Husqvarna SMC 50 EF manual One-man Sawmill Safety Equipment, Fuel Safety, Risk Zone, Personnel

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SAFETY REGULATIONS

The One-man Sawmill Safety Equipment

!WARNING!

The one-man sawmill must never be used if any of the safety devices or guards is damaged or does not work.

There are a number of safety devices and guards in order to prevent accidents when using the sawmill. These are described in the sawmill’s general description. See page 15.

The safety devices and guards also require regular inspection and maintenance. Measures and intervals are documented in the section Maintenance. See page 29-32.

Fuel Safety

!WARNING!

The fuel used in the one-man sawmill has the following hazardous properties:

1.The fluid, its vapour, and its exhaust fumes are poisonous.

2.Can cause skin irritation.

3.Is highly inflammable.

Special safety regulations apply to the fuel used with the one-man sawmill. These are documented in the section Fuel Handling on page 21.

Risk Zone

The risk zone is evident from the picture to the right. No unauthorised persons may be present in the risk zone.

The risk zone should also be kept free of foreign objects and the ground within the risk zone should be flat so that the operator avoids stumbling.

Personnel

The following apply to personnel using the one-man sawmill:

1.Shall have read and understood the content of this operator’s manual.

2.Must not be under the influence of alcohol or medication, nor suffering from tiredness.

3.Good lighting is required when using the sawmill outside daylight hours.

4.Shall not be a minor.

5.Earthed circuit breaker recommended.

Safety During Use

The safety regulations that apply while using the one- man sawmill are documented in their respective areas under the section Use on page 25-28.

The operator should observe the following safety measures before and during use:

1.Check that all safety devices and guards are fitted and undamaged.

2.Check that no fuel has been spilt on the outside of the tank or on the ground.

3.Ensure that there are no people or animals within the one-man sawmill’s risk zone.

4.The stopping and locking devices required to fasten the log shall be used in the intended manner. See pages 25-28.

5.Adjust the scale and check that the bandsaw moves freely over the short and long log supports by the red markings on the scale. See page 19, FIG. 34.

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5 m

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Contents SMC 50 SMC 50 E SMC 50 EF EnglishTable of Contents Introduction IntroductionKEY to Symbols SymbolsSafety Regulations Safety RegulationsPersonal Protective Equipment Safety During Use One-man Sawmill Safety EquipmentFuel Safety Risk ZoneDescription One-man sawmill chain saw engineOne-man Sawmill Electric Motor One-man sawmill with electric motor and feed Frame and FIG Height Setting FIGSaw carriage FIG Handlebars FIGBar and chain FIG Chain oil tank FIGVibration damping plate for the chain saw FIG Feed unit for chain sawmill with electric motor FIGElectric Motor FIG MotorsChain saw engine FIG Electric motor feed unit FIGLog Bolsters a Height Adjustment BRails Folding Stops CAdjustable Support Feet Rail StopRail Guard Safety Devices Installation Site InstallationInstallation UnpackingSetting up the Saw Carriage FIG Saw Carriage Adjustment FIGOne-man sawmill with chain saw engine Install chain saw and bar FIGInstall the bar FIG One-man sawmill with electric motorInstall scale pointer and scale FIG Install the handlebar FIGInstall throttle and cable FIG Adjusting the bar Checking the barFuel Handling Fuel chain saw enginePetrol Two-stroke oil MixingFuelling Starting and Stopping Starting a cold chain saw engine FIGStopping the chain saw engine FIG Starting the electric sawmill FIG Starting the electric sawmill with feed FIGUSE Securing the LogCalculating the Yield SawingStarting the Petrol Engine Starting the Electric MotorEdging FIG Maintenance Clutch drumSaw chain Saw unit’s height adjustment Drive beltWeekly maintenance MaintenanceDaily maintenance Monthly maintenanceTechnical Data Technical dataNoise Levels Vibration LevelsEU Declaration of Conformity only applies to Europe Page 114 02 2004W12