Husqvarna 339XP Safety Instructions, Personal Protective Equipment, Chain SAW Safety Equipment

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

!MOST CHAIN SAW ACCIDENTS HAPPEN WHEN THE CHAIN TOUCHES THE OPERA- TOR. You must wear approved protective equipment whenever you use a chain saw. Personal protective equipment cannot eliminate the risk of injury but it will reduce the degree of injury if an accident does happen. Ask your chain saw dealer for help in choosing the right equipment.

•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.

•Chain brake and front hand guard

•Throttle lock

• Chain catcher

• Right hand guard

• Vibration damping system

• Stop switch

•Muffler

•Cutting equipment (see

”Cutting equipment” section).

4 – English

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Contents 336 EnglishKEY to Symbols SymbolsContents Chain SAW Safety Equipment Safety InstructionsPersonal Protective Equipment Chain 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 Lubricating the bar tip sprocket Chain drive sprocketHOW to Avoid Kickback What is kickback?General rules Do not let go of the handlesMin m General Safety Precautions10 ft Basic safety rules General Working InstructionsBasic 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? Assembly Mounting guide bar and chainFuel Handling FuelmixGasoline Two-stroke oilFuelling Chain oilMin 3 m 10ftStart Start and StopStop Maintenance CarburetorStarter device assembly Starter deviceChanging a broken or worn starter cord Tensioning the recoil springAdjustment of the oil pump Air filterSpark plug MufflerCooling system Daily maintenanceLong-term storage Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Technical Data 336Emission Control Warranty Statement Your Warranty Rights Obligations114 01 2003W07

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