Husqvarna 1151322-95 manual American Standard Safety Precautions, Safety precautions for chain saw

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AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Safety precautions for chain saw

 

Other safety precautions

users

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

!

 

WARNING! Do not operate a chain saw

(ANSI B 175.1-2000 Annex C)

 

 

with one hand! Serious injury to the

 

 

operator, helpers, bystanders or any

Kickback safety precautions

 

 

 

 

 

 

combination of these persons may result

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

from one-handed operation. A chain saw

 

!

 

WARNING! Kickback may occur when the

 

 

 

is intended for two-handed use.

 

 

nose or tip of the guide bar touches an

 

Do not operate a chain saw when you are fatigued.

 

 

object, or when the wood closes in and

 

 

 

 

 

Use safety footwear; snug-fitting clothing, protective

 

 

 

pinches the saw chain in the cut.

 

 

 

 

 

 

gloves, and eye, hearing and head protection devices.

 

 

 

Tip contact in some cases may cause a

 

Use caution when handling fuel. Move the chain saw at

 

 

 

lightning fast reverse reaction, kicking

 

least 10 feet (3 m) from the fueling point before starting

 

 

 

the guide bar up and back towards the

 

the engine.

 

 

 

 

operator.

 

Do not allow other persons to be near the chain saw when

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pinching the saw chain along the top of

 

starting or cutting with the chain saw. Keep bystanders

 

 

 

 

and animals out of the work area.

 

 

 

the guide bar may push the guide bar

 

 

 

 

 

Do not start cutting until you have a clear work area, secure

 

 

 

rapidly back towards the operator.

 

 

 

 

Either of these reactions may cause you

 

footing and a planned retreat path from the falling tree.

 

 

 

 

Keep all parts of your body away from the saw chain when

 

 

 

to lose control of the saw which could

 

 

 

 

 

the engine is running.

 

 

 

result in serious personal injury.

 

 

 

 

 

Before you start the engine, make sure that the saw chain

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Do not rely exclusively upon the safety

 

is not contacting anything.

 

 

 

devices built into your saw. As a chain

 

Carry the chain saw with the engine stopped, the guide

 

 

 

saw user, you should take several steps

 

bar and saw chain to the rear, and the muffler away from

 

 

 

to keep your cutting jobs free from

 

your body.

 

 

 

 

accident or injury.

 

Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged, improperly

 

 

 

 

 

adjusted, or not completely and securely assembled. Be

With a basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce

 

sure that the saw chain stops moving when the throttle

or eliminate the element of surprise. Sudden surprise

 

control trigger is released.

contributes to accidents.

 

Shut off the engine before setting the chain saw down.

 

 

 

 

 

Keep a good firm grip on the saw with both hands, the

 

Use extreme caution when cutting small size brush and

right hand on the rear handle, and the left hand on the

 

saplings because slender material may catch the saw

front handle, when the engine is running. Use a firm grip

 

chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance.

with thumbs and fingers encircling the chain saw handles.

 

When cutting a limb that is under tension be alert for

A firm grip will help you reduce kickback and maintain

 

 

springback so that you will not be struck when the tension

control of the saw. Don’t let go.

 

 

in the wood fibers is released.

 

 

 

 

 

Make sure that the area in which you are cutting is free

 

Keep handles dry, clean and free of oil or fuel mixture.

from obstacles. Do not let the nose of the guide bar

 

Operate the chain saw only in well-ventilated areas.

contact a log, branch, or any other obstacle which could

 

 

Do not operate a chain saw in a tree unless you have

be hit while you are operating the saw.

 

 

been specifically trained to do so.

Cut at high engine speeds.

 

 

Do not operate a chain saw above shoulder height.

Do not overreach or cut above shoulder height.

 

 

All chain saw service, other than the items listed in the

 

 

 

 

 

Follow manufacturer’s sharpening and maintenance

 

operator’s/owner’s safety and maintenance instructions,

instructions for the saw chain.

 

should be performed by competent chain saw service

Only use replacement bars and chains specified by the

 

personnel. (For example, if improper tools are used to

 

remove the flywheel or if an improper tool is used to hold

manufacturer or the equivalent.

 

 

the flywheel in order to remove the clutch, structural

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

damage to the flywheel could occur and subsequently

 

 

 

 

 

cause the flywheel to burst.)

 

 

 

 

 

When transporting your chain saw, use the appropriate

 

 

 

 

 

guide bar guard.

 

 

 

 

 

Note: This Annex is intended primarily for the consumer or

 

 

 

 

 

occasional user.

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Contents 365 372XP EnglishSymbols in the operator’s manual KEY to SymbolsSymbols on the machine You will find the following labels on your chain sawContents Introduction Dear customerWhat is WHAT? What is what on the chain saw?General Safety Precautions Before using a new chain sawPersonal protective equipment Machine′s safety equipmentAlways use common sense Chain brake and front hand guardGeneral Safety Precautions Right hand guard Throttle lockoutChain catcher Vibration damping systemMuffler Stop switchCutting equipment General rulesCutting equipment designed to reduce kickback BarChain Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge setting General information on sharpening cutting teethTensioning the chain Lubricating cutting equipment Filling with chain oilChecking chain lubrication Chain drive sprocket Needle bearing lubricationChecking wear on cutting equipment Assembly Fitting the bar and chainWorking with the chain Fuel Handling FuelTransport and storage Fuel safetyFueling Long-term storageCold engine Starting and StoppingStarting and stopping Warm engineStopping Before use Basic safety rulesWorking Techniques General working instructionsGeneral rules Basic cutting technique TermsLog is supported at one end. There is a high risk Tree felling techniqueLimbing Safe distanceFelling direction Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreatDirectional cuts Felling cut How to avoid kickback What is kickback?Freeing a tree that has fallen badly Cutting the trunk into logs Maintenance Carburetor adjustmentGeneral Checking brake band wear Correctly adjusted carburetorHigh speed jet H Checking the front hand guardChecking the inertia brake release ImmediatelyMuffler Starter Changing a broken or worn starter cordTensioning the recoil spring Fitting the starter Air filterChanging a broken recoil spring Must always be replacedSpark plug Adjustment of the oil pumpWhen making adjustments Lubricating the bar tip sprocketCooling system Air Injection centrifugal cleaningTemperature -5C 23F or colder Winter useElectrical carburetor heating CanadaOther countries Maintenance schedule Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenanceTechnical Data Technical dataSaw chain filing and file gauges Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Your Warranty Rights and ObligationsOther safety precautions American Standard Safety PrecautionsSafety precautions for chain saw Kickback safety precautionsPage 1151322-95
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