Husqvarna DXR-310 manual Personal safety, Operation, General, Education and training

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Personal safety

•Never use the machine if you are tired, if you have consumed alcohol, or if you are taking other drugs or medication that can affect your vision, judge- ment or co-ordination.

•Wear personal protective equipment. See instruc- tions under the heading ”Personal protective equipment”.

•Chemicals such as degreasing agent, grease and hydraulic ßuid can give rise to allergies in conjunc- tion with repeated skin contact. Avoid contact with the skin and 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 protec- tion.

A face mask is especially important when work- ing 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 ca- ble 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 disen- gaged 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.

•Reduce the risk when working alone by making sure that an emergency alarm is available via mo- bile phone or other equipment.

•When moving on a ßat 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.

Operation

General

•Only authorized and trained operators are permit- ted to operate the machine and its tools.

•Never use a defective machine. Carry out inspec- tions, maintenance and service in accordance with the instructions in the Operator’s Manual.

•Rectify any faults or damage that occur immedi- ately. Prevent the machine from being used before the fault has been rectiÞed.

•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 modiÞcations and/or accesso- ries 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 protec- tive devices are not Þtted or are defective.

•Make sure all nuts and bolts are tightened cor- rectly.

•The machine must be kept clean. Signs and stick- ers 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 op- eration.

•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 differ- ent directions, on a slope and different surfaces.

•Test the machine’s stability under controlled condi- tions. Practice rapid evacuation.

•On completion of the training, the operator should be properly acquainted with the machine’s limita- tions with respect to reach, capacity and stability, and also be able to manoeuvre the machine safely.

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