Safety - Husqvarna 435e II Operator's Manual

(Fig. 12) Chain brake, engaged (right). Chain
brake, disengaged (left).
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Note:
Other symbols/decals on the product refer to
certification requirements for some markets.
Safety definitions
Warnings, cautions and notes are used to point out
specially important parts of the manual.
WARNING:
injury or death for the operator or bystanders
if the instructions in the manual are not
obeyed.
CAUTION:
damage to the product, other materials or
the adjacent area if the instructions in the
manual are not obeyed.
Note:
Used to give more information that is necessary
in a given situation.
General safety instructions
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
• A chainsaw is a dangerous tool if used carelessly or
incorrectly and can cause serious injury or death. It
is very important that you read and understand the
contents of this operator's manual.
• Under no circumstances may the design of the
product be modified without the permission of the
manufacturer. Do not use a product that appears to
have been modified by others and only use
accessories recommended for this product. Non-
authorized modifications and/or accessories can
result in serious personal injury or the death of the
operator or others.
• The inside of the muffler contain chemicals that may
be carcinogenic. Avoid contact with these elements
in the event of a damaged muffler.
• Long term inhalation of the engine's exhaust fumes,
chain oil mist and sawdust can represent a health
risk.
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The rating plate shows se-
rial number. yyyy is the
production year and ww is
the production week.
Used if there is a risk of
Used if there is a risk of
Read the warning
Euro V Emissions
WARNING:
voids the EU type-approval of this product.

Safety

• This product produces an electromagnetic field
during operation. This field may under some
circumstances interfere with active or passive
medical implants. To reduce the risk of serious or
fatal injury, we recommend persons with medical
implants to consult their physician and the medical
implant manufacturer before operating this product.
• The information in this operator's manual is never a
substitute for professional skills and experience. If
you get into a situation where you feel unsafe, stop
and seek expert advice. Contact your servicing
dealer or an experienced chainsaw user. Do not
attempt any task that you feel unsure of!
Safety instructions for operation
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
• Before using the product you must understand the
effects of kickback and how to avoid them. Refer to
Kickback information on page 16 for instructions.
• Never use a product that is faulty.
• Never use a product with visible damage to the
spark plug cap 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.
• Never start a product unless the guide bar, saw
chain and all covers are fitted correctly. Refer to
Assembly on page 14 for instructions. Without a bar
and saw chain attached to the product the clutch can
come loose and cause serious injury.
(Fig. 13)
• Never start the product indoors. Exhaust fumes can
be dangerous if inhaled.
Tampering with the engine
Read the warning
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