User manual HUSQVARNA 142

[. . . ] Instruction Manual 137 / 142 WARNING: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. 530165144 2/8/05 IDENTIFICATION (WHAT IS WHAT?) 1 7 1 2 3 12 5 4 6 20 19 18 8 17 16 22 23 15 14 13 11 24 13. Muffler Bar Tip Sprocket Saw Chain Saw Bar Chain Catcher Chain Brake Assembly Rear Hand Guard Throttle Control/Trigger Throttle Lock Bar/Chain Adjustment Tool Chain Tensioning Screw Instruction Manual Guide Bar Cover IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS WARNING!Careless or improper use can cause serious or even fatal injury. Read and understand the instruction manual before using the chain saw. Always wear appropriate ear protection, eye protection and head protection. Always use two hands when operating the chain saw. WARNING! [. . . ] Release your grip on the front handle and use the weight of the saw to let the top of the guide bar fall forward and contact the stump. When the tip of the bar hits the stump, the brake should activate. CUTTING METHODS IMPORTANT POINTS S Check chain tension before first use and after 1 minute of operation. See CHAIN TENSION in the ASSEMBLY section. Do not cut metal, plastics, masonry, non-wood building materials, etc. S Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign object. Inspect the saw and repair parts as necessary. Even a small amount of dirt will quickly dull a chain and increase the possibility of kickback. S Practice cutting a few small logs using the following techniques to get the "feel" of using your saw before you begin a major sawing operation. S Squeeze the throttle trigger and allow the engine to reach full speed before cutting. S Begin cutting with the saw frame against the log. S Keep the engine at full speed the entire time you are cutting. S Release the throttle trigger as soon as the cut is completed, allowing the engine to idle. If you run the saw at full throttle without a cutting load, unnecessary wear can occur to the chain, bar, and engine. It is recommended that the engine not be operated for longer than 30 seconds at full throttle. S To avoid losing control when cut is complete, do not put pressure on saw at end of cut. S Stop the engine before setting the saw down. If the tree makes contact with any utility line, the utility company should be notified immediately. S Carefully plan your sawing operation in advance. You need a clear area all around the tree so you can have secure footing. S The chain saw operator should keep on the uphill side of the terrain as the tree is likely to roll or slide downhill after it is felled. S Study the natural conditions that can cause the tree to fall in a particular direction. Natural conditions that can cause a tree to fall in a particular direction include: S The wind direction and speed. [. . . ] OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES: As the small off-road engine engine owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your instruction manual. HUSQVARNA recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your small off-road engine, but HUSQVARNA cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance. As the small off-road engine engine owner, you should be aware that HUSQVARNA may deny you warranty coverage if your small off-road engine engine or a part of it has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance, unapproved modifications, or the use of parts not made or approved by the original equipment manufacturer. You are responsible for presenting your small offroad engine to a HUSQVARNA authorized repair center as soon as a problem exists. [. . . ]