Husqvarna Essential Safety Precautions for the 436 Chainsaw

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

a result of tool misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below:

•Maintain a firm grip, with thumbs and fingers encircling the chain saw handles, with both hands on the saw and position your body and arm to allow you to resist kickback forces. Kickback forces can be controlled by the operator, if proper precautions are taken. Do not let go of the chain saw.

•Do not overreach and do not cut above shoulder height. This helps prevent unintended tip contact and enables better control of the chain saw in unexpected situations.

•Only use replacement bars and chains specified by the manufacturer. Incorrect replacement bars and chains may cause chain breakage and/or kickback.

•Follow the manufacturer’s sharpening and maintenance instructions for the saw chain. Decreasing the depth gauge height can lead to increased kickback.

Before using a new chain saw

•Please read this manual carefully.

•Fully charge the battery before using it the first time. See instructions under the heading Charging the battery.

•Fill with chain oil. See instructions under the heading Filling with chain oil.

•Check that the cutting equipment is correctly fitted and adjusted. See instructions under the heading Assembly.

•Do not use the chain saw until sufficient chain oil has reached the chain. See instructions under the heading Lubricating cutting equipment.

•Long-term exposure to noise can result in permanent hearing impairment. So always use approved hearing protection.

!	WARNING! Under no circumstances may
	the design of the machine be modified
	without the permission of the
	manufacturer. Always use original
	accessories. Non-authorized
	modifications and/or accessories can
	result in serious personal injury or the
	death of the operator or others.
!	WARNING! A chain saw is a dangerous
	tool if used carelessly or incorrectly and
	can cause serious, even fatal injuries. It
	is very important that you read and
	understand the contents of this
	operator’s manual.

!	WARNING! Long term inhalation of chain
	oil mist and dust from sawdust can
	represent a health risk.
!	WARNING! This machine produces an
	electromagnetic field during operation.
	This field may under some
	circumstances interfere with active or
	passive medical implants. To reduce the
	risk of serious or fatal injury, we
	recommend persons with medical
	implants to consult their physician and
	the medical implant manufacturer before
	operating this machine.
!	WARNING! Never allow children to use or
	be in the vicinity of the machine. Since
	the machine is easy to start, children
	may be able to start it if they are not kept
	under full surveillance. This can mean a
	risk of serious personal injury. Therefore
	disconnect the battery when the machine
	is not under close supervision.

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