Husqvarna 3120XP manual Personal protective equipment, Machine′s safety equipment

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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

possible. Your dealer, forestry school or your library can provide information about which training materials and courses are available.

Work is constantly in progress to improve the design and technology - improvements that increase your safety and efficiency. Visit your dealer regularly to see whether you can benefit from new features that have been introduced.

Personal protective equipment

!

WARNING! Most chain saw accidents

happen when the chain touches the

 

operator. You must use approved

 

personal protective equipment whenever

 

you use the machine. Personal protective

 

equipment cannot eliminate the risk of

 

injury but it will reduce the degree of

 

injury if an accident does happen. Ask

 

your dealer for help in choosing the right

 

equipment.

Always wear:

•Approved protective helmet

•Hearing protection

•Protective goggles or a visor

•Gloves with saw protection

•Trousers with saw protection

•Boots with saw protection, steel toe-cap and non-slip sole

•Always have a first aid kit nearby.

•Fire Extinguisher and Shovel

Generally clothes should be close-fitting without restricting your freedom of movement.

IMPORTANT! Sparks can come from the muffler, the bar and chain or other sources. Always have fire extinguishing tools available if you should need them. Help prevent forest fires.

Machine′s safety equipment

In this section the machine’s safety features and their function are explained. For inspection and maintenance see instructions under the heading Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw safety equipment. See instructions under the heading, What is what?, to find where these parts are located on your machine.

The life span of the machine can be reduced and the risk of accidents can increase if machine maintenance is not

carried out correctly and if service and/or repairs are not carried out professionally. If you need further information please contact your nearest service workshop.

!

WARNING! Never use a machine with

defective safety components. Safety

 

 

equipment must be inspected and

 

maintained. See instructions under the

 

heading Checking, maintaining and

 

servicing chain saw safety equipment. If

 

your machine does not pass all the

 

checks, take the saw to a servicing

 

dealer for repair.

Chain brake and front hand guard

Your chain saw is equipped with a chain brake that is designed to stop the chain if you get a kickback.The chain brake reduces the risk of accidents, but only you can prevent them.

Take care when using your saw and make sure the kickback zone of the bar never touches any object.

•The chain brake (A) can either be activated manually (by your left hand) or automatically by the inertia release mechanism.

•The brake is applied when the front hand guard (B) is pushed forwards.

•This movement activates a spring-loaded mechanism that tightens the brake band (C) around the engine drive system (D) (clutch drum).

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Contents 3120XP Symbols on the machine KEY to SymbolsSymbols in the operator’s manual Contents Dear Customer IntroductionWhat is what on the chain saw? What is WHAT?Before using a new chain saw General Safety PrecautionsAlways use common sense Personal protective equipment Machine′s safety equipmentChain brake and front hand guard General Safety Precautions Vibration damping system Throttle lockoutChain catcher Right hand guardGeneral rules Stop switchCutting equipment MufflerSharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge setting Adjustment of depth gauge setting Increased if the depth gauge setting isToo large Chain oil Tensioning the chainLubricating cutting equipment Which could lead to serious, even fatalChecking wear on cutting equipment Checking chain lubricationChain drive sprocket Needle bearing lubricationBar Fitting the bar and chain AssemblyWorking with the chain Fuel Fuel HandlingFuelling Fuel safetyExtra chain oil Long-term storage Transport and storageWarm engine Starting and StoppingStarting and stopping Cold engineStopping General working instructions Basic safety rulesWorking Techniques Before useWorking Techniques Limbing Basic cutting techniqueTerms There are five important factors you should considerSafe distance Tree felling techniqueFelling direction Your saw Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreatFelling cut Felling Training we advise you not to fell treesCutting trees and branches that are in tension General adviceFreeing a tree that has fallen badly Freeing a trapped treeWhat is kickback? How to avoid kickbackCutting the trunk into logs Carburettor MaintenanceHigh speed jet H Correctly adjusted carburettorImmediately Checking the brake triggerStarter MufflerChanging a broken or worn starter cord Changing a broken recoil spring Tensioning the recoil springFitting the starter Must always be replaced Air filterSpark plug Lubricating the bar tip sprocketNeedle bearing lubrication Adjustment of the oil pumpCooling system Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Maintenance scheduleTechnical data Technical DataSaw chain filing and file gauges Guide bar and saw chain combinations0404/09/2119 EC-declaration of conformityApplies to Europe only EN ISO 121002010, ISO 149822009, EN ISOOriginal instructions 1153183-26
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