Safety - Husqvarna PG 280 S Manual

Safety definitions
Warnings, cautions and notes are used to point out
specially important parts of the manual.
WARNING:
injury or death for the operator or bystanders
if the instructions in the manual are not
obeyed.
CAUTION:
damage to the product, other materials or
the adjacent area if the instructions in the
manual are not obeyed.
Note:
Used to give more information that is necessary
in a given situation.
General safety instructions
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product. Save all warnings and instructions.
Refer to the warnings and instructions for
future work, if it is necessary.
• The safety section gives basic directions on how
to use the product correctly. This information is
not an alternative for professional knowledge and
experience. If you are in a situation where you do not
feel safe, stop and get professional support. Speak
to your dealer, service agent or an operator with
experience. Do not try a task where you do not feel
sure.
• Keep work area clean and bright, this will decrease
the risk of accidents.
Safety instructions for operation
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product. Save all warnings and instructions
for future operations.
WARNING:
can cause circulatory damage or nerve
damage to persons with decreased blood
circulation. Get medical aid if you have
symptoms of overexposure to vibration.
These symptoms include numbness, loss
of feeling, tingling, pricking, pain, loss of
strength, changes in skin color or condition.
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Used if there is a risk of
Used if there is a risk of
Read the warning
Read the warning
Overexposure to vibration

Safety

These symptoms usually show in the
fingers, hands or wrists.
• Only use the product for operations that are given in
this manual. Refer to
• Use personal protective equipment. Refer to
Personal protective equipment on page 7 .
• Do not go away from the product when the motor is
on.
• Connect the motor cable to the electrical enclosure
before you connect the plug.
• Do not let other operators use the product if
they have not read and understood this operator's
manual.
• Only start the product with the brush strip attached.
The brush strip must seal tightly to the surface,
especially during dry surface operations.
• Make sure that the brush strip is not damaged and is
clean. Replace the brush strip if it is damaged.
• When you stop the motor, continue the grinding
operation until the fan comes to a complete stop.
• Lift the grinding head if a check of the start
procedure is necessary. Do not attach diamond tools
during the check.
• Only start the product when the grinding head is put
on the surface.
• Do not use the product in areas where fire or
explosions can occur.
• Disassemble the diamond tool after each operation.
• Make sure that the tool plate does not rotate if you
lift the product. The tool plate continues to rotate for
a while after the motor stops.
• When you remove the diamond tools, let the product
become cool and use protective gloves. Diamond
tools are very hot after use.
• Make sure to connect the product to a dust extractor
for removal of the dust.
• Make sure that the product is assembled correctly.
• Use the lifting eye to lift the product.
• Do not use the product if there are signs of damage.
• Only start the product when the grinding head
touches the surface, unless you do a check of the
ON/OFF switch.
• Only operate the product from behind with your 2
hands on the handle.
• Do not operate the product unless you have
experience and receive training before use. Make
sure that all operators receive training.
• Do not let a person, without knowledge of the
instructions, operate the product.
• Always monitor a person, with decreased physical
capacity or mental capacity, that uses the product. A
responsible adult must be there at all times.
Intended use on page 2 .
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