User manual HUSQVARNA HELTH135B

[. . . ] Protective goggles or a visor must be worn. Refuelling. Filing with oil and adjusting oil flow. Both of the operator′s hands must be used to operate the chain saw. Never operate a chain saw holding it with one hand only. Contact of the guide bar tip with any object must be avoided. EPA II Tip contact may cause the guide bar to move suddenly upward and backward (socalled kickback), which may cause serious injury. Other symbols/decals on the machine refer to special certification requirements for certain markets. Symbols in the operator’s manual: Switch off the engine by moving the stop switch to the STOP position before carrying out any checks or maintenance. Always wear approved protective gloves. The Emissions Compliance Period referred to on the Emission Compliance label indicates the number of operating hours for which the engine has been shown to meet Federal emissions requirements. Category C = 50 hours, B = 125 hours, and A = 300 hours. Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and system may be performed by any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. Regular cleaning is required. Visual check. 2 – English CONTENTS Contents KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols on the machine: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Activate the chain brake by pushing the front hand guard forwards. 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. Never wrap the starter cord around your hand Ignition; choke (A): Set the choke control in the choke position. This should automatically set the stop switch to the start position. Start throttle: The correct choke/start throttle setting is obtained by moving the control to the choke position. Air purge (B): Press the air purge repeatedly until fuel begins to fill the bulb. The bulb need not be completely filled. As the chain brake is still activated the engine must return to idling speed as soon as possible by disengaging the throttle latch in order to avoid unnecessery wear on the clutch assembly. B A Decompression valve (C): Press the valve to reduce the pressure in the cylinder and make starting easier. You should always use the decompression valve when starting the machine. Once the machine has started the valve will automatically return to its original setting. Push in the choke control as soon as the engine fire and make repeated starting attempts. Check that the muffler is securely attached and not damaged. Check that all parts of the chain saw are tightened correctly and that they are not damaged or missing. Check that the chain catcher is in place and not damaged. Follow the instructions above, but do not use a chain saw in a situation where you cannot call for help in case of an accident. 2 Do not use the machine in bad weather, such as dense fog, heavy rain, strong wind, intense cold, etc. Working in bad weather is tiring and often brings added risks, such as icy ground, unpredictable felling direction, etc. Take great care when removing small branches and avoid cutting bushes (i. e. cutting many small branches at the same time). Small branches can be grabbed by the chain and thrown back at you, causing serious injury. 10 Check the chain tension. General working instructions IMPORTANT!This section describes basic safety rules for using a chain saw. This information is never a substitute for professional skills and experience. [. . . ] Move the chain saw at least 10 feet (3 m) from the fueling point before starting the engine. Do not allow other persons to be near the chain saw when starting or cutting with the chain saw. Keep bystanders and animals out of the work area. Do not start cutting until you have a clear work area, secure footing and a planned retreat path from the falling tree. [. . . ]