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SAFETY RULES
WARNING: Always disconnect
spark plug wire and place wire where it can-
not contact spark plug to prevent accidental
starting when setting up, transporting, ad-
justing or m aking repairs except c arburetor
adjustments.
Because a chain saw is a high-speed wood-
cutting tool, special safety precautions mu st
be observed to reduce t he risk of accidents.
Careless or improper use of this tool can
cause serious injury.
PLAN AH EAD
S Read this manual carefully until you com-
pletely understand and 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.
Snug
Fitting
Clothing
Safety
Shoes
Safety Chaps
Heavy Duty
Gloves
Eye
Protection
Hearing
Protection
Safety Hat
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
approved safety hard hat;and soundbarri-
ers ( ear plugs or mufflers) to protect your
hearing. Regular users should have hear-
ing checked regularly as chain saw noise
can damage hearing. S ecure hair above
shoulder length.
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 (10 meters) 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
whenyou a refatigued,ill,or upset, or i fyou
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 aggr a vated by strenuous work,
check with your doctor before operating a
chain saw.
S Carefully planyour sawingoperation inad-
vance. Donot startcutting untilyou havea
clear work area, secure footing, and, ifyou
are felling trees, a planned retreat path.
OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY
S Do not operate achain saw with one hand.
Serious injury to t he operator, helpers, by-
standers or any combination of these per-
sons may result fr om one-handed opera-
tion. A chain saw i s intended for
two-handed use.
S Operate the chain saw only in a well-venti-
lated outdoor area.
S Do not operate saw from a ladder or in a
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 a t 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 as sembled. Always
replace bar, chain, hand guard, or chain
brake im mediately 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 c overed with a scabbard.
MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD
WORKING ORDER
S Have all chain saw service performed by a
qualified service dealer with the exception
of the items listed in the maintenance sec-
tionof this m anual. For example, ifimprop-
er tools are used to remove or hold the fly-
wheelwhen servicingthe clutch, structural
damage to the flywheel can occur and
cause the flywheel to burst.
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 Keep the handles dry,clean, and free of oil
or fuel mixture.
S Keep fuel and oil caps, screws, and fas-
teners securely tightened.
S Use only Husqvarna® accessories and
replacement parts as recommended.
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUT ION
S Do not smoke while han dling fuel or while
operating the saw .
S Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame in
the areas where fuel is mixed o r poured.
There should beno smoking, openflames,
or work thatcould cause sparks. Allowen-
gine to cool before refueling.
S Mix and pour fuel in an outd oor area on
bare ground; store fuel in a cool, dry, well