General Safety Precautions; General Working Instructions - Husqvarna WS 440 HF Manuel D'utilisation

General safety precautions

Do not use the machine without first reading and
understanding the contents of this Operator's Manual.
WARNING! There is always a risk of shocks
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from electrically powered machines. Avoid
unfavourable weather conditions and body
contact with lightning conductors and metal
objects. Always follow the instructions in the
Operator's manual to avoid damage.
WARNING! There is always a risk of crush
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injuries when working with products
containing moving parts. Wear protective
gloves to avoid body injuries.
• Never use the machine if you are tired, if you have drunk
alcohol, or if you are taking medication that could affect
your vision, your judgement or your co-ordination.
• Wear personal protective equipment. See instructions
under the heading Personal protective equipment.
• Never carry the machine by holding the cable and never
pull the plug by pulling the cable.
• Keep all cables away of water, oil and sharp edges. Make
sure the cable is not pinched in doors, fences or the like.
Otherwise it can cause the object to become live.
• Check that the cables are intact and in good condition.
Use cable intended for outdoor use.
• Never use the machine if any cable is damaged, but hand
it in to an authorized service workshop for repair.
• The machine should be connected to an earthed outlet
socket.
• Check that the mains voltage corresponds with that stated
on the rating plate on the machine.
• Keep all parts in good working order and ensure that all
fixtures are properly tightened.
• Never use a machine that is faulty. Carry out the checks,
maintenance and service instructions described in this
manual. Some maintenance and service measures must
be carried out by trained and qualified specialists. See
instructions under the heading Maintenance.
• Do not modify safety equipment. Check regularly that they
function as they should. The machine must not be run with
defective or disassembled safety equipment.
• Never allow anyone else to use the machine without first
ensuring that they have understood the contents of the
operator's manual.
• People and animals can distract you causing you to lose
control of the machine. For this reason, always remain
concentrated and focused on the task.
• Be careful as clothing, long hair, and jewellery can get
caught in moving parts.
• Observe care when lifting. You are handling heavy parts,
which implies the risk of pinch injuries or other injuries.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Transport and storage
• Always switch of the power unit and pull out the electric
cable before moving the equipment.
• Dismount the blade and blade guard before transport and
storage.
• Store the equipment in a lockable area so that it is out of
reach of children and unauthorised persons.
• If there is a risk of freezing, the machine must be drained
of any remaining water coolant.
• Use the cases provided to store the equipment.

General working instructions

WARNING! This section describes basic
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safety directions for using a wall saw. This
information is never a substitute 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!
• All operators shall be trained in the use of the machine.
The owner is responsible for ensuring that the operators
receive training.
• Check that the blade guard is not damaged and that it has
been fitted correctly.
• Never use blades other than original blades designed for
the machine. Check with your Husqvarna dealer to see
which blades are best suited for your usage.
• Never use a damaged or worn blade.
• Never mount or dismount the blade or blade guard without
first pulling out the power cable running to the saw unit.
• Never pull out the power cable without first switching off
the power unit and waiting for the engine to come to a
complete halt.
• Never cut without using the blade guard.
• Check that the blade is not in contact with anything when
the machine is started.
• Remain at a distance from the blade when the engine is
running.
• Water cooling must always be used. This cools the blades
and increases their life and prevents dust build-up.
• Check that all couplings, connections and cables are
intact and free from dirt.
• Do not use hoses that are distorted, worn or damaged.
• Clearly mark out all cuts to be made before you start
sawing, plan these so they can be carried out without
danger to persons or the machine.
• Firmly secure or anchor concrete blocks before cutting.
The heavy weight of cut material can cause extensive
damage if it is not moved under controlled conditions.
• Always check the back of the wall where the blade comes
out when cutting through. Secure, cordon off and make
sure that no people can be injured or materials damaged.