Husqvarna BV 20 G Vibrating Screed, Walk-Behind 967856201, 6', Honda Gas

Safety Information

Husqvarna BV 20 G Vibrating Screed,

Safety instructions

To reduce the risk of serious injury or death to yourself or others, read and understand the Safety and operating instruction before installing, operating,
repairing, maintaining, or changing accessories on the machine.
Post this Safety and operating instruction at work locations, provide copies to employees, and make sure that everyone reads the Safety and operating
instruction before operating or servicing the machine.
For professional use only.

In addition, the operator or the operator's employer must assess the specific risks that may be present as a result of each use of the machine.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

Safety signal words

The safety signal words Danger, Warning and Caution have the following meanings:

DANGER

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury.

WARNING

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

Work area

DANGER Explosion hazard

If a warm machine comes into contact with explosives, an explosion could occur. During operating with certain materials, sparks and ignition can occur. Explosions will lead to severe injuries or death.
►Never operate the machine in any explosive environment.
►Never use the machine near flammable materials, fumes or dust.
►Make sure that there are no undetected sources of gas or explosives.

WARNING Secure the working area

Cluttered benches and insufficient lighting can cause personal accidents and result in serious injuries.
►Keep the working area clean.
►Maintain adequate lighting in the working area.
Only qualified and trained persons may operate or maintain the machine. They must be physically able to handle the bulk, weight, and power of the machine.
Always use your common sense and good judgement.
Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating the machine. Distractions may cause loss of control.

Electrical safety

DANGER Electrical hazard

There is a risk of electrical shocks from electrically powered machines which can lead to serious injuries or death.
►Avoid body contact with earthed (grounded) surfaces.
►Make sure that there are no concealed wires or other sources of electricity in the working area.
►Always check that the mains voltage corresponds with that stated on the data plate on the machine.

WARNING Electrical safety

There is a risk of electrical shock if the electrical cable is not treated correctly, if the machine is damaged or modified. This can lead to serious
injuries or death.
►The electrical plug on the machine must match the socket.
►Never modify the electrical plug to match the socket.
►Do not use adapter plugs with earthed(grounded) machines.
Unmodified plugs and matching sockets will reduce the risk of electrical shock.
►Never move the machine by dragging the electrical cable.
►Disconnect the cable only by pulling the plug, never pull the electrical cable.
►Make sure the electrical cable is not pinched in doors, fences or similar.
►Check that the electrical cable and cable plug are intact and in good condition.
►Never connect a damaged electrical cable to the machine.
►Never touch the electrical cable if it becomes damaged during the work. Disconnect the electrical cable plug from the socket.
►Always make sure that the electrical cable is kept away from water, oil and sharp edges.
►Do not expose the power tool to rain or wet conditions.
If water enters the machine, there is an increased risk of electrical shock.
►Use a residual current device (RCD) protected supply, if the machine must be operated in a damp location.
The use of an RCD reduces the risk of electrical shock.

Personal safety

Personal protective equipment
Always use approved protective equipment.
Operators and all other persons in the working area must wear protective equipment, including at a minimum:
● Protective helmet
● Hearing protection
● Impact resistant eye protection with side protection
● Respiratory protection when appropriate
● Protective gloves
● Proper protective boots
● Appropriate work overall or similar clothing (not loose-fitting) that covers your arms and legs.

Drugs, alcohol or medication

WARNING Drugs, alcohol or medication Drugs, alcohol or medication may impair your judgment and powers of concentration. Poor reactions and incorrect assessments can lead to severe accidents or death.

►Never use the machine when you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
►No person who is under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication may operate the machine.

WARNING Involuntary start

Involuntary start of the machine may cause injury.
►Keep your hands away from the start and stop device until you are ready to start the machine.
►Learn how the machine is switched off in the event of an emergency.

WARNING Slipping, tripping and falling hazards

There is a risk of slipping or tripping or falling, for example tripping on the hoses or on other objects.
Slipping or tripping or falling can cause injury. To reduce this risk:
►Always make sure that no hose or other object is in your way or in any other person's way.
►Always make sure you are in a stable position with your feet as far apart as your shoulders width and keeping a balanced body weight.

WARNING Dust and fume hazard

Dusts and/or fumes generated or dispersed when using the machine may cause serious and permanent respiratory disease, illness, or other bodily injury (for
example, silicosis or other irreversible lung disease that can be fatal, cancer, birth defects, and/or skin inflammation).
Some dusts and fumes created by compaction work contain substances known to the State of California and other authorities to cause respiratory disease,
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
Some examples of such substances are:
● Crystalline silica, cement, and other masonry products.
● Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated rubber.
● Lead from lead-based paints.
Dust and fumes in the air can be invisible to the naked eye, so do not rely on eye sight to determine if there is dust or fumes are the air.
To reduce the risk of exposure to dust and fumes, do all of the following:
►Perform site-specific risk assessment. The risk assessment must include dust and fumes created by the use of the machine and the potential for disturbing existing dust.
►Use proper engineering controls to minimize the amount of dust and fumes in the air and to minimize build-up on equipment, surfaces, clothing, and body parts. Examples of controls include: exhaust ventilation and dust collection
systems, water sprays, and wet drilling. Control dusts and fumes at the source where possible.
Make sure that controls are properly installed, maintained and correctly used.
►Wear, maintain and correctly use respiratory protection as instructed by your employer and as required by occupational health and safety regulations. The respiratory protection must be effective for the type of substance at issue (and if applicable, approved by relevant governmental authority).

►Work in a well ventilated area.
►If the machine has an exhaust, direct the exhaust so as to reduce disturbance of dust in a dust filled environment.
►Operate and maintain the machine as recommended in the operating and safety
instructions
►Wear washable or disposable protective clothes at the worksite, and shower and change into clean clothes before leaving the worksite to reduce exposure of dust and fumes to yourself, other persons, cars, homes, and other areas.
►Avoid eating, drinking, and using tobacco products in areas where there is dust or fumes.
►Wash your hands and face thoroughly as soon as possible upon leaving the exposure area, and always before eating, drinking, using tobacco products, or making contact with other persons.
►Comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including occupational health and safety regulations.
►Participate in air monitoring, medical examination programs, and health
and safety training programs provided by your employer or trade organizations
and in accordance with occupational health and safety regulations and recommendations. Consult with physicians experienced in relevant
occupational medicine.
►Work with your employer and trade organization to reduce dust and fume exposure at the worksite and to reduce the risks. Effective health and safety
programs, policies and procedures for protecting workers and others against harmful exposure to dust and fumes must be established and implemented based on advice from health and safety experts. Consult with experts.

Operating, precautions

WARNING Incorrect usage

An incorrect use of the machine, accessories, and insertion tools/ cutting blades can result in serious injuries or a hazardous situation.
►Use the machine, accessories and tools in accordance with the safety instructions.
►Use the machine for what it is designed for, and in the way it is intended.
►Use the correct machine for the work that is going to be performed.
►Do not force the machine while operating.
►Take the working conditions into account.

WARNING Broken power switch

The power switch does not control the machine. A broken power switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
►Do not use the machine if the power switch is broken and cannot be controlled.
►Maintain the power switch.

WARNING Projectiles

Failure of the work piece, of accessories, or even of the machine itself may generate high velocity projectiles. During operating, splinters or other
particles from the compacted material may become projectiles and cause personal injury by striking the operator or other persons. To reduce these risk:
►Use approved personal protective equipment and safety helmet, including impact resistant eye protection with side protection.
►Make sure that no unauthorized persons trespass into the working zone.
►Keep the workplace free from foreign objects.

WARNING Unexpected movements

The machine is exposed to heavy strains during operation. If the machine breaks or gets stuck, there may be sudden and unexpected movement that can
cause injuries.
►Always inspect the machine prior to use. Never use the machine if you suspect that it is damaged.
►Make sure that the handle is clean and free of grease and oil.
►Keep your feet away from the machine.
►Never sit on the machine.
►Never strike or abuse the machine.
►Pay attention and look at what you are doing.

WARNING Vibration hazards

Normal and proper use of the machine exposes the operator to vibration. Regular and frequent exposure to vibration may cause, contribute to, or aggravate
injury or disorders to the operator’s fingers, hands, wrists, arms, shoulders and/or nerves and blood supply or other body parts, including debilitating
and/or permanent injuries or disorders that may develop gradually over periods of weeks, months, or years. Such injuries or disorders may include damage to the blood circulatory system, damage to the nervous system, damage to joints, and possibly damage to other body structures.
If numbness, persistent recurring discomfort ,burning sensation, stiffness, throbbing, tingling, pain, clumsiness, weakened grip, whitening of the skin, or
other symptoms occur at any time, when operating the machine or when not operating the machine, stop operating the machine, tell your employer and seek medical attention. Continued use of the machine after the occurrence of any such symptom may increase the risk of symptoms becoming more severe and/or permanent.
Operate and maintain the machine as recommended in these instructions, to prevent an unnecessary increase in vibration.
The following may help to reduce exposure to vibration for the operator:
►If the machine has vibration absorbing handles, keep them in a central position, avoid pressing the handles into the end stops.
►When the percussion mechanism is activated, the only body contact with the machine you must have are your hands on the handle or handles. Avoid
any other contact, for example supporting any part of the body against the machine or leaning onto the machine trying to increase the feed force.
►Make sure that the machine is well-maintained and not worn out.
►Immediately stop working if the machine suddenly starts to vibrate strongly. Before resuming the work, find and remove the cause of the increased
vibrations.
►Participate in health surveillance or monitoring, medical exams and training programs offered by your employer and when required by law.
►When working in cold conditions wear warm clothing and keep hands warm and dry.
See the ”Noise and vibration declaration statement” for the machine, including the declared vibration values. This information can be found at the end of these Safety and operating instructions.

WARNING Noise hazard

High noise levels can cause permanent and disabling hearing loss and other problems such as tinnitus (ringing, buzzing, whistling, or humming in the ears).
To reduce risks and prevent an unnecessary increase in noise levels:
►Risk assessment of these hazards and implementation of appropriate controls is essential.
►Operate and maintain the machine as recommended in these instructions.
►If the machine has a silencer, check that it is in place and in good working condition.
►Always use hearing protection.

WARNING Accessory hazards

Accidental engagement of accessories during maintenance or installation can cause serious injuries, when the power source is connected.
►Never inspect, clean, install, or remove accessories while the power source is connected.

Maintenance, precautions

WARNING Machine modification

Any machine modification may result in bodily injuries to yourself or others.
►Never modify the machine. Modified machines are not covered by warranty or product liability.
►Always use original parts and accessories approved by Atlas Copco.
►Change damaged parts immediately.
►Replace worn components in good time.

WARNING Damaged machine parts

Lack of maintenance will result in damaged or worn parts that can cause accidents.
►Check the moving parts for misalignment or binding.
►Check the machine for broken or, in other ways, damaged parts.
Damaged or worn parts can effect the operation of the machine.

Storage

♦ Keep the machine in a safe place, out of the reach of children and locked up.