General Working Instructions - Husqvarna 335XPT Operator's Manual

GENERAL WORKING INSTRUCTIONS

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This section describes basic safety rules for
using a chain saw. This information 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 chain saw dealer, service agent
or an experienced chain saw user. DO NOT
ATTEMPT ANY TASK THAT YOU FEEL
UNSURE OF!
Important
1 Before using a chain saw you must understand the effects
of kickback and what causes it. (See the section on "How to
avoid kickback". )
2 Before using a saw you must understand the difference
between sawing with the top and bottom edges of the bar.
(See the section on "How to avoid kickback". )
3 Tree maintenance work with a chainsaw above ground
level, in which working one-handed can occur, should only
be carried out by persons with experience of and training in:
• tree maintenance
• climbing techniques
• safety instructions for climbing
• extra safety equipment, such as harnesses, loops,
straps, ropes, safety hooks and other anti-fall measures
for both the chain saw and operator.
4 During tree maintenance work above ground level, the
chain saw should be "made safe". The saw is "made safe"
by attaching a safety line to the fixing loop on the saw.
1 Basic safety rules
1 Look around you:
• To make sure there are no people, animals or other objects
nearby that might affect your work.
• To make sure that none of the above might come within
reach of your saw or be hit by a falling tree or a falling
branch, and be injured.
Follow the instructions above, but do not use a chain saw in
a situation where you cannot call for help in case of an
accident.
2 All tree maintenance work above ground level should be
carried out by two or more persons with the appropriate
training (see above, "important"; point 3). At least one
person should be on the ground to carry out rescue
procedures and/or to get help should an emergency arise.
3 During tree maintenance work above ground level, the
working area should always be "secured" and be marked
out by signs, tape or similar.
The person(s) on the ground should always inform the
person(s) working above before they enter the "secured"
working area.
4 Do not use the saw in bad weather, such as dense fog,
heavy rain, strong wind, intense cold, etc. Working in cold
weather is tiring and often brings added risks, such as icy
ground, unpredictable felling direction, etc.
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5 Take great care when removing small branches and avoid
cutting bushes (i.e. cutting many small branches at the
same time). Small branches can be grabbed by the chain
and thrown back at you, causing serious injury.
6 Ensure that you can stand and work safely. Always work
out an free escape route. Look for possible hindrances to
an unexpected move.
7 Take the utmost care
when cutting through
branches or logs that are
in tension. A log or branch
that is in tension can
suddenly spring back into
its natural position before
or after you cut it. If you
stand on the wrong side
or start cutting in the
wrong place it may strike
you or your chain saw.
This could make you lose
control and cause a
serious accident.
8 Before moving your chain
saw switch off the engine
and lock the chain using
the chain brake. Carry the
saw with the bar and
chain pointing backwards.
Fit a guard to the bar
before carrying the saw
any distance.
9 Never put a chain saw
down while the engine is
running unless you have it
in clear view and the
chain brake is on. Switch
the engine off before
leaving your chain saw for
any length of time.