Husqvarna 316EL Owners Manual - Page 6

ENGLISH Safety Precautions Other Safety Precautions STOP WARNING! Do not operate an electric chain saw with one hand! Doing so may result in serious injury to the operator, helpers or onlookers. An electric chain saw is intended for two-handed operation. 1. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate chain saw when you are tired. Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain when motor is running. Before starting the saw, ensure that the saw chain is not touching anything. 2. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can get caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves and non-skid footwear are recommended when working outdoors. Wearprotective hair covering to contain long hair. Use safety goggles, safety footwear, snug-fitting clothing, protective gloves, hearing protection and head protection . 3. Do not allow other persons to be close to the chain saw when cutting or when chain is in motion. Keep bystanders, children and animals ou of the work area. Do not let unauthorized persons handle chain saw or extension cord. 4. Do not start cutting until you have a clear work area, secure footing, and a planned retreat from the falling tree. 5. Avoid body contact with the chain any time the saw is plugged into a power source. 6. Before starting the motor, ensure that the chain is not in contact with anything. 7. Carry the chain saw with the motor stopped, the finger OFF the power trigger, and the guide bar to the rear and away from yourself. 8. Do not operate an electric chain saw that is damaged or not completely and securely assembled. 9. Release the power trigger and make sure the chain is stopped before setting the chain saw down. 10. Use extreme caution when cutting brush and saplings. Slender material may catch the chain and whip toward you or pull you off balance. 11. When cutting a limb under tension, be alert for a sudden springback when the branch parts. 12. Keep the handles dry, clean and free of oil. 13. Give some thought to the environment of the work area. Keep work area well lit. Do not expose your electric chain saw to rain. Do not use this or any other electric power tool in damp or wet locations. Don't use electric power tools in close proximity to flammable liquids or gases. 14. Do not operate chain saw in a tree unless you have received specialized training. 15. Do not operate chain saw above shoulder height. 16. When transporting your electric chain saw, use the appropriate guide bar scabbard. 17. Cut wood only. Do not cut metal, plastics, masonry, non-wood building materials, etc. Do not use your saw to pry or shove away limbs, roots, or other objects. 18. Do not force the saw through a cut. Exert light pressure only. Pressure on the saw at the end of a cut could cause loss of control when the cut is completed. 19. Unplug the power connection when the saw is not in use. 20. Do not make any adjustment to your electric chain saw without disconnecting the power supply. Also disconnect power cable when saw is being carried any distance or is not in use. 21. Connect electric chain saw to AC power supply of the correct voltage. Ensure that power supply rating conforms to the specifications on the nameplate of the tool. 22. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. The cable should be of an approved outdoor type and should be heavy enough to carry the current your tool will draw. An undersized cable will cause voltage drop, power loss and overheating. The wire gauge should not be less than 14 AWG / 2 x 2.0 mm2. A ground fault protector is recommended. 23. Keep the cable clear of the chain and operator at all times. NEVER carry the electric chain saw by its power cable. 24. Defective power trigger and/or power trigger lockout. DO NOT use the chain saw if these parts are defective and do not turn the chain saw ON. Contact your Authorized Service Dealer. 25. Unplug saw before servicing or changing accessories. 26. Your electric chain saw is double-insulated to help protect against electric shock. 27. Have all service on your electric chain saw (other than the operations described in the maintenance section of this manual) performed by an Authorized Service Dealer. 28. Ensure that all hand tools are removed fromthe saw before connecting the saw to the power supply. 29. Store the saw unplugged in a dry place out of reach of children and with the appropriate guide bar scabbard mounted. 30. When servicing, always use Husqvarna original spare parts. 31. Maintain chain saw with care. Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer performance. 4