SAFETY RULES
S Carefullyplanyour sawingoperationinad-
WARNING:
Always disconnect
vance. Donotstartcuttinguntilyouhavea
clear work area,securefooting,and, ifyou
are felling trees, a planned retreat path.
spark plug wire and place wire where it can-
not contact spark plug to prevent accidental
starting when setting up, transporting, ad-
justing or making repairs except carburetor
adjustments.
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-
Because a chain saw is a high-speed wood-
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.
tion.
A chain saw is intended for
two-handed use.
S
Operatethe chainsaw only in awell-venti-
lated outdoor area.
PLAN AHEAD
S Do not operate saw from a ladder or in a
tree.
S Read this manual carefully until you com-
pletely understand and can follow all safety
rules, precautions, and operating instruc-
tions 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.
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 ifit 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.
S Wear protectivegear. Always usesteel-toed
safety footwear with non-slip soles; snug-fit-
ting clothing; heavy-duty, non-slip gloves;
eye protection such as non-fogging, vented
goggles or face screen; an approved safety
hard hat; and sound barriers (ear plugs or
mufflers) to protect your hearing.
Regular
users should have hearing checkedregular-
ly as chain saw noise can damage hearing.
Secure hair above shoulder length.
Hearing
Protection
Safety Hat
Eye
Protection
MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD
WORKING ORDER
Snug
S Haveallchainsaw serviceperformed by a
qualified service dealer with the exception
of the items listed in the maintenance sec-
tionofthis manual. Forexample,ifimprop-
er tools are used to remove or hold the fly-
wheelwhenservicingtheclutch,structural
damage to the flywheel can occur and
cause the flywheel to burst.
Fitting
Heavy Duty
Gloves
Clothing
Safety
Shoes
Safety Chaps
S Make certain the saw chain stops moving
when the throttle trigger is released. For
correction, refer to CARBURETOR AD-
JUSTMENTS.
S Keep all parts of your body away from the
chain when the engine is running.
S Keep children, bystanders, and animals a
minimum of 30 feet (10meters) away from
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,or upset,or ifyou
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.
S
Never modify your saw in any way.
S Keepthehandles dry,clean, andfree ofoil
or fuel mixture.
S
S
Keep fuel and oil caps, screws, and fas-
teners securely tightened.
Use only HusqvarnaR accessories and
replacement parts as recommended.
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.
Thereshouldbenosmoking,openflames,
or workthatcouldcausesparks. Allowen-
gine to cool before refueling.
3
| Categories | Chainsaw Manuals, Husqvarna Chainsaw Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Husqvarna 137, Husqvarna 142 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| Download File |
|
| Document Type | Operator's Manual |
| Language | English |
| Product Brand | Husqvarna, Chainsaw |
| Document File Type | |
| Publisher | husqvarna.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | Husqvarna |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
(0 votes, average: 0 out of 5)