Husqvarna 336 339XP, Operator'S Manual

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• Never try to refuel the saw
while it is running.
• Make sure there is plenty of
ventilation when refuelling
or mixing fuel (2-stroke
mixture).
• Move the saw at least 3 m
from the refuelling point
before starting it.
• Never start the chainsaw:
a) If you have spilt fuel or
chain oil on the saw.
Wipe off the spill and
allow remaining fuel to
evaporate.
b) If you spill fuel or chain
oil on yourself or your
clothes. Change your
clothes.
c) If there is a fuel leak.
Check regularly for
leaks from the
FUEL CAP and FUEL
LINES.
• Always store the chain saw
and fuel away from any
sources of sparks or naked
flames, e.g. machines,
electric motors, relays,
switches, boilers, etc.
• Always store fuel in an approved container designed for
that purpose.
• For longer periods of storage or for transport of the saw, the
fuel and chain oil tanks should be emptied. Ask where you
can dispose of waste fuel and chain oil at your local petrol
station.
8 Never use any accessories other than those recommended
in this manual. See the sections on
”Cutting equipment”
1 Basic safety rules
1 Look around you:
• to make sure there are no
people, animals or other
objects nearby that might
affect your work.
• to make sure that none of
the above might come within
reach of your saw or be
injured by falling trees.
Follow the instructions above, but do not use a chain saw in a
situation where you cannot call for help in case of an accident.
2 Do not use the saw in bad weather, such as dense fog,
heavy rain, strong wind, intense cold, etc. Working in cold
weather is tiring and often brings added risks, such as icy
ground, unpredictable felling direction, etc.
3 Take great care when removing small branches and avoid
cutting bushes (i.e. cutting many small branches at the
same time). Small branches can be grabbed by the chain
and thrown back at you, causing serious injury.
5 Take the utmost care
when cutting through
branches or logs that are
in tension. A log or
branch that is in tension
can suddenly spring back
into its natural position
before or after you cut it.
If you stand on the wrong
side or start cutting in the
wrong place it may strike
you or your chain saw.
This could make you lose
control and cause a
serious accident.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
4 Check the area around
you for possible obstacles
such as roots, rocks,
branches, ditches, etc., in
case you have to move
suddenly. Take great care
when working on sloping
ground.
Important
1 Before using a chain saw you must understand the effects of
kickback and what causes it. (See the section on ”How to
avoid kickback”. )
2 Before using a saw you must understand the difference
between sawing with the top and bottom edges of the bar.
(See the section on
”How to avoid kickback”. )
GENERAL WORKING INSTRUCTIONS
This section describes basic safety rules for
using a chain saw. This information is never a
substitute for professional skills and
experience. If you get into a situation where
you feel unsafe, stop and seek expert advice.
Contact your chain saw dealer, service agent
or an experienced chain saw user. DO NOT
ATTEMPT ANY TASK THAT YOU FEEL
UNSURE OF!
Min. 3 m
(10 ft)
The risk of accident is increased if you use
the wrong cutting equipment or a chain that is
not sharpened correctly. Using the wrong
combination of bar and chain can increase
the risk of accidents!