Husqvarna 23 COMPACT Chainsaw User Manual


 
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to point out impor-
tant safety precautions. It means: Attention!
Become alert! Your safety is invofved.
A WARNING: Always disconnect spark
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lug wire when making repairs except car-
uretor adjustments.
Because a chain saw is a high-speed wood-
cuttingtool, specialsafetyprecautionsmust
be observed to reduce risk of accidents.
Careless or improper use of this tool can
cause serious injury.
PLAN AHEAD
l Restrict the use of your saw to adult us-
ers who understand and can follow
safety rules, precautions, and operat-
ing instructrons found in this manual.
Hearing
Safety Hat
Protection
/ Eye
k4 -4 Protection
Wear protective gear. Always use steel-
toed safety footwear with non-slip
soles; snug-fitting clothing; heavy-duty,
non-slip gloves; eye
CP
rotection such as
non-fogging, vente go
screen; an approved sa ety hard hat;
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gles or face
and sound barriers (ear plugs or
mufflers) to protect your hearing. Users
should have hearing checked regularfy
as chain saw noise can damage hear-
ing. Secure hair above shoulder length.
Keep all parts of your body away from
the chain when the engine is running.
Keep children, bystanders, and ani-
mals a minimum of 30 feet (10 Meters)
away from work area or when starting.
Do not handle or operate a chain saw
when you are fatigued, ill, or upset, or if
you have taken alcohol, drugs, or
medication. You must be in good physi-
cal condition and mentally alert. If you
have any condition that might be aggra-
vated by strenuous work, check wfth
our doctor.
Y;
o not start cutting until you have a
clear work area, secure footing, and, if
you are felling a retreat path.
OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY
l Do not operate with one hand as seri-
ous injury to the operator, helpers; by-
standers may resutt. A chain saw is in-
tended for two-handed use..
~o~;$~nly in a well-venMated out-
Do not operate from a ladder or in a
tree, unless you are specifically trained.
Make sure the chain will not make con-
tact with any object while starting the
engine. Never try to start the saw when
theguide barisinacut
Do not put pressure on the
saw at the
end of the cut Applying pressure can
cause you to lose control when the cut
is completed.
Stop engine before setting saw down.
Do not operate a chain saw that is dam-
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p etely and securely assembled. Ai.-
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ed improperly adjusted, or not com-
ways replace handguard immediately rf
ft becomes damaged, broken or is
otherwise removed.
MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD
WORKING ORDER
Have all chain saw service performed
by a qualified setice dealer with the ex-
ception of the items listed in the mainte-
nance section of this manual. For ex-
ample, if impro
t!
et tools are used to
remove or hold
e flywheel when sew-
icin
p
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the clutch, structural damage to
yw$girs occur and cause the
rx”t’
ake certain the-saw chain stops mov-
ingwhenthefhrottletri~ erisreleased.
For correction, refer to
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arburetor Ad-
ustments.’
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p the handles dry, clean, and free of
oil or fuel mixture.
With the engine stopped, hand carry
the chain saw with muffler away from
your body, and guide bar and chain to
the rear, and covered with a scabbard.
Keep caps and fasteners securefytight-
ened. .
Never modii your saw in any way. Use
only Husqvarna accessories and re-
placement parts as recommended.
HANDLE FUEL WITH CdJrJTlON
Do not smoke while handling fuel or
while operating the saw.
Efiminate all sources of sparks or flame
in areas where fuel is mixed or poured.
Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area
and use an approved, marked fuel con-
tainer.
Wipe up all fuel spills.
Move at least 10 feet (3 mete?) from
fueling site before starbng engne.
Turn the engine off and let saw cool in a
non-combustible area, not on dry
leaves, straw, paper, etc. Slowly re
move fuel cap and refuel unit.
Store the unit in a cool, dry well-venti-
lated space where fuel vapors cannot
reach sp&s or open flames from water
tte~t~se;;ectnc motors or switches, fur-
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