Husqvarna 565 Operator's Manual page 4

dealer or an experienced chainsaw user. Do not
attempt any task that you feel unsure of!
Safety instructions for operation
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
• Before using a chainsaw you must understand the
effects of kickback and how to avoid them. See
instructions under the heading
page 16 .
• Never use a product that is faulty. Carry out the
safety checks, maintenance and service instructions
described in this manual. Some maintenance and
service measures must be carried out by trained and
qualified specialists. See instructions under
Maintenance on page 23
• Never use a product with visible damage to the
spark plug guard and ignition cable. A risk of
sparking arises, which can cause a fire.
• Never use the product if you are fatigued, while
under the influence of alcohol or drugs, medication
or anything that could affect your vision, alertness,
coordination or judgement.
• Do not use the product in bad weather such as
dense fog, heavy rain, strong wind, intense cold,
etcetera. Working in bad weather is tiring and often
brings added risks, such as icy ground,
unpredictable felling direction, etcetera.
• Faulty cutting equipment or the wrong combination
of guide bar and saw chain increases the risk of
kickback! Only use the guide bar and saw chain
combinations we recommend, and follow the filing
instructions. See instructions under
page 37
• Never start a chainsaw unless the bar, saw chain
and all covers are fitted correctly. See instructions
Assembly on page 11 . Without a
under the heading
bar and saw chain attached to the chainsaw the
clutch can come loose and cause serious injury.
• Do not drop start. This method is very dangerous
because you may lose control of the chainsaw.
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• Never start the product indoors. Exhaust fumes can
be dangerous if inhaled.
• Observe your surroundings and make sure that there
is no risk of people or animals coming in contact with
or affect your control of the product.
• Never allow children to use or be in the vicinity of the
product. As the product is equipped with a spring-
loaded start/stop switch and can be started by low
speed and force on the starter handle, even small
children under some circumstances can produce the
force necessary to start the product. This can mean
a risk of serious personal injury. Therefore remove
the spark plug cap when the product is not under
close supervision.
• You must have a steady stance in order to have full
control over the chainsaw. Never work standing on a
ladder, in a tree or where you do not have a firm
ground to stand on.
• Lack of concentration can lead to kickback if the
kickback zone of the bar accidentally touches a
branch, nearby tree or some other object.
• Never use a chainsaw by holding it with one hand. A
chainsaw is not safely controlled with one hand.
• Always hold the chainsaw with both hands. The right
hand should be on the rear handle, and the left hand
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