Husqvarna 41, 36 Ansi B 175.1-1985 Appendix D Safety Precautions, For Chain Saw Users

Safety Precautions

(ANSI B 175.1-1985 Appendix D)
Safety Precautions		(4)	Use caution when handling fuel. Move the chain
for Chain Saw Users
			saw at least 10 feet (3 m) from the fueling point
IID 1. Kickback Safety Precautions
			before starting the engine.
		(5)	Do not allow other persons to be near the chain
			saw when starting or cutting with the chain saw.
~	WARNING!: KICKBACK may occur when the nose		Keep bystanders and animals out of the work area.
	or tip of the guide bar touches an object, or when
		(6)	Do not start cutting until you have a clear work
	the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in
			area, secure footing, and a planned retreat path
	the cut.
			from the falling tree.
DTip contact in some cases may cause a lightning fast		(7) Keep all parts of your body away from the saw
			chain when the engine is running.
reverse REACTION, kicking the guide bar up and
		(8)	Before you start the engine, make sure that the saw
back towards the operator.
			chain is not contacting anything.
DPinching the saw chain along the top of the guide
		(9)	Carry the chain saw with the engine stopped, the
bar may push the guide bar rapidly back towards the
			guide bar and saw chain to the rear, and the muffler
operator.
			away from your body.
DEither of these reactions may cause you to lose		(lo)
			Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged,
control of the saw which could result in serious			improperly adjusted, or not completely and securely
personal injury.
			assembled. Be sure that the saw chain stops
Do not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built
			moving when the throttle control trigger is released.
into your saw. As a chain saw user, you should take
		(11) Shut off the engine before setting the chain saw
several steps to keep your cutting jobs free from			down.
accident or injury.
		(12)	Use extreme caution when cutting small size brush
(1) With a basic understanding of kickback, you can			and saplings because slender material may catch
			the saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull
	reduce or eliminate the element of surprise. Sudden
			you off balance.
	surprise contributes to accidents.
		(13) When cutting a limb that is under tension be alert
(2) Keep a good firm grip on the saw with both hands,			for springback so that you will not be struck when
	the right hand on the rear handle, and the left hand		the tension in the wood fibers is released.
	on the front handle, when the engine is running.
		(14)	Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil or fuel
	Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers encircling		mixture.
	the chain saw handles. A firm grip will help you	(15)	Operate the chain saw only in well-ventilated areas.
	reduce kickback and maintain control of the saw.
		(16)	Do not operate a chain saw in a tree unless you
(3)	Don’t let go.		have been specifically trained to do so.
	Make sure that the area in which you are cutting is	(17)	Do not operate a chain saw above shoulder height.
	free from obstacles. Do not let the nose of the guide	(18)	All chain saw service, other than the items listed in
	bar contact a log, branch, or any other obstruction
			the operator’s/owner’s safety and maintenance
	that could be hit while you are operating the saw.
			instructions, should be performed by competent
(4)	Cut at high engine speeds.
			chain saw service personnel. (For example, if
(5)	Do not overreach or cut above shoulder height.
			improper tools are used to remove the flywheel or if
(6)	Follow manufacturer’s sharpening and maintenance
			an improper tool is used to hold the flywheel in
	instructions for the saw chain.
			order to remove the clutch, structural damage to the
(7)	Only use replacement bars and chains specified by
			fly-wheel could occur and subsequently cause the
	the manufacturer or the equivalent.
			flywheel to burst.)
D 2. Other Safety Precautions		(19) When transporting your chain saw, use the approp-
			riate guide bar scabbard.
(I) Do notoperatea chain saw with one hand! Serious
	mju to the operator, helpers, bystanders, or any	Note: This Annex is intended primarily for the consu-
	com7 inations of these persons may result from one-
	handed operation. A chain saw is intended for two-	mer or occasional user.
	handed use.

(2)Do not operate a chain saw when you are fatigued.

(3)Use safety footwear; snug-fitting clothing; protective gloves; and eye, hearing, and head protection devices.

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For further safety precautions and basic cutting operations see: Operator’s Safety Manual.

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