Husqvarna BMS 280P Operator's Manual page 8

Seat belt
WARNING:
when you operate the product.
The seat belt will keep the operator in the seat during
operation and the sudden stops.
• Do a check of the seat belt before operation. Make
sure that it works correctly and it is not damaged.
• Keep the seat belt flat against your waist.
• Do not twist the seat belt.
• Make sure that there are no objects between you
and the seat belt.
• Do a check of the seat belt after a sudden stop.
Make sure that the function of the seat belt is correct
before you use the product.
• Keep the seat belt clean and dry.
Operator Presence Control (OPC)
When the OPC is engaged, the engine stops. Refer to
To do a check of the operator presence control on page
8 .
To do a check of the operator presence
control
1. Start the product. Refer to
page 10 .
2. Leave the seat to engage the operator presence
control. If the engine does not stop in 3 seconds,
speak to an approved Husqvarna service agent.
Work area safety
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
• It is the responsibility of the user to analyze the
surface to be treated. The user should make a risk
assessment on the basis of the information obtained
about the surface to be treated and take proper
precautions for the work to be performed.
• During operation, keep bystanders away from the
area shown in the illustration below. The operator
must be very careful in this area during operation.
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Always use the seat belt
To start the product on
Read the warning
• Do not use the product in fog, rain, strong winds,
cold weather, risk of lightning or other bad weather
conditions.
• Do not use the product in areas where fire or
explosions can occur. The product creates sparks
and flammable material can create ignition with the
dust or fumes.
• Keep children, bystanders and animals away from
the work area and at a safe distance from the
product. Safe distance is 10 m/33 ft.
• Make sure that only approved persons are in the
work area.
• Keep the work area clean and bright.
• Look out for persons, objects ans situations that can
prevent safe operation of the product.
• Keep the work area clean and sufficiently
illuminated. Cluttered or dark areas cause accidents.
• Remove objects such as screws, bolts, wires and
stones from the work area before you use the
product.
• Make sure that there are no cables or hoses in the
operation direction of the product.
• Make sure that there is sufficient airflow in the work
area.
Safety instructions for maintenance
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
• Use personal protective equipment. Refer to
Personal protective equipment on page 7 .
• Only do the maintenance as given in this operator's
manual. Let an approved service agent do all other
servicing.
• If the maintenance is not done correctly and
regularly, the risk of injury and damage to the
Read the warning
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