Husqvarna K6500 II Chain, Operator'S Manual

Page: 14 / 112

OPERATING
14 – English
Protective equipment
General
Do not use the machine unless you are able to call for
help in the event of an accident.
Personal protective equipment
You must use approved personal protective equipment
whenever you use the machine. Personal protective
equipment cannot eliminate the risk of injury but it will
reduce the degree of injury if an accident does happen.
Ask your dealer for help in choosing the right equipment.
Always wear:
• Approved protective helmet
• Hearing protection
• Approved eye protection. If you use a face shield then
you must also wear approved protective goggles.
Approved protective goggles must comply with
standard ANSI Z87.1 in the USA or EN 166 in EU
countries. Visors must comply with standard EN 1731.
• Breathing mask
• Heavy-duty, firm grip gloves.
• Tight-fitting, heavy-duty and comfortable clothing that
permits full freedom of movement. Cutting generates
sparks that can ignite clothing. Husqvarna
recommends that you wear flame-retardant cotton or
heavy denim. Do not wear clothing made of material
such as nylon, polyester or rayon. If ignited such
material can melt and cling to the skin. Do not wear
shorts
• Boots with steel toe-caps and non-slip sole.
Other protective equipment
• Fire Extinguisher
• First aid kit
General safety warnings
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term ”power tool” in the warnings refers to your
mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated
(cordless) power tool.
Work area safety
• Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark
areas invite accidents.
• Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases or dust.
Power tools
create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
• Keep children and bystanders away while
operating a power tool.
Distractions can cause you
to lose control.
• Do not use the machine in bad weather, such as
dense fog, rain, strong wind, intense cold, etc.
Working in bad weather is tiring and can lead to
dangerous conditions, e.g. slippery surfaces.
• Ensure when cutting that no material can become
loose and fall, causing operating injury. Take great
care when working on sloping ground.
Electrical safety
• Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators.
There is an increased risk of electric
shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
• Do not expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions.
Water entering a power tool will increase
the risk of electric shock.
!
WARNING! The use of products such as
cutters, grinders, drills, that sand or form
material can generate dust and vapours
which may contain hazardous chemicals.
Check the nature of the material you
intend to process and use an appropriate
breathing mask. Long-term exposure to
noise can result in permanent hearing
impairment. So always use approved
hearing protection. Listen out for
warning signals or shouts when you are
wearing hearing protection. Always
remove your hearing protection as soon
as the engine stops.
!
WARNING! Sparks may appear and start
a fire when you work with the machine.
Always keep fire fighting equipment
handy.
!
WARNING! This section describes basic
safety directions for using the machine.
This information is never a substitute for
professional skills and experience.
Please read the operator’s manual
carefully and make sure you understand
the instructions before using the
machine. It is recommended that first
time operators also obtain practical
instruction before using the machine.
Keep in mind that it is you, the operator
that is responsible for not exposing
people or their property to accidents or
hazards. The machine must be kept
clean. Signs and stickers must be fully
legible.
!
WARNING! The safety distance for the
power cutter is 15 metres (50 foot). You
are responsible to ensure that animals
and onlookers are not within the working
area. Do not start cutting until the
working area is clear and you are
standing firmly.