User manual HUSQVARNA 240 E TRIO BRAKE

[. . . ] The start/stop switch automatically returns to run position. In order to prevent unintentional starting, the spark plug cap must be removed from the spark plug when assembling, checking and/or performing maintenance. This product is in accordance with applicable EC directives. Noise emission to the environment according to the European Community's Directive. The machine's emission is specified in chapter Technical data and on label. [. . . ] · 1 2 Never start the machine: If you have spilt fuel or chain oil on the machine. Wipe off the spillage and allow remaining fuel to evaporate. If you have spilt fuel on yourself or your clothes, change your clothes. Wash any part of your body that has come in contact with fuel. Check regularly for leaks from the fuel cap and fuel lines. Min. 3 m (10 ft) 3 Clean the area around the fuel cap. Clean the fuel and chain oil tanks regularly. The fuel filter must be replaced at least once a year. Contamination in the tanks causes malfunction. Make sure the fuel is well mixed by shaking the container before refuelling. The capacities of the chain oil tank and fuel tank are carefully matched. Keep people and animals well away from the working area. Grip the front handle with your left hand. Hold the chain saw on the ground by placing your right foot through the rear handle. Pull the starter handle with your right hand and pull out the starter cord slowly until you feel a resistance (as the starter pawls engage) then pull firmly and rapidly until the engine fires (4). Push down the red choke control (5) as soon as the engine fires which can be heard through a "puff" sound. Keep on pulling the cord powerfully until the engine starts. Warm engine When the chain saw is heated restart the saw only by pulling the cord powerfully until the engine starts (6). Never twist the starter cord around your hand. Starting The chain brake must be engaged when the chain saw is started. Activate the brake by moving the front hand guard forwards. There is a simplified start reminder with illustrations to describe each step on the rear edge of the saw (A). As the chain brake is still engaged the speed of the engine must be set to idling as soon as possible, this is achieved by disengaging the throttle lock. Disengagement is done by gently touching on the throttle trigger. This prevents unnecessary wear to the clutch, clutch drum and brake band. Cold engine Start position (1): Set the start/stop switch in the choke position by pulling the red control outward - upward (1). [. . . ] The bar should be turned regularly for more even wear. Check the lubrication hole in the bar, to be sure it is not clogged. If the bar has a sprocket tip, this should be lubricated. Check that the bar and chain are getting sufficient oil. [. . . ]