Causes And Operator Prevention Of Kickback; General Safety Instructions; Safety Instructions For Operation - Husqvarna 120i Manuel D'utilisation

• Follow instruction for lubricating, chain
tensioning and changing accessories. Improperly
tensioned or lubricated saw chain may either brake
or increase the chance of kickback.
• Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and
grease. Greasy, oily handles are slippery causing
loss of control.
• Cut wood only. Do not use chain saw for
purposes not intended. For example: do not use
chain saw for cutting plastic, masonry or
nonwood building materials. Use of the chain saw
for operations different than intended could result in
a hazardous situation.
• We strongly recommend that first time users practice
sawing logs on a saw horse or cradle.
Causes and operator prevention of
kickback
Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the guide
bar touches an object, or when the wood closes in and
pinches the saw chain in the cut. Tip contact in some
cases may cause a sudden reverse reaction, kicking the
guide bar up and back towards the operator. Pinching
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 devises 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 a result of tool 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 bars and chains specified
by the manufacturer. Incorrect replacement bars
and 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: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
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• 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.

Safety instructions for operation

WARNING: Read the 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.
What is kickback? on page 15 and Common
See
questions about kickback on page 16 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.
• Do not use the product in bad weather, for example,
heavy fog or rain, strong wind and intense cold.
Work in bad weather makes you tired and add risks
such as ice on the ground and incorrect felling
direction.
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