Husqvarna 61, 268 manual Safety Instructions, Personal Protective Equipment

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

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.

Long or continuous exposure to high noise levels may cause permanent hearing impairment. Always wear approved hearing protection when operating a chain saw.

•PROTECTIVE HELMET

•HEARING PROTECTION

•PROTECTIVE GLASSES

OR VISOR

•GLOVES WITH

SAW PROTECTION

•PROTECTIVE TROUSERS WITH SAW PROTECTION

• BOOTS WITH SAW PROTECTION, STEEL TOE-CAP AND NON-SLIP SOLE

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

• ALWAYS HAVE A FIRST AID KIT NEARBY

CHAIN SAW SAFETY EQUIPMENT

This section explains the various safety features of the saw, how they work, and basic inspection and maintenance you should carry out to ensure safe operation. (See the ”What is what?” section to find out where these components are on Your saw).

NEVER USE A CHAIN SAW THAT HAS FAULTY SAFETY EQUIPMENT! Carry out the inspection, maintenance and service routines listed in this section.

1Chain brake and front hand guard

2Throttle lock

3 Chain catcher

4 Right hand guard

5 Vibration damping system

6Stop switch

7Muffler

8Cutting equipment (see

”Cutting equipment” section).

4 – English

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Contents Operator´s manual EnglishSymbols on the chain saw KEY to SymbolsSymbols in the operator’s manual Contents Safety Instructions Personal Protective EquipmentChain brake and front hand guard 3a StartingChain catcher Throttle lockRight hand guard Vibration damping system Stop switchMuffler Checking brake band wear Checking the front hand guardChecking the inertia brake release Checking the brake triggerThrottle lock Cutting Equipment 5 basic rulesCutting equipment designed to minimise kickback BarSaw chain Some terms that describe the bar and chainGeneral information on sharpening cutting teeth Sharpening your chain and adjusting raker clearanceSharpening cutting teeth Setting the raker clearance General advice on setting raker clearanceTensioning the chain Chain oil Lubricating cutting equipmentFilling with chain oil Checking chain lubrication Lubricating the clutch drum bearingChecking wear on cutting equipment Lubricating the bar tip sprocketHOW to Avoid Kickback What is kickback?General rules Do not let go of the handlesGeneral Safety Precautions Min m Basic safety rules10 ft Basic cutting technique GeneralTerms CuttingTree felling technique Safe distanceLimbing Felling directionClearing the trunk and preparing your retreat FellingFreeing a tree that has fallen badly = high accident risk Cutting the trunk into logsFreeing a Trapped tree Cutting trees and branches that are in tension PreparationsWhat is WHAT? Mounting guide bar and chain AssemblyFitting a spike bumper Fuel Handling FuelmixMin 3 m Fuelling10ft Start and Stop StartCold engine Warm engineMaintenance CarburettorStarter device assembly Starter deviceChanging a broken or worn starter cord Tensioning the recoil springAdjusting the oil pump Air filterSpark plug MufflerNeedle bearing maintenance Temperature 0oC 32oF or colderTemperature -5oC 23oF or colder Cooling systemWeekly maintenance Daily maintenance Monthly maintenance268 Technical DataBar and chain combinations EC-declaration of conformity Applies to Europe only 114 00 2002W02