User manual HUSQVARNA (US

[. . . ] Operator’s manual (EPA) Manuel d’utilisation (EPA) Manual de instrucciones (EPA) 235e 240e Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. lire attentivement et bien assimiler le manuel d’utilisation avant d’utiliser la machine. Lea detenidamente el manual de instrucciones y asegúrese de entender su contenido antes de utilizar la máquina English (6-25) French (26-47) Spanish (48-67) 1 15 26 24 23 22 21 20 17 18 19 6 7 8 1 16 11 25 3 2 4 5 9 10 11 12 13 14 30 28 29 27 11 12 13 18 19 20 24 25 26 The engine exhaust from this product contains chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Congratulations on your choice to buy a Husqvarna product! [. . . ] (22) • Never start a chain saw unless the bar, chain and all covers are fitted correctly. See instructions under the heading Assembly. Without a bar and chain attached to the chain saw the clutch can come loose and cause serious injury. (29) • The chain brake should be activated when starting. This method is very dangerous because you may lose control of the saw. (30) • Never start the machine indoors. Exhaust fumes can be dangerous if inhaled. € Observe your surroundings and make sure that there is no risk of people or animals coming into contact with the cutting equipment. The right hand should be on the rear handle, and the left hand on the front handle. All people, whether right or left handed, should use this grip. Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers encircling the chain saw handles. (31) Stopping Stop the engine by pressing down the stop button. 5 2008-08-07 English – 15 WORKING TECHNIQUES Before use: (33) 1 Check that the chain brake works correctly and is not damaged. 2 Check that the rear right hand guard is not damaged. 3 Check that the throttle lockout works correctly and is not damaged. 4 Check that the stop switch works correctly and is not damaged. 5 Check that all handles are free from oil. 6 Check that the anti vibration system works and is not damaged. 7 Check that the muffler is securely attached and not damaged. 8 Check that all parts of the chain saw are tightened correctly and that they are not damaged or missing. 9 Check that the chain catcher is in place and not damaged. 5 Take great care when cutting a tree that is under tension. [. . . ] Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged, improperly adjusted, or not completely and securely assembled. Be sure that the saw chain stops moving when the throttle control trigger is released. Shut off the engine before setting the chain saw down. Use extreme caution when cutting small size brush and saplings because slender material may catch the saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance. [. . . ]