injury or death, we recommend persons with medical
implants to turn to their physician and the medical
implant manufacturer before operating this product.
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The information in this operator's manual is not
a replacement for professional knowledge and
experience. If you do not feel safe in the situation
that you are in, stop the product. Turn to your
servicing dealer or a professional chainsaw operator.
Do not attempt any task that you feel unsure of!
Safety instructions for operation
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
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The information in this operator's manual is not
a replacement for professional knowledge and
experience. If you do not feel safe in the situation
that you are in, stop the product. Turn to your
servicing dealer or a professional chainsaw operator.
Do not attempt any task that you feel unsure of!
•
Turn to your servicing dealer or Husqvarna if you
have questions about the operation of the product.
We can give you information about how to operate
your product effectively and safely. Participate in a
training class in chainsaw operation if possible. Your
servicing dealer, forestry school or your library can
give you information about training materials and
classes that are available.
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You must understand the effects of kickback and
how to prevent them before you use this product.
Refer to
Kickback information on page 17 and
Common questions about kickback on page 18 for
instructions.
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Do not use a product, battery or battery charger that
is damaged or does not operate correctly.
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Do not touch a rotating saw chain. It can cause
serious injuries of death.
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Do not use the product if you are tired, while
under the influence of alcohol or drugs, medicine or
anything that could have a negative effect on your
vision, alertness, coordination or judgment.
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Working in bad weather is tiring and often brings
added risk. Due to the added risk, it is not
recommended to use the machine in very bad
weather, for instance in dense fog, heavy rain,
strong winds, intense cold, risk of lightning, etc.
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Do not start a product unless the guide bar, saw
chain and all covers are assembled correctly. If
not, the drive sprocket can come loose and cause
serious injuries. Refer to
instructions.
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Read the warning
Assembly on page 14 for
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Sometimes chips get stuck in the clutch cover
causing the saw chain to jam. Always stop the motor
before cleaning.
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Look around you. Make sure that there is no risk
that persons or animals touch or influence on your
control of the product.
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Do not let children use or be near the product. The
product is easy to start and children may be able to
start it if they are not fully supervised. This can mean
a risk of serious injury.
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Remove the battery when you do not have full view
of the product or leave the product for any length of
time.
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You must be stable on your feet in order to have full
control of the product. Do not use the product if you
are on a ladder or in a tree. Do not use the product if
you are not on stable ground.
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Working in a tree requires the use of special
cutting and working techniques which must be
observed in order to reduce the increased risk
of personal injury. Never work in a tree unless
you have received specific, professional training for
such work, including training in the use of safety
and other climbing equipment, such as harnesses,
ropes, belts, climbing irons, snap hooks, carabiners,
etcetera.
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