Husqvarna 592XP Owner Manual - Page 7
Personal protective equipment, Safety devices on the product
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• Running an engine in a confined or badly ventilated area can result in death due to carbon monoxide poisoning. • Use the chain brake as a parking brake when you start the product and when you move short distances. Always carry the product in the front handle. This decreases the risk that you or a person near you get hit by the saw chain. • It is not possible to cover every conceivable situation you can face when using this product. Always exercise care and use your common sense. Avoid all situations which you consider to be beyond your capability. If you still feel uncertain about operating procedures after reading these instructions, you should consult an expert before continuing. Do not hesitate to contact your dealer or Husqvarna if you have any questions about the use of the product. We will willingly be of service and provide you with advice as well as help you to use your product both efficiently and safely. Attend a training course in chainsaw usage if possible. Your dealer, forestry school or your library can provide information about which training materials and courses are available. • When using this product, a fire extinguisher should be available. • Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil. • Beware of carbon monoxide poisoning. Operate the product in a well ventilated area only. • Do not attempt a pruning or limbing operation in a standing tree unless specifically trained to do so. Personal protective equipment WARNING: Read the warning instructions that follow before you use the product. personal protective equipment during operation. Personal protective equipment does not give you full protection from injuries but it decreases the degree of injury if an accident occurs. Speak to your servicing dealer for recommendations about which equipment to use. • Your clothing must be close-fitting but not limit your movements. Regularly do a check of the condition of the personal protective equipment. • Use an approved protective helmet. • Use approved hearing protection. Long-term exposure to noise can result in permanent damage to the hearing. • Use protective glasses or a face visor to decrease the risk of injury from thrown objects. The product can throw objects, such as wood chips, small pieces of wood and more, at large force. This can result in serious injury, especially to the eyes. • Use gloves with saw protection. • Use pants with saw protection. • Use boots with saw protection, steel toe-cap and non-slip sole. • Always have a first-aid kit with you. • Risk of sparks. Keep fire extinguishing tools and a shovel near to prevent forest fires. Safety devices on the product WARNING: Read the warning instructions that follow before you use the product. • Do not use a product with defective safety devices. • Do a check of the safety devices regularly. Refer to Maintenance and checks of the safety devices on the product on page 24. • If the safety devices are defective, speak to your Husqvarna servicing dealer. Chain brake and front hand guard Your product has a chain brake that stops the saw chain if you get a kickback. The chain brake decreases the risk of accidents, but only you can prevent them. The chain brake engages (A) manually by your left hand or automatically by the inertia release mechanism. Push the front hand guard (B) forward to engage the chain brake manually. B A • Most chainsaw accidents occur when the saw chain touches the operator. You must use approved 1471 - 001 - 18.02.2021 7