User manual HUSQVARNA 435

[. . . ] Operators manual T435 Please read the operator's manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. English KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols on the machine: WARNING!Careless or incorrect use can result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. Please read the operator's manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. Always wear: · · · Approved protective helmet Approved hearing protection Protective goggles or a visor Working position Choke Other symbols/decals on the machine refer to special certification requirements for certain markets. Symbols in the operator's manual: Switch off the engine before carrying out any checks or maintenance. This product is in accordance with applicable EC directives. [. . . ] You should therefore always fill the chain oil tank and fuel tank at the same time. WARNING!Never use a machine with visible damage to the spark plug guard and ignition cable. A risk of sparking arises, which can cause a fire. Transport and storage Always store the chain saw and fuel so that there is no risk of leakages or fumes coming into contact with sparks or naked flames from electrical equipment, electric motors, relays/switches, boilers and the like. For longer periods of storage or for transport of the chain saw, the fuel and chain oil tanks should be emptied. Ask where you can dispose of waste fuel and chain oil at your local petrol station. The bar guard must always be fitted to the cutting attachment when the machine is being transported or in storage, in order to prevent accident contact with the sharp chain. Even a non-moving chain can cause serious cuts to yourself or persons you bump into with an exposed chain. · · · ! WARNING!Be aware of the risks of fire, explosion and those associated with inhalation. Long-term storage Empty the fuel/oil tanks in a well ventilated area. Ensure the machine is cleaned and that a complete service is carried out before long-term storage. Fuel safety · · Never refuel the machine while the engine is running. Make sure there is plenty of ventilation when refuelling or mixing fuel (petrol and 2-stroke oil). 18 ­ English STARTING AND STOPPING Starting and stopping Ignition: Set the stop switch to the start position. Note the following before starting: The chain brake must be engaged when the chain saw is started to reduce the chance of contact with the moving chain during starting. Never start a chain saw unless the bar, chain and all covers are fitted correctly. Make sure you have a secure footing and that the chain cannot touch anything. If you need to start the chain saw in the tree, see instructions under the heading Starting the saw in the tree, under the section Working techniques. Use the same starting procedure as for a cold engine but without setting the choke control in the choke position. Warm engine Starting Cold engine Starting: The chain brake must be engaged when the chain saw is started. Grip the front handle with your left hand and push the chain saw to the ground. Grip the starter handle with your right hand and pull out the starter cord slowly until you feel a resistance (as the starter pawls engage) and then pull firmly and rapidly. Do not pull the starter cord all the way out and do not let go of the starter handle when the cord is fully extended. Primer bulb: Press the air purge repeatedly until fuel begins to fill the bulb. The bulb need not be completely filled. Push down the choke control as soon as the engine fires which can be heard through a "puff" sound. When English ­ 19 STARTING AND STOPPING the engine starts, quickly apply full throttle; the throttle start lock will automatically disengage. As the chain brake is still engaged the speed of the engine must be set to idling as soon as possible, this is achieved by quickly disengaging the throttle lock. [. . . ] (Throttle lockout and throttle control. ) Clean the chain brake and check that it operates safely. Make sure that the chain catcher is undamaged, and replace it if necessary. Check the saw chain with regard to visible cracks in the rivets and links, whether the saw chain is stiff or whether the rivets and links are abnormally worn. Check that there are no fuel leaks from the engine, tank or fuel lines. [. . . ]