Work Safety - Husqvarna WS220 Operator's Manual

WARNING! Unauthorized modifications
!
and/or accessories may lead to serious
injury or death to the user or others.
Do not modify this product or use it if it
appears to have been modified by others.
Never use a machine, battery or battery
charger 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. Only use original spare
parts.

Work safety

Do not use the machine without first reading and
understanding the contents of this Operator's Manual.
Work area safety
• Always check the back of the wall where the blade
comes out when cutting through. Secure, cordon off
and make sure that no people can be injured or
materials damaged.
• Always check and mark out where gas pipes are
routed. Cutting close to gas pipes always entails
danger. Make sure that sparks are not caused when
cutting in view of the risk of explosion. Remain
concentrated and focused on the task. Carelessness
can result in serious personal injury or death.
• Make sure that no pipes or electrical cables are routed
in the working area or in the material to be cut.
• Make sure that electrical cables within the working
area are not live.
• Make sure that no people or animals come closer than
4 m (15 ft) when the machine is running.
• 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 that the working area is sufficiently illuminated
to create a safe working environment.
• Always ensure you have a safe and stable working
position.
OPERATING
Electrical safety
!
• Never carry the machine by holding the cable and
never pull the plug by pulling the cable.
• Keep all cables away of water, oil and sharp edges.
Make sure the cable is not pinched in doors, fences or
the like. Otherwise it can cause the object to become
live.
• Check that the cables are intact and in good condition.
Use cable intended for outdoor use.
• Never use the machine if any cable is damaged, but
hand it in to an authorized service workshop for repair.
• The machine should be connected to an earthed
outlet socket.
• Check that the mains voltage corresponds with that
stated on the rating plate on the machine.
• 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.
Personal safety
• Never leave the machine unsupervised with the motor
running.
• Never saw in such a way that you cannot easily reach
the emergency stop on the remote control or on the
power pack. See power pack manual.
• 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.
• People that need to be in close proximity of the
machine must wear the required protective gear,
including hearing protection, as the sound level when
cutting exceeds 85 dB(A).
• Observe care when lifting. You are handling heavy
parts, which imply the risk of pinch injuries or other
injuries.
• 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.
• Be careful as clothing, long hair, and jewellery can get
caught in moving parts.
WARNING! There is always a risk of
shocks from electrically powered
machines. Avoid unfavourable weather
conditions and body contact with
lightning conductors and metal objects.
Always follow the instructions in the
Operator's manual to avoid damage.
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