Husqvarna 23 Compact Operator's Manual page 5

WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY
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Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged,
improperly adjusted, or not completely and
securely assembled.
Operate the chain saw only in outdoor areas.
Do not operate saw from a ladder or in a tree.
Position all parts of your body to the left of
cut and away from the saw chain when the en-
gine is running.
Cut wood only. Do not use your saw to pry or
shoveawaylimbs,roots,or otherobjects.
Make sure the chain will not make contact
with any object while starting the engine.
Nevertryto startthe saw when the guide bar is in a
cut or kerf.
Use extreme caution when cutting small size
brush and saplings. Slendermaterialcancatch
the saw chainand be whipped towardyou or pull
youoffbalance.
Be alert for springback whencuttinga limbthat
is undertensionso you will not be struckby the
limborsawwhentensioninwoodfibersis released.
Do not put pressure on the saw at the end of a
cut. Ap-plyi~gpressure can cause you to lose con-
trol when the cut is completed.
10.Stop the engine before setting the saw down.
MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD
WORKING ORDER
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Have all chain saw service performed by a qu-
alified service dealer with the exception of the
itemslistedinthemaintenance s ection ofthisman-
ual. Forexample,if improper toolsareusedto re-
move or hold the flywheel when servicingthe
clutch,structural d amageto theflywheel c anoccur
andcausethe flywheel to burst.
Keep fuel and oil caps, screws, and fasteners
securely tightened.
Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil or
fuel mixture.
Make certain the saw chain stops moving
when the throttle trigger is released. Forcor-
rection, r eferto "Carburetor Adjustments. "
Stop saw if chain strikes a foreign object. In-
spectunitandrepairor replace partsas necessary.
Disconnect the spark plug before performing
any maintenance except carburetor a djustments.
Never modify your saw in anyway. Useonlyat-
tachments supplied orspecifically r ecommended b y
themanufacturer.
Alwa s replace the chain brake immediately
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if it ecomes damaged, broken, or is other
wise removed.
CARRY AND STORE YOUR SAW SAFELY
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Hand carry with engine stop ed, the muffler
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away from your body, andgui e barandchainto
therear,covered preferably witha scabbard.
Before transporting in any vehicle or storing
in any enclosure, allow your saw to cool com-
pletely, c over thebarandchain,andproperly secure
to avoidturnover, f uelspillage, o r damage.
Empty the fuel tank before storing the tool.
Use up fuel left in the carburetor and fuel lines by
starting the engine and letting it run until it stops.
4. Store unit and fuel in a dry area out of the
reach of children. Donotstorewherefuelvapors
canreachsparksor an openflamefromhot water
heaters, e lectric motorsor switches, f urnaces, e tc.
THIS CHAIN SAWIS FOR OCCASIONAL USE ONLY.
ISQTl!b Exposure to vibrations through prolonged use
of gasoline powered hand tools could cause blood
vessel or nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and
wrists of people prone to circulation disorders or
abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold weather
has been linked to blood vessel damage in otherwise
healthy people. If symptoms occur such as numb-
ness, pain, loss of strength, change in skin color or
texture, or loss of feeling m the fingers, hands, or
wrists, discontinue the use of this tool and seek
medical attention. An anti–vibration system does
not guarantee the avoidance of these problems. Us-
ers who operate power tools on a continual and reg-
ular basis must monitor closely their physical con-
dition and the condition of this tool,
~ Refer to the Code of Federal Regulations,
Section 1910.266(5); 2.5.1 of American National
Standard Safety Requirements for Pulpwood Log-
ging, ANSI 03.1–1978~ and relevant state safety
codes when using a chain saw for logging purposes.
KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES
A WARNING
The following features are included on your saw
to help reduce the hazard of kickback; however,
such features will not totally eliminate this dan-
gerous reaction. As a chain saw user, do not rely
only on safety devices. You must follow all safety
precautions, instructions, and maintenance in
this manual to help avoid kickback and other
forces which can result in serious i~"ury.
. Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar, desimied witha
small radius tip which reduces the"size ~f the kick-
back danger zone onthe bar tip. Figure 5. ARedu-
ced– Kickback Guide Bar is one which has been
demonstrated to significantly reduce the number
and seriousness of kickbacks when tested in accor-
dance with the safety re uirements for gasoline
! powered chain saws as set yANSI B175.1 – 1991
(American National Standards Institute, Inc.,
Standard B175.1 - 1991).
. LOW-Ki&baCk Chain, designed with a con-
toured depth gauge and guard link which deflect
kickback force and allow wood to gradually ride
into the cutter. Figure 5. Low-Kickback Chain is
chain which has met kickback performance re-
quirements of ANSI B175.1 (Safety Requirements
for Gasoline-Powered Chain Saws) when tested on
a representative sample of chain saws below 3.8 cu-
bic inch displacement specified in ANSI B175.1.
Chain Brake, designed to stop the chainif our
~ handslipsoffthe fronthandlebar. W hen kick ack
occurs,if the chainsaw is held correctlyand the
brakeis adjusted roperly, t he actuating leverwill
d! bepushed forwar andthechainbrakewillstopthe
chain. However, do not rely on the presence of the
chain brake to protect you against inju
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from kick-
back. Although itmayappear that the c ainis stop-
ping quickly, it still may not be fast enough to pro-
vide protection in the event of kickback.
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