User manual HUSQVARNA 395 XP

[. . . ] Operator’s manual (EPA I) 395XP Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. English KEY TO SYMBOLS Key to symbols WARNING!Careless or incorrect use can result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. Always wear: • • • Approved protective helmet Approved hearing protection Protective goggles or a visor Filling with oil and adjusting oil flow. Other symbols/decals on the machine refer to special certification requirements for certain markets. Both of the operator′s hands must be used to operate the chain saw. [. . . ] This section describes basic safety rules for using a chain saw. This information is never a substitute for professional skills and experience. If you get into a situation where you feel unsafe, stop and seek expert advice. Contact your chain saw dealer, service agent or an experienced chain saw user. Do not attempt any task that you feel unsure of! • Take the utmost care when cutting through branches or logs that are in tension. A log or branch that is in tension can suddenly spring back into its natural position before or after you cut it. If you stand on the wrong side or start cutting in the wrong place it may strike you or your chain saw, so that you lose control. Both situations could cause serious injury. Before using a chain saw you must understand the effects of kickback and how to avoid them. See instructions under the heading How to avoid kickback. Before using a chain saw you must understand the difference between cutting with the top and bottom edges of the bar. See instructions under the heading How to avoid kickback. Basic safety rules • Look around you: To ensure that people, animals or other things cannot affect your control of the machine. To make sure that none of the above might come within reach of your saw or be injured by falling trees. • Before moving your chain saw switch off the engine and lock the chain using the chain brake. Carry the chain saw with the bar and chain pointing backwards. Fit a guard to the bar before transporting the chain saw or carrying it for any distance. 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. • 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. • Never put a chain saw down while the engine is running unless you have it in clear view and the chain brake is on. Switch the engine off before leaving your chain saw for any length of time. 18 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Basic cutting technique General • • Always use full throttle when cutting!Reduce the speed to idle after every cut (running the engine for too long at full throttle without any load, i. e. without any resistance from the chain during cutting, can lead to serious engine damage). Cutting from above = Cutting on the pull stroke. Cutting from below = Cutting on the push stroke. The following instructions describe how to handle the commonest situations you are likely to encounter when using a chain saw. [. . . ] 0, 050"/1, 3 mm 0, 058"/1, 5mm 0, 063"/1, 6 mm H42 72LP 73LP 73LP 72LG 73LG 73LG 72V 73V 73V ! WARNING!This chain saw model is capable of severe kickback that could result in serious injuries to the user. Do not operate this saw unless you have extraordinary cutting needs and experience and specialized training for dealing with kickback. Saws with significantly reduced kickback potential are available. [. . . ]