General Safety Instructions; Safety Instructions For Operation - Husqvarna 240i Bedienungsanweisung

the saw chain along the top of the guide bar may push
the guide bar rapidly back towards the operator. Either
of these reactions may cause you to lose control of the
saw which could result in serious personal injury. Do
not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into
your saw. As a chain saw user, you should take several
steps to keep your cutting jobs free from accident or
injury. Kickback is the result of chain saw misuse and/or
incorrect operating procedures or conditions and can be
avoided by taking proper precautions as given below:
• Maintain a firm grip, with thumbs and fingers
encircling the chain saw handles, with both hands
on the saw and position your body and arm to allow
you to resist kickback forces. Kickback forces can be
controlled by the operator, if proper precautions are
taken. Do not let go of the chain saw.
• Do not overreach and do not cut above shoulder
height. This helps prevent unintended tip contact
and enables better control of the chain saw in
unexpected situations.
• Only use replacement guide bars and saw chains
specified by the manufacturer. Incorrect replacement
guide bars and saw chains may cause chain
breakage and/or kickback.
• Follow the manufacturer's sharpening and
maintenance instructions for the saw chain.
Decreasing the depth gauge height can lead to
increased kickback.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

General safety instructions

WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
• This product is a dangerous tool if you are not
careful or if you use the product incorrectly. This
product can cause serious injury or death to the
operator or others. It is very important that you
read and understand the contents of this operator's
manual.
• Do not change the product without an approval from
the manufacturer. Do not use a product that has
been changed by others and always use original
accessories. Changes that are not approved from
the manufacturer can result in serious injury or death
to the operator or others.
• Long term inhalation of chain oil fumes and sawdust
can cause health problems.
• This product produces an electromagnetic field
during operation. This field may under some
circumstances interfere with active or passive
medical implants. To decrease the risk of serious
injury or death, we recommend persons with medical
implants to turn to their physician and the medical
implant manufacturer before operating this product.
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Read the warning

Safety instructions for operation

WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
• The information in this operator's manual is not
a replacement for professional knowledge and
experience. If you do not feel safe in the situation
that you are in, stop the product. Turn to your
servicing dealer or a professional chainsaw operator.
Do not attempt any task that you feel unsure of!
• Turn to your servicing dealer or Husqvarna if you
have questions about the operation of the product.
We can give you information about how to operate
your product effectively and safely. Participate in a
training class in chainsaw operation if possible. Your
servicing dealer, forestry school or your library can
give you information about training materials and
classes that are available.
• You must understand the effects of kickback
and how to prevent them before you use this
product. See Kickback information on page 30 and
Common questions about kickback on page 30 for
instructions.
• Do not use a product, battery or battery charger that
is defective.
• Do not touch a rotating saw chain. It can cause
serious injuries of death.
• Do not use the product if you are tired, while
under the influence of alcohol or drugs, medicine or
anything that could have a negative effect on your
vision, alertness, coordination or judgment.
• Working in bad weather is tiring and often brings
added risk. Due to the added risk, it is not
recommended to use the machine in very bad
weather, for instance in dense fog, heavy rain,
strong winds, intense cold, risk of lightning, etc.
• Do not start a product unless the guide bar, saw
chain and all covers are assembled correctly. If
not, the drive sprocket can come loose and cause
Assembly on page 28 for
serious injuries. See
instructions.
(Fig. 25)
• Look around you. Make sure that there is no risk
that persons or animals touch or influence on your
control of the product.
(Fig. 26)
• Do not let children use or be near the product. The
product is easy to start and children may be able to
start it if they are not fully supervised. This can mean
a risk of serious injury.
• Remove the battery when you do not have full view
of the product or leave the product for any length of
time.
• You must be stable on your feet in order to have full
control of the product. Do not use the product if you
Read the warning
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