GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
the saw chain. Third, the chain brake may be activated but if the bar is too close to you the brake might not have enough time to slow down and stop the chain before the chain saw hits you.
Only you and proper working technique can eliminate kickback and its danger.
Throttle lockout
The power trigger lockout is designed to prevent accidental operation of the power trigger. When you press the power trigger lockout (A) (i.e when you grasp the handle) it releases the power trigger (B). When you release the handle the power trigger and the power trigger lockout both move back to their original positions.
A
B
Chain catcher
The chain catcher is designed to catch the chain if it snaps or jumps off. This should not happen if the chain is properly tensioned (see instructions under the heading Assembly) and if the bar and chain are properly serviced and maintained (see instructions under the heading General working instructions).
Right hand guard
Apart from protecting your hand if the chain jumps or snaps, the right hand guard stops branches and twigs from interfering with your grip on the rear handle.
Vibrations
Cutting hardwoods (most broadleaf trees) creates more vibration than cutting softwoods (most conifers). Cutting with cutting equipment that is blunt or faulty (wrong type or badly sharpened) will increase the vibration level.
! | WARNING! Overexposure to vibration |
can lead to circulatory damage or nerve | |
| damage in people who have impaired |
| circulation. Contact your doctor if you |
| experience symptoms of overexposure |
| to vibration. Such symptoms include |
| numbness, loss of feeling, tingling, |
| pricking, pain, loss of strength, changes |
| in skin colour or condition. These |
| symptoms normally appear in the |
| fingers, hands or wrists. These |
| symptoms may be increased in cold |
| temperatures. |
Battery and battery charger
This section describes the battery and battery charger safety for your battery product.
Only use Husqvarna original batteries for Husqvarna products and only charge them in an original battery charger from Husqvarna. The batteries are software encrypted.
Battery safety
The rechargeable Husqvarna batteries, BLi, are exclusively used as a power supply for the relevant Husqvarna cordless appliances. To avoid injury, the battery must not be used as a power source for other devices.
! | WARNING! Protect the battery from | |
direct sunlight, heat or open flame. There | ||
| ||
| is a risk the battery may explode if it is | |
| thrown into an open fire.There is a risk of | |
| burns and/or chemical burns. |
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