Safety Instructions; Personal Protective Equipment; Chain Saw Safety Equipment - Husqvarna 340 EPA II Operator's Manual

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

MOST CHAIN SAW ACCIDENTS HAPPEN
WHEN THE CHAIN TOUCHES THE OPERA-
TOR. You must wear approved safety
equipment whenever you use a chain saw.
Personal safety equipment cannot eliminate
the risk of injury but it will reduce the degree
of injury if an accident does happen. Ask your
chain saw dealer for help in choosing the right
equipment.
• PROTECTIVE HELMET
• HEARING PROTECTION
• PROTECTIVE GLASSES
OR VISOR
• PROTECTIVE GLOVES
WITH SAW PROTECTION
• PROTECTIVE TROUSERS
WITH SAW PROTECTION
• BOOTS WITH SAW
PROTECTION, STEEL
TOE-CAP AND NON-SLIP
SOLE
Generally clothes should be
close-fitting without restricting
your freedom of movement.
• ALWAYS HAVE A FIRST
AID KIT NEARBY
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CHAIN SAW SAFETY EQUIPMENT

This section explains the various safety features of the saw,
how they work, and basic inspection and maintenance you
should carry out to ensure safe operation. (See the "What is
what?" section to find out where these components are on Your
saw).
NEVER USE A CHAIN SAW THAT HAS
FAULTY SAFETY EQUIPMENT! Carry out the
inspection, maintenance and service routines
listed in this section.
• Chain brake and front hand
guard
• Throttle lock
• Chain catcher
• Right hand guard
• Vibration damping system
• Stop switch
• Muffler
• Cutting equipment (see
"Cutting equipment"
section).