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CHAIN SAW OPERATOR'S

SAFETY MANUAL

A CHAIN SAW IS DESIGNED TO CUT WOOD, AND CAN BE DANGEROUS.
CARELESS OR IMPROPER USE CAN CAUSE SERIOUS OR EVEN FATAL
INJURY.
IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CONTENTS OF
THIS MANUAL, AND THAT YOU ALLOW ONLY COMPETENT ADULTS WHO
UNDERSTAND THE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL TO OPERATE YOUR
CHAIN SAW. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO MAKE SURE THAT ANY
PERSONS WHO USE YOUR CHAIN SAW HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD
THIS MANUAL.
114 00 08-95
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  • Page 1: Safety Manual

    For Husqvarna Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 CHAIN SAW OPERATOR'S SAFETY MANUAL A CHAIN SAW IS DESIGNED TO CUT WOOD, AND CAN BE DANGEROUS. CARELESS OR IMPROPER USE CAN CAUSE SERIOUS OR EVEN FATAL INJURY. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CONTENTS OF...

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    10 feet (3 m) from the fueling point before starting the engine. WARNING! (d) Do not allow other persons to be near the chain saw KICKBACK may occur when the nose or tip of the when starting or cutting with the chain saw. Keep guide bar touches an object, or when the wood closes bystanders and animals out of the work area.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    For Husqvarna Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ............2 TABLE OF CONTENTS ............... 3 GENERAL SAFETY ...............4 INTRODUCTION Chain Saw Operator ................5 Manuals .....................6 Personal Equipment ............... 6-7 Required Tools ...................8 CHAIN SAW SAFETY FEATURES General ....................9 Safety Features ................

  • Page 4: General Safety

    It is your responsibility to make sure that any people who use your chain saw have read and understood this manual. WARNING Do not modify the equipment for any reason. Altering the chain saw can result in operator injury or equipment failure.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    These instructions are basic. It is not possible to cover every situation you may encounter while using your chain saw. Be careful at all times and avoid situations that may be too complicated for your experience. If you are unsure of a cutting situation, call a logging expert before continuing.

  • Page 6: Manuals

    Your chain saw comes with two instruction manuals. Your Condition This Safety Manual contains general information in how Never operate a chain saw when you are tired, angry, to operate your chain saw in a safe way. emotionally disturbed, or under the influence of alcohol,...
  • Page 7 The earmuffs are designed to reduce the risk for hearing injuries. As they shield you from the noise of the chain saw they may also block other sounds such as the sound of a tree breaking or shouts from fellow workers.

  • Page 8: Required Tools

    Fire Extinguisher and Shovel Used to extinguish fires. IMPORTANT Use caution in dry conditions. A chain saw can generate sparks hot enough to ignite dry grass or chips. The sparks can come from the muffler, the bar and chain or other sources. Check with local agencies to ensure your chain saw meets all local requirements.

  • Page 9: Chain Saw Safety Features

    For Husqvarna Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 CHAIN SAW SAFETY FEATURES General A chain saw has two parts, the engine or powerhead POWERHEAD and the cutting equipment (bar and chain). BAR AND CHAIN Adjustment and maintenance of the powerhead and its major components can be found in the Operator’s...
  • Page 10 For Husqvarna Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 CHAIN SAW SAFETY FEATURES Rear Hand Guard The lower part of the rear handle is designed to reduce injury by protecting the operator’s hand in the event of chain breakage. REAR HAND GUARD...
  • Page 11 To minimize the risk for forest fires your chain saw is equipped with a spark arresting screen that will prevent sparks (glowing carbon particles) of a certain size to leave the muffler. Over a period of time the particles will clog up the screen.

  • Page 12: Cutting Equipment

    The bar and chain combination is GUIDE BAR vital to your chain saw's kickback propensity. Your Operator's Manual lists bar and chain recommendations for your saw which comply with the requirements. We...
  • Page 13 # WARNING Bow guide bars are capable of severe kickback. Only thoroughly instructed and experienced operators should use a chain saw equipped with a bow guide. Straight bars with significantly reduced kickback potential are available. Bow guide bars are among the many accessories sold by retailers for use with the chain saws.
  • Page 14 For Husqvarna Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 CHAIN SAW SAFETY FEATURES Saw Chains Saw Chains Design Saw chains are available in many different designs. The low kickback tendencies that are built into your saw chain also somewhat reduce its cutting potential.

  • Page 15: Potential Dangers

    • Shut off the saw when possible. • Carry your chain saw safely with the chain to the rear (see page 28). • Hold the saw firmly with both hands when the engine is running.

  • Page 16: What Is Kickback

    For Husqvarna Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 POTENTIAL DANGERS What is Kickback? WARNING Kickback can be sudden KICKBACK ZONE and violent, and may throw the bar and saw chain back at you, inflicting serious or fatal injury. A good understanding of this...
  • Page 17 Depending on how you hold the chain saw, a kickback may come up and back at you, or move in any angle you happened to hold the chain saw in. For example, if you experience a kickback during felling, the chain saw will move in the horizontal plane and can swing around and hit your leg.

  • Page 18: Avoiding Kickback

    For Husqvarna Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 POTENTIAL DANGERS Avoiding Kickback Following the rules listed below will help to avoid kickback: • Use proper working techniques. • Do not use the kickback danger zone of the bar. • Use proper grip.
  • Page 19 All people, whether right or left handed, should use this grip. Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers encircling the chain saw handles. Never use your saw while holding it with only one hand. A firm grip will help you reduce kickback and maintain control of the saw.

  • Page 20: Avoiding Kickback - Your Equipment

    However, certain • Check and adjust saw chain tension. items on your chain saw are also designed to minimize • Maintain the correct depth gauge and sharpness the kickback itself or possible injuries should you of the chain.
  • Page 21 For Husqvarna Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 POTENTIAL DANGERS Chain Brake One safety feature of the chain saw is the chain brake. It ACTIVATE THE CHAIN BRAKE will not prevent a kickback, but is designed to stop the saw chain. When the chain brake is triggered, a mechanism which locks the clutch drum is activated and stops the saw chain almost instantly.

  • Page 22: Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

    The earmuffs are designed to reduce the risk of hearing injuries. As they shield you from the noise of the chain saw, they may also block other sounds as the sound of a tree breaking or shouts from fellow workers. Therefore, you must also stay visually alert all the times.

  • Page 23: Vibration Injury

    To minimize the risk of vibration-related conditions, your chain saw has been engineered to reduce the operator's exposure to harmful vibration levels. The rubber isolators or vibration damper blocks between the powerhead and handle unit are part of engineering efforts to reduce vibration.

  • Page 24: Crushing, Fracture Or Puncture

    For Husqvarna Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 POTENTIAL DANGERS Crushing, Fracture or Puncture Falling Timber CAUTION Wear safety helmet when operating chain saw. Falling timber can cause serious or fatal injury. Before cutting, look for: 1. Broken or dead branches.

  • Page 25: Burns, Fire

    This may cause serious burn injuries. • Fill the chain saw fuel tank in well-ventilated areas on a bare surface at least 10 feet (3 m) away from the cutting area. Fuel spillage may occur because of fuel tank over-filling.

  • Page 26: Before Starting/After Starting

    For Husqvarna Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 BEFORE STARTING/AFTER STARTING WARNING! To prevent serious injury, do not use a saw that is damaged or in poor condition. WRONG WARNING! Failure to test and maintain the chain brake according to the Operator's Manual may result in the chain brake failing to operate in the event of kickback.
  • Page 27 For Husqvarna Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 BEFORE STARTING/AFTER STARTING Keep Saw Chain Sharp Always keep the saw chain sharp. A damaged, dull or incorrectly filed chain increases vibration and pressure on your hands and takes longer to saw through the wood.

  • Page 28: Carrying The Saw

    For Husqvarna Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 BEFORE STARTING/AFTER STARTING Before Each Use 1. Be sure chain brake is operating properly and undamaged. FRONT HANDLE Note: Your Operator's Manual gives instructions on FRONT HAND how to properly test the chain brake.

  • Page 29: Starting The Saw

    1. The chain brake should be activated when starting the chain saw. Activate the chain brake by pushing the front hand guard forwards. 2. Place the saw on firm, level ground, and be sure the chain is clear of all obstructions before starting the engine.

  • Page 30: Holding The Saw

    If You Are Left Handed Your chain saw is designed for a grip with your right hand on the rear handle and left hand on the front handle. ALL PEOPLE, WHETHER RIGHT OR LEFT HANDED, SHOULD USE THIS GRIP.

  • Page 31: Basic Working Techniques

    This is called a reactive force. One such reactive force REACTIVE FORCES previously covered is kickback. With any chain saw, the energy used to cut wood can be reversed and work against the operator. If a rotating chain stops suddenly...

  • Page 32: Boring Cut

    For Husqvarna Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 BASIC WORKING TECHNIQUES Boring Cut A boring cut is used to fell large trees. Follow the steps listed below when performing a boring cut. 1. Cut, using the bottom portion of the guide bar tip, until...

  • Page 33: Felling

    For Husqvarna Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 BASIC WORKING TECHNIQUES Felling Felling is more than cutting down a tree. You must also SHAPE OF CROWN bring it down as near to an intended place as possible without damaging the tree or anything else.
  • Page 34 For Husqvarna Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 BASIC WORKING TECHNIQUES Basic Rules for Felling Trees Normally, the felling consists of two main cutting operations - notching and making the felling cut. FELLING DIRECTION 1. Make the upper notch cut on the side of the tree facing the felling direction.

  • Page 35: Felling

    For Husqvarna Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 BASIC WORKING TECHNIQUES Felling Cut - Trunk Diameter More than Twice Guide Bar Length 1. Cut a large, wide notch. 2. Cut a recess into center of notch. IMPORTANT! Always leave a hinge on both sides of center cut.

  • Page 36: Lodged Trees

    For Husqvarna Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 BASIC WORKING TECHNIQUES Lodged Trees WARNING! A lodged tree is a dangerous situation. Do not try to fell a tree in which another tree is lodged. Do not fell another tree onto a lodged tree.

  • Page 37: Limbing

    For Husqvarna Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 BASIC WORKING TECHNIQUES More Difficult Hang-Ups Use a portable or tractor-mounted winch and pull the tree down. CAUTION! Do not abandon a leaning, hung or lodged tree. It must be taken down, or it can become a danger to other people.

  • Page 38: Cutting Logs

    Use a brush cutter or other tool that has been designed for the purpose. Do not use your chain saw to cut shrubs, brush, etc. The possibility of kickback is high. If the stands are close together, it might be impossible to avoid contact with the kickback zone.

  • Page 39: Cutting Shrubs, Brush, Etc

    For Husqvarna Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 BASIC WORKING TECHNIQUES Cutting Trees or Limbs Under Tension DO NOT STAND ON THIS SIDE CAUTION! Cutting trees or limbs under tension involves special hazards and must be done with care and planning. If...

  • Page 40: Cutting Trees Or Limbs Under Tension

    For Husqvarna Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 BASIC WORKING TECHNIQUES 1. Position yourself inside the bend. FINAL CUT 2. Start to cut a V-cut on your side, inside the bend. Cut up to 1/4 of the diameter of the trunk. Watch so the saw does not get pinched.
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  • Page 42 For Husqvarna Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Husqvarna 2002 Printed in USA www.mymowerparts.com...

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