Husqvarna 550XPG, 545 manual General Safety Precautions, Before using a new chain saw

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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Before using a new chain saw

Please read this manual carefully.

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

Refuel and start the chain saw. See the instructions under the headings Fuel Handling and Starting and Stopping.

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.

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WARNING! Under no circumstances may

the design of the machine be modified

 

 

without the permission of the

 

manufacturer. Always use genuine

 

accessories. Non-authorized

 

modifications and/or accessories can

 

result in serious personal injury or the

 

death of the operator or others.

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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.

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WARNING! The inside of the muffler

contain chemicals that may be

 

 

carcinogenic. Avoid contact with these

 

elements in the event of a damaged

 

muffler.

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WARNING! Long term inhalation of the

engine’s exhaust fumes, chain oil mist

 

and dust from sawdust can represent a

 

health risk.

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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. As the machine is equipped with a spring- loaded stop switch and can be started by low speed and force on the starter handle, even small children under some circumstances can produce the force necessary to start the machine. This can mean a risk of serious personal injury. Therefore remove the spark plug cap when the machine is not under close supervision.

Important

IMPORTANT!

This chain saw for forest service is designed for forest work such as felling, limbing and cutting.

You should only use the saw with the bar and chain combinations we recommend in the chapter Technical data.

Never use the machine if you are fatigued, while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, medication or anything that could affect your vision, alertness, coordination or judgement.

Wear personal protective equipment. See instructions under the heading ”Personal protective equipment”.

Do not modify this product or use it if it appears to have been modified by others.

Never use a machine that is faulty. Carry out the checks, maintenance and service instructions described in this manual. Some maintenance and service measures must be carried out by trained and qualified specialists. See instructions under the heading Maintenance.

Never use any accessories other than those recommended in this manual. See instructions under the headings Cutting equipment and Technical data.

CAUTION! Always wear protective glasses or a face visor to reduce the risk of injury from thrown objects. A chain saw is capable of throwing objects, such as wood chips, small pieces of wood, etc, at great force. This can result in serious injury, especially to the eyes.

WARNING! Running an engine in a

! confined or badly ventilated area can result in death due to asphyxiation or carbon monoxide poisoning.

WARNING! Faulty cutting equipment or

! the wrong combination of bar and saw chain increases the risk of kickback! Only use the bar/saw chain combinations we recommend, and follow the filing instructions. See instructions under the heading Technical data.

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Husqvarna 550XPG, 545 manual General Safety Precautions, Before using a new chain saw