Husqvarna 23 Compact Operator's Manual page 4

WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
A WARNING
Because a chain saw is a high-speed wood-cutting tool, special safety precau-
tions must be observed to reduce the risk of accidents. Careless or improper use
of this tool can cause serious iniurv.
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KNOW YOUR SAW
1. Read your operator's manual carefull until
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you completely understand and can followal safety
rules, precautions, and operating instructions be-
fore attempting to operate the unit.
2. "Restrictthe use of your saw to adult users who
understandand can follow safety rules, precau-
tions, and operatinginstructionsfound in this
manual.
PLAN AHEAD
1.
2.
3.
Wear protective ear. Figure 4. Alwaysuse
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steel-toed safety ootwearwith non–slip soles;
snug-fitting clothing; heavy-duty non-slip
gloves;eyeprotection suchasnon–fo gin , vented
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goggles orfacescreen; a nap rovedsa et ardhat;
andsoundbarriers––
f' J earp ugsor muf ersto pro-
tectyourhearing.Regular users should have hear-
ing checked regularly as chain saw noise can dam-
age hearing.
Keep children, bystanders, and animals a
minimum of 30 feet (10 Meters) away from the
work area. Do not allow other people or animals
to be near the chain saw when starting or operating
the chain saw.
Do not handle or o crate a chain saw when
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you are fatigued, il , or upset, or if you have
taken alcohol, drugs, or medication. Youmust
be in goodphysicalconditionand mentallyalert.
Chainsawworkisstrenuous. I fyouhaveanycondi-
tionthat mightbe aggravated by strenuous work,
checkwith your doctorbefore operatinga chain
saw.
4. Do not attempt to use your chain saw during
bad weather conditions s uchasstrongwind,rain,
snow,ice,etc.,or at night.
5. Carefully plan your sawing operation in ad-
vance. Do not startcuttinguntilyou have a clear
work area, secure footing, and, if you are felling
trees, a planned retreat path.
AVOID REACTIVE FORCES
Pinch-Kickback and Pull–In occur when the
chain is suddenly stopped by being pinched,
caught, or by contacting a foreign object in the
wood. This suddenstopping of the chainresultsin a re-
versalof the chainforceusedto cutwoodandcauses the
sawtomoveintheop ositedirection ofthechainrotation.
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Pinch-Kickback rivesthe saw straightbacktoward
theo erator.Pull-In pullsthesawawayfromtheopera-
I! tor, itherreaction canresultinlossofcontrol andpossi-
bly serious injury
To avoid Pinch-Kickback:
1.
2.
3.
Be extremely aware of situations or obstruc-
tions thatcancausematerial to pinchthetopofor
otherwise stopthe chain.
Do not cut more than one log at a time.
Do not twist the saw asthebariswithdrawn from
an under–cut when bucking.
To avoid Pull-In:
1. Always begin cutting with the engine at full
throttle and the saw housing against wood.
2. Usewedges made of plastic or wood, (never of
metal) to holdthe cutopen.
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION
1.
2.
3.
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5.
6.
7,
Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame in the
areas where fuel is mixed, poured, or stored.
Thereshouldbe no smoking,openflames,orwork
thatcouldcausesparks.
Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area on bare
ground;store fuel in a cool, dry, well ventilated
place;and use an approved, m arkedcontainer for
all fuel purposes,
Wipe up all fuel spills before starting saw.
Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from the fuel-
ing site before starting the engine.
Do not smoke while handling fuel or while
operating the saw.
Turn the engine off and let your saw cool in a
non-combustible area, notondryleaves, s traw,
paper, e tc. Slowlyremovefuelcapandrefuelunit.
Storetheunitandfuelinanareawherefuelva~ors
cannot reach sparks or open flames from w'ater
heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
If situations occur which are not covered in this manual. use care and good iudement.
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Contact your Service Dealer if you need assistance. - " -