SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

1

Chain saws are designed solely for cutting wood. The only

 

cutting equipment that can be used with this chain saw are

 

the combinations of bars and chains recommended in the

 

”Technical data” section.

2

Never use a chain saw if

 

 

 

you are tired, if you have

 

drunk alcohol, or if you

 

are taking medication that

7FUEL SAFETY

(Refuelling, fuel mixture, storage.)

!Fuel and fuel vapour are highly inflammable. Take care when handling fuel and chain oil. Keep away from naked flames and do not breathe in fuel vapour.

 

affects your vision, your

 

judgement or your co-

 

ordination.

 

 

 

 

 

3

Always wear suitable protective clothing. See the section

 

on ”Personal protective equipment”.

4

Never use a chain saw that has been modified in any way

 

from its original specification.

5

Never use a chain saw

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

that is faulty. Carry out

 

 

 

 

the regular checks,

 

 

 

 

maintenance and service

 

 

 

 

routines described in this

 

 

 

 

manual. Some

 

 

 

 

maintenance and service

 

 

 

 

measures must be carried

 

 

 

 

out by trained specialists.

 

 

 

 

See the section on

 

 

 

 

”Maintenance”.

 

 

 

6

STARTING

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Never start a chain saw unless the bar, chain and clutch cover are fitted

Never try to refuel the saw while it is running.

Make sure there is plenty of ventilation when refuelling or mixing fuel (2-stroke mixture).

Move the saw at least 3 m from the refuelling point before starting it.

Never start the chainsaw:

a)If you have spilt fuel or chain oil on the saw. Wipe off the spill and allow remaining fuel to evaporate.

b)If you spill fuel or chain oil on yourself or your clothes. Change your clothes.

c)If there is a fuel leak. Check regularly for leaks from the FUEL CAP and FUEL LINES.

Min. 3 m

(10 ft)

correctly. (See section on ”Assembly”).

• Never start a chain saw indoors. Exhaust fumes can be dangerous.

• Before starting the saw make sure there are no people or animals nearby who might be put at risk.

• Place the saw on the ground and hold the rear handle down with your right foot. Grasp the front handle firmly using your left hand. Make sure the chain saw is steady and the chain is not touching the ground. Then grasp the starter handle with your right hand and pull the starter cord.

Always store the chain saw and fuel away from any sources of sparks or naked flames, e.g. machines, electric motors, relays, switches, boilers, etc.

Always store fuel in an approved container designed for that purpose.

For longer periods of storage or for transport of the saw, the fuel and chain oil tanks should be emptied. Ask where you can dispose of waste fuel and chain oil at your local petrol station.

8Never use any accessories other than those recommended in this manual. See the sections on ”Cutting equipment” and ”Technical data”.

!The risk of accident is increased if you use the wrong cutting equipment or a chain that is not sharpened correctly. Using the wrong combi- nation of bar and chain can increase the risk of accidents!

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Husqvarna 288XP/XP lite manual General Safety Precautions, Min m, 10 ft

288XP/XP lite specifications

The Husqvarna 288XP and XP Lite chainsaws represent a pinnacle in forestry and tree care technology, designed for professionals who demand high performance and reliability in demanding environments. These models are renowned for their robust construction and impressive power-to-weight ratios, making them suitable for a variety of cutting tasks.

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