Husqvarna LG 300 Reversible Plate Compactor 967855302, Honda GX270, 600MM AC, Gas Engine

Safety Information

Husqvarna LG 300 Reversible Plate Compactor

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.

General safety instructions

WARNING: Read the warning instructions that follow before you use the product.

• This product is a dangerous tool if you are not careful or if you use the
product incorrectly. This product can cause serious injury or death to the
operator or others. Before you use the product, you must read and understand the contents of this operator’s manual.
• Save all warnings and instructions.
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
• The operator and the employer of the operator must know and prevent the risks during operation of the product.
• Do not let a person operate the product unless they read and understand the contents of the operator's manual.
• Do not operate the product unless you receive training before use. Make sure that all operators receive training.
• Do not let a child operate the product.
• Only let approved persons operate the product.
• The operator is responsible for accidents that occur to other persons or their property.
• Do not use the product if you are tired, ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medicine.
• Always be careful and use your common sense.
• This product produces an electromagnetic field during operation. This field can under some circumstances interfere with active or passive medical implants. To decrease the risk of serious injury or death, we recommend persons with medical
implants to speak to their physician and the medical implant manufacturer before operating this product.
• Keep the product clean. Make sure that you can clearly read signs and decals.
• Do not use the product if it is defective.
• Do not do modifications to this product.
• Do not operate the product if it is possible that other persons have done modifications to the product.

Safety instructions for operation

WARNING: Read the warning instructions that follow before you use the product.

• Make sure that you know how to stop the engine quickly in an emergency.
• The operator must have the physical strength that is necessary to operate the product safely.
• Do not operate the product without all protective covers installed.
• Use personal protective equipment. Refer to Personal protective equipment on page 9.
• Make sure that only approved persons are in the work area.
• Keep the work area clean and bright.
• Make sure that you are in a safe and stable position during operation.
• Make sure that there is no risk that you or the product can fall from a height.
• Make sure that there is no grease or oil on the
handle.
• Do not use the product in areas where fire or explosions can occur.
• The product can cause objects to eject at high speed. Make sure that all persons in the work area use approved personal protective equipment.
Remove loose objects from the work area.
• Before you go away from the product, stop the engine and make sure that there is no risk of accidental start.
• Make sure that clothes, long hair and jewelry do not get caught in moving parts.
• Do not sit on the product.
• Do not hit the product.
• Always operate the product from behind with your hands on the handle.
• Do not operate the product near electrical cables. The product does not have electrical insulation and injury or death can occur.
• Before you operate the product, find out if there are hidden wires, cables and pipes in the work area. If the product hits a hidden object, stop the engine
immediately and examine the product and the object. Do not start to operate the product again until you know that it is safe to continue.

Vibration safety

WARNING: Read the warning instructions that follow before you use the product.

• During operation of the product, vibrations go from the product to the operator. Regular and frequent operation of the product can cause or increase the
degree of injuries to the operator. Injuries can occur in fingers, hands, wrists, arms, shoulders, and/or nerves and blood supply or other body parts. The injuries can be debilitating and/or permanent, and can increase gradually during weeks, months or years. Possible injuries include damage to the blood circulation system, the nervous system, joints, and other body structures.
• Symptoms can occur during operation of the product or at other times. If you have symptoms and continue to operate the product, the symptoms can
increase or become permanent. If these or other symptoms occur, get medical aid:
• Numbness, loss of feeling, tingling, pricking, pain, burning, throbbing, stiffness, clumsiness, loss of strength, changes in skin color or
condition.
• Symptoms can increase in cold temperatures. Use warm clothing and keep your hands warm and dry when you operate the product in cold environments.
• Do maintenance on and operate the product as given in the operator's manual, to keep a correct vibration level.
• The product has a vibration damping system that decreases the vibrations from the handles to the operator. Let the product do the work. Do not push the product with force. Hold the product at the handles lightly, but make sure that you control the product and operate it safely. Do not push the handles into the end stops more than necessary.
• Keep your hands on the handle or handles only. Keep all other body parts away from the product.
• Stop the product immediately if strong vibrations suddenly occurs. Do not continue the operation before the cause of the increased vibrations is
removed.

Dust safety

WARNING: Read the warning instructions that follow before you use the product.

• Operation of the product can cause dust in the air. Dust can cause serious injury and permanent health problems. Silica dust is regulated as harmful by
several authorities. These are examples of such health problems:
• The fatal lung diseases chronic bronchitis, silicosis and pulmonary fibrosis
Cancer
• Birth defects
• Skin inflammation
• Use correct equipment to decrease the quantity of dust and fumes in the air and to decrease dust on work equipment, surfaces, clothing and body parts.
Examples of controls are dust collection systems and water sprays to bind dust. Decrease dust at the source where possible. Make sure that the
equipment is correctly installed and used and that regular maintenance is done.
• Use approved respiratory protection. Make sure that the respiratory protection is applicable for the dangerous materials in the work area.
• Make sure that the airflow is sufficient in the work area.
• If it is possible, point the exhaust of the product where it cannot cause dust to go into the air.

Exhaust fumes safety

WARNING: Read the warning instructions that follow before you use the product.

• The exhaust fumes from the engine contain carbon monoxide which is an odourless, poisonous and very dangerous gas. To breathe carbon monoxide can
cause death. Because carbon monoxide is odourless and cannot be seen, it is not possible to sense it. A symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning is dizziness,
but it is possible that a person becomes unconscious without warning if the quantity or concentration of carbon monoxide is sufficient.
• Exhaust fumes also contain unburned hydrocarbons including benzene. Long-term inhalation can cause health problems.
• Exhaust fumes that you can see or smell also contain carbon monoxide.
• Do not use a combustion engine product indoors or in areas that do not have sufficient airflow.
• Do not breathe the exhaust fumes.
• Make sure that the airflow in the work area is sufficient. This is very important when you operate the product in trenches or other small work areas
where exhaust fumes can easily collect.

Noise safety

WARNING: Read the warning instructions that follow before you use the product.

• High noise levels and long-term exposure to noise can cause noise-induced hearing loss.
• To keep the noise level to a minimum, do maintenance on and operate the product as given in the operator's manual.
• Examine the muffler for damages and defects. Make sure that the muffler is correctly attached to the product.
• Use approved hearing protection while you operate the product.
• Listen for warning signals and voices when you use hearing protection. Remove the hearing protection when the product is stopped, unless hearing protection is necessary for the noise level in the work area.

Personal protective equipment

WARNING: Read the warning instructions that follow before you use the product.

• Always use approved personal protective equipment when you operate the product. Personal protective equipment cannot fully prevent injury but it decreases the degree of injury if an accident does occur. Let your dealer help you select the correct personal protective equipment.
• Regularly do a check of the condition of the personal protective equipment.
• Use an approved protective helmet.
• Use approved hearing protection.
• Use approved respiratory protection.
• Use approved eye protection with side protection.
• Use protective gloves.
• Use boots with steel toe-cap and non-slip sole.
• Use approved work clothing or equivalent closefitting clothing that has long sleeves and long legs.

Fire extinguisher

• Keep a fire extinguisher near during operation.
• Use a powder fire extinguisher of "ABE" class or a carbon dioxide fire extinguisher of "BE" type.