Husqvarna 250PS General working instructions, Basic safety precautions, Transport and storage

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Transport and storage

Store and transport the machine and fuel so that any leakage or fumes do not risk coming into contact with sparks or naked flames. For example, electric machines, electric motors, electrical switches/power switches, heaters or the like.

When storing and transporting fuel approved containers intended for this purpose must be used.

When storing the machine for long periods the fuel tank must be emptied. Contact your local petrol station to find out how to dispose of excess fuel.

!WARNING!

Exercise great care when handling fuel. Bear in mind the risk of fire, explosions and inhaling fumes.

General working instructions

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

This section takes up the basic safety precautions for working with the pruner.

If you encounter a situation where you are uncertain how to proceed you should ask an expert. Contact your dealer or your service workshop.

Avoid all usage which you consider to be beyond your capability.

Basic safety precautions

1. Observe your surroundings:

To ensure that people, animals or other things cannot affect your control of the machine.

To ensure that the above mentioned do not come into contact with the cutting equipment or objects that can be thrown by the cutting equipment.

NOTE! Never use a machine without the possibility of calling for help in the event of an accident.

2.Avoid usage in un-favourable weather conditions. For example, thick fog, heavy rain, strong winds or extreme cold, etc. To work in bad weather conditions is tiring and can create dangerous circumstances, e.g. slippery surfaces.

3.Make sure you can walk and stand safely. Look out for any obstacles with unexpected movement (roots, stones, branches, pits, ditches , etc). Take great care when working on sloping ground.

4.When moving over

longer distances and transporting the engine should be stopped and the transport guard should be used.

5.Never put the machine down with the engine running unless you have good sight of it.

6.Never allow childern to use the machine.

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Contents 250PS Symbols KEY to SymbolsContents Machines safety equipment Safety InstructionsPersonal protective equipment Silencer Vibration damp- ing systemCutting equip- ment Safety Instructions Cutting equipment Cutting equipment designed to minimise kickbackGuide bar Saw chainGeneral information on sharpening cutting teeth Specification of blade and chainSharpening cutting tooth General advice on setting raker clearanceChain lubrication Tensioning the saw chainCorrection of raker clearance CheckingChecking wear on cutting equipment Procedure if the lubrication does not functionSaw chain Chain drive wheel Fuel safety General safety instructionsStart General working instructions Basic safety precautionsTransport and storage Basic clearing techniques What is what? What is WHAT?Adapter AssemblyFuel mix Fuel HandlingFuelling Start and stop Fuel Handling Start and StopConnection of the engine unit Start and StopFitting the harness Removing the harnessCarburettor MaintenanceCleaning/change Correctly adjusted carburettorAir filter MufflerCleaning of the shaft Maintenance scheduleAdjustment of the ball joint Daily maintenanceMonthly maintenance Weekly maintenanceTechnical data Technical DataBar Chain Bar and chain combinations´+HÆh¶6v¨ English English2001W14