Husqvarna 1151375-95 Operator's Manual

WORKING TECHNIQUESEnglish – 21Before use:1 Check that the chain brake works correctly and is notdamaged.2 Check that the throttle lockout works correctly and isnot damaged.3 Check that the stop switch works correctly and is notdamaged.4 Check that all handles are free from oil.5 Check that the anti vibration system works and is notdamaged.6 Check that the muffler is securely attached and notdamaged.7 Check that all parts of the chain saw are tightenedcorrectly and that they are not damaged or missing.8 Check that the chain catcher is in place and notdamaged.9 Check that the chain tension is correct.General working instructionsDuring tree maintenance work above ground level thechain saw must be secured. Secure the chain saw byattaching a safety line to the fixing eye on the chain saw.Wear personal protective equipment. See instructionsunder the heading ”Personal protective equipment”.Basic safety rules1 Look around you:• To ensure that people, animals or other things cannotaffect your control of the machine.• To make sure that none of the above might comewithin reach of your saw or be injured by falling trees.CAUTION! Follow the instructions above, but do not use achain saw in a situation where you cannot call for help incase of an accident.2 All tree maintenance work above ground level must becarried out by two or more persons with the righttraining (see instructions under the headingImportant). At least one person should be on theground to carry out safe rescue procedures and/or gethelp should an emergency arise.3 During tree maintenance work above ground level, theworking area should always be secured and markedout with signs, tape or the like. The person(s) on theground should always inform the person(s) workingabove before they enter the secure working area.4 Do not use the machine in bad weather, such asdense fog, heavy rain, strong wind, intense cold, etc.Working in bad weather is tiring and often bringsadded risks, such as icy ground, unpredictable fellingdirection, etc.5 Take great care when removing small branches andavoid cutting bushes (i.e. cutting many small branchesat the same time). Small branches can be grabbed bythe chain and thrown back at you, causing seriousinjury.6 Make sure you can move and stand safely. Check thearea around you for possible obstacles (roots, rocks,branches, ditches, etc.) in case you have to movesuddenly. Take great care when working on slopingground.IMPORTANT!This section describes basic safety rules for using achain saw. This information is never a substitute forprofessional skills and experience. If you get into asituation where you feel unsafe, stop and seek expertadvice. Contact your chain saw dealer, service agent oran experienced chain saw user. Do not attempt any taskthat you are not sure you can handle!Before using a chain saw you must understand theeffects of kickback and how to avoid them. Seeinstructions under the heading How to avoid kickback.Before using a chain saw you must understand thedifference between cutting with the top and bottomedges of the bar. See instructions under the headingsHow to avoid kickback and Machine’s safety equipment.12346 8