Husqvarna 420EL [19/28] Starting and stopping

STARTING AND STOPPING

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Starting and stopping

• Always check to see that the power trigger actuates

properly and returns to the ”OFF” position when

released. To prevent the power trigger from being

accidentally pulled, a power trigger lockout is

provided. (38)

• Never start a chain saw unless the bar, chain and all

covers are ﬁtted correctly. (39) See instructions under

the heading Assembly.

• Observe your surroundings and make sure that there

is no risk of people or animals coming into contact

with the cutting equipment. (40)

• Always hold the saw with both hands. The right hand

should be on the rear handle, and the left hand on the

front handle. All people, whether right or left handed,

should use this grip. Use a ﬁrm grip with thumbs and

ﬁngers encircling the chain saw handles. (41)

Starting

• Grip the front handle with the left hand.

• Grip the rear handle with your right hand.

• Press and hold the power trigger lockout button with

the inside of your hand and squeeze the power trigger

with your index ﬁnger. (38)

Stopping

• Stop the saw by releasing the power trigger. If the saw

does not stop, trip the chain brake and disconnect the

power cable.

WARNING! Note the following before

starting:

Never start a chain saw unless the bar,

chain and all covers are ﬁtted correctly.

Otherwise the drive sprocket can come

loose and cause personal injuries.

Make sure you have a secure footing and

that the chain cannot touch anything.

Keep people and animals well away from

the working area.