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.
•Use caution when loading and unloading saw.
•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.
•Observe all safety regulations for the safe handling of fuel. Gasoline is extremely flammable and its vapors can explode if ignited. Do not refuel indoors or in poorly ventilated areas. Handle fuel in safety containers. Shut off the engine and allow it to cool before refueling. Wipe the saw dry if fuel is spilled on it. Always move away from the fueling area before starting the engine. Do not smoke while refueling.
•Do not operate the saw while smoking or near an open flame.
•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.
•Operate only in well ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contain carbon monoxide which can cause loss of consciousness and possible death.
•The muffler and engine become very hot during operation. Keep all body parts and foreign material away from the engine while running.
•Avoid dangerous environments. Do not expose saw to rain. Keep work area well lit and clean.
SAW SAFETY
•Do not leave saw unattended while the engine 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 the engine.
•Only operate the saw from behind the machine with both hands on the handle.
•Do not use damaged equipment, blades, guards or personal protection equipment. Do not disable safety equipment or kill switches.
•Do not operate the saw if there is a fuel leak.
•Use extreme caution when maneuvering the saw on ramps or loading and unloading from trucks or trailers.
•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 the ignition cable from the spark plug before performing saw maintenance or changing blades to prevent accidental engine starting.
•Remove all wrenches from the saw before starting.
•Never stand on the saw.
•When the saw is not in use or transporting, remove the blade and lower the saw completely. Properly secure the saw to prevent accidental movement.
BLADE SAFETY
•Examine cutting blades before each use. Do not use any blades that has cracks, nicks, or flaws.
•Husqvarna Excel Series diamond blades are 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 Series blades or blades marked with a maximum operating speed greater than 3500 rpm.
•Never operate the saw without the blade block assembly securely in place including blade cover, lexan shields and skid plate installed in working order. A damaged blade block assembly must be replaced to protect the operator.
•Make sure the blade does not make contact with the ground or any other surface when maneuvering the saw.
•Avoid getting in direct line with the blade or contacting the blade while it is rotating.
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