Husqvarna 338 XPT California Will my hand always activate the chain brake during a kickback?

Contents English 338XPT CaliforniaOperator’s manual EPA III, CARB Symbols in the operator’s manual KEY TO SYMBOLSSymbols on the machine CONTENTS ContentsINTRODUCTION Dear customerWHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the chain saw?Always use common sense GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSBefore using a new chain saw Chain brake and front hand guard Machine′s safety equipmentPersonal protective equipment Will my hand always activate the chain brake during a kickback? Stop switch Throttle lockChain catcher Vibration damping systemCutting equipment MufflerGeneral rules Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickbackSharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge setting General information on sharpening cutting teethWARNING! Departure from the sharpening instructions considerably increases the risk of kickbackGeneral advice on adjusting depth gauge setting Adjustment of depth gauge settingTensioning the chain Sharpening cutting teethLubricating cutting equipment Chain oilFilling with chain oil Checking chain lubricationThe clutch drum is fitted with one of the following drive sprockets Chain drive sprocketChecking wear on cutting equipment ASSEMBLY Fitting the bar and chainFUEL HANDLING FuelGasoline Two-stroke oilFuel safety FuelingTransport and storage Long-term storageSTARTING AND STOPPING Starting and stoppingCold engine Warm engineStopping Basic safety rules WORKING TECHNIQUESBefore use General working instructionsDo not let go of the handles Basic cutting technique GeneralTerms CuttingFelling technique for tree tops LimbingSafe distance Felling directionFelling WARNING! During critical felling operationsDirectional cuts Felling cutCutting trees and branches that are in tension General adviceFreeing a tree that has fallen badly Cutting the trunk into logs How to avoid kickbackWhat is kickback? MAINTENANCE Carburetor adjustmentBasic settings and running in Fine adjustmentCorrectly adjusted carburetor High speed jet HChecking brake band wear Checking the front hand guardMAINTENANCE Changing a broken or worn starter cord MufflerStarter Air filter Spark plugTensioning the recoil spring Changing a broken recoil springCooling system Adjustment of the oil pumpLubricating the bar tip sprocket Maintenance schedule Daily maintenanceWeekly maintenance Monthly maintenanceTECHNICAL DATA Technical dataSaw chain filing and file gauges Recommended original and replacement bar and chain combinationsBar and chain combinations, model 338XPT California YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS MANUFACTURER′S WARRANTY COVERAGEOWNER′S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES WARRANTY COMMENCEMENT DATEAMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Safety precautions for chain saw usersKickback safety precautions Other safety precautionsPage Page 1151439-95 ´z+SK¶5C¨ ´z+SK¶5C¨