User manual HUSQVARNA HECTH170B

[. . . ] Protective goggles or a visor must be worn. Contact of the guide bar tip with any object must be avoided. Tip contact may cause the guide bar to move suddenly upward and backward (so-called kickback), which may cause serious injury. Other symbols/decals on the machine refer to special certification requirements for certain markets. [. . . ] Keep people and animals well away from the working area. C Warm engine Use the same procedure as for starting a cold engine but without setting the choke control in the choke position. The correct choke/start throttle setting is obtained by moving the choke control to the choke position and then pushing it in again. Cold engine Starting: The chain brake should be activated when starting the chain saw. Activate the chain brake by pushing the front hand guard forwards. Starting Ignition; choke (A): Set the choke control in the choke position. This should automatically set the stop switch to the start position. Start throttle: The correct choke/start throttle setting is obtained by moving the control to the choke position. Air purge (B): Press the air purge repeatedly until fuel begins to fill the bulb. The bulb need not be completely filled. 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 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. Never wrap the starter cord around your hand B A 22 – English STARTING AND STOPPING As the chain brake is still activated the engine must return to idling speed as soon as possible by disengaging the throttle latch in order to avoid unnecessery wear on the clutch assembly. • The chain brake should be activated when starting. Check that the chain catcher is in place and not damaged. CAUTION!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. 2 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. Take great care when removing small branches and avoid cutting bushes (i. e. cutting many small branches at the same time). Small branches can be grabbed by the chain and thrown back at you, causing serious injury. 3 10 Check the chain tension. General working instructions IMPORTANT!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. [. . . ] Keep a good firm grip on the saw with both hands, the right hand on the rear handle, and the left hand on the front handle, when the engine is running. Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers encircling the chain saw handles. A firm grip will help you reduce kickback and maintain control of the saw. Make sure that the area in which you are cutting is free from obstacles. [. . . ]