Safety Instructions; Protective Equipment; General Safety Warnings - Husqvarna DXR140 Operator's Manual

Protective equipment

Personal protective equipment
WARNING! You must use approved
!
personal protective equipment whenever
you use the machine. Personal protective
equipment cannot eliminate the risk of
injury but it will reduce the degree of injury
if an accident does happen. Ask your dealer
for help in choosing the right equipment.
Always wear:
• Protective helmet.
• Hearing protection.
• Protective goggles or a visor.
• Tight-fitting, heavy-duty and comfortable clothing that
permits full freedom of movement.
• Protective gloves.
• Sturdy, non-slip boots or shoes.
• A breathing mask, gas mask or fresh air helmet must
be used when working in environments where the air
can be harmful to health.
• Always have a first aid kit nearby.
Other protective equipment
• Fall protection must be used when working at height
or if there is a risk of collapse. The operator and the
machine must be safeguarded with separate fall
protection.
• Screening equipment and modified protective clothing
must be used when working in hot environments.
• Barriers must be used to inform people in the vicinity
of the machine's risk area.
• Equipment must be used to secure machine parts
during maintenance and service.

General safety warnings

WARNING! Please read the operator's
!
manual carefully and make sure you
understand the instructions before using
the machine.
The machine is used in a large range of environments and
for different types of work, making it impossible to
forewarn of all risks. Always exercise care and use your
common sense. Avoid all situations which you consider to
be beyond your capability. If you still feel uncertain about
operating procedures after reading these instructions, you
should consult an expert before continuing.
Do not hesitate to contact your dealer if you have any
more questions about the use of the machine. We will
willingly be of service and provide you with advice as well
as help you to use your machine both efficiently and
safely.
Use the safety instructions as guidelines and support so
that you can detect possible risks yourself and take
measures to prevent them.
Let your Husqvarna dealer regularly check the machine
and make essential adjustments and repairs.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Management and operator
The management and the operator are responsible for
identifying and preventing risks to ensure staff and
equipment are not exposed to danger.
Responsibility
It is the responsibility of the management and the
operator to confirm:
• National and local laws, regulations and other
directions are followed. This might concern protective
equipment, limit levels for noise, barriers, etc.
• The operator has the relevant training and experience
to be able to perform the work safely.
• Unauthorized persons are not permitted to enter
areas where there is a risk of accidents.
• Nobody is permitted to be within the machine's risk
area when work is underway.
• Persons who are admitted to the work area are trained
in and have access to protective equipment.
• The machine is used solely for the functions for which
it is intended.
• The machine is used safely.
• The machine is correctly connected to a suitable
power supply and correctly fused.
• The operator is informed of the work area
surroundings, e.g. strength in the floor structure,
positioning of load-bearing walls, cables and pipes.
Requirements of the operator:
• The operator must be given sufficient information and
training to have satisfactory knowledge of the
machine's functions, properties and limitations.
• The operator must try to foresee risky elements of the
job and assess the machine's risk area. Always
exercise caution and use common sense!
• It is the responsibility of the operator to suspend work
with the machine if a safety risk arises and ensure that
the machine is not used by mistake. The machine
must not be put into operation before the safety risk
has been eliminated.
• The operator must not be under the influence of drugs
or anything else that can affect his/her reactions or
judgement.
• The operator must use protective equipment suited for
the particular work situation.
• The operator must ensure that the machine cannot be
used by unauthorized persons, e.g. do not leave the
remote control unattended.