Husqvarna 540i XP Owner Manual - Page 12

Power trigger lockout, Chain catcher, Right hand guard, Battery safety, °F and 40 °C 104 °F.

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In the felling position you cannot engage the chain brake manually. The chain brake can in this position only be engaged by the inertia release mechanism. prevents interference from branches and twigs when you use the product. Power trigger lockout The power trigger lockout prevents accidental operation of the power trigger. If you push the power trigger lockout forward (A) and then push the power trigger lockout against the handle (B), it releases the power trigger (C). If you release the handle, the power trigger and the power trigger lockout move back to their initial positions. B A C Chain catcher The chain catcher catches the saw chain if it breaks or comes loose. If you have the correct chain tension, the risk decreases. You also decrease the risk if you do the correct maintenance on the guide bar and saw chain. See Assembly on page 14 and Maintenance on page 25 for instructions. Right hand guard The right hand guard works as a protection for your hand if the saw chain breaks or comes loose. It also Battery safety WARNING: Read the warning instructions that follow before you use the product. • Only use the BLi batteries that we recommend for your product. The batteries are software encrypted. • Use the BLi batteries that are rechargable as a power supply for the related Husqvarna products only. To prevent injury, do not use the battery as a power supply for other devices. • Risk of electrical shock. Do not connect the battery terminals to keys, screws or other metal. This can cause a short circuit of the battery. • Do not use batteries that are non-rechargable. • Do not put objects into the air slots of the battery. • Keep the battery away from sunlight, heat or open flame. The battery can cause burns and/or chemical burns. • Keep the battery away from rain and wet conditions. • Keep the battery away from microwaves and high pressure. • Do not try to disassemble or break the battery. • Do not let battery acid touch your skin. Battery acid causes injuries to the skin, corrosion and burns. If you get battery acid in your eyes, do not rub but flush with water for minimum 15 minutes. If battery acid has touched your skin, you must clean the skin with a large quantity of water and soap. Get medical aid. • Use the battery in temperatures between -10 °C (14 °F) and 40 °C (104 °F). • Do not clean the battery or the battery charger with water. See To do a check of the battery and the battery holder on page 28. • Do not use a defective or damaged battery. • Keep batteries in storage away from metal objects such as nails, screws or jewelry. • Keep the battery away from children. 12 1065 - 005 - 29.06.2020

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In the felling position you cannot engage the chain
brake manually. The chain brake can in this position
only be engaged by the inertia release mechanism.
Power trigger lockout
The power trigger lockout prevents accidental
operation of the power trigger. If you push the power
trigger lockout forward (A) and then push the power
trigger lockout against the handle (B), it releases the
power trigger (C). If you release the handle, the power
trigger and the power trigger lockout move back to
their initial positions.
C
A
B
Chain catcher
The chain catcher catches the saw chain if it breaks or
comes loose. If you have the correct chain tension, the
risk decreases. You also decrease the risk if you do
the correct maintenance on the guide bar and saw
chain. See
Assembly on page 14
and
Maintenance
on page 25
for instructions.
Right hand guard
The right hand guard works as a protection for your
hand if the saw chain breaks or comes loose. It also
prevents interference from branches and twigs when
you use the product.
Battery safety
WARNING:
Read the warning
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
•
Only use the BLi batteries that we recommend for
your product. The batteries are software encrypted.
•
Use the BLi batteries that are rechargable as a
power supply for the related Husqvarna products
only. To prevent injury, do not use the battery as a
power supply for other devices.
•
Risk of electrical shock. Do not connect the battery
terminals to keys, screws or other metal. This can
cause a short circuit of the battery.
•
Do not use batteries that are non-rechargable.
•
Do not put objects into the air slots of the battery.
•
Keep the battery away from sunlight, heat or open
flame. The battery can cause burns and/or
chemical burns.
•
Keep the battery away from rain and wet
conditions.
•
Keep the battery away from microwaves and high
pressure.
•
Do not try to disassemble or break the battery.
•
Do not let battery acid touch your skin. Battery acid
causes injuries to the skin, corrosion and burns. If
you get battery acid in your eyes, do not rub but
flush with water for minimum 15 minutes. If battery
acid has touched your skin, you must clean the
skin with a large quantity of water and soap. Get
medical aid.
•
Use the battery in temperatures between -10 °C
(14 °F) and 40 °C (104 °F).
•
Do not clean the battery or the battery charger with
water. See
To do a check of the battery and the
battery holder on page 28
.
•
Do not use a defective or damaged battery.
•
Keep batteries in storage away from metal objects
such as nails, screws or jewelry.
•
Keep the battery away from children.
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