Kickback Information; Common Questions About Kickback; To Start The Product - Husqvarna 120 Manual De Usuario

(Fig. 39)
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product, refer to

Kickback information

WARNING:
serious injury or death to the operator or
others. To decrease the risk you must know
the causes of kickback and how to prevent
them.
A kickback occurs when the kickback zone of the guide
bar touches an object. A kickback can occur suddenly
and with large force, which throws the product in the
direction of the operator.
(Fig. 40)
Kickback always occurs in the cutting plane of the guide
bar. Usually, the product is thrown against the operator
but can also move in a different direction. It is how you
use the product when the kickback occurs that causes
the direction of the movement.
(Fig. 41)
A smaller bar tip radius decreases the force of the
kickback.
Use a low kickback saw chain to decrease the effects of
kickback. Do not let the kickback zone touch an object.
WARNING:
prevents kickback. Always obey the
instructions.

Common questions about kickback

• Will the hand always engage the chain brake during
a kickback?
No. It is necessary to use some force to push the
front hand guard forward. If you do not use the force
necessary, the chain brake will not be engaged. You
must also hold the handles of the product stable with
two hands during work. If a kickback occurs, it is
possible that the chain brake does not stop the saw
chain before it touches you. There are also some
positions in which your hand can not touch the front
hand guard to engage the chain brake.
• Will the inertia release mechanism always engage
the chain brake during kickback?
No. First, the chain brake must operate correctly.
Maintenance and checks of the safety
Refer to
devices on the product on page 20 for instructions
about how to do a check of the chain brake. We
recommend you to do this each time before you
use the product. Second, the force of the kickback
must be large to engage the chain brake. If the chain
brake is too sensitive, it can engage during rough
operation.
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A kickback can cause
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• Will the chain brake always protect me from injury
during a kickback?
No. The chain brake must operate correctly to give
protection. The chain brake must also be engaged
during a kickback to stop the saw chain. If you are
near the guide bar, it is possible that the chain brake
does not have time to stop the saw chain before it
hits you.
WARNING:
working technique can prevent kickbacks.

To start the product

To prepare to start with a cold engine
WARNING:
engaged when the product is started to
decrease the risk of injury.
1. Move the front hand guard forward to engage the
chain brake. (Fig. 42)
2. Move the start/stop switch to position 1.
3. Pull the choke control (A) out to set it in choke
position.
4. Push the air purge bulb (B) approximately 6 times or
until fuel starts to fill the bulb. It is not necessary to
fill the air purge bulb fully. (Fig. 43)
To start the product on page 15 for
5. Continue to
more instructions.
To prepare start with a warm engine
WARNING:
engaged when the product is started to
decrease the risk of injury.
1. Move the front hand guard forward to engage the
chain brake. (Fig. 42)
2. Move the start/stop switch to position 1.
3. Push the air purge bulb approximately 6 times or
until fuel starts to fill the bulb. It is not necessary to
fill the air purge bulb fully. (Fig. 44)
To start the product on page 15 for
4. Continue to
more instructions.
To start the product
WARNING:
a stable position when you start the product.
WARNING:
idle speed, speak to your servicing dealer
and do not use the product.
Only you and the correct
The chain brake must be
The chain brake must be
You must keep your feet in
If the saw chain rotates at
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