SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING
Failure to comply with the following warnings could result in serious bodily injury or death!
PERSONAL SAFETY
•Read and understand instructions before operating saw.
•Always wear safety approved hearing, eye, head and respiratory protection.
•Wear boots with
•Wear rubber work gloves to avoid contact with wet concrete which can cause serious skin irritation.
•Know how to stop the saw quickly in case of emergency.
•Keep all parts of your body away from blade and other moving parts. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry which can be caught in moving parts. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
•Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, metal conduit, ductwork, or rebar.
•Stay alert. Maintain awareness of saw operation. Use common sense. Do not operate saw when tired or after consumption of any substance that would impair physical function or rational judgment.
•Do not over reach. Keep proper footing and balance.
WORK AREA SAFETY
•Never operate the saw in any application or job where you are not trained or supervised.
•Keep visitors, children and animals out of the work area.
•Keep all body parts and foreign material away from the electric motor while running.
•Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use the saw in damp or wet locations. Do not expose saw to rain. Keep work area well lit and clean.
•Do not operate saw in areas with flammable liquids, gases, dust or other explosive atmospheres.
•Do not operate the saw in areas of combustible material or fumes. Sparks may occur from the saw that could cause a fire or explosion.
•Do not abuse the cord. Never carry the saw by the cord or jerk the cord from an outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil sharp edges, or moving parts.
•Double insulated tools are equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. Do not change the plug.
SAW SAFETY
•Do not leave saw unattended while the electric motor is running.
•Do not alter the saw. Any alteration or modification is misuse and may result in a dangerous condition.
•All safety guards must be in place before starting saw.
•Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is “OFF” before plugging in. Do not use saw if switch does not turn it “ON” or “OFF”.
•Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the saw.
•Do not use damaged equipment, blades, guards or personal protection equipment. Do not disable safety equipment or kill switches.
•Use only Husqvarna Construction Products replacement parts. Use of unauthorized parts may create a danger.
•Do not use the saw as vehicle for transporting personnel or equipment.
•Remove all wrenches from the saw before starting.
•When using an extension cord outdoors, be sure it is marked with suffix
BLADE SAFETY
•Examine cutting blades before each use. Do not use any blades that has cracks, nicks, or flaws.
•Husqvarna Excel Series diamond blades is designed to only cut green concrete. Cutting any other material may result in blade failure or a dangerous condition.
•Inspect blade flanges for damage, excessive wear and cleanliness before mounting the blade. The blade should fit snugly on clean, undamaged,
•Use only Husqvarna Excel, ProEdge Series blades, or blades marked with a maximum operating speed greater than11,000 rpm.
•Never operate the saw without the blade guard assembly securely in place including blade cover and skid plate installed in working order. A damaged blade guard assembly must be replaced to protect the operator.
•Avoid getting in direct line with the blade or contacting the blade while it is rotating.
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