Husqvarna 120 Mark II Owner Manual - Page 15
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• Do not use a product with damaged protective equipment. If the product is damaged, speak to an approved service center. Stop switch Start the engine. Make sure that the engine stops when you move the stop switch to the stop position. To examine the throttle trigger lockout 1. Make sure that the trigger (B) is locked at idle when you release the trigger lockout (A). (Fig. 36) 2. Push the trigger lockout (A) and make sure that it goes back to its initial position when you release it. 3. Push the trigger (B) and make sure that it goes back to its initial position when you release it. 4. Start the engine, and then apply full speed. 5. Release the trigger and examine if the saw chain stops. 6. If the saw chain turns with an idle engine, examine the idle adjustment screw of the carburetor. Guard The guard prevents objects from being ejected in the direction of the operator. The guard also prevents accidental touch between the operator and the saw chain. • Make sure that the guard is permitted for operation in combination with the product. • Do not use the product without the guard. • Make sure that the guard is not damaged. Replace the guard if it is worn or has cracks. Fuel safety • Do not start the product if there is fuel or engine oil on the product. Remove the unwanted fuel/oil and let the product dry. Remove unwanted fuel from the product. • If you spill fuel on your clothing, change clothing immediately. • Do not get fuel on your body, it can cause injury. If you get fuel on your body, use a soap and water to remove the fuel. • Do not start the engine if you spill oil or fuel on the product or on your body. • Do not start the product if the engine has a leak. Examine the engine for leaks regularly. • Be careful with fuel. Fuel is flammable and the fumes are explosive and can cause injuries or death. • Do not breathe in the fuel fumes, it can cause injury. Make sure that there is a sufficient airflow. • Do not smoke near the fuel or the engine. • Do not put warm objects near the fuel or the engine. • Do not add the fuel when the engine is on. • Make sure that the engine is cool before you refuel. • Before you refuel, open the fuel tank cap slowly and release the pressure carefully. • Do not add fuel to the engine in an indoor area. Not sufficient airflow can cause injury or death because of asphyxiation or carbon monoxide. • Tighten the fuel tank cap carefully or a fire can occur. • Move the product at a minimum of 3 m (10 ft) from the position where you filled the tank before a start. • Do not put too much fuel in the fuel tank. • Make sure that a leak cannot occur when you move the product or fuel container. • Do not put the product or a fuel container where there is an open flame, spark or pilot light. Make sure that the storage area does not contain an open flame. • Only use approved containers when you move the fuel or put the fuel into storage. • Empty the fuel tank before long-term storage. Obey the local law on where to dispose fuel. • Clean the product before long-term storage. • Remove the spark plug cable before you put the product into storage to make sure that the engine does not start accidentally. Safety instructions for maintenance • Disconnect the spark plug before doing maintenance on the product, not including carburetor adjustments. • Have all product servicing done by an approved dealer, not including the tasks in Maintenance on page 19. • Make sure the saw chain stops moving when the throttle trigger is released. • Keep the handles dry, clean, and free from oil or fuel mixture. • Keep caps and fasteners correctly tightened. • Replacement components that are not approved or the removal of safety devices can cause damage to the product. This can also cause possible injury to the operator or bystanders. Only use accessories and replacement parts as recommended. Do not change your product. • Keep the saw chain sharp and clean for safe and high performance. • Obey the instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. • Examine the product for damaged parts. Before more use of the product, make sure the damaged guard or part operates correctly. Examine for broken or incorrectly aligned parts, and parts that do not move freely. Examine for other conditions that can have an effect on the operation of the product. Make sure the product is correctly installed. A guard or other damaged part must be repaired or replaced by an approved dealer unless written in the operator's manual. • When not in operation, keep the product in a dry, high or locked area away from children. 654 - 007 - 05.05.2020 15