General Safety Instructions; Safety Instructions For Operation - Husqvarna WS 442 Manuel D'utilisation

Service
• Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair
person using only identical replacement parts. This
will ensure that the safety of the power tool is
maintained.
• Never service damaged battery packs. Service of
battery packs should only be performed by the
manufacturer or authorized service providers.
Safety instructions for wall saws
• Operate power tool by insulated grasping surfaces,
when performing an operation where the cutting
accessory may contact hidden wiring or its own cord.
Cutting accessory contacting a "live" wire may make
exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" and
could give the operator an electric shock.
• Wear ear protectors when diamond sawing.
Exposure to noise can cause hearing loss.
• If the diamond wheel becomes jammed, stop
applying feed force and turn off the tool. Investigate
and take corrective actions to eliminate the cause of
the diamond wheel jamming.
• When sawing through the workpiece, ensure to
protect persons and the work area on the other side.
The diamond wheel may protrude through the
workpiece.
• Ensure that the method of securing the track guiding
system to the workpiece is capable of holding and
restraining the machine during use. If the workpiece
is weak or porous, the anchor(s) may pull out
causing the track guiding system to release from the
workpiece.

General safety instructions

WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
• 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!
• This product is designed for and intended for sawing
concrete, brick and different stone materials. All
other use is improper.
• The product must be kept clean. Signs and stickers
must be fully legible.
• Unauthorized modifications and/or accessories may
lead to serious injury or death to the user or others.
Do not modify this product or use it if it appears to
have been modified by others. Never use a product,
battery or battery charger 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
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qualified specialists. See instructions under the
heading Maintenance. Only use original spare parts.
• All types of repairs may only be carried out by
authorized repairmen. This is so that the operators
are not exposed to great risks.
• Inspection and/or maintenance shall be carried out
with the motor switched off and the plug
disconnected.
• Cutting, especially when dry cutting, generates dust
that comes from the material being cut, which
frequently contains silica. Silica is a basic
component of sand, quartz, brick clay, granite and
numerous other minerals and rocks. Exposure to
excessive amount of such dust can cause:
• Respiratory disease (affecting your ability to
breath), including chronic bronchitis, silicosis and
pulmonary fibrosis from exposure to silica. These
diseases may be fatal.
• Skin irritation and rash.
• Cancer according to NTP and IARC (National
Toxicology Program and International Agency for
Research on Cancer)
• Take precautionary steps:
• Avoid inhalation of and skin contact with dust,
mist and fumes.
• Wear and ensure that all bystanders wear
appropriate respiratory protection such as dust
masks designed to filter out microscopic
particles. (See OSHA 29 CFR Part 1910.1200)
• Wet cut when feasible, to minimize dust.

Safety instructions for operation

WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
• The product can be a dangerous tool if used
incorrectly or carelessly, which can cause serious or
fatal injury to the operator or others.
• Never allow children or other persons not trained in
the use of the product to use or service it.
• Never allow anyone else to use the product without
first ensuring that they have read and understood the
contents of the operator's manual.
• Never use the product 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.
• All operators shall be trained in the use of the
product. The owner is responsible for ensuring that
the operators receive training.
• Please read the operator's manual carefully and
make sure you understand the instructions before
using the product.
• The product can cause serious personal injury. Read
the safety instructions carefully. Learn how to use
the product.
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