SAFETY RULES
S Carefullyplanyour sawingoperationinad-
WARNING:
Always
disconnect
vance. Donotstartcutting untilyouhavea
clear workarea,securefooting,and, if you
are felling trees, a planned retreat path.
spark plug wire and place wire where it can-
not contact spark plug to preventaccidental
starting when setting up, transporting, ad-
justing or making repairs except carburetor
adjustments.
Because a chain saw is a high-speedwood-
cutting tool, special safety precautions must
be observed to reduce the risk of accidents.
Careless or improper use of this tool can
cause serious injury.
OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY
S
Donotoperateachain saw with onehand.
Serious injury to the operator, helpers, by-
standers or any combination of these per-
sons may result from one-handed opera-
A chain saw is intended for
two-handed use.
tion.
S
Operatethe chain saw only in a well-venti-
lated outdoor area.
PLAN AHEAD
S Do not operate saw from a ladder or in a
S Read this manual carefully until you com-
pletely understandand can follow all safe-
ty rules, precautions, and operating in-
structions before attempting to use the
unit.
S Restrict the use of your saw to adult users
who understand and can follow safety
rules, precautions, and operating instruc-
tions found in this manual.
tree.
S Make sure the chain will not make contact
with any object while starting the engine.
Never try to start the saw when the guide
bar is in a cut.
S Do not put pressure on the saw at the end
of the cut. Applying pressure can cause
you to lose control when the cut is com-
pleted.
S Stop the engine before setting the saw
down.
S Do not operate a chain saw that is dam-
aged, improperly adjusted, or not com-
pletely and securely assembled. Always
replace bar, chain, hand guard, or chain
brakeimmediately if it becomes damaged,
broken or is otherwise removed.
S With the engine stopped, hand carry the
chain saw with the muffler away from your
body, and the guide bar and chain to the
rear, preferably covered with a scabbard.
Hearing
Safety Hat
Eye
Protection
Protection
Snug
Fitting
Heavy Duty
Gloves
Clothing
Safety
Safety Chaps
Shoes
MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD
WORKING ORDER
S Haveall chain saw service performedby a
qualified service dealer with the exception
of the items listed in the maintenancesec-
tionofthis manual. Forexample,ifimprop-
er tools are used to remove or hold the fly-
wheelwhenservicing theclutch,structural
damage to the flywheel can occur and
cause the flywheel to burst.
S Wear protective gear. Always use steel-
toed safety footwear with non-slip soles;
snug-fitting clothing; heavy-duty, non-slip
gloves; eye protection such as non-fog-
ging, vented goggles or face screen; an
approvedsafetyhardhat;andsoundbarri-
ers (ear plugs or mufflers) to protect your
hearing. Regular users should havehear-
ing checked regularly as chain saw noise
can damage hearing. Secure hair above
shoulder length.
S
Make certain the saw chain stops moving
when the throttle trigger is released. For
correction, refer to CARBURETOR AD-
JUSTMENTS.
S
Never modify your saw in any way.
S Keepthehandles dry, clean, andfree of oil
or fuel mixture.
S Keep all parts of your body away from the
chain when the engine is running.
S Keep fuel and oil caps, screws, and fas-
S Keep children, bystanders, and animals a
minimum of 30 feet (10meters) awayfrom
the work area. Do not allow other people
or animals to be near the chain saw when
starting or operating the chain saw.
S Do not handle or operate a chain saw
whenyouarefatigued,ill, orupset,orifyou
have taken alcohol, drugs, or medication.
You must be in good physical condition
and mentally alert. Chain saw work is
strenuous. If you have any condition that
might be aggravated by strenuous work,
check with your doctor before operating a
chain saw.
teners securely tightened.
Use only Husqvarna accessories and re-
placement parts as recommended.
S
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION
S Do not smoke while handling fuel or while
operating the saw.
S Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame in
the areas where fuel is mixed or poured.
Thereshould benosmoking, openflames,
orworkthatcouldcause sparks. Allowen-
gine to cool before refueling.
S Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area on
bare ground; store fuel in a cool, dry, well
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| Categories | Chainsaw Manuals, Husqvarna Chainsaw Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Husqvarna 136, Husqvarna 136LE, Husqvarna 141, Husqvarna 141LE |
| Model Year | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 |
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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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