Personal Safety - Husqvarna 970 49 46-04 Operator's Manual

Personal safety

WARNING! Overexposure to vibration
!
can lead to circulatory damage or nerve
damage in people who have impaired
circulation. Contact your doctor if you
experience symptoms of overexposure
to vibration. Such symptoms include
numbness, loss of feeling, tingling,
pricking, pain, loss of strength, changes
in skin colour or condition. These
symptoms normally appear in the
fingers, hands or wrists. These
symptoms may be increased in cold
temperatures.
• Wear personal protective equipment. See instructions
under the heading "Personal protective equipment".
• 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.
• Never allow anyone else to use the machine without first
ensuring that they have read and understood the
contents of the operator's manual.
• All operators shall be trained in the use of the machine.
The owner is responsible for ensuring that the operators
receive training.
• 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. Never allow
children to use or be in the vicinity of the machine.
• Be careful as clothing, long hair, and jewellery can get
caught in moving parts.
• There is always a risk of crush injuries when working
with products containing moving parts. Keep your
distance!
• Never leave the machine unsupervised with the motor
running.
• Make sure that there is always another person close at
hand when you use the machines, so that you can call
for help if an accident should occur.
• Always ensure you have a safe and stable working
position.
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.
• Hearing protection
• Protective goggles or a visor
• Breathing mask
• Heavy-duty, firm grip gloves.
OPERATING
• Tight-fitting, heavy-duty and comfortable clothing that
permits full freedom of movement.
• Boots with steel toe-caps and non-slip sole
• Always have a first aid kit nearby.
Use and care
• Only use the machine for the purpose it was intended
for.
• Keep all parts in good working order and ensure that all
fixtures are properly tightened.
• Never use a machine that is faulty. Carry out the safety
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.
• Do not modify safety equipment. Check regularly that
they function as they should. The machine must not be
run with defective or disassembled safety equipment.
• Never use a machine that has been modified in any way
from its original specification.
• Always use genuine accessories. Contact your dealer
for more information.
• Machinery should only be started when grinding heads
are resting on the ground unless carrying out a testing
procedure as outlined in this manual.
• The machine should not be started without the brush list
attached. It is essential a good seal between machine
and floor be established for safety, especially when
operating in dry grinding applications.
• During grinding, the machine must be connected to a
vacuum cleaner for the removal of the dust.
• Make sure the machine is without power when
changing diamond tools by pressing in the emergency
stop and disconnecting from the power outlet.
• Always dismantle the diamond tool after each grinding
operation.
• Make sure that the brush list is intact and clean and that
it seals tightly against the floor. Damaged brush list
should always be replaced.
• The tool plate continues to rotate for a while after the
motor has been switched off. Maintain grinding action
until the fan has come to a complete stop. Ensure the
tool plate has stopped rotating before lifting up the
machine.
• When grinding adhesive, asphalt, paint or the like, lift
the front of the machine slightly after use to prevent it
sticking to the floor from the heat. Ensure the tool plate
has stopped rotating before lifting up the machine.
• Diamond tools may be very hot after use. Leave
machine to cool off before removing the diamond
segments. Use protective gloves.
• Always use the machine mounted lifting eye when
lifting.
• Always carry the machine by the carrying handle and
the handle.
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