Husqvarna 572 XP G Owner Manual - Page 5
Safety instructions for operation
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Safety instructions for operation ladder, in a tree or where you do not have a firm ground to stand on. WARNING: Read the warning instructions that follow before you use the product. • Before using the chainsaw you must understand the effects of kickback and how to avoid them. Refer to Kickback information on page 12 for instructions. • Never use a product that is faulty. • Never use a product with visible damage to the spark plug cap and ignition cable. A risk of sparking arises, which can cause a fire. • Never use the product if you are fatigued, while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, medication or anything that could affect your vision, alertness, coordination or judgment. • Do not use the product in bad weather such as dense fog, heavy rain, strong wind, intense cold, etcetera. Working in bad weather is tiring and often brings added risks, such as icy ground, unpredictable felling direction, etcetera. • Never start a product unless the guide bar, saw chain and all covers are fitted correctly. Refer to Assembly on page 9 for instructions. Without a bar and saw chain attached to the product the clutch can come loose and cause serious injury. • Never start the product indoors. Exhaust fumes can be dangerous if inhaled. • The exhaust fumes from the engine are hot and can contain sparks, which can start a fire. Never start the product near flammable material! • Observe your surroundings and make sure that there is no risk of people or animals coming in contact with or affect your control of the product. • Never allow children to use or be in the vicinity of the product. As the product is equipped with a springloaded start/stop switch and can be started by low speed and force on the starter handle, even small children under some circumstances can produce the force necessary to start the product. This can mean a risk of serious personal injury. Therefore remove the spark plug cap when the product is not under close supervision. • You must have a steady stance in order to have full control of the product. Never work standing on a • Lack of concentration can lead to kickback if the kickback zone of the bar accidentally touches a branch, nearby tree or some other object. • Never use the product by holding it with one hand. This product is not safely controlled with one hand. • Always hold the product with both hands. The right hand should be on the rear handle, and the left hand on the front handle. All people, whether right or left handed, should use this grip. Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers encircling the handles. This grip minimizes the risk of kickback and lets you keep the product under control. Do not let go of the handles! • Never use the product above shoulder height. • Do not use the product in a situation where you cannot call for help in case of an accident. • Before moving your product, switch off the engine and lock the saw chain using the chain brake. Carry the product with the guide bar and saw chain 140 - 007 - 04.06.2020 5