Husqvarna M7 - Manual (Page 4)

About the saw
Take your time to get acquainted
with the saw, so you have a good idea
how it works and so you know its most
important parts. Especially important
are those that have to do with safety.
Chain catcher
On the bottom of the saw is the chain
catcher, which catches the chain if it
breaks or derails. (6)
Throttle lock
On the inside of the rear handle is the
throttle control. To prevent accidental
throttle advance, when you squeeze the
throttle control you must also depress
the throttle lock on the top of the
handle. (7)
Stop control
With the easy-access stop control you
can stop the engine quickly. (8)
Protect head and hands
Never saw without a helmet with a full-
coverage visor and hearing protection.
And protect your hands with a pair of
strong gloves. (1, 2)
Sturdy footwear
Make sure your boots have a protective
toecap, saw protection and a heavy
tread. (3)
Protective trousers and
jacket
You’re safest if you have trousers with
saw protection. That way the chain
is stopped quickly and effectively should
the saw come into contact with your leg
(4a, 4b). Also recommended is a highly-
visible, ventilated protective jacket.
If you need to call for help
Ensure you have a First Aid kit easily acces-
sible (5). And it’s a good idea to carry a
mobile phone and a whistle, so you can
call for help easily, if something happens.
Right-hand guard
If the chain were to break or derail,
your right hand would be protected by
the right-hand guard on the bottom
of the handle. (9)
Kickback protection
Kickback can occur during most types
of operations due to lack of care, and is
caused by the saw contacting something
with the upper part of the bar nose (the
kickback zone). In a kickback situation,
the saw is thrown as a result of the force
of the rotating chain. Usually the saw
is thrown upward and backward.
The saw has a chain brake to stop
the chain in the event of a kickback.
The chain brake can be triggered in two
ways. One, by the user’s hand pushing
the kickback protection forward, and
two, by the inertial forces that arise
during a kickback.
Safety first.
The chainsaw is an efficient tool. Yet it can be dangerous if used incorrectly. That’s why safety must always
come first. Your clothing is a very important part of this. Even if you’re just cutting some firewood outside
the back door of your house, you must use the personal protective equipment that is required in your
country. Of course, protective equipment cannot prevent an accident from happening, but it can help to
reduce the level of injury if one does occur.
Kickback zone Cylinder cover
Starter handle
Throttle lock
Stop/choke control
Throttle control
Rear handle
Right-hand guard
Bar Chain
Kickback protection
with chain brake
Front handle Refuelling Refilling the saw chain oil