Husqvarna DC 655 Operator's Manual page 6

• This product is not intended for use by persons,
including children, with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
• Save all warnings and instructions.
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
• The operator and the employer of the operator must
know and prevent the risks during operation of the
product.
• Do not let a person operate the product unless they
read and understand the contents of the operator's
manual.
• Do not operate the product unless you receive
training before use. Make sure that all operators
receive training.
• Do not let a child operate the product.
• Only let approved persons operate the product.
• The operator is responsible for accidents that occur
to other persons or their property.
• Do not use the product if you are tired, ill, or under
the influence of alcohol, drugs or medicine.
• Always be careful and use your common sense.
• Keep the product clean. Make sure that you can
clearly read signs and decals.
• Do not use the product if it is damaged or does not
operate correctly.
• Do not do modifications to this product.
• Do not operate the product if it is possible that other
persons have done modifications to the product.
Safety instructions for operation
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
• Use personal protective equipment. Refer to
Personal protective equipment on page 7 .
• Do not operate the product without all protective
covers installed.
• Make sure that you know how to stop the motor
quickly in an emergency.
• Before you go away from the product, stop the motor
and disconnect the power cord. Make sure that there
is no risk of accidental start.
• Keep hair, loose clothing and all body parts away
from openings and moving parts.
• Make sure that you are in a safe and stable position
during operation.
• Make sure that there are no loose bolts and nuts.
• Always use approved accessories. Speak to your
Husqvarna dealer for more information.
• Make sure that the dust extraction hose is correctly
attached to the product with hose clamps and
industrial tape.
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• Make sure that the parking brakes are engaged and
that you are in a safe and stable position during
operation.
• Regularly do a check of the contents of the dust
storage system at the bottom of the product. Always
wear a dust mask when you empty the dust storage
system. Comply with the local regulations when you
discard the dust.
• Do not point the dust extraction hose at persons.
• Make sure that there is no grease or oil on the
handles.
• Do not use the product to collect water or liquids.
• Do not use the product to collect hot, burning or
smoking objects.
• Do not use the product to collect flammable or
combustible liquids.
• Do not use the product in collect dangerous dust.
• Immediately stop the product if dust comes out the
filter unit. The primary filters are damaged or not
correctly installed.
• Do not use without dust bag and/or filters in place.
Replace the dust bag and filters system as given in
this manual.
Dust safety
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
• Operation of the product can cause dust in the
air. Dust can cause serious injury and permanent
health problems. Silica dust is regulated as harmful
by several authorities. These are examples of such
health problems:
• The fatal lung diseases chronic bronchitis,
silicosis and pulmonary fibrosis
• Cancer
• Birth defects
• Skin inflammation
• Use correct equipment to decrease the quantity of
dust and fumes in the air and to decrease dust on
work equipment, surfaces, clothing and body parts.
Example of controls are dust collection systems.
Decrease dust at the source where possible. Make
sure that the equipment is correctly installed and
used and that regular maintenance is done.
• Use approved respiratory protection. Make sure
that the respiratory protection is applicable for the
dangerous materials in the work area.
• Make sure that the airflow is sufficient in the work
area.
• It is the responsibility of the user to analyse the
surface to be treated. The surface may not contain
any substances which could pose a fire-, explosion
or health risk when treated. The user should make
a risk assessment on the basis of the information
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