SAFETY REGULATIONS
General Instructions
Workshops where chain saws are serviced must be equipped with safety equipment as set out in local directives.
No one should repair a chain saw without first having read and understood the contents of this workshop manual.
The following warning texts are to be found in this manual in certain places. The warning texts occur before the procedure to which they refer.
!WARNING!
The warning text indicates a risk of personal injury if instructions are not followed.
NOTE!
The warning text indicates a risk of damage to equipment if instructions are not followed.
The chain saw is type approved with regard to safety according to applicable legal requirements when fitted with the cutting equipment specified in the Operator's Manual. Equipping the saw with other equipment or accessories and spare parts not approved by Husqvarna can result in non compliance with these safety requirements and liability for persons carrying out such modifications.
Special instructions
The fuel used in the chain saw poses the following hazards:
1.The fluid and its fumes are poisonous.
2.Can cause eye and skin irritation.
3.Can cause breathing difficulties
4.Is highly inflammable.
The bar, chain and clutch cover (chain brake) must be assembled before the chain saw is started, otherwise the clutch may come loose causing personal injury.
Wear ear muffs when testing the chain saw.
Do not use the saw until it has been adjusted so that the chain does not rotate when idling.
Bear in mind the fire risk. The saw can produce sparks that can cause a fire hazard..
1After testing, do not touch the silencer until it has cooled. Risk of burns. This especially applies if
the saw is fitted with a catalytic converter. The coating on and in the catalytic element is hazardous to touch. Use protective gloves when working on the catalytic converter.
Inadequate chain lubrication can result in the chain breaking, which can cause serious or fatal injury.
Make sure that the starter recoil spring does not fly out and cause personal injury. Release the spring
tension before the cord pulley is removed.
When removing the pressure spring for the chain brake, ensure
that the brake is in the 'on' position which reduces the spring
tension, otherwise the spring can fly out causing personal injury.
After repair, the chain brake must be checked in accordance with the instructions on page 47.
When replacing the crankshaft bearings note that the crankcase halves are hot. Use protective gloves.
When using compressed air, the air jet should never be pointed towards the body. Air can be forced into the blood stream, which can cause fatality.
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