Husqvarna DS 500 Core Drill Stand 967968601
Safety Information
Husqvarna DS 500 Core Drill Stand
Safety
Safety definitions
Warnings, cautions and notes are used to point out specially important parts of the manual.
WARNING: Used if there is a risk of injury or death for the operator or bystanders if the instructions in the manual are not obeyed.
CAUTION: Used if there is a risk of damage to the product, other materials or the
adjacent area if the instructions in the manual are not obeyed.
Note: Used to give more information that is necessary in a given situation.
Always use common sense
WARNING: 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.
It is not possible to cover every conceivable situation you can face when using a drilling machine. Always exercise care and use your common sense. Avoid all
situations which you consider to be beyond your capability. If you still feel uncertain about operating procedures after reading these instructions, you should
consult an expert before continuing.
Do not hesitate to contact your dealer if you have any more questions about the use of the machine. We will willingly be of service and provide you with advice as well as help you to use your machine both efficiently and safely.
Let your Husqvarna dealer check the drilling machine regularly and make essential adjustments and repairs.
All information and all data in the operator’s manual were applicable at the time the operator’s manual was sent to print.
Safety instructions for operation
WARNING: Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications
provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
WARNING: There is always a risk of injuries when you do work with products that contain moving parts. Wear protective gloves to prevent body injuries.
• Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as a dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat or hearing
protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
• Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
• Remove all unwanted materials from the work area and keep it good illuminated before you start. If the areas are not cleaned and not illuminated there are
more risks of accidents.
• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools can make sparks which can set fire to the dust or fumes.
• Sudden appearance of persons and animals can make you decrease in control of the product.
Because of this, always concentrate and focus on the task.
• Do not use the product in bad weather, such as fog, rain, strong winds, intense cold and equivalent conditions. Dangerous conditions, such as slippery
surfaces, can occur because of bad weather.
• Examine the work are before you use the product. Look out for obstacles with risk of sudden and harmful movement. Make sure that no material can
become loose and fall or cause injury during operation.
• Always examine the rear side of the surface where the drill bit will go through the surface. Make the area safe and put a mark that shows the work area. Make
sure that no injury can occur to persons or material damaged.
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
• Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the OFF-position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool.
Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energizing power tools that have the switch on invites accidents
• The product can cause objects to eject, which can cause injury to the operator. Remove the adjusting key and wrench before you start the product.
• Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become complacent and ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can cause
severe injury within a fraction of a second.
• Make sure that all operators, that use the product, have read and understood the contents of the operators manual.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair and clothing away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair
can be caught in moving parts. .
• Dangerous accidents can occur if the concrete core stay in the drill bit when you pull out the drill motor from the floor or wall.
• Stay at a distance from the drill bit when the motor is running.
• Make sure that no pipes or electrical cables are put in the area where the hole will be made.
• Do not go away from the product when the motor is running.
• Do not overreach. Keep correct foothold and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
• Make sure that there is always one more person close at hand when you use the product. If an accident occurs, you can receive help when necessary.
• Do not use a product with defective safety equipment.
• Do the safety checks, maintenance and service as given in this manual. Some maintenance and service measures must only be done by approved service
agents. See the section Safety devices on the product on page 5
• Inspection and/or maintenance must be done with the motor stopped and the plug disconnected from the power outlet.
• Do not use a product that has been changed from its factory specification.
• Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or remove the battery pack, if detachable, from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
• Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow.
• Do not overload the product. If you overload the product, it can be damaged.
• Keep all parts in good condition and make sure that all fixtures are correctly tightened.
Personal protective equipment
WARNING: Read the warning instructions that follow before you use the product.
• Always use correct personal protective equipment when you operate the product. The personal protective equipment does not erase the risk of injury. The personal protective equipment decreases the grade of injury if an accident occurs. Let your dealer help you select the right equipment.
• Use approved eye protection while you operate the product
• Use heavy-duty slip-resistant boots with steel toecaps.
• Use clothing that is close-fitting but does not limit your movements.
• Regularly do a check of the condition of the personal protective equipment.
• Use approved heavy duty protective gloves.
• Use rubber protective gloves to prevent skin irritation from wet concrete.
• Use an approved protective helmet.
• Always use approved hearing protection while you operate the product. Noise for a long period can cause noise-induced hearing loss.
• The product causes dust and fumes that is bad for your health. Use an approved respiratory protection.
• 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.
• Do not use loose clothing, jewelry or other items that can get caught in moving parts. Put your hair up safely above shoulder level.
Safety devices on the product
WARNING: Read the warning instructions that follow before you use the product.
• Do not use a product with defective safety devices.
• Do a check of the safety devices regularly. If the safety devices are defective, speak to your Husqvarna service agent.
To do a check of the carriage lock
1. Turn the knob to lock the motor carriage
2. Feel by hand that the carriage is locked to the drill column.
To do a check of the end stop of the drill column
1. Push the stop plate into the correct position.
2. Make sure that the drill motor carriage stops when it touches the stop plate.
Safety instructions for maintenance
WARNING: Inspection and/or maintenance should be carried out with the motor
switched off and the plug disconnected.
• Maintain the product and accessories. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the
operation of the product. If damaged, have the product repaired before use.
• Have your product serviced by a Husqvarna service dealer using only identical replacement parts.
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