GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
chain saw usage if 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.
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.
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.
WARNING! Never use a machine with
defective safety components. Safety
equipment must be inspected and
Personal protective equipment
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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.
WARNING! Most chain saw accidents
happen when the chain touches the
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operator.You must use approved personal
protective equipment 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
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The chain brake (A) can either be activated manually (by
your left hand) or automatically by the inertia release
mechanism.
Trousers with saw protection
Boots with saw protection, steel toe-cap and non-slip sole
Always have a first aid kit nearby.
Fire Extinguisher and Shovel
The brake is applied when the front hand guard (B) is
pushed forwards.
B
B
A
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| Categories | Chainsaw Manuals, Husqvarna Chainsaw Manuals |
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| Tags | Husqvarna 338XPT |
| Model Year | 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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| Publisher | husqvarna.com |
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