Husqvarna 966976701 manual Starting and Stopping, Check before starting, Starting and stopping

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STARTING AND STOPPING

Check before starting

Inspect the working area. Remove any objects that could be thrown out.

Check the cutting attachment. Never use blunt, cracked or damaged equipment.

Check that the machine is in perfect working order. Check that all nuts and screws are tight.

Make sure the chain is adequately lubricated. See instructions under the heading Lubricating the cutting attachment.

Check that the cutting attachment always stops when the engine is idling.

Only use the machine for the purpose it was intended for.

Make sure that the handle and safety features are in good working order. Never use a machine that lacks a part or has been modified outside its specifications.

Starting and stopping

WARNING! The complete clutch cover

!and shaft must be fitted before the machine is started, otherwise the clutch can come loose and cause personal injury.

Always move the machine away from the refuelling area before starting. Place the machine on a flat surface. Ensure the cutting attachment cannot come into contact with any object. Make sure no unauthorised persons are in the working area, otherwise there is a risk of serious personal injury. The safety distance is 15 metres.

Starting

Primer bulb: Press the air purge repeatedly until fuel begins to fill the bulb. The bulb need not be completely filled.

Choke: Set the choke control in the choke position.

WARNING! When the engine is started

! with the choke in either the choke or start throttle positions the cutting attachment will start to rotate immediately.

Hold the body of the machine on the ground using your left hand (CAUTION! Not with your foot!). Grip the starter handle, slowly pull out the cord with your right hand until you feel some resistance (the starter pawls grip), now quickly and powerfully pull the cord. Never twist the

starter cord around your hand.

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Contents 327P4 327P5X-series KEY to Symbols SymbolsContents Introduction Dear CustomerWhat is WHAT? What is what?General Safety Precautions Personal protective equipmentMachine′s safety equipment Throttle lockoutMuffler Stop switchVibration damping system Only use cutting equipment recommended by us Quick release Balance Flex harnessCutting equipment Chain Sharpening your chain and adjusting raker clearanceSpecification of bar and saw chain General Safety Precautions Tensioning the chain Adjusting chain lubrication Lubricating cutting equipmentFilling with chain oil Checking chain lubricationChecking wear on cutting equipment Chain What to do if lubrication does not workChain drive sprocket May increase the risk of accidentsAssembly Adjusting the harnessFitting the cutting head Fitting the bar and chainAssembly Filling with oilAssembling and dismantling the two-piece shaft Fitting the impact guardAssembly of the saw attachment Fuel Fuel safetyFuel Handling Fuelling MixingStarting and Stopping Check before startingStarting and stopping StartingStopping Safety instructions regarding the surroundings Safety instructions while workingWorking Techniques General working instructionsSafety instructions after completing work Basic working techniquesWithout having the cutting attachment in full view Maintenance CarburettorFine adjustment of the idle speed T Correctly adjusted carburettorLow speed jet L High speed jet HMuffler Cooling systemSpark plug Is damaged it should be replacedCleaning the air filter Two-piece shaftAir filter Oiling the air filterMaintenance schedule Maintenance Daily Weekly MonthlyTechnical Data Technical dataBar and chain combinations Approved accessories Art No Use withEC-declaration of conformity Applies to Europe only Page Page Page Page 1150991-26