Husqvarna 240 e-series - GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

INTRODUCTION
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What is what on the chain saw? (1)
1 Product and serial number plate
2 Throttle lockout (Prevents accidental operation of
throttle control.)
3 Front handle
4 Cylinder cover
5 Front hand guard
6 Muffler
7 Bumper spike
8 Bar tip sprocket
9 Rear handle with right hand guard
10Throttle control
11Clutch cover
12Chain catcher
13Guide bar
14Saw chain
15Starter handle
16Chain oil tank
17Starter
18Fuel tank
19Choke control/Start throttle lock
20Rear handle
21Stop switch (Ignition on/off switch.)
22Adjuster screws carburetor
23Air purge
24Information and warning decal
25Chain tensioner wheel
26Knob
27Guide bar cover
28Combination spanner
29Operator’s manual (EPA)
30Right-hand brake trigger (240e TrioBrake)
Contents
INTRODUCTION
Dear customer! ........................................................... 6
Symbols on the machine: ........................................... 6
What is what on the chain saw? ................................. 7
CONTENTS
Contents ..................................................................... 7
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Before using a new chain saw .................................... 8
Important .................................................................... 8
Always use common sense ........................................ 9
Personal protective equipment ................................... 9
Machine
′ s safety equipment ....................................... 9
Cutting equipment ...................................................... 10
ASSEMBLY
Fitting the bar and chain ............................................. 13
FUEL HANDLING
Fuel ............................................................................ 14
Fueling ....................................................................... 14
Fuel safety .................................................................. 14
STARTING AND STOPPING
Starting and stopping ................................................. 15
WORKING TECHNIQUES
Before use: ................................................................. 16
General working instructions ...................................... 16
How to avoid kickback ................................................ 19
MAINTENANCE
General ...................................................................... 19
Carburetor adjustment ............................................... 19
Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw safety
equipment .................................................................. 19
Muffler ........................................................................ 20
Air filter ....................................................................... 20
Spark plug .................................................................. 20
Cooling system............................................................ 20
Maintenance schedule ............................................... 21
TECHNICAL DATA
Technical data ............................................................ 22
FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY
STATEMENT
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS .... 24
AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Safety precautions for chain saw users ...................... 25