Work Area Safety; Electrical Safety - Husqvarna PG 690 Manuel D'utilisation

• The product makes dust and fumes that contain
dangerous chemicals. Use an approved breathing
protection.
• Use boots with steel toe-caps and non-slip soles.
• Make sure that you have a first aid kit near.
• Sparks can occur when you operate the product.
Make sure that you have a fire extinguisher near.

Work area safety

• During operation, keep bystanders away from the
area shown in the illustration below. The operator
must be very careful in this area during operation.
• Make sure that only approved persons are in the
work area.
• Do not use the product in fog, rain, strong winds,
cold weather, risk of lightning or other bad weather
conditions. To use the product in bad weather or in
wet locations can have a negative effect on your
alertness. Bad weather can cause dangerous work
conditions.
• Look out for persons, objects and situations that can
prevent safe operation of the product.
• PG 690 RC, PG 830 RC: The product can be
operated by a remote control for long distances. Do
not operate the product unless you have clear view
of the product and its risk area. Cordon off the work
area to prevent injury to bystanders.
• Keep the work area sufficiently illuminated.
• Do not use the product in areas where fire or
explosions can occur.

Electrical safety

WARNING: There is always a risk of shocks
from electrical products. Do not use the
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product in bad weather conditions. Do not
touch lightning conductors and metal
objects. Always use the product as given in
this operator's manual to prevent injury.
CAUTION: The product obeys the
requirements in EN61000-3-11 and is a
subject for conditional connection to the
power mains. Speak with the supply
authority for instructions on how to connect
the product.
The power supply from the product or
generator must be sufficient and constant to
make sure that the motor operates without
problems. Incorrect voltage causes the
power consumption and the temperature of
the motor to increase until the safety circuit
releases. The dimension of the power cord
must agree with national and local
regulations. The dimension of the mains
socket must agree with the amperage for the
electrical socket and extension cable of the
product.
If the power mains has higher system
resistance, short voltage drop can occur
when the product is started. This can
influence the operation of other products, for
example flicker on the lights.
• Make sure that the power, fuse and mains voltage
are the same as the voltage shown on the rating
plate of the product.
• Always stop the product before you disconnect the
power plug.
• Do not use the product if the power cord or power
plug is damaged. Hand it in to an approved service
center for repair. A damaged power cord can cause
serious injury and death.
• Use the power cord correctly. Do not use the power
cord to move, pull or disconnect the product. Pull the
power plug to disconnect the power cord. Do not pull
the power cord.
• Do not operate the product in water depths where
the equipment of the product gets wet. The
equipment can become damaged and the product
can become live and cause injury.
• Do not get more moisture into the product than the
water supplied by the water system. Keep the
product away from rain. Water that goes into the
product increases the risk of electrical shock.
• Always disconnect the power cord before you
connect or disconnect the connection for the motor
cable and the electrical enclosure.
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