Husqvarna 136, 141 Brush Cutter User Manual
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1. Inside view of Chain Brake Adjustment located on Chain Brake Turn the adjusting screw by hand counter clockwise until the adjusting pin just touches the stop This should allow the pin to be near the correct position Further adjustment may be necessary as you mount the bar Slide guide bar behind clutch drum until guide bar stops against clutch drum sprocket Mount the bar e U D O Y f Q D mr 2 D chain by checking the proper di rection Without following the illustration it is easy to place the chain on the saw in the wrong direction Use the illustration of the chain to determine the proper direction CUTTERS MUST FACE IN DIRECTION OF ROTATION Depth Gauge Cutters Drive Links e Place the chain over and behind the clutch fitting the drive links in the clutch drum sprocket Fit bottom of drive links between the teeth in the sprocket in the nose of the guide bar e Fit chain drive links in bar groove Pull the bar forward until the chain is snug in the guide bar groove Ensure all drive links are in the bar groove Now install chain brake making sure the adjusting pin is positioned in the lower hole in the guide bar Remember this pin moves the bar forward and backward as the screw is turned Install chain brake nuts and finger tighten only Once the chain is tensioned you will need to tighten chain brake nuts CHAIN TENSION Including units with chain already2. H Husqvarna SAEPE F ZU gt z C gt o Instruction Manual Manuel d instructions Betriebsanweisung Manual de instrucciones HOSLNAG English Please read these instructions carefully make sure you understand them before using this unit l IONVdS4 Francais Avant d utiliser cet appareil veuillez lire attentivement les instructions et assurez vous de les avoir comprises Deutsch Lesen Sie diese Hinweise zur Handhabung des Ger ts aufmerksam durch Verwenden Sie es erst wenn Sie sicher sind da Sie alle Anweisungen verstanden haben Espanol Lea atentamente las instrucciones y asegurese de entenderlas antes de utilizar esta unidad 2 From the Electrolux Group The world s No 1 choice C C KITCHEN CLEANING AND OUTDOOR APPLIANCES COMBINED 530088185 11 11 02 IDENTIFICATION WHAT IS WHAT 1 Cylinder Cover 13 Bar Tip Sprocket 2 Front Handle 14 Saw Chain 3 Front Handguard 15 Saw Bar 4 Starter Cover 16 Optional Bumper Spike 5 Chain Oil Tank 17 Chain Catcher 6 Starter Handle 18 Clutch Cover 7 Carburator Adjusting Screw 19 Right Hand Guard 8 Choke Control 20 Throttle Control 9 Rear Handle 21 Throttle Lock 10 ON OFF Switch 22 Bar Chain Adjustment Tool 11 Fuel Tank 23 Chain Tensioning Screw 12 Muffler 24 Operator s Manual 25 Bar Guard IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS WARNING This chain saw can be dangerous Care less or improper use can cause serious or e
3. Kickback Guide Bar designed with a small radius tip which reduces the size of the kickback danger zone on the bar tip A Reduced Kickback Guide Bar has been demonstrated to significantly re duce the number and seriousness of kick backs Reduced Kickback Symmetrical Guide Bar Da Small Radius Tip Symmetrical Guide Bar Large Radius Tip Low Kickback Chain designed with a contoured depth gauge and guard link which deflect kickback force and allow wood to gradually ride into the cutter Low Kickback Chain Contoured Depth Gauge a Elongated Guard Link Deflects Kickback Force And Allows Wood To Gradually Ride Into Cutter Front Hand Guard designed to reduce the chance of your left hand contacting the chain if your hand slips off the front handlebar Position of front and rear handlebars de signed with distance between handles and in line with each other The spread and in line position of the hands provided by this design work together to give balance and resistance in controlling the pivot of the saw back toward the operator if kick back occurs A WARNING DO NOT RELY UPON ANY OF THE DEVICES BUILT INTO YOUR SAW YOU SHOULD USE THE SAW PROP ERLY AND CAREFULLY TO AVOID KICK BACK Reduced kickback guide bars and low kickback saw chains reduce the chance and magnitude of kickback and are recom mended Your saw has a low kickback chain and bar as original equipment Repairs on a chain brake shou
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5. approximately 5 seconds Then squeeze and release throttle trigger to allow engine to return to idle speed ON STOP SWITCH P ute X IDLE LEVER STARTING A WARM ENGINE e Move ON STOP switch to the ON position e Pull the choke fast idle lever out to the full ex tent then push the lever back in completely to the OFF CHOKE position This will set the fast idle lock to the start position e Pull the starter rope quickly with your right hand until the engine starts e Squeeze and release the throttle trigger to allow engine to return to idle speed DIFFICULT STARTING or starting a flooded engine The engine may be flooded if it has not started after 10 pulls Flooded engines can be cleared of excess fuel by following the warm engine starting proce dure listed above Ensure the ON STOP switch is in the ON position Starting could require many pulls depending on how badly unit is flooded If engine still fails to start refer to the TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE CHAIN BRAKE A WARNING If the brake band is worn too thin it may break when the chain brake is triggered With a broken brake band the chain brake will not stop the chain The chain brake should be replaced by an autho rized service dealer if any part is worn to less than 1 32 thick Repairs on a chain brake should be made by an authorized service dealer Take your unit to the place of pur chase if purchased from a servicing dealer or to the neare
6. barriers ear plugs or mufflers to protect your hearing Regular users should have hearing checked regular ly as chain saw noise can damage hearing Secure hair above shoulder length Hearing Safety Hat Protection Eye gee Protection Snug Fitting Heavy Duty Clothing Gloves Safety EIE Safety Chaps Shoes a Naia Keep all parts of your body away from the chain when the engine is running Keep children bystanders and animals a minimum of 30 feet 10 meters away from the work area Do not allow other people or animals to be near the chain saw when starting or operating the chain saw Do not handle or operate a chain saw when you are fatigued ill or upset or if you have taken alcohol drugs or medication You must be in good physical condition and mentally alert Chain saw work is strenuous If you have any condition that might be aggravated by strenuous work check with your doctor before operating a chain saw Carefully plan your sawing operation in ad vance Do not start cutting until you have a clear work area secure footing and if you are felling trees a planned retreat path OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY Donot operate a chain saw with one hand Serious injury to the operator helpers by standers or any combination of these per sons may result from one handed opera tion A chain saw is intended for two handed use Operate the chain saw only in a well venti lated outdoor area Do not ope
7. be performed by an authorized service dealer AIR FILTER CAUTION Do not clean filter in gasoline or other flammable solvent to avoid creating a fire hazard or producing harmful evapora tive emissions Cleaning the air filter A dirty air filter decreases engine perform ance and increases fuel consumption and harmful emissions Always clean after every 5 hours of operation e Clean the cover and the area around it to keep dirt and sawdust from falling into the carburetor chamber when the cover is re moved Remove the parts as illustrated below e Wash the filter in soap and water Rinse in clean cool water Air dry completely before reinstalling Reinstall parts Air Filter se ad Air Filter Screws CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS Your carburetor is equipped with limiter caps Carburetor adjustment is a compli cated task We recommend that you take your unit to an authorized service dealer Damage will occur if you turn the needles be yond the limiter stops BAR MAINTENANCE If your saw cuts to one side has to be forced through the cut or been run with an improper amount of bar lubrication it may be neces sary to service your bar A worn bar will dam age your chain and make cutting difficult Replace your bar if bent or the inside rails of the bar are worn Clean the oil holes after each 5 hours of op eration Remove sawdust from bar groove periodi cally with a wire or putty knife Remove S
8. distance of 2 1 2 tree lengths from the nearest person or other objects En gine noise can drown out a warning call Remove dirt stones loose bark nails sta ples and wire from the tree where cuts are to be made Plan a clear retreat path to the rear and diag onal to the line of fall Plan a clear retreat path S 7A eS x FELLING LARGE TREES 6 inches in diameter or larger The notch method is used to fell large trees A notch is cut on the side of the tree in the de sired direction of fall After a felling cut is made on the opposite side of tree the tree will tend to fall into the notch NOTE If the tree has large buttress roots remove them before making the notch If us ing saw to remove buttress roots keep saw chain from contacting ground to prevent dull ing of the chain NOTCH CUT AND FELLING THE TREE e Make notch cut by cutting the top of the notch first Cut through 1 3 of the diameter ofthe tree Next complete the notch by cut ting the bottom of the notch See illustra tion Once the notch is cut remove the notch of wood from the tree Final cut here 2 inches above Errei center of notch oje a a oo hese e After removing the wood from the notch make the felling cut on the opposite side of the notch This is done by making a cut about two inches higher than the center of the notch This will leave enough uncut wood between the felling cut and the notch to form a hinge T
9. awdust From Guide Bar Groove ess Oil Holes oma CHAIN SHARPENING Chain sharpening is a complicated task that requires special tools We recommended you refer chain sharpening to a professional chain sharpener IGNITION TIMING Ignition timing is fixed and nonadjustable SPARK PLUG The spark plug should be replaced each year to ensure the engine starts easier and runs better e Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover Remove the cylinder cover Pull off the spark plug boot DNE spark plug from cylinder and dis card Replace with Champion RCJ 7Y spark plug and tighten securely with a 3 4 inch socket wrench Spark plug gap should be 0 5 mm Reinstall the spark plug boot Reinstall the cylinder cover and 3 screws Tighten securely i Spark Plug Boot STORAGE A WARNING Stop engine and allow to cool and secure the unit before storing or transporting in a vehicle Store unit and fuel in an area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters electric mo tors or switches furnaces etc Store unit with all guards in place Position so that any sharp object cannot accidentally cause injury to peor Store the unit out of reach of chil ren 12 Before storing drain all fuel from the unit Start engine and allow to run until it stops Clean the unit before storing Pay particular attention to the air intake area keeping it free of debris Use a mild detergent and sponge to clean
10. ch as dry grass or fuel to do so FUELING amp LUBRICATION A WARNING Remove fuel cap slow ly when refueling FUELING ENGINE This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline Before operation gasoline must be mixed with a good quality 2 cycle air cooled engine oil We recommend Husqvarna brand oil If you do not use this oil use a good quality 2 cycle air cooled oil designed to be mixed at a ratio of 40 1 A 40 1 ratio is obtained by mixing 0 125 liter of oil with 5 liters of unleaded gasoline DO NOT USE automotive or boat oil These oils will cause engine damage When mixing fuel follow the instructions printed on the container Always read and follow the safety rules listed under HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICATION The bar and chain require continuous lubri cation Lubrication is provided by the auto matic oiler system when the oil tank is kept filled Lack of oil will quickly ruin the bar and chain Too little oil will cause overheating shown by smoke coming from the chain and or discoloration of the bar Only use Bar and Chain Oil for bar and chain lubrication Oil cap Fuel mix cap a a es d STARTING A WARNING The chain must not move when the engine runs at idle speed If the chain moves at idle speed refer to CAR BURETOR ADJUSTMENT within this manual Avoid contact with the muffler A hot muffler can cause serious burns To stop the engine move the ON STOP switch to
11. ckback can happen With a basic understanding of kickback you can reduce the element of surprise which contributes to accidents Never let the moving chain contact any ob ject at the tip of the guide bar Keep the working area free from obstruc tions such as other trees branches rocks fences stumps etc Eliminate or avoid any obstruction that your saw chain could hit while you are cutting When cutting a branch do not let the guide bar contact branch or other objects around it Keep your saw chain sharp and properly tensioned A loose or dull chain can in crease the chance of kickback occurring Follow manufacturer s chain sharpening and maintenance instructions Check ten sion at regular intervals with the engine stopped never with the engine running Make sure the chain brake nuts are se curely tightened after tensioning the chain Begin and continue cutting at full speed If the chain is moving at a slower speed there is greater chance of kickback occur ring Cut one log at a time Use extreme caution when re entering a previous cut Do not attempt cuts starting with the tip of the bar plunge cuts Watch for shifting logs or other forces that could close a cut and pinch or fall into chain Use the Reduced Kickback Guide Bar and Low Kickback Chain specified for your saw MAINTAIN CONTROL Stand to the left of the saw Thumb on underside of handlebar Never reverse hand positions ae Elbow l
12. contact can cause the chain to dig into the object which stops the chain for an instant The result is a lightning fast reverse reaction which kicks the guide bar up and back to ward the operator Pinch Kickback can occur when the the wood closes in and pinches the moving saw chain in the cut along the top of the guide bar and the saw chain is suddenly stopped This sudden stopping of the chain results in a reversal of the chain force used to cut wood and causes the saw to move in the opposite direction of the chain rotation The saw is driven straight back toward the operator Pull In can occur when the moving chain contacts a foreign object in the wood in the cut along the bottom of the guide bar and the saw chain is suddenly stopped This sudden stopping pulls the saw forward and away from the operator and could easily cause the operator to lose control of the saw Avoid Pinch Kickback e Be extremely aware of situations or ob structions that can cause material to pinch the top of or otherwise stop the chain e Do not cut more than one log at a time Do not twist the saw as the bar is with drawn from an undercut when bucking Avoid Pull In e Always begin cutting with the engine at full speed and the saw housing against wood Use wedges made of plastic or wood Never use metal to hold the cut open Kickback Path Avoid Obstructions Clear The Working Area REDUCE THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK e Recognize that ki
13. e 13 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY relating to 2000 14 EC EU Declaration of Conformity relating to 2000 14 EC We Poulan Weed Eater Division Electrolux North America Inc Texarkana TX 75501 USA T l 1 903 223 4100 declare under sole responsibility that the Husqvarna models 136 141 chain saws were assessed in accordance with Annex V of the DIRECTIVE and from serial numbers 2001 305 N or D 00001 and onwards conforms to the provisions of the DIRECTIVE The net power is 1 6 kW or 1 9 kW Forthe model 136 the measured sound power is 107 7 dB and the guaranteed sound power is 118 dB For E mE 141 the measured sound power is 108 2 dB and the guaranteed sound power is 118 dB Texarkana 01 12 17 LI i Michael S Bounds Director Product Safety and Standards DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY relating to 89 392 EEC ES A uen of conformity Directive 89 392 EEC Annex ll A Only applies to urope We Poulan Weed Eater Division Electrolux North America Inc Texarkana TX 75501 USA Tel 1 903 223 4100 declare under sole responsibility that the Husqvarna models 136 141 chain saws from serial numbers 2001 305 N or D 00001 and onwards follows the provisions of the DIRECTIVES 89 392 EEC machinery and 89 336 EEC electromagnetic compatibility including amendments and is in conformity with the following standards EN 292 2 EN 608 and CISPR 12 The supplied chain saw conforms with the sample that underwent the EU type appro
14. e saw to let the top of the guide bar fall forward and contact the stump When the tip of the bar hits the stump the brake should activate CUTTING METHODS IMPORTANT POINTS e Check chain tension before first use and af ter 1 minute of operation See CHAIN TEN SION in the ASSEMBLY section Cut wood only Do not cut metal plastics masonry non wood building materials etc Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign ob ject Inspect the saw and repair or replace parts as necessary Keep the chain out of dirt and sand Even a small amount of dirt will quickly dull a chain and thus increase the possibility of kickback Practice cutting a few small logs using the following techniques to get the feel of using your saw before you begin a major sawing operation e Squeeze the throttle trigger and allow the engine to reach full speed before cutting Begin cutting with the saw frame against the log Keep the engine at full speed the entire time you are cutting Allow the chain to cut for you Exert only light downward pressure If you force the cut damage to the bar chain or engine can result e Release the throttle trigger as soon as the cut is completed allowing the engine to idle If you run the saw at full throttle with out a cutting load unnecessary wear can occur to the chain bar and engine e Toavoid losing control when cut is com plete do not put pressure on saw at end of cut Stop the en
15. gine before setting the saw down after cutting TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES 4 WARNING Check for broken or dead branches which can fall while cutting causing serious injury Do not cut near build ings or electrical wires if you do not know the direction of tree fall nor cut at night since you will not be ale to see well nor during bad weather such as rain snow or strong winds etc If the tree makes contact with any utility line the utility company should be notified im mediately e Carefully plan your sawing operation in ad vance Clear the work area You need a clear area all around the tree so you can have secure footing e The chain saw operator should keep on the uphill side of the terrain as the tree is likely to roll or slide downhill after it is felled e Study the natural conditions that can cause the tree to fall in a particular direction Natural conditions that can cause a tree to fall in a particular direction include e The wind direction and speed e The lean of the tree The lean of a tree might not be apparent due to uneven or sloping terrain Use a plumb or level to de termine the direction of tree lean e Weight and branches on one side e Surrounding trees and obstacles Look for decay and rot If the trunk is rotted it can snap and fall toward the operator Check for broken or dead branches which can fall on you while cutting Make sure there is enough room for the tree to fall Maintain a
16. his hinge will help prevent the tree from falling in the wrong direction Hinge holds tree on stump and helps control fall Opening of felling Closing of notch NOTE Before felling cut is complete use wedges to open the cut when necessary to control the direction of fall To avoid kickback and chain damage use wood or plastic wedges but never steel or iron wedges Be alert to signs that the tree is ready to fall cracking sounds widening of the felling cut or movement in the upper branches As tree starts to fall stop saw put it down and get away quickly on your planned re treat path e DO NOT cut down a partially fallen tree with your saw Be extremely cautious with partially fallen trees that may be poorly supported When a tree doesn t fall com pletely set the saw aside and pull down the tree with a cable winch block and tackle or tractor CUTTING A FALLEN TREE BUCKING Bucking is the term used for cutting a fallen tree to the desired log size A WARNING Do not stand on the log being cut Any portion can roll causing loss of footing and control Do not stand downhill of the log being cut IMPORTANT POINTS e Cut only one log at a time e Cut shattered wood very carefully sharp pieces of wood could be flung toward opera tor Use a sawhorse to cut small logs Never allow another person to hold the log while cutting and never hold the log with your leg or foot Do not cut in an area where
17. installed NOTE When adjusting chain tension make sure the chain brake nuts are finger tight only Attempting to tension the chain when the chain brake nuts are tight can cause damage Checking the tension Use the screwdriver end of the chain adjust ment tool bar tool to move the chain around the bar If the chain does not rotate it is too Ms If too loose the chain will sag below the ar ih CE fhe Cs Che Ca Dh Cae emm Chain Adjustment Chain Brake Nuts Tool Bar Tool Adjusting the tension Chain tension is very important Chain stretches during use This is especially true during the first few times you use your saw Always check chain tension each time you use and refuel your saw You can adjust the chain tension by loosening the chain brake nuts and turning the adjusting screw 1 4 of a turn while lifting up on the bar e f chain is too tight turn adjusting screw 1 4 turn counterclockwise e If chain is too loose turn adjusting screw 1 4 turn clockwise Adjusting screw ll Chain Brake Nuts Adjusting Screw 1 4 Turn DE e Lift up the tip of the bar and tighten the chain brake nuts with the bar tool e Recheck chain tension a A WARNING Ifthe saw is operated with a loose chain the chain could jump off the guide bar and result in serious injury A WARNING Muffler is very hot dur ing and after use Do not touch the muffler or allow combustible material su
18. ld be made by an authorized servicing dealer Take your unit to the place of purchase if purchased from a servicing dealer or to the nearest authorized master service dealer Tip contact in some cases may cause a light ning fast reverse REACTION kicking the guide bar up and back toward the operator Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly back toward the operator Either of these reactions may cause you to lose control of the saw which could result in serious injury Do not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into your saw CHAIN BRAKE e Chain Brake designed to stop the chain in the event of kickback 4 WARNING Your chain saw is equipped with a chain brake that is designed to stop the chain immediately if you get a kickback The chain brake reduces the risk of accidents but only you can prevent them DO NOT ASSUME THAT THE CHAIN BRAKE WILL PROTECT YOU IN THE EVENT OF A KICKBACK SAFETY NOTICE Exposure to vibrations through prolonged use of gasoline powered hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the fingers hands and joints of people prone to circulation disorders or abnormal swellings Prolonged use in cold weather has been linked to blood vessel damage in otherwise healthy people If symptoms occur such as numbness pain loss of strength change in skin color or texture or loss of feeling in the fingers hands or joints discontinue the use of thi
19. logs limbs and roots are tangled such as in a blown down area Drag the logs into a clear area before cutting by pulling out exposed and cleared logs first TYPES OF CUTTING USED FOR BUCKING A WARNING If saw becomes pinched or hung in a log don t try to force it out You can lose control of the saw resulting in injury and or damage to the saw Stop the saw drive a wedge of plastic or wood into the cut until the saw can be removed easily Restart the saw and carefully reenter the cut To avoid kickback and chain damage do not use a metal wedge Do not attempt to restart your saw when it is pinched or hung in a log Use a wedge to remove pinched saw Turn saw OFF and use a plastic or wooden wedge to force cut open Overcutting begins on the top side of the log with the bottom of the saw against the log When overcutting use light downward pres sure Overcutting Undercutting 10 side of the log with top of saw against the log When undercutting use light upward pres sure Hold saw firmly and maintain control The saw will tend to push back toward you A WARNING Never turn saw upside down to undercut The saw cannot be con trolled in this position Always make your first cut on the compres sion side of the log The compression side of the log is where the pressure of the log s weight is concentrated First cut on compression side of log Second cut Second cut First cut on compression side
20. ocked Thumb on underside of handlebar Keep a good firm grip on the saw with both hands when the engine is running and don t let go A firm grip will help you reduce kickback and maintain control of the saw Keep the fingers of your left hand encir cling and your left thumb under the front handlebar Keep your right hand com pletely around the rear handle whether your are right handed or left handed Keep your left arm straight with the elbow locked Position your left hand on the front handle bar so it is in a straight line with your right hand on the rear handle when making bucking cuts Never reverse right and left hand positions for any type of cutting Stand with your weight evenly balanced on both feet Stand slightly to the left side of the saw to keep your body from being in a direct line with the cutting chain e Do not overreach You could be drawn or thrown off balance and lose control of the Saw Do not cut above shoulder height It is diffi cult to maintain control of saw above shoulder height KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES WARNING The following features are included on your saw to help reduce the hazard of kickback however such features will not totally eliminate this danger As a chain saw user do not rely only on safety de vices You must follow all safety precau tions instructions and maintenance in this manual to help avoid kickback and other forces which can result in serious injury e Reduced
21. of log BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT o through 1 3 of the diameter of the og e Roll the log over and finish with a second overcut e Watch for logs with a compression side to prevent the saw from pinching See il lustrations for cutting logs with a compres sion side BUCKING USING A LOG OR SUPPORT STAND e Remember your first cut is always on the compression side of the log Refer to the il a below for your first and second cut e Your first cut should extend 1 3 of the diameter of the log e Finish with your second cut Using a log for support 1st Cut 2nd Cut d 11 1St Cut LIMBING AND PRUNING WARNING Be alert for and guard against kickback Do not allow the moving chain to contact any other branches or ob jects at the nose of the guide bar when limb ing or pruning Allowing such contact can re sult in serious injury 4 WARNING Never climb into a tree to limb or prune Do not stand on ladders platforms a log or in any position which can cause you to lose your balance or control of the saw IMPORTANT POINTS e Work slowly keeping both hands firmly gripped on the saw Maintain secure foot ing and balance Watch out for springpoles Use extreme caution when cutting small size limbs Slender material may catch the saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance Be alert for springback Watch out for branches that are bent or under pressure Avoid being struck b
22. rate saw from a ladder or in a tree Make sure the chain will not make contact with any object while starting the engine Never try to start the saw when the guide bar is in a cut Do not put pressure on the saw at the end of the cut Applying pressure can cause you to lose control when the cut is com pleted Stop the engine before setting the saw down Do not operate a chain saw that is dam aged improperly adjusted or not com pletely and securely assembled Always replace bar chain hand guard or chain brake immediately if it becomes damaged broken or is otherwise removed With the engine stopped hand carry the chain saw with the muffler away from your body and the guide bar and chain to the rear preferably covered with a scabbard MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD WORKING ORDER e Have all chain saw service performed by a qualified service dealer with the exception of the items listed in the maintenance sec tion of this manual For example if improp er tools are used to remove or hold the fly wheel when servicing the clutch structural damage to the flywheel can occur and cause the flywheel to burst Make certain the saw chain stops moving when the throttle trigger is released For correction refer to CARBURETOR AD JUSTMENTS Never modify your saw in any way Keep the handles dry clean and free of oil or fuel mixture Keep fuel and oil caps screws and fas teners securely tightened Use only Husqvarna acces
23. rive link mm 1 3 BAR CHAIN No of teeth on drive sprocket 7 Length Pitch Max Inches Inches Tip Radius 13 0 325 10T Husqvarna H30 15 0 325 10T Husqvarna H30 Type YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION MANUFACTURER S ADDRESS 0 050 3 16 a Note 1 Equivalent noise level is according to ISO 7182 and ISO 9207 calculated as the time weighted energy total for noise levels un der various working conditions with the follow ing time distribution 1 2 idle 1 3 full load 1 3 full speed Note 2 Equivalent vibration level is according to ISO 7505 calculated as the time weighted energy total for vibration levels under various working conditions with the following time dis tribution 1 3 idle 1 3 full load 1 3 full speed qA CA aa Ho Degree Degree Degree Inch mm inch mm di 0 025 13 33 56 2002 Husqvarna SE 561 82 Huskvarna Huskvarna Sweden 15 EE fod We hope you find the links below useful For further gardening information visit www GardenResources co uk pus cutters cullers P mowers chainsaws spreaders Garden tractors EE vacuums Hayter lawn Hedge cutters Hedgecutters mowers chainsaws cutters strimmers ates mowers tractors mowers tractors Mowers Chainsaws Spreaders Ime Mowers TT Cutters Strimmers Leaf Blowers Cute Mowers Heaters Heaters Covers Heaters Heaters Heaters Patio Heaters Heaters Covers fe a 00 Gardening Gifts
24. s tool and seek medical attention An anti vibration system does not guarantee the avoidance of these problems Users who operate power tools on a continual and regular basis must monitor closely their physical condition and the condition of this tool ASSEMBLY Protective gloves not provided should be worn during assembly ATTACHING THE OPTIONAL BUMPER SPIKE The optional bumper spike may be used asa pivot when making a cut e Loosen and remove the chain brake nuts and the chain brake from the saw e Attach the bumper spike optional with the two screws as illustrated ATTACHING THE BAR amp CHAIN If not already attached A WARNING If received assembled repeat all steps to ensure your saw is prop erly assembled and all fasteners are secure Always wear gloves when handling the chain The chain is sharp and can cut you even when it is not moving Loosen and remove the chain brake nuts and the chain brake from the saw e Remove the plastic shipping spacer if present Location of shipping spacer mE Chain Brake Nuts d Bar Tool e An adjusting pin and screw is used to adjust the tension of the chain It is very important when assembling the bar that the pin located on the adjusting screw aligns into a hole in the bar Turning the screw will move the ad justment pin up and down the screw Locate this adjustment before you begin mounting the bar onto the saw See illustration below
25. sories and replacement parts as recommended HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION Do not smoke while handling fuel or while operating the saw Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame in the areas where fuel is mixed or poured There should be no smoking open flames or work that could cause sparks Allow en gine to cool before refueling e Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area on bare ground store fuel in a cool dry well ventilated place and use an approved marked container for all fuel purposes Wipe up all fuel spills before starting saw e Move at least 10 feet 3 meters from fuel ing site before starting engine Turn the engine off and let saw cool in a non combustible area not on dry leaves straw paper etc Slowly remove fuel cap and refuel unit Store the unit and fuel in an area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters electric motors or switches furnaces etc KICKBACK aA WARNING Avoid kickback which can result in serious injury Kickback is the backward upward or sudden forward motion of the guide bar occurring when the saw chain near the upper tip of the guide bar con tacts any object such as a log or branch or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw Chain in the cut Contacting a foreign ob ject in the wood can also result in loss of chain saw control e Rotational Kickback can occur when the moving chain contacts an object at the up per tip of the guide bar This
26. st authorized master service dealer This saw is equipped with a chain brake The brake is designed to stop the chain if kickback occurs The inertia activated chain brake is activated if the front hand guard is pushed forward either manually by hand or automatically by sudden movement If the brake is already activated it is disengaged by pulling the front hand guard back toward the front handle as far as possible When cutting with the saw the chain brake must be disengaged Disengaged ba N Braking function control CAUTION The chain brake must be checked several times daily The engine must be running when performing this proce dure This is the only instance when the saw should be placed on the ground with the en gine running Place the saw on firm ground Grip the rear handle with your right hand and the front han dle with your left hand Apply full throttle by fully depressing the throttle trigger Activate the chain brake by turning your left wrist against the hand guard without releasing your grip around the front handle The chain should stop immediately Inertia activating function control A WARNING When performing the following procedure the engine must be turned off Grip the rear handle with your right hand and the front handle with your left hand Hold the chain saw approximately 14 35 cm above a stump or other wooden surface Release your grip on the front handle and use the weight of th
27. the STOP position To start the engine hold the saw firmly on the ground as illustrated Make sure the chain is free to turn without contacting any object Use only 15 18 of rope per pull Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rope Starter rope handle Right foot through rear handle IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER When pulling the starter rope do not use the full extent of the rope as this can cause the rope to break Do not let starter rope snap back Hold the handle and let the rope rewind slowly For cold weather starting start the unit at FULL CHOKE allow the engine to warm up before squeezing the throttle trigger NOTE Do not cut material with the choke fast idle lever at the FULL CHOKE position STARTING A COLD ENGINE or warm engine after running out of fuel NOTE In the following steps when the choke fast idle lever is pulled out to the full extent the correct throttle setting for starting is set automatically e Move ON STOP switch to the ON position e Pull the choke fast idle lever out to the full extent e Pull starter rope quickly with your right hand a maximum of 10 times NOTE If the engine sounds as if it is trying to start before the 10th pull stop pulling and immediately proceed to the next step e Push the choke fast idle lever in complete ly to the OFF CHOKE position Pull the starter rope quickly with your right hand until the engine starts e Allow the engine to run for
28. the plastic surfaces TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE Do not store the unit or fuel in a closed area where fuel vapors can reach sparks or an open flame from hot water heaters electric motors or switches furnaces etc Senis in a dry area out of the reach of chil ren A WARNING Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit TROUBLE CAUSE Engine will not start or will run e Ignition switch off e Engine flooded REMEDY Move ignition switch to ON See Difficult Starting in or dies under e Carburetor requires only a few Operation Section seconds after e Fuel tank empty Fill tank with correct fuel mixture starting e Spark plug not firing e Install new spark plug e Fuel not reaching e Check for dirty fuel filter replace carburetor Check for kinked or split fuel line repair or replace Engine will e Carburetor requires Contact an authorized service dealer not idle adjustment properly e Crankshaft seals worn e Contact an authorized service dealer Engine will not Air filter dirty e Clean or replace air filter accelerate e Spark plug fouled e Clean or replace plug lacks power and regap Contact an authorized service dealer a load adjustment Engine e Too much oil mixed with smokes gasoline excessively Empty fuel tank and refill with correct fuel mixtur
29. val Notified body 0404 the Swedish Machinery Testing Institute Fyrisborgsgatan 3 S 754 50 Uppsala Sweden has carried out EU type approval The certificate s are numbered 136 404 98 574 141 404 98 575 Texarkana 01 12 17 Michael S Bounds Director Safety and Standards 14 TECHNICAL DATA SHEET Noise levels 136 141 Equivalent see note 1 noise pressure level at operator s ear measured according to relevant international standards dB A 98 98 Engine 136 141 Cylinder volume cm 36 40 Stroke mm 32 32 Idle speed rpm 3 000 3 000 Recommended max speed unloaded rom 13 000 13 000 Power kW 1 6 1 9 Ignition system Equivalent see note 1 noise power level measured according to relevant international standards dB A 107 7 108 2 Manufacturer Phelon Phelon Type of ignition system CD CD Vibration levels Spark plug Champion see note 2 Electrode gap mm 0 5 0 5 Front handle m s 49 48 Rear handle m s 7 7 65 Fuel and lubrication system Chain bar Manufacturer Walbro Walbro Standard bar length Carburetor type WT 289 WT 289 in cm 13 33 15 38 Fuel capacity litre 0 41 0 41 Recommended bar Oil pump capacity at lengths in cm 13 33 15 38 8500 rpm ml min 6 8 6 8 Usable cutting Oil capacity litre 0 29 0 29 length in cm 12 5 322 14 5 37 Type of oil pump Automatic Chain speed at maximum power m sec 16 3 16 3 Weight Pitch inches 0 325 0 325 Without bar and chain kg 4 6 4 6 Thickness of d
30. ven fatal injury Read and understand the instruction manual before using the chain saw Always use two hands when operating the chain saw WARNING Contacting the guide bar tip with any object should be avoided tip contact may cause the guide bar to move suddenly upward and backward which may cause se rious injury Measured maximum kickback value without chain brake for the bar and chain combination on the label SAFETY RULES 4A WARNING Always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it can not contact spark plug to prevent accidental starting when setting up transporting ad justing or making repairs except carburetor adjustments Because a chain saw is a high speed wood cutting tool special safety precautions must be observed to reduce the risk of accidents Careless or improper use of this tool can cause serious injury PLAN AHEAD e Read this manual carefully until you com pletely understand and can follow all safety rules precautions and operating instruc tions before attempting to use the unit Restrict the use of your saw to adult users who understand and can follow safety rules precautions and operating instruc tions found in this manual Wear protective gear Always use steel toed safety footwear with non slip soles snug fit ting clothing heavy duty non slip gloves eye protection such as non fogging vented goggles or face screen an approved safety hard hat and sound
31. y the branch or the saw when the tension in the wood fibers is released Keep a clear work area Frequently clear branches out of the way to avoid tripping over them mp ideis e Always limb a tree after itis cut down Only then can limbing be done safely and prop erly Leave the larger limbs underneath the felled tree to support the tree as you work Start at the base of the felled tree and work toward the top cutting branches and limbs Remove small limbs with one cut Keep the tree between you and the chain Cut from the side of the tree opposite the branch you are cutting Remove larger supporting branches with the cutting techniques described in BUCK ING WITHOUT A SUPPORT Always use an overcut to cut small and freely hanging limbs Undercutting could cause limbs to fall and pinch the saw PRUNING A WARNING Limit pruning to limbs shoulder height or below Do not cut if branches are higher than your shoulder Get a professional to do the job e Make your fist cut 1 3 of the way through the bottom of the limb e Next make a 2nd cut all the way through the limb Then cut a third overcut leaving a 1 to 2 inch collar from the truck of the tree i ri Third cut r NT 5 Second cut C First cut Pruning technique SERVICE WARNING Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustments We recommend all service and adjustments not listed in this manual
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