Kickback And Related Warnings; General Safety Instructions - Husqvarna K 7000 Manuel D'utilisation

different from those intended could result in a
hazardous situation.
• Under no circumstances should you modify the
original design of the machine without approval from
the manufacturer. Always use original spare parts.
Unauthorized modifications and/or accessories may
lead to serious injury or death to the user or others.
• Make sure that no pipes or electrical cables are
routed in the working area or in the material to be
cut.
• 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.
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.
Cut-off machine safety warning
• The rated speed of the accessory must be at least
equal to the maximum speed marked on the power
tool. Accessories running faster than their rated
speed can break and fly apart.
• Wear personal protective equipment. Depending on
application, use face shield, safety goggles or safety
glasses. As appropriate, wear dust mask, hearing
protectors, gloves and shop apron capable of
stopping small abrasive or workpiece fragments. The
eye protection must be capable of stopping flying
debris generated by various operations. The dust
mask or respirator must be capable of filtrating
particles generated by your operation. Prolonged
exposure to high intensity noise may cause hearing
loss.
• Keep bystanders a safe distance away from work
area. Anyone entering the work area must wear
personal protective equipment. Fragments of
workpiece or a broken wheel may fly away and
cause injury beyond immediate area of operation.
• Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces
only, when performing an operation where the
cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring. Cutting
accessory contacting a "live" wire may make
exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" and
could give the operator an electric shock.
• Never lay the power tool down until the accessory
has come to a complete stop. The spinning wheel
may grab the surface and pull the power tool out of
your control.
• Do not run the power tool while carrying it at your
side. Accidental contact with the spinning accessory
could snag your clothing, pulling the accessory into
your body.
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• Regularly clean the power tool's air vents. The
motor's fan will draw the dust inside the housing and
excessive accumulation of powdered metal may
cause electrical hazards.
• Do not operate the power tool near flammable
materials. Sparks could ignite these materials.

Kickback and related warnings

Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the guide
bar touches an object, or when the material closes in
and pinches the diamond chain saw in the cut. Tip
contact in some cases may cause a sudden reverse
reaction, kicking the guide bar up and back towards the
operator. Pinching the diamond chain saw along the top
of the guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly back
towards the operator. Either of these reactions may
cause you to lose control of the saw which could result
in serious personal injury. Do not rely exclusively upon
the safety devices built into your saw. As a diamond
chain saw user, you should take several steps to keep
your cutting jobs free from accident or injury. Kickback is
the result of diamond chain saw misuse and/or incorrect
operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided
by taking proper precautions as given below:
• Maintain a firm grip, with thumbs and fingers
encircling the diamond chain saw handles, with both
hands on the saw and position your body and arm to
allow you to resist kickback forces. Kickback forces
can be controlled by the operator, if proper
precautions are taken. Do not let go of the diamond
chain saw.
• Do not overreach and do not cut above shoulder
height. This helps prevent unintended tip contact and
enables better control of the chain saw in
unexpected situations.
• Only use replacement guide bars and saw chains
specified by the manufacturer. Incorrect replacement
guide bars and saw chains may cause chain
breakage and/or kickback.
• Follow the manufacturer's sharpening and
maintenance instructions for the saw chain.
Decreasing the depth gauge height can lead to
increased kickback.

General safety instructions

WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
• A power cutter is a dangerous tool if used carelessly
or incorrectly and can cause serious injury or death.
It is very important that you read and understand the
contents of this operator's manual. It is also
recommended that first time operators also obtain
practical instruction before using the product.
• Do not do modifications to this product. Modifications
that are not approved by the manufacturer, can
cause serious injury or death.
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