Husqvarna DXR-310 - Manual (Page 9)

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 fl uid 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 fl at 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 rectifi ed.
• 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 modifi cations 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 fi tted 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.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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