Husqvarna 1151438-95 User Manual

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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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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 screen.
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.
Keep the chain properly tensioned! If the chain is 
slack it is more likely to jump off and lead to increased 
wear on the bar, chain and drive sprocket.
Keep cutting equipment well lubricated and properly 
maintained!
  A poorly lubricated chain is more likely to 
break and lead to increased wear on the bar, chain and 
drive sprocket.
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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.
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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.