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  • Page 1

    PN. 249498 REV . 05 (01/06) Husqvarna Outdoor Products Italia SpA Via Como 72 23868 V almadrera (Lecco) IT ALIA Phone + 39 0341 203111 - Fax +39 0341 581671[...]

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    A. GENERAL DESCRIPTION 1) Rear handle 2) Rear hand guard 3) Front handle 4) Front hand guard/chain brake lev er 5) Chain tensioner knob/sc rew 6) Chain tensioner pin 7) Oil tank cap 8) Oil tank inspection gauge 9) Air vents 10) Cable 11) Manual 12) Switch 13) Switch block 14) Chain 15) Drive tooth 16) Cutting link 17) Cutting depth gauge 18) Cuttin[...]

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    ENGLISH - 2 B. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MEANING OF SYMBOLS Warning! Read the instruction manual carefully Protective boots Protective goggles or visor, protective helmet and hearing protection Protective cut- proof gloves Protective long, cut-proof trousers Chain brake: deactivated, activated Disconnect the plug if the cable is damaged Correct direction [...]

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    ENGLISH – 3 reference number of the corresponding component to draw the reader’s attention to the main safety procedure linked with that particular situation; the machine parts shown in “A – GENERAL DESCRIPTION” are indicated in italics in the text for easy identification. Precautions prior to machine use. Never permit this machine to be [...]

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    ENGLISH - 4 6. Health precautions – Chemical agents. Avoid all chain oil contact with skin and eyes. 7. Health precautions - Electricity. All extension cords, plugs, and electricity lines must be homologated, to standard and in compliance with current regulations. Make sure that the main line to which the machine is connected is equipped with a r[...]

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    ENGLISH – 5 sure that the cable/ extension cord is kept behind the user, controlling that it does not create a source of danger for the user or for other persons, and check that it cannot be damaged (by heat, sharp objects, sharp edges, oil, etc); Always assume a stable standing position on both legs; keep the handles dry and clean; during use ke[...]

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    ENGLISH - 6 The chain brake can be activated in two modes: the first using the left wrist by pushing forwards, or when it comes into contact with the brake system as a result of kickback; or by inertia, in the case of particularly violent kickback. When the machine is used with the bar in horizontal position, for example during tree felling, the ch[...]

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    ENGLISH – 7 case do not tighten the chain immediately after use, but wait until it cools down. In cases where the loosened chain needs to be adjusted, always unscrew the bar retaining nuts / knob before adjusting the chain tensioning screw/knob ; adjust the tension and tighten the bar retaining nuts /knob accordingly. E. START-UP AND ARREST 1,4,5[...]

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    ENGLISH - 8 Check that the chain is sharpened correctly (See below), in good working condition and that the tension is correct. If the chain is irregularly worn, or if the cutting teeth are only 3 mm high, the chain must be replaced(fig.3). Clean the air vents regularly to prevent motor overheating. Check that the switch and switch block function c[...]

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    ENGLISH – 9 - At the end of each cutting operation the user will notice a considerable change in the strength necessary for controlling the machine. Great care must be taken not to loose control . Below is a description of two different types of cutting operation: Cutting action by pulling the chain (from top to bottom) (fig.2) can lead to danger[...]

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    ENGLISH - 10 and lower cut. The meeting point between the two sides of the notc h is called “directional c ut line” This line must be perfectly horiz ontal at right angles (90°) to the felling direction. The felling cut that provokes the tree fall, is performed at 3 to 5 cm above the lower par t of the directional felling cut line, finis hing [...]

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    ENGLISH – 11 M. TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE Motor does not start Motor turns with difficulty or loses power The machine starts but does not cut properly Motor turns improperly or at reduced speeds Braking devices do not stop the chain properly Make sure the main line is powered z Make sure the machine is properly plugged in z Make sure your cable/ext. [...]

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    N. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY The undersigned, authorized by H.O.P.I., declares that the following pro ducts model: type ES15, ES 15/1, ES 15/2, ES16, ES 16/1, ES18 starting from 2004 onwards, man ufactured by H.O.P.I., Valmadrera, Ita ly, comply with European Directive: 98 /37/EEC (Machine Directiv e), 93/68/EEC (EEC Marking Dir ective) & 89/33[...]