User manual HUSQVARNA 575 XP AUTO TUNE EPA I

[. . . ] Operator’s manual 575XP AutoTune EPA I Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. English KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols on the machine: WARNING!Careless or improper use can result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. 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. Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. Always wear approved protective gloves. Always wear: • Approved protective helmet • Approved hearing protection • Protective goggles or a visor Regular cleaning is required. Both of the operator′s hands must be used to operate the chain saw. Visual check. Never operate a chain saw holding it with one hand only. Protective goggles or a visor must be worn. Contact of the guide bar tip with any object must be avoided. Refuelling. Tip contact may cause the guide bar to move suddenly upward and backward (socalled kickback), which may cause serious injury. Filing with oil and adjusting oil flow. Other symbols/decals on the machine refer to special certification requirements for certain markets. The chain brake must be engaged when the chain saw is started. WARNING!Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the guide bar touches an object, and cause a lightning fast reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and towards the operator. May cause serious personal injury. 2 – English KEY TO SYMBOLS You will find the following labels on your chain saw: EPA I 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. [. . . ] 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. Note!Pull the front hand guard towards the front handle. • Always hold the saw with both hands. 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. ! • WARNING!Long term inhalation of the engine’s exhaust fumes, chain oil mist and dust from sawdust can represent a health risk. 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. Stopping • The chain brake should be activated when starting. Se instructions under the heading Start and stop. Do not The engine is stopped by pushing the stop switch to the stop position. English – 21 WORKING TECHNIQUES Before use: Basic safety rules 1 • • 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. , 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. Check 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. [. . . ] Before you start the engine, make sure that the saw chain is not contacting anything. Carry the chain saw with the engine stopped, the guide bar and saw chain to the rear, and the muffler away from your body. 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. [. . . ]