Husqvarna 394XP Chainsaw Owners Manual

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
General rules
6
Take great care when you
cut with the top edge of
the bar, i.e. when cutting
from the underside of the
object. This is known as
cutting on the push
1
If you understand what kickback is and how it happens then
you can reduce or eliminate the element of surprise. By
being prepared you reduce the risk. Kickback is usually
quite mild, but it can sometimes be very sudden and
violent.
stroke. The chain tries to
push the saw back
towards the user.
2
Always hold the saw
firmly with your right hand
on the rear handle and
your left hand on the front
handle.
Unless the user resists
this pushing force there is
a risk that the saw will
move so far backwards
that only the kickback
zone of the bar is in
Wrap your fingers and
thumb around the hand-
les. You should use this
grip whether you are
right-handed or left-
handed. This grip
minimises the effect of
kickback and lets you
keep the saw under
control.
contact with the tree. This
will cause kickback.
Cutting with the bottom
edge of the bar, i.e. from
the top of the object
downwards, is known as
cutting on the pull stroke.
Do not let go of the
handles!
In this case the saw pulls
itself towards the tree and
the front edge of the saw
provides a natural rest
when cutting. Cutting on
the pull stroke gives you
better control over the
saw and the position of
the kickback zone.
3
Most kickback accidents
happen during limbing.
Make sure you are
standing firmly and that
there is nothing in the way
that might make you trip
or lose your balance.
Lack of concentration can
lead to kickback if the
kickback zone of the bar
accidentally touches a
branch, nearby tree or
some other object.
7
Follow the instructions on sharpening and maintaining your
bar and chain. When you replace the bar and chain use
only combinations that are recommended by us. See the
sections on ”Cutting equipment” and ”Technical data”.
!
The risk of kickback is increased if you use
4
Never use the saw above
shoulder height and try
not to cut with the tip of
the bar.
the wrong cutting equipment or a chain that is
not sharpened correctly. The wrong
combination of bar and chain can increase the
risk of kickback!
Never use the saw one-
handed!
5
Always use a fast cutting speed, i.e. full throttle.
English –
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CategoriesChainsaw Manuals, Husqvarna Chainsaw Manuals
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Model Year1999, 2000, 2001
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Document TypeOperator's Manual
LanguageEnglish
Product BrandHusqvarna, Chainsaw
Document File TypePDF
Publisherhusqvarna.com
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