Husqvarna 338XPT, 334T manual Personal protective equipment, Machine′s safety equipment

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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

chain saw usage if 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.

•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 servicing dealer.

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.

B

B

A

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Contents 334T 338XPT 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 Stop switchThrottle lock Chain catcherCutting equipment designed to reduce kickback Cutting equipmentMuffler General rulesGeneral information on sharpening cutting teeth Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge settingSharpening cutting teeth General advice on adjusting depth gauge settingAdjustment of depth gauge setting Tensioning the chainChecking chain lubrication Lubricating cutting equipmentChain oil Filling with chain oilChecking wear on cutting equipment Chain drive sprocketFitting the bar and chain AssemblyFuel Fuel HandlingLong-term storage Fuel safetyFueling Transport and storageWarm engine Starting and StoppingStarting and stopping Cold engineStopping General working instructions Basic safety rulesWorking Techniques Before useDo not let go of the handles General Basic cutting techniqueTerms Safe distance Felling technique for tree topsCutting LimbingDirectional cuts FellingFreeing a tree that has fallen badly General adviceCutting trees and branches that are in tension What is kickback? How to avoid kickbackCutting the trunk into logs Carburetor adjustment MaintenanceGeneral Checking the front hand guard Checking brake band wearChecking the brake trigger Muffler Changing a broken recoil spring StarterChanging a broken or worn starter cord Tensioning the recoil springLubricating the bar tip sprocket Adjustment of the oil pumpAir filter Spark plugCooling system Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Maintenance scheduleTechnical data Technical DataBar and chain combinations, model 338XPT Bar and chain combinations, model 334TSaw chain filing and file gauges Your Warranty Rights and Obligations Federal Emission Control Warranty StatementOther safety precautions American Standard Safety PrecautionsSafety precautions for chain saw users Kickback safety precautions´z+R*G¶55¨ Page 1150103-95 ´z+R*G¶55¨ ´z+R*G¶55¨
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