Personal Protective Equipment; Stop Switch; To Examine The Throttle Trigger Lockout; Guard - Husqvarna 120 Mark II Operator's Manual

• Obey the manufacturer's sharpening and
maintenance instructions for the saw chain.
• Only use replacement guide bars and saw chains
specified by the manufacturer.
• The risk of kickback is increased if the depth
gauge setting is too large.

Personal protective equipment

• Always use the correct personal protective
equipment when you operate the product. The
personal protective equipment does not erase
the risk of injury. The personal protective
equipment decreases the grade of injury if an
accident occurs.
• Generally, clothes should be close-fitting without
restricting your freedom of movement.
• Use an approved protective helmet.
• Always use approved ear protection while you
operate the product. Noise for a long period can
cause hearing loss.
• Use protective glasses or a face visor to reduce
the risk of injury from thrown objects. The
product is capable of throwing objects, such as
wood chips, small pieces of wood, etc., at great
force. This can result in serious injury, especially
to the eyes.
• Use gloves with chainsaw protection.
• Use trousers with chainsaw protection.
• Use boots with chainsaw protection, steel toe-
cap and non-slip sole.
• Make sure that you have a first aid kit near.
• Sparks can come from the muffler, the guide bar
and saw chain or other sources. Always have fire
extinguishing tools and a shovel available to help
prevent forest fires.
Protective devices on the product
• Make sure that you regularly do the maintenance
to the product.
• The life of the product increases.
• The risk of accidents decreases.
Let an approved dealer or an approved service
center regularly examine the product to do
adjustments or repairs.
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• Do not use a product with damaged protective
equipment. If the product is damaged, speak to
an approved service center.

Stop switch

Start the engine. Make sure that the engine stops
when you move the stop switch to the stop position.

To examine the throttle trigger lockout

1. Make sure that the trigger (B) is locked at idle
when you release the trigger lockout (A).
A
B
2. Push the trigger lockout (A) and make sure that it
goes back to its initial position when you release
it.
3. Push the trigger (B) and make sure that it goes
back to its initial position when you release it.
4. Start the engine, and then apply full speed.
5. Release the trigger and examine if the saw chain
stops.
6. If the saw chain turns with an idle engine,
examine the idle adjustment screw of the
carburetor.

Guard

The guard prevents objects from being ejected in the
direction of the operator. The guard also prevents
accidental touch between the operator and the saw
chain.
• Make sure that the guard is permitted for
operation in combination with the product.
• Do not use the product without the guard.
• Make sure that the guard is not damaged.
Replace the guard if it is worn or has cracks.
Fuel safety
• Do not start the product if there is fuel or engine
oil on the product. Remove the unwanted fuel/oil
and let the product dry. Remove unwanted fuel
from the product.
• If you spill fuel on your clothing, change clothing
immediately.
• Do not get fuel on your body, it can cause injury.
If you get fuel on your body, use a soap and
water to remove the fuel.
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