Machine's Safety Equipment; Checking, Maintaining And Servicing The Machine's Safety Equipment; General Safety Precautions - Husqvarna DM 230 Operator's Manual

Machine' ' ' ' s safety equipment
This section describes the machine's safety equipment, its
purpose, and how checks and maintenance should be carried
out to ensure that it operates correctly. See the "What is
what?" section to locate where this equipment is positioned
on your machine.
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WARNING! Never use a machine that has
faulty safety equipment! Safety equipment
must be inspected and maintained. See
instructions under the heading Checking,
maintaining and servicing the machineʼs
safety equipment. If your machine does not
pass all the checks, take it to a service
workshop for repair.
Checking, maintaining and servicing
the machine' ' ' ' s safety equipment
IMPORTANT! All servicing and repair work on the machine
requires special training. This is especially true of the
machine's safety equipment. If your machine fails any of the
checks described below you must contact your service
agent. When you buy any of our products we guarantee the
availability of professional repairs and service. If the retailer
who sells your machine is not a servicing dealer, ask him for
the address of your nearest service agent.
Switch
The power switch should be used to start and stop the
machine.
Checking the power switch
Start the machine, release the power switch and check that
the motor and the drill bit stop.
A defective power switch should be replaced by an authorized
service workshop.
Checking the power switch lock
Press the power switch and check that the power switch is
locked when the power switch lock is pressed in.
Press in the power switch and make sure the switch returns
to its original position when you release it.
Check that the power switch and the power switch lock move
easily.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

General safety precautions

• Do not use the drilling machine without first reading and
understanding the contents of this Operatorʼs Manual.
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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
Operatorʼs manual to avoid damage.
• 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.
• Wear personal protective equipment. See instructions
under the heading Personal protective equipment.
• Never carry the machine by means of the cord and never
pull out the plug by pulling the cord. Keep all cords and
extension cords away from water, oil and sharp edges.
Make sure the cord is not pinched in doors, fences or the
like. Otherwise it can cause the object to become live.
• Check that the cord and extension cord are intact and in
good condition. Use an extension cord intended for
outdoor use. Never use the machine if the cord is
damaged, hand it in to an authorized service workshop for
repair.
• Do not use an extension cord while it is rolled up to avoid
overheating.
• 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.
• 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 heading Maintenance.
• Never allow anyone else to use the machine without first
ensuring that they have understood the contents of the
operatorʼs manual.
• 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.
Transport and storage
Do not store or transport the drilling machine with the drill bit
fitted in order to protect your drilling machine and drill bits
from damage.
Store the drilling machine in a lockable area so that it is out of
reach of children and unauthorised persons.
Store the drilling machine and stand in dry and frost free
conditions.