Husqvarna DXR-310 General working instructions, Work area safety, Electrical safety, Workplace

General working instructions

WARNING!

Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Neglecting to follow the warnings and instruc- tions can lead to serious injury or death for the operator or others..

This section describes basic safety directions for using the machine. This information is never a substi- tute for professional skills and experience. If you get into a situation where you feel unsafe, stop and seek expert advice. Contact your dealer, service agent or an experienced user. Do not attempt any task that you feel unsure of!

Work area safety

The machine’s risk area

Nobody is permitted to be within the machine’s risk area when work is underway.

The working area is limited by the machine’s reach, however, the risk area varies depending on working method, work object, surface etc. Study possible risks before starting work. If conditions change during the course of the work, the risk area must be redeÞned.

Workplace

•DeÞne and cordon off the risk area. Nobody is per- mitted to be within the machine’s risk area when work is underway.

•Ensure that the working area is sufÞciently illumi- nated to create a safe working environment.

•The machine can be remote controlled over long distances. Do not operate the machine unless you have clear supervision of the machine and its risk area.

•Never start working with the machine until the working area has been cleared of obstacles.

•Be on the alert when working in environments where there is a substantial risk of slipping due to unevenness, loose material, oil, ice or suchlike.

•Inspect ground conditions, load-bearing structures etc. to prevent materials, machines and staff falling and deal with any risks there might be before start- ing work.

•When working at a height, for instance on roofs, platforms and the like, increase the size of the risk area. DeÞne and cordon off the risk area at ground level and ensure that no material can fall down and cause injury.

•Ensure when cutting that no material can become loose and fall, causing operating injury. Take great care when working on sloping ground.

•Do not use the machine in environments where there is a risk of explosion. Take the risk of spark formation into account when working in ßammable environments.

•Always check and mark where electricity cables and pipelines are routed.

•The air in conÞned spaces can rapidly become harmful to health due to, for example, dust and gases. Use protective equipment and ensure that there is satisfactory ventilation.

Electrical safety

•Check that the main voltage corresponds with the machine’s rating plate.

•The machine must be connected to a functioning protective earth.

•Check all cables and connections. Damaged electric cables can impede the machine’s function and lead to personal injuries. Do not use damaged connectors or cables.

•The electric cabinet must not be opened when the machine is connected to power. Some components in the electric cabinet are permanently live, even if the machine is turned off.

•Always connect the machine through an earth-fault breaker with personal protection, i.e. an earth fault circuit breaker that trips at an earth fault of 30 mA.

•The machine must never be driven to such a depth in water that it reaches up to the machine’s equip- ment. The equipment can be damaged and the machine can be live, resulting in personal injuries.

•Ensure that the power cable cannot be run over. Take particular care when moving or when the outriggers are being retracted or extended. Risk of electric shock.

•To avoid overheating do not use an electric cable while it is coiled.

•Always de-energize the machine when carrying out maintenance work and when it is not in use. Disconnect the power cable and place it so that it cannot be connected by mistake.