Work Safety - Husqvarna PP 455 E Manuel D'utilisation

Always use common sense
It is not possible to cover every conceivable situation you can
face. Always exercise care and use your common sense. 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 safety

Work area safety
• Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark
areas invite accidents.
• The safety distance is 4 meters (15 ft) from the machine.
• Always check and mark out where gas pipes are routed.
Cutting close to gas pipes always entails danger. Make
sure that sparks are not caused when cutting in view of the
risk of explosion. Remain concentrated and focused on
the task. Carelessness can result in serious personal
injury or death.
• Do not use the machine in environments where there is a
risk of explosion.
• Make sure that no pipes or electrical wires are routed in
the work piece or in the working area.
• Make sure that electrical cables within the working area
are not live.
• Observe your surroundings to ensure that nothing can
affect your control of the machine.
• Do not use the machine in bad weather, such as dense
fog, heavy rain, strong wind, intense cold, etc. Working in
bad weather is tiring and can lead to dangerous
conditions, e.g. slippery surfaces.
• Do not use the machine in wet or humid surroundings,
close to water, in the rain or snow.
• Never start to work with the machine before the working
area is clear and you have a firm foothold.
Electrical safety
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! Do not wash the machine with
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water, as water can enter the electrical
system or the engine and cause damage to
the machine or short circuit.
• Always connect the machine through an ground fault
circuit interrupter with personal protection, i.e. an ground
fault circuit interrupter that trips at an ground fault of 30
mA.
• 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.
OPERATING
• Check that the cord and extension cord are intact and in
good condition. Always use extension cables that are
approved for outdoor use.
• Never use the machine if any cable or plug is damaged,
but hand it in to an authorized service workshop for repair.
• To avoid overheating do not use the extension cord while
it is rolled up.
• Never drag the machine by means of the cord and never
pull out the plug by pulling the cord.
• Keep all cords and extension cords away from water, oil
and sharp edges. Make sure the cord is not pinched in
doors, fences or the like. Otherwise it can cause the object
to become live.
Hydraulic safety
• Check that all couplings, connections and hydraulic hoses
are in full working order.
• Keep the hydraulic hoses and couplings free from dirt.
• Do not misuse hoses.
• Do not use hoses that are distorted, worn or damaged.
• Check that the hoses are connected correctly to the
machine and that the hydraulic couplings lock as intended
before pressurising the hydraulic system. The couplings
are locked by turning the outer sleeve on the female
coupling so that the slot moves away from the ball.
The pressure hoses in the system must always be
connected to the tool's intake. The return hoses in the
system must always go to the tool's outlet. Confusing the
connections can cause the tool to work in reverse, which
can result in personal injury.
• Never use the hydraulic hoses to lift the machine.
• Check the machine, couplings and hydraulic hoses daily
for leakage. A rupture or leak can cause a "hydraulic oil
injection" in the body or result in other serious physical
injury.
• Never disconnect the hydraulic hoses without first shutting
off and disconnecting the hydraulic unit and ensuring the
motors have stopped completely. If despite all precautions
an emergency situation should arise, press the red
emergency stop button on the top of the unit or press the
green start/stop button on the remote control.
• Do not exceed the specified hydraulic oil flow or pressure
for the tool being used. Excessive pressure or flow can
result in rupturing.
• Do not check for leakage with your hands. Contact with
the leak can result in serious personal injury caused by
the high pressure in the hydraulic system.
• Hoses that are marked and approved as electrically non
conductive must be used when using hydraulic tools on or
in the vicinity of electrical cables. The use of other types of
hoses can result in serious physical injury or even death.
• When replacing hoses, hoses marked 'non-conducting
dielectric" must be used. The hoses must be regularly
checked for their electrical conductive insulation in
accordance with special instructions.
• Run the hydraulic system until it reaches its operation
temperature of 30°C before starting to saw, to reduce
return pressure and other wear.
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