment. Do not disable safety equipment or kill
switches.
• Use only Husqvarna Construction Products replacement
parts. Use of unauthorized parts may create a danger.
• Remove all wrenches from the saw before starting.
• Never stand on the saw.
• When the saw is not in use or transporting, remove the blade
and properly secure the saw to prevent accidental movement.
• Disconnect the electric cord to the saw and put the safety
switch in off (red) position when not in use, before servicing,
and when changing or installing blades.
• Do not abuse the electric cord. Never carry the saw by the
cord or yank it to disconnect from the receptacle. Keep cord
from heat, oil, or sharp edges. Inspect cord periodically and
do not use saw if damaged.
• Read and understand instructions before operating saw.
• Always wear safety approved hearing, eye, head and
respiratory protection.
• Wear boots with non-slip soles to provide proper footing.
Steel-toed safety boots are recommended.
• Wear rubber work gloves to avoid contact with wet concrete
which can cause serious skin irritation.
• Know how to stop the saw quickly in case of emergency.
• Keep all parts of your body away from blade and other
moving parts. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry which
can be caught in moving parts. Wear protective hair covering
to contain long hair.
• Stay alert. Maintain awareness of saw operation. Use
common sense. Do not operate saw when tired or after
consumption of any substance that would impair physical
function or rational judgment.
• Do not over reach. Keep proper footing and balance.
• Guard against electric shock. Prevent body contact with
grounded surfaces such as pipes, conduit, radiators, etc.
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SAW SAFETY

PERSONAL SAFETY