Husqvarna CS 2159W User Manual

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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
10 – English
chain saw, including the cutting equipment, is insulated 
from the handles by vibration damping units.
Cutting hardwoods (most broadleaf trees) creates more 
vibration than cutting softwoods (most conifers). Cutting 
with cutting equipment that is blunt or faulty (wrong type 
or badly sharpened) will increase the vibration level.
Stop switch
Use the stop switch to switch off the engine.
Muffler
The muffler is designed to keep noise levels to a minimum 
and to direct exhaust fumes away from the user.
In areas with a hot, dry climate there is a high risk of fires. 
These areas are sometimes subject to government rules 
requiring among other things the muffler must be 
equipped with an approved type of spark arrestor mesh.
Cutting equipment
This section describes how to choose and maintain your 
cutting equipment in order to:
Reduce the risk of kickback.
Reduce the risk of the saw chain breaking or jumping 
off the bar.
Obtain optimal cutting performance.
Extend the life of cutting equipment.
Avoid increasing vibration levels.
General rules
Only use cutting equipment recommended by us!  
See instructions under the heading Technical data.
Keep the chain’s cutting teeth properly 
sharpened!  Follow our instructions and use the 
recommended file gauge.
 A damaged or badly 
sharpened chain increases the risk of accidents.
Maintain the correct depth gauge setting! Follow 
our instructions and use the recommended depth 
gauge clearance.
 Too large a clearance increases 
the risk of kickback.
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WARNING! Overexposure to vibration 
can lead to circulatory damage or nerve 
damage in people who have impaired 
circulation. Contact your doctor if you 
experience symptoms of overexposure 
to vibration. Such symptoms include 
numbness, loss of feeling, tingling, 
pricking, pain, loss of strength, changes 
in skin colour or condition. These 
symptoms normally appear in the 
fingers, hands or wrists. These 
symptoms may be increased in cold 
temperatures.
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WARNING! The exhaust fumes from the 
engine are hot and may contain sparks 
which can start a fire. Never start the 
machine indoors or near combustible 
material!
CAUTION! The muffler gets very hot during and after 
use. This also applies during idling. Be aware of the fire 
hazard, especially when working near flammable 
substances and/or vapours.
!
WARNING! Never use a saw without a 
muffler, or with a damaged muffler. A 
damaged muffler may substantially 
increase the noise level and the fire 
hazard. Keep fire fighting equipment 
handy. If a spark arrestor screen is 
required in your area, never use the saw 
without or with a broken spark arrestor 
screen.