Starting And Stopping - Husqvarna 418 EL 420 EL Operator's Manual

Starting and stopping

WARNING! Note the following before
!
starting:
Never start a chain saw unless the bar,
chain and all covers are fitted correctly.
Otherwise the drive sprocket can come
loose and cause personal injuries.
Make sure you have a secure footing and
that the chain cannot touch anything.
Keep people and animals well away from
the working area.
• Always check to see that the power trigger actuates
properly and returns to the "OFF" position when
released. To prevent the power trigger from being
accidentally pulled, a power trigger lockout is
provided. (38)
• Never start a chain saw unless the bar, chain and all
covers are fitted correctly. (39) See instructions under
the heading Assembly.
• Observe your surroundings and make sure that there
is no risk of people or animals coming into contact
with the cutting equipment. (40)
• Always hold the saw with both hands. The right hand
should be on the rear handle, and the left hand on the
front handle. All people, whether right or left handed,
should use this grip. Use a firm grip with thumbs and
fingers encircling the chain saw handles. (41)
Starting
• Grip the front handle with the left hand.
• Grip the rear handle with your right hand.
• Press and hold the power trigger lockout button with
the inside of your hand and squeeze the power trigger
with your index finger. (38)
Stopping
• Stop the saw by releasing the power trigger. If the saw
does not stop, trip the chain brake and disconnect the
power cable.
STARTING AND STOPPING
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