Husqvarna 120 Mark II Operator's Manual page 8

• Do not overreach or cut above shoulder height.
• 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.
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Let an approved dealer or an approved service
center regularly examine the product to do
adjustments or repairs.
• 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.
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