Safety; Safety Definitions; General Safety Instructions - Husqvarna 445 Rancher Manuel D'utilisation

kickback causes a lightning fast reverse
reaction that throws the guide bar up and
in the direction of the operator. Can cause
serious injury.
(Fig. 13) Choke.
(Fig. 14) Idle adjustment screw.
(Fig. 15) High speed needle.
(Fig. 16)
Low speed needle.
(Fig. 17)
Fuel.
(Fig. 18) Chain oil.
(Fig. 19) Air purge bulb.
(Fig. 20) Adjustment of the oil pump.
(Fig. 21)
Chain brake, engaged (right). Chain
brake, disengaged (left).
(Fig. 23)

Safety definitions

Warnings, cautions and notes are used to point out
specially important parts of the manual.
WARNING:
injury or death for the operator or bystanders
if the instructions in the manual are not
obeyed.
CAUTION:
damage to the product, other materials or
the adjacent area if the instructions in the
manual are not obeyed.
Note:
Used to give more information that is necessary
in a given situation.

General safety instructions

WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
1286 - 007 - 21.06.2021
The rating plate showing
serial number. yyyy is the
production year, ww is the
production week.
Used if there is a risk of
Used if there is a risk of
Read the warning
(Fig. 24)
Note:
Other symbols/decals on the product refer to
certification requirements for certain markets.
EPA III
(Fig. 22)
The Emissions Compliance Period referred to on the
Emission Compliance label indicates the number of
operating hours for which the engine has been shown to
meet Federal emissions requirement. Maintenance,
replacement or repair of the emission control devices
and system may be performed by any nonroad engine
repair establishment or individual.
California Proposition 65
(Fig. 25)

Safety

• A chainsaw is a dangerous tool if used carelessly or
incorrectly and can cause serious injury or death. It
is very important that you read and understand the
contents of this operator's manual.
• Under no circumstances may the design of the
product be modified without the permission of the
manufacturer. Do not use a product that appears to
have been modified by others and only use
accessories recommended for this product. Non-
authorized modifications and/or accessories can
result in serious personal injury or the death of the
operator or others. Your warranty may not cover
damage or liability caused by the use of non-
authorized accessories or replacement parts.
• The inside of the muffler contains chemicals that
may be carcinogenic. Avoid contact with these
elements in the event of a damaged muffler.
• Long term inhalation of the engine's exhaust fumes,
chain oil mist and sawdust can represent a health
risk.
• This product produces an electromagnetic field
during operation. This field may under some
circumstances interfere with active or passive
medical implants. To reduce the risk of serious or
fatal injury, we recommend persons with medical
implants to consult their physician and the medical
implant manufacturer before operating this product.
Recommended cutting
equipment in this example:
- Guide bar length: 16 in-
ches - Max. nose radius:
10T - Saw chain type:
Husqvarna SP33G
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