Husqvarna DXR300 Operator's Manual page 19

Personal safety
WARNING! This machine produces an
!
electromagnetic field during operation. This
field may under some circumstances
interfere with active or passive medical
implants. To reduce the risk of serious or
fatal injury, we recommend persons with
medical implants to consult their physician
and the medical implant manufacturer
before operating this machine.
• Never use the machine if you are tired, if you have
consumed alcohol, if you are taking other drugs or
medication that can affect your vision, judgement or co-
ordination.
• Wear personal protective equipment. See instructions
under the "Personal protective equipment" heading.
• Chemicals such as degreasing agent, grease and
hydraulic fluid can give rise to allergies in conjunction with
repeated skin contact. Avoid contact with the skin, use
protective equipment.
• When in use, the machine can generate dust and fumes
that can contain harmful chemicals. Know the nature of
the material being worked on and wear appropriate dust
mask or respirator protection.
A face mask is especially important when working indoors
due to the limited ventilation. In some situations it can also
be suitable to apply water in order to decrease the dust.
• Do not stand on the control cable or the power cable as
there is a risk of your feet becoming tangled.
• Do not use remote control with cable steering while
working or moving where there is a risk that the machine
can topple. The operator must be disengaged from the
machine.
• An incorrect manoeuvre or unforeseeable incident can
result in collapse. Never stand underneath the work
object.
• Never stand where there is a risk of being crushed. The
machine can rapidly change position. Never stand
underneath a raised arm, even if the machine is turned off.
• When the machine is powered, the fan of the radiator may
begin to rotate. Never put your fingers inside the fan
compartment!
• Reduce the risk when working alone by making sure that
an emergency alarm is available via mobile phone or
other equipment.
• When moving on a flat surface you must always walk
behind or at the side of the machine. When working or
moving on a sloping surface position yourself above the
machine.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Operation
General
• Only authorized and trained operators are permitted to
operate the machine and its tools.
• Never use a defective machine. Carry out inspections,
maintenance and service in accordance with the
instructions in the Operator's Manual.
• Rectify any faults or damage that occur immediately.
Prevent the machine from being used before the fault has
been rectified.
• If the machine becomes unoperable, turn off the motor
before approaching the machine.
• The machine has been tested and approved solely with
equipment supplied and recommended by the
manufacturer.
• Under no circumstances should you modify the original
design of the machine without approval from the
manufacturer. Always use original spare parts.
Unauthorized modifications and/or accessories may lead
to serious injury or death to the user or others.
• Do not modify the machine's safety devices and check
regularly that they are working properly. The machine
must not be driven if protective plates, protective covers,
safety switches or other protective devices are not fitted or
are defective.
• Make sure all nuts and bolts are tightened correctly.
• The machine must be kept clean. Signs and stickers must
be fully legible.
• Follow the machine's and the tool's instructions carefully
when changing tools in order to avoid injuries.
• Turn off the electricity supply to the machine before you
take off the remote control or when you leave the machine
to avoid the risk of unintentional operation.
• Firm handling of the joysticks does not make the machine
stronger or faster. On the contrary, the joysticks can
buckle with unnecessary repairs as a consequence.
• Do not lift the remote control by the joysticks.
Education and training
New operators must be trained by experienced operators with
the capacity to use sound judgment when supervising the
work.
• Practice stopping the machine and locating the stop
button quickly. Practice manoeuvring in different
directions, on a slope and different surfaces.
• Test the machine's stability under controlled conditions.
Practice rapid evacuation.
• On completion of the training, the operator should be
properly acquainted with the machine's limitations with
respect to reach, capacity and stability, and also be able
to manoeuvre the machine safely.
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