User manual HUSQVARNA EPA III

[. . . ] Operator’s manual (EPA III, CARB III) 435 435e 440e Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. English 115 13 80-95 Rev. 3 2008-12-22 KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols on the machine: 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. Always wear: • • • Approved protective helmet Approved hearing protection Protective goggles or a visor Filling with oil and adjusting oil flow. [. . . ] The diaphragm need not be completely filled. As the chain brake is still engaged the speed of the engine must be set to idling as soon as possible, this is achieved by disengaging the throttle lock. Disengagement is done by gently touching on the throttle trigger. This prevents unnecessary wear to the clutch, clutch drum and brake band. Allow the machine to idle a few seconds before giving full throttle. 2 A 1 There is a simplified start reminder with illustrations to describe each step on the rear edge of the saw (A). 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 (3): 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 until the engine fires. 115 13 80-95 Rev. 3 2008-12-22 English – 21 STARTING AND STOPPING CAUTION!Do not pull the starter cord all the way out and do not let go of the starter handle when the cord is fully extended. • 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. Your saw is ready for use. • 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. • The chain brake is released by moving the front hand guard marked ”PULL BACK TO RESET” back, towards the front handle. Stopping • The chain brake should be activated when starting. Se instructions under the heading Start and stop. This method is very dangerous because you may lose control of the saw. 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. • Never start the machine indoors. [. . . ] Do not let the nose of the guide bar contact a log, branch, or any other obstacle which could be hit while you are operating the saw. Do not overreach or cut above shoulder height. Follow manufacturer’s sharpening and maintenance instructions for the saw chain. Only use replacement bars and chains specified by the manufacturer or the equivalent. Do not operate a chain saw when you are fatigued. [. . . ]