Husqvarna 137 Instruction Manual page 3

Starting Reminder
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Slide "ON"
FullChoke
(2)'_
Pull 5X
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Move ON/STOP switch to
the ON position.
Pull choke/fast idle lever
out to the full extent (to the
FULL CHOKE position).
Pull the starter rope
sharply 5 times with your
right hand,
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Half Choke
Pull to Start
Push the choke/fast idle
lever in to the HALF
CHOKE position,
Pull the starter rope sharply
with your right hand until
the engine starts.
,_ WARNING:
Always disconnect
spark plug wire and place wire where it can-
not contact spark plug to prevent accidental
starting when setting up, transporting, ad-
justing or making repairs except carburetor
adjustments.
Because a chain saw is a high-speed wood-
cutting tool, special safety precautions must
be observed to reduce the risk of accidents,
Careless or improper use of this tool can
cause serious injury.
PLAN AHEAD
• Read this manual carefully until you com-
pletely understand and can follow all safety
rules, precautions, and operating instruc-
tions before attempting to use the unit.
• Restrict the use of your saw to adult users
who understand and can follow safety
rules, precautions, and operating instruc-
tions found in this manual.
Hearing Safety Hat
Protection _ Eye
"'_"_ I W'O _" Protection
Snug
Fitting Heavy Duty
Clothing Gloves
Safety Safety Chaps
Shoes
• Wear protective gear, Always use steeF
toed safety footwear with non-slip soles;
snug-fitting clothing; heavy-duty, non-slip
gloves; eye protection such as non-fog-
ging, vented goggles or face screen; an
approved safety hard hat; and sound barri-
ers (ear plugs or mufflers) to protect your
hearing, Regular users should have hear-
ing checked regularly as chain saw noise
can damage hearing. Secure hair above
shoulder length.
• Keep all parts of your body away from the
chain when the engine is running.
• Keep children, bystanders, and animals a
minimum of 30 feet (10 meters) away from
the work area. Do not allow other people
or animals to be near the chain saw when
starting or operating the chain saw,
• Do not handle or operate a chain saw
when you are fatigued, ill, or upset, or if you
have taken alcohol, drugs, or medication.
You must be in good physical condition
and mentally alert. Chain saw work is
strenuous, if you have any condition that
might be aggravated by strenuous work,
check with your doctor before operating a
chain saw,
• Carefullyplanyoursawingoperation inad-
vance. Do not start cutting until you have a
ciear work area, secure footing, and, if you
are felling trees, a planned retreat path,
OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY
• Do not operate a chain saw with one hand.
Serious injury to the operator, helpers, by-
standers or any combination of these per-
sons may result from one-handed opera-
tion. A chain saw is intended for
two-handed use,
• Operate the chain saw only in a welt-venti-
lated outdoor area,
• Do not operate saw from a ladder or in a
tree,
• Make sure the chain will not make contact
with any object while starting the engine.
Never try to start the saw when the guide
bar is in a cut.