User manual HUSQVARNA 445

[. . . ] Operator’s manual Manuel d’utilisation Manual de instrucciones 445 445e 450 450e Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine . 2 2010-04-08 KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols on the machine and/or in the manual: WARNING!Careless or improper 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. [. . . ] Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers encircling the chain saw handles. Stopping Stop the engine by pushing the start/stop switch down. The start/stop switch automatically returns to run position. To avoid involuntary start up, the spark plug cap must always be removed from the spark plug when the machine is unsupervised. (54) English – 21 WORKING TECHNIQUES Before use: (55) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Check that the chain brake works correctly and is not damaged. Check that the rear right hand guard is not damaged. Check that the throttle lockout works correctly and is not damaged. CCheck that the stop switch works correctly and is not damaged. Check that all handles are free from oil. Check that the anti vibration system works and is not damaged. 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. 6 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. When you put the chain saw on the ground, lock the saw chain using the chain brake and ensure you have a constant view of the machine. Switch the engine off before leaving your chain saw for any length of time. 5 4 3 Take great care when removing small branches and avoid cutting bushes (i. Cutting many small branches at the same time). Small branches can be grabbed by the chain and thrown back at you, causing serious injury. Make sure you can move and stand safely. [. . . ] 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. When cutting a limb that is under tension be alert for springback so that you will not be struck when the tension in the wood fibers is released. [. . . ]