GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
possible.Your dealer, forestry school or your library can
provide information about which training materials and
courses are available.
Generally clothes should be close-fitting without restricting
your freedom of movement.
IMPORTANT! Sparks can come from the muffler, the
bar and chain or other sources. Always have fire
extinguishing tools available if you should need them.
Help prevent forest fires.
Machine′s safety equipment
In this section the machine’s safety features and their
function are explained. For inspection and maintenance
see instructions under the heading Checking, maintaining
and servicing chain saw safety equipment. See
instructions under the heading, What is what?, to find
where these parts are located on your machine.
Work is constantly in progress to improve the design and
technology - improvements that increase your safety and
efficiency. Visit your dealer regularly to see whether you
can benefit from new features that have been introduced.
The life span of the machine can be reduced and the risk
of accidents can increase if machine maintenance is not
carried out correctly and if service and/or repairs are not
carried out professionally. If you need further information
please contact your nearest servicing dealer.
Personal protective equipment
WARNING! Never use a machine with
defective safety components. Safety
!
WARNING! Most chain saw accidents
happen when the chain touches the
operator.You must use approved
personal protective equipment
!
equipment must be inspected and
maintained. See instructions under the
heading Checking, maintaining and
servicing chain saw safety equipment. If
your machine does not pass all the
checks, take the saw to a servicing
dealer for repair.
whenever you use the machine.
Personal protective equipment cannot
eliminate the risk of injury but it will
reduce the degree of injury if an
accident does happen. Ask your dealer
for help in choosing the right equipment.
Chain brake and front hand guard
Your chain saw is equipped with a chain brake that is
designed to stop the chain if you get a kickback.The chain
brake reduces the risk of accidents, but only you can
prevent them.
Take care when using your saw and make sure the
kickback zone of the bar never touches any object.
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Approved protective helmet
Hearing protection
Protective goggles or a visor
Gloves with saw protection
Trousers with saw protection
Boots with saw protection, steel toe-cap and non-slip
sole
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The chain brake (A) can either be activated manually
(by your left hand) or automatically by the inertia
release mechanism.
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Always have a first aid kit nearby.
Fire Extinguisher and Shovel
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| Categories | Chainsaw Manuals, Husqvarna Chainsaw Manuals |
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| Tags | Husqvarna 357XP, Husqvarna 359 |
| Model Year | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
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| Document Type | Operator's Manual |
| Language | English |
| Product Brand | Husqvarna, Chainsaw |
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