Husqvarna 250PS manual Vibration damp- ing system, Silencer, Cutting equip- ment

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

4. Vibration damp- ing system

Your machine is equipped with a vibration damping system, which is designed to give as vibration-free and comfortable use as possible.

The machine’s vibration system reduces the transfer of vibrations between the engine unit and the harness.

The harness is also well padded at the hip section and has wide shoulder belts to distribute the weight and vibrations.

The vibrations you are exposed to originate from the ”irregular” contact which occurs between the chain and the wood during the sawing.

Sawing in ”hard” wood (most deciduous trees) gives more vibrations than sawing in ”soft” wood (most conifers).

Sawing with unsharp or incorrect (wrong type or incorrectly filed) cutting equipment increases the level of vibrations.

!WARNING!

Over exposure to vibrations can result in blood-vessel or nerve injury to persons suffering with blood circulation problems. Seek medical attention if you experience physical symptoms that can be related to over exposure to vibrations. Examples of such symptoms are "numbness", lack of feeling, "tickling", "pricking", "pain", lack of or a reduction in normal strength, changes in the colour of the skin or its surfaces. These symptoms normally appear in the fingers, hands or wrists.

5. Silencer

The silencer is designed to give the lowest possible noise level and to direct the engine's exhaust fumes away from the operator.

In countries that have a warm and dry climate the risk of fire is obvious. We have therefore fitted certain silencers with a spark arrest screen. Check if your silencer is fitted with this kind of screen.

It is extremely important that the instructions for checking, maintaining and servicing the silencer are followed. (See the section "Control, maintenance and service of the machine's safety equipment")

!WARNING!

The exhaust fumes from the engine are hot and may contain sparks which can start a fire. Never start the machine indoors or near combustible material!

!WARNING!

During use and for some time after the silencer is very hot. Do not touch the silencer if it is hot!

6.Cutting equip- ment

Observe care when using, and make sure that the blade’s pitch sector never comes into contact with objects.

NOTE!

The guard should always be fitted over the cutting equipment during trans- port and storage.

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