Safety Instructions, Chain SAW Safety Equipment | Husqvarna 357XP

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

MOST CHAIN SAW ACCIDENTS HAPPEN WHEN THE CHAIN TOUCHES THE OPERA- TOR. You must wear approved safety equipment whenever you use a chain saw. Personal safety 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

• PROTECTIVE 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).

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Husqvarna 357XP, 359 manual Safety Instructions, Chain SAW Safety Equipment

Contents

357XP KEY to Symbols Symbols Contents EPA Safety Instructions Chain SAW Safety Equipment Chain brake and front hand guard 3a Starting Chain 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 trigger Throttle lock Cutting Equipment 5 basic rules Cutting equipment designed to minimise kickback BarSaw chain Some terms that describe the bar and chain Sharpening your chain and adjusting raker clearance General information on sharpening cutting teethSharpening cutting teeth Risk of kickback is increased with a badly sharpened chain Setting the raker clearance General advice on setting raker clearanceTensioning the chain Lubricating cutting equipment Chain oilFilling with chain oil Never use waste oil Needle bearing maintenance Checking chain lubricationChecking wear on cutting equipment Lubricating the bar tip sprocket HOW to Avoid Kickback What is kickback? Do not let go of the handles General rulesNever use the saw one- handed Min m General Safety Precautions10 ft Basic safety rules General Working Instructions Basic cutting technique GeneralTerms Cutting Tree felling technique Safe distanceLimbing Felling direction Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreat Felling General advice Freeing a tree that has fallen badly = high accident riskCutting the trunk into logs Freeing a Trapped tree What is WHAT? What is what? Assembly Mounting guide bar and chain Fuel Handling Fuelmix Fuelling Chain oilMin 3 m 10ft Start and Stop Start and stopStart Stop Maintenance Carburetor Starter device assembly Starter deviceChanging a broken or worn starter cord Tensioning the recoil spring Needle bearing maintenance Spark plug Air filterMuffler IMPORTANT! a damaged air filter must always be replaced Adjustment of the oil pump Centrifugal cleaning Air InjectionCooling system Heated handles 357XPG, 359G Weekly maintenance Daily maintenance Monthly maintenance Technical Data Recommended original and replacement357XP 359 Bar and chain combinations Emission Control Warranty Statement Your Warranty Rights Obligations 114 00 2002W22