Husqvarna Chain Saw User Manual

CHAIN SAW OPERATOR'S
SAFETY MANUAL
A CHAIN SAW IS DESIGNED TO CUT WOOD, AND CAN BE DANGEROUS.
CARELESS OR IMPROPER USE CAN CAUSE SERIOUS OR EVEN FATAL
INJURY.
IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CONTENTS OF
THIS MANUAL, AND THAT YOU ALLOW ONLY COMPETENT ADULTS WHO
UNDERSTAND THE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL TO OPERATE YOUR
CHAIN SAW. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO MAKE SURE THAT ANY
PERSONS WHO USE YOUR CHAIN SAW HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD
THIS MANUAL.
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Husqvarna Chain Saw Specifications

General

Brand	Husqvarna
Model	Chain Saw
Category	Chainsaw
Language	English

Summary

General Safety

General Safety Precautions

Key safety rules and responsibilities for chain saw users.

Potential Dangers in Chain Saw Use

Severe Laceration Risks

Risks associated with touching the chain and preventative measures.

Preventing Chain Contact

Steps to lessen the risk of touching the saw chain during operation.

Understanding Kickback

Explanation of kickback as a sudden, violent saw motion causing injury.

Rotational Kickback Explained

Description of rotational kickback when the guide bar tip touches an object.

Kickback Types and Directions

Avoiding Kickback Hazards

Rules and techniques to help avoid kickback.

Importance of Proper Working Technique

Safe Operating Techniques

Kickback Mitigation: Equipment Features

Equipment features like bar radius and nose guards to mitigate kickback.

Chain Brake Operation and Limitations

Chain brake function, activation, and protection limitations.

Health Hazards: CO Poisoning and Hearing Loss

Vibration Injury Risks

Physical Injury Risks: Crushing, Fracture, Puncture

Burn and Fire Hazards

Before Starting and After Use Procedures

Pre-Operation Safety Checks

Essential checks before operating the saw, including chain brake and tension.

Adjusting Saw Chain Tension

Lubricating the Saw Chain

Saw Chain Maintenance and Care

Procedures for maintaining chain sharpness and integrity.

Pre-Use Checks and Safe Carrying

Starting the Chain Saw Safely

Step-by-step guide for safely starting the chain saw engine.

Holding, After Starting, and Stopping the Saw

Basic Working Techniques

Understanding Reactive Forces

Explanation of reactive forces like kickback and how they affect control.

Boring Cut Technique for Felling

Felling a Tree Safely

Process of felling a tree safely and accurately.

Felling Cut Procedures

Advanced Felling Techniques

Handling Lodged Trees

Safety warnings and procedures for dealing with lodged trees.

Difficult Hang-Ups and Limbing Procedures

Cutting Tensioned Trees and Limbs

Hazards and planning for cutting tensioned trees and limbs.

Techniques for Cutting Tensioned Wood