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Instruction ManualManuel dinstructionsBetriebsanweisungManual de instrucciones

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Please read these instructions carefully make sure you understand thembefore using this unit.

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FranaisAvant dutiliser cet appareil, veuillez lire attentivement les instructions etassurez--vous de les avoir comprises.

DeutschLesen Sie diese Hinweise zur Handhabung des Gerts aufmerksam durch.Verwenden Sie es erst, wenn Sie sicher sind, da Sie alle Anweisungenverstanden haben.

EspaolLea atentamente las instrucciones y asegrese de entenderlas antes deutilizar esta unidad.

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SAFETY RULES

WARNING: Always disconnectspark plug wire and place wire where it can-not contact spark plug to prevent accidentalstarting when setting up, transporting, ad-

justing or making repairs except carburetoradjustments.Because a chain saw is a high-speed wood-cutting tool, special safety precautions mustbe observed to reduce the risk of accidents.

Careless or improper use of this tool cancause serious injury.

PLAN AHEADS Read this manual carefully until you com-

pletely understand and can follow all safetyrules, precautions, and operating instruc-tions before attempting to use the unit.

S Restrict theuse of your saw to adult userswho understand and can follow safetyrules, precautions, and operating instruc-tions found in this manual.

S Wear protective gear. Always usesteel-toedsafety footwear with non-slip soles; snug-fit-ting clothing; heavy-duty, non-slip gloves;eye protection such as non-fogging, ventedgoggles or face screen; an approved safetyhard hat; and sound barriers (ear plugs or

mufflers) to protect your hearing. Regularusers should have hearing checked regular-ly as chain saw noise can damage hearing.Secure hair above shoulder length.

SnugFittingClothing

SafetyShoes

Safety Chaps

Heavy DutyGloves

EyeProtection

HearingProtection

Safety Hat

S Keep all parts of your body away from thechain when the engine is running.

S Keep children, bystanders, and animals aminimum of 30 feet (10meters) away fromthe work area. Do not allow other peopleor animals to be near the chain saw whenstarting or operating the chain saw.

S Do not handle or operate a chain sawwhen youarefatigued, ill, or upset, or ifyouhave taken alcohol, drugs, or medication.

You must be in good physical conditionand mentally alert. Chain saw work isstrenuous. If you have any condition thatmight be aggravated by strenuous work,check with your doctor before operating achain saw.

S Carefully planyour sawing operation in ad-vance. Donot startcuttinguntilyou haveaclear work area, securefooting, and, if youare felling trees, a planned retreat path.

OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELYS Do not operate a chain sawwith 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.S Operate the chain saw only in a well-venti-lated outdoor area.

S Do not operate saw from a ladder or in atree.

S Make sure the chain will not make contactwith any object while starting the engine.Never try to start the saw when the guidebar is in a cut.

S Do not put pressure on the saw at the endof the cut. Applying pressure can causeyou to lose control when the cut is com-pleted.

S Stop the engine before setting the sawdown.

S Do not operate a chain saw that is dam-aged, improperly adjusted, or not com-pletely and securely assembled. Alwaysreplace bar, chain, hand guard, or chainbrake immediately if it becomes damaged,broken or is otherwise removed.

S With the engine stopped, hand carry thechain saw with the muffler away from yourbody, and the guide bar and chain to therear, preferably covered with a scabbard.

MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOODWORKING ORDERS Have all chain sawservice performed by a

qualified service dealer with the exceptionof the items listed in the maintenance sec-tionof this manual. For example,if improp-er tools are used to remove or hold thefly-wheel whenservicingthe clutch, structuraldamage to the flywheel can occur andcause the flywheel to burst.

S Make certain the saw chain stops movingwhen the throttle trigger is released. Forcorrection, refer to CARBURETOR AD-JUSTMENTS.

S Never modify your saw in any way.S Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil

or fuel mixture.S Keep fuel and oil caps, screws, and fas-

teners securely tightened.S Use only HusqvarnaR accessories and

replacement parts as recommended.

HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTIONS Do not smoke while handling fuel or while

operating the saw.S 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 couldcausesparks. Allowen-gine to cool before refueling.

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S Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area onbare ground; store fuel in a cool, dry, wellventilated place; and use an approved,marked container for all fuel purposes.Wipe up all fuel spills before starting saw.

S Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from fuel-ing site before starting engine.

S Turn the engine off and let saw cool in anon-combustible area, not on dry leaves,straw, paper, etc. Slowly remove fuel capand refuel unit.

S Storethe unitand fuel in anareawhere fuelvapors cannot reach sparks or openflames from water heaters, electric motors

or switches, furnaces, etc.KICKBACK

WARNING: Avoid kickback whichcan result in serious injury. Kickback is thebackward,upward or sudden forwardmotionof the guide bar occurring when the sawchain near the upper tip of theguide bar con-tacts any object such as a log or branch, orwhen the wood closes in and pinches thesawchainin thecut. Contactinga foreignob-

ject in the wood can also result in loss ofchain saw control.S Rotational Kickback can occur when the

moving chain contacts an objectat theup-per tip of the guide bar. This contact cancause the chain to dig into the object,

which stops the chain for an instant. Theresult is a lightning fast, reverse reactionwhich kicks the guide bar up and back to-ward the operator.

S Pinch-Kickback can occur when the thewood closes in and pinches the movingsaw chain in the cut along the top of theguide bar and the saw chain is suddenlystopped. This sudden stopping of thechain results in a reversal of the chainforce used to cut wood and causes thesawto movein theoppositedirection ofthechain rotation. The saw is driven straightback toward the operator.

S Pull-In can occur when the moving chaincontacts a foreign object in the wood in thecut along the bottom of the guide bar and the

saw chain is suddenly stopped. This suddenstopping pulls the saw forward and awayfrom theoperatorand could easily cause theoperator to lose control of the saw.

Avoid Pinch --Kickback:S Be extremely aware of situations or ob-

structions thatcan cause material to pinchthe top of or otherwise stop the chain.

S Do not cut more than one log at a time.S Do not twist the saw as the bar is with-

drawn from an undercut when bucking.

Avoid Pull--In:S Always begin cutting with theengine at full

speed and the saw housing against wood.S 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 OFKICKBACKS Recognize that kickback can happen.

With a basic understanding of kickback,you can reduce the element of surprisewhich contributes to accidents.

S Never letthe moving chaincontactany ob-ject at the tip of the guide bar.

S Keep the working area free from obstruc-tions suchas other trees, branches, rocks,fences, stumps, etc. Eliminate or avoidany obstruction that your saw chain couldhit while you are cutting. When cutting a

branch, do not let the guide bar contactbranch or other objects around it.S Keep your saw chain sharp and properly

tensioned. A loose or dull chain can in-crease the chance of kickback occurring.Follow manufacturers chain sharpeningand maintenanceinstructions. Check ten-sion at regular intervals with the enginestopped, never with the engine running.Make sure the chain brake nuts are se-curely tightened after tensioning thechain.

S Begin and continue cutting at full speed. Ifthe chain is moving at a slower speed,there is greater chance of kickback occur-ring.

S Cut one log at a time.S Use extreme caution when re-entering a

previous cut.S Do not attempt cuts starting with the tip of

the bar (plunge cuts).S Watch for shifting logs or other forces that

could close a cut and pinch or fall intochain.

S Use the Reduced--Kickback Guide Barand Low--Kickback Chain specified foryour saw.

MAINTAIN CONTROL

Never reversehand positions

Stand to theleft of the saw

Thumb onunderside of

handlebar

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Thumb on underside ofhandlebar

Elbow locked

S Keep a good, firm grip on thesaw with bothhands when the engine is running anddontlet go. A firm grip will help youreducekickback and maintain control of the saw.Keep the fingers of your left hand encir-cling and your left thumb under the fronthandlebar. Keep your right hand com-pletely around the rear handle whetheryour areright handed or left handed. Keepyour left arm straight with the elbowlocked.

S Position your left hand on the front handle-bar so it is in a straight line with your righthand on the rear handle when makingbucking cuts. Never reverse right and lefthand positions for any type of cutting.

S Stand withyour weight evenly balancedon

both feet.S Stand slightly to the left side of the saw to

keep your body from being in a direct linewith the cutting chain.

S Do not overreach. You could be drawn orthrown off balance and lose control of thesaw.

S Do not cutabove shoulderheight. It isdiffi-cult to maintain control of saw aboveshoulder height.

KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES

WARNING: The following featuresare included on your saw to help reduce thehazard of kickback; however, such featureswill not totally eliminate this danger. As achain sawuser, do not rely only on safety de-vices. You must follow all safety precau-tions, instructions, and maintenance in thismanual to help avoid kickback and otherforces which can result in serious injury.S Reduced--Kickback Guide Bar, designed

with a small radius tip which reduces thesize of the kickback danger zone on thebar tip. A Reduced--Kickback Guide Barhas been demonstrated to significantly re-duce the number andseriousness of kick-backs.

Small Radius Tip

Reduced Kickback Symmetrical Guide Bar

Symmetrical Guide Bar

Large Radius Tip

S Low--Kickback Chain, designed with acontoured depth gauge and guard linkwhich deflect kickback force and allowwood to gradually ride into the cutter.

Low--- KickbackChain Contoured Depth Gauge

Elongated Guard Link

DeflectsKickback ForceAnd Allows WoodTo GraduallyRide Into Cutter

S Front Hand Guard, designed to reduce thechanceof your left hand contacting the chainif your hand slips off the front handlebar.

S Position of front and rear handlebars, de-signed with distancebetween handlesandin-line with each other. The spread andin-line position of the hands provided bythis design work together to give balanceand resistance in controlling the pivot ofthe saw back toward the operator if kick-back occurs.

WARNING: DO NOT RELY UPONANY OF THE DEVICES BUILT INTO YOURSAW. YOU SHOULD USETHE SAW PROP-ERLY AND CAREFULLY TO AVOID KICK-BACK. Reduced--kickback guide bars andlow--kickback saw chains reduce the chanceand magnitude of kickback and are recom-mended. Your saw has a low kickback chainand bar as original equipment. Repairs on achain brake should be made by an authorizedservicing dealer. Take your unit to the place ofpurchase if purchased from a servicing dealer,or to the nearest authorized master servicedealer.

S Tip contact insome cases may cause a light-ning fast reverse REACTION, kicking theguide bar up and back toward the operator.

S

Pinchingthe sawchainalong thetop oftheguide bar may push the guide bar rapidlyback toward the operator.

S Either of thesereactions may cause youtolose control of the saw which could resultin serious injury.Do not rely exclusivelyuponthe safety devices built intoyour saw.

CHAIN BRAKES Chain Brake, designedto stop the chain in

the event of kickback.

WARNING: Your chain saw isequipped with a chain brakethat is designedto stop the chain immediately if you get akickback. The chain brake reduces the riskof accidents, but only you can prevent them.DO NOT ASSUME THAT THE CHAIN

BRAKE WILL PROTECT YOU IN THEEVENT OF A KICKBACK.

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SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrationsthrough prolonged use of gasoline poweredhand tools could cause blood vessel or nervedamage in the fingers, hands, and joints ofpeople prone to circulation disorders orabnormal swellings. Prolonged use in coldweather has been linked to blood vesseldamage in otherwise healthy people. Ifsymptoms occur such as numbness, pain,

loss of strength,change in skin color ortexture,or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints,discontinue the use of this tool and seekmedical attention. An anti-vibration systemdoes not guarantee the avoidance of theseproblems. Users who operate power tools ona continual and regular basis must monitorclosely their physical condition and thecondition of this tool.

ASSEMBLY

Protective gloves (not provided) should be

worn during assembly.ATTACHING THE OPTIONALBUMPER SPIKEThe optionalbumper spike may be used asapivot when making a cut.1. Loosen and remove thechain brakenuts

and the chain brake from the saw.2. Attach the bumper spike (optional) with

the two screws as illustrated.

ATTACHING THE BAR & CHAIN(Ifnotalready attached)

WARNING: If received assembled,repeat all steps to ensure your saw is prop-erly assembledand all fasteners are secure.

Always wear gloves when handling thechain. The chain is sharp and can cut youeven when it is not moving!1. Loosen and remove thechain brakenuts

and the chain brake from the saw.2. Remove the plastic shipping spacer (if

present).

Chain Brake

Chain BrakeNuts

Bar Tool

Location of shipping spacer

3. An adjusting pin and screw is used to ad-just the tension of the chain. It is very im-portant when assembling the bar, that the

pin located on the adjusting screw alignsinto a hole in the bar. Turning the screw willmove the adjustment pin up and down thescrew. Locate this adjustment before you

begin mounting the bar onto the saw. See

illustration below.

Adjustment located on Chain Brake

Inside view ofChain Brake

4. Turn the adjusting screw by hand counter-clockwise until the adjusting pin justtouches the stop. This should allow thepinto be near thecorrect position. Further ad-

justment may be necessary as you mountthe bar.

5. Slide guide bar behind clutch drum until

guide bar stops against clutch drumsprocket.

Mount the bar

6. Prepare the chain by checking the properdirection. Without following the illustration itis easy toplacethechainon the saw inthewrong direction. Use the illustration of thechain to determine the proper direction.

CUTTERS MUST FACE INDIRECTION OF ROTATION

Tip ofBar

Cutters Depth Gauge

Drive Links7. Place the chain over and behind the

clutch, fitting the drive links in the clutchdrum sprocket.

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season. Never use engine or carburetorcleaner products in the fuel tank or permanentdamage may occur.BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICATIONThe bar and chain require continuous lubri-cation. Lubrication is provided by the auto-matic oiler system when the oil tank is keptfilled. Lack of oil will quickly ruin the bar andchain. Too little oil will cause overheatingshown by smoke comingfromthe chain and/or discoloration of the bar.

Onlyuse Bar and Chain Oil for bar and chainlubrication.

Oil cap Fuel mix cap

STARTING

WARNING: The chain must notmove when the engine runs at idle speed. Ifthe chain moves at idle speed refer to CAR-BURETOR ADJUSTMENT within thismanual. Avoid contact with the muffler. A hotmuffler can cause serious burns.To stop the engine move the ON/STOPswitch to the STOP position.

To start the engine hold the saw firmly onthe ground as illustrated. Make sure thechain is free to turn without contacting anyobject.

Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rope.

Use only 40 --- 45 cm of rope per pull.

Left handon fronthandle

Right foot through rear handle

Starter rope handle

IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBERWhen pulling the starter rope, do not use thefull extent of the rope as this can cause therope to break. Do not let starter rope snapback.Holdthe handleand lettheroperewind

slowly.For cold weather starting, start the unit atFULL CHOKE; allow the engine to warm upbefore squeezing the throttle trigger.

NOTE: Do not cut material with the choke/fast idle lever at the FULL CHOKE position.

STARTING A COLD ENGINE (orwarm engine after running out offuel):NOTE: In the following steps, when thechoke/fast idle lever is pulled out to the fullextent, the correct throttle setting for startingis set automatically.1. Move ON/STOP switch to the ON posi-

tion.2. Pull thechoke/fast idleleverout to the full

extent (to the FULL CHOKE position).3. Pull starter rope sharply with your right

hand a maximum of 10 times. Then, pro-ceed to the next step.

NOTE: If the engine sounds as if it is tryingto start before the 10th pull, stop pulling andimmediately proceed to the next step.

4. Push the choke/fast idle lever in to theHALF CHOKE position.

5. Pull the starter rope sharply with yourright hand until the engine starts.

6. Allow theengine to runfor approximately5 seconds. Then, squeeze and releasethrottletriggerto allow engine to return toidle speed.

ON/STOP SWITCH

CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER

FULL HALF OFF

STARTING A WARM ENGINE1. Move ON/STOP switch to the ON posi-

tion.2. Pull the choke/fast idle lever out to the

HALF CHOKE position.3. Pull the starter rope sharply with your

right hand until the engine starts.4. Squeeze and release the throttle trigger

to allow engine to return to idle speed.

DIFFICULT STARTING (or starting aflooded engine)The engine may be flooded if it has not startedafter 10 pulls. Flooded engines can be clearedof excess fuel by following the warm enginestarting procedure listed above. Ensure the

ON/STOP switch is in the ON position. Startingcould require many pulls depending on howbadly unit is flooded. If engine still fails to start,refer to the TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE.

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CHAIN BRAKE

WARNING: If the brake band isworn too thin it may break when the chainbrake is triggered. Witha broken brake band,the chain brake will not stop the chain. Thechain brake should be replacedby an autho-rized service dealer if any part is worn tolessthan 0,5 mmthick. Repairs ona chain brakeshould be made by an authorized servicedealer. Take your unit to the place of pur-chase if purchased from a servicing dealer,or to the nearest authorized master servicedealer.

S This saw is equipped with a chain brake.The brake is designed to stop the chain ifkickback occurs.

S The inertia--activated chain brake isactivated if the front hand guard is pushedforward, either manually (by hand) orautomatically (by sudden movement).

S If the brake is already activated, it isdisengaged by pulling thefront hand guardback toward the front handle as far aspossible.

S When cutting with the saw, the chainbrakemust be disengaged.

Disengaged

Engaged

Braking function controlCAUTION: The chain brake must bechecked several times daily. The enginemustbe runningwhen performing thisproce-dure. This is the only instancewhen the sawshould be placed on the ground with the en-gine running.Place the saw on firm ground. Grip the rearhandlewith your righthandand thefront han-dle with your left hand. Apply full throttle byfully depressing the throttle trigger. Activatethe chain brake by turning your left wristagainst the hand guard without releasingyour grip around the front handle. The chainshould stop immediately.

Inertia activating function control

WARNING: When performing thefollowing procedure, the engine must beturned off.Grip therear handle with your right hand andthe front handle with your left hand. Hold thechain saw approximately 14 (35 cm) abovea stump or other wooden surface. Releaseyour grip on the front handle and use theweight of the saw to let the top of the guidebar fall forward and contact the stump.When the tip of the bar hits the stump, thebrake should activate.

CUTTING METHODS

IMPORTANT POINTSS Check chain tension before first use and af-

ter 1 minute of operation. See CHAIN TEN-SION in the ASSEMBLY section.

S Cut wood only. Do not cut metal, plastics,masonry, non-wood building materials, etc.

S Stopthe saw if the chain strikes a foreign ob-ject. Inspect the saw and repair or replace

parts as necessary.S Keep the chain out of dirt and sand. Even asmall amount of dirt will quickly dull a chainand thus increase the possibility of kickback.

S Practice cutting a few small logs using thefollowing techniques to get thefeel of usingyour saw before you begin a major sawingoperation.S Squeeze the throttle trigger and allow the

engine to reach full speed before cutting.S Begin cutting with the saw frame against

the log.S Keep the engine at full speed the entire

time you are cutting.S Allow the chain to cut for you. Exert only

light downward pressure. If you force thecut, damage to the bar, chain, or enginecan result.

S Release thethrottle trigger as soon as thecut is completed, allowing the engine toidle. If you run the saw at full throttle with-outa cutting load, unnecessary wear can

occur to the chain, bar, and engine.S To avoid losing controlwhen cut is com-

plete, donotput pressureon sawat endof cut.

S Stop the enginebefore setting the sawdownafter cutting.

TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES

WARNING: Check for broken ordead branches which can fall while cuttingcausing serious injury. Do not cut near build-ings or electrical wires if you do not know thedirection of tree fall, nor cut at night since youwill not be ale to see well, nor during badweather such as rain, snow, or strong winds,etc. If the tree makes contact with any utilityline, the utility company should be notified im-mediately.S Carefully planyour sawing operation in ad-

vance.S Clear the work area. You need a clear area

all around the tree so you can have securefooting.

S The chain saw operator should keep onthe uphill side of the terrain as the tree islikely torollor slidedownhill afterit is felled.

S Study the natural conditions that can causethe tree to fall in a particular direction.

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Natural conditions that can cause a tree tofall in a particular direction include:S The wind direction and speed.S The lean of the tree. The lean of a tree

might not be apparent due to uneven orsloping terrain. Use a plumb or level to de-termine the direction of tree lean.

S Weight and branches on one side.S 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 whichcan fall on you while cutting.Make sure there is enough room for the treeto

fall. Maintain a distance of 2-1/2 tree lengthsfrom 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 wherecuts aretobe made.Plan a clear retreat path to therear and diag-onal to the line of fall.

Direction of Fall

45_

Plan a clear retreat path

FELLING LARGE TREES(6 inches in diameter or larger)The notch method is used to fell large trees.

A notch is cut ontheside ofthetree inthede-sired direction of fall. After a felling cut ismade on the opposite side of tree, the treewill tend to fall into the notch.

NOTE: If the tree has large buttress roots,removethembefore making thenotch. If us-ing saw to remove buttress roots, keep sawchain fromcontacting ground to preventdull-ing of the chain.

NOTCH CUT AND FELLING THETREES

Make notch cut by cutting the top of thenotch first. Cut through 1/3 of the diameterofthe tree. Next complete the notch bycut-ting the bottom of the notch. See illustra-tion. Once the notch is cut, remove thenotch of wood from the tree.

Notch

First cut

Second cut

Final cut here. 5 cm abovecenter of notch.

5 cm

5 cm

S After removing the wood from the notch,make the felling cut on the opposite side ofthenotch.This is doneby making a cutabouttwo inches higher than the center of thenotch. This will leave enough uncut woodbetween the felling cut and the notch to forma hinge. This hinge will help prevent the treefrom falling in the wrong direction.

Openingof fellingcut

Closing ofnotch

Hinge holds tree on stump and helpscontrol fall

NOTE: Before felling cut is complete, usewedges to open the cut when necessary tocontrol thedirection of fall. To avoid kickbackand chain damage, use wood or plasticwedges, but never steel or iron wedges.S Be alert to signs that the tree is ready to fall:

cracking sounds, widening of the felling cut,or movement in the upper branches.

S As tree starts to fall, stop saw, put it down,and get away quickly on your planned re-treat path.

S DO NOT cut down a partially fallen treewith your saw. Be extremely cautious withpartially fallen trees that may be poorlysupported. When a tree doesnt fall com-pletely, setthesaw asideandpull downthetree with a cable winch, block and tackle,or tractor.

CUTTING A FALLEN TREE(BUCKING)

Bucking is the term used for cutting a fallentree to the desired log size.

WARNING: Donot stand on the logbeing cut. Any portion can roll causing lossof footing and control. Do not stand downhillof the log being cut.

IMPORTANT POINTSS Cut only one log at a time.S Cut shattered wood very carefully; sharp

pieces of wood could be flung toward opera-tor.

S Use a sawhorse to cut small logs. Neverallow another person to hold the log whilecutting and neverholdthe logwith your legor foot.

S Do not cut in an area where logs, limbs,and roots are tangled such as in a blowndown area. Drag the logs intoa clear areabefore cutting by pulling out exposed andcleared logs first.

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TYPES OF CUTTING USED FORBUCKING

WARNING: If saw becomes pinchedorhung ina log,dont try to force it out. Youcanlose control of the saw resultingin injury and/ordamage to the saw. Stop the saw, drive awedge of plastic or wood into the cut until thesaw can be removed easily. Restart the sawandcarefullyreenterthe cut. To avoid kickbackand chain damage, do not use a metal wedge.Do not attempt to restart your saw when it ispinched or hung in a log.

Use a wedge to remove pinched saw

Turn saw OFF and use a plastic orwooden wedge to force cut open.

Overcutting begins on the topsideof thelogwith the bottom of the saw against the log.When overcutting use light downward pres-sure.

Overcutting Undercutting

Undercutting involves cutting on the under-sideof the log withtopof 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.

WARNING: Never turn saw upsidedown 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 compressionsideofthe log is where the pressure of the logsweight is concentrated.

Second cut

First cut on compression side of log

First cut on compression side of log

Second cut

BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORTS Overcut through 1/3 of the diameter of the

log.

S Roll the log over and finish with a secondovercut.

S Watch for logs with a compression side toprevent the saw from pinching. See il-

lustrations for cutting logs with a compres-sion side.

BUCKING USING A LOG ORSUPPORT STANDS Remember your first cut is always on the

compression side of the log. (Refer to the il-lustrations below for your first and secondcut)

S Your first cut should extend 1/3 of thediameter of the log.

S Finish with your second cut.

1st Cut

2nd

Cut

Using a log for support

2nd Cut

1st Cut

1st Cut

2nd Cut

Using a support stand

1st Cut

2nd Cut

LIMBING AND PRUNING

WARNING: Be alert for and guardagainst kickback. Do not allow the movingchain to contact any other branches or ob-

jects at the nose of the guide bar when limb-ing or pruning. Allowing suchcontactcan re-sult in serious injury.

WARNING: Never climb into a treeto limb or prune. Do not stand on ladders,platforms, a log, or in any position which cancause you to lose your balance or control ofthe saw.

IMPORTANT POINTSS Work slowly, keeping both hands firmly

gripped on the saw. Maintain secure foot-ing and balance.

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S Watch out for springpoles. Use extremecaution when cutting small size limbs.Slender material may catch the saw chainand be whipped toward you or pull you offbalance.

S Be alert for springback. Watch out forbranches that are bent or under pressure.

Avoid being struck by the branch or thesaw when the tension in the wood fibers isreleased.

S Keep a clear work area. Frequently clearbranches out of the way to avoid trippingover them.

LIMBINGS Alwayslimba tree after itis cutdown. Only

then can limbing be done safely and prop-erly.

S Leave the larger limbs underneath thefelled tree to support the tree as you work.

S Start at thebaseof thefelled tree andworktoward the top, cutting branches andlimbs. Remove small limbs with one cut.

S Keep the tree between you and the c hain.Cut from the side of the tree opposite thebranch you are cutting.

S Remove larger, supporting branches withthecuttingtechniques describedin BUCK-ING WITHOUT A SUPPORT.

S Always use an overcut to cut small and

freely hanging limbs. Undercutting couldcause limbs to fall and pinch the saw.

PRUNING

WARNING: Limit pruning to limbsshoulder height or below. Do not cut ifbranches are higher than your shoulder.Geta professional to do the job.S Make your fist cut 1/3 of the way

through the bottom of the limb.S Next make a 2nd cut all the way

through the limb. Then cut a thirdovercut leaving a 1 to 2 inch collarfromthe truck of the tree.

First cut

Second cut

Third cut

Collar

Pruning technique

SERVICE

WARNING: Disconnect the sparkplug before performing maintenance exceptfor carburetor adjustments.

We recommend all service and adjustmentsnot listed in this manual be performed by anauthorized service dealer.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Check:Fuel mixture level Before each use. . . .Bar lubrication Before each use. . . . . . .Ch ain tension Before each use. . . . . . .Chain sharpness Before each use. . . .For damaged parts Before each use. .For loose caps Before each use. . . . . .For loose fasteners Before each use. . .For loose parts Before each use. . . . . .Inspect and Clean:Bar Before each use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Complete saw After each use. . . . . . . Air filter Every 5 hours*. . . . . . . . . . . . .Chain brake Every 5 hours*. . . . . . . .Spark arresting screenand muffler Every 25 hours*. . . . . . . . .Replace spark plug Yearly.Replace fuel filter Yearly. . .* Hours of Operation

AIR FILTER

CAUTION: Do not clean filter in gasolineor other flammable solvent to avoid creatinga fire hazard or producing harmful evapora-tive emissions.

Cleaning the air filter:A dirty air filter decreases engine perform-ance and increases fuel consumption andharmful emissions. Always clean after every5 hours of operation.1. Clean the cover and the areaaround itto

keep dirt and sawdust from falling intothe carburetor chamber when the coveris removed.

2. Remove the parts as illustrated below.3. Wash the filter in soap and water. Rinse

in clean cool water. Air dry completelybefore reinstalling.

4. Reinstall parts.

Air filter

Air filterscrews

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

WARNING: The chain will be movingduring most of this procedure. Wear your pro-tective equipment and observe all safety pre-cautions. The chain must not move at idle

speed.The carburetor has been carefully set at thefactory. Adjustments may be necessary ifyou notice any of the following conditions:

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S Chain moves at idle. See IDLE SPEED--Tadjusting procedure.

S Saw will not idle. SeeIDLE SPEED--T ad-justing procedure.

Idle Speed --TAllow engine to idle. If the chain moves, idleis too fast. Ifthe engine stalls, idle is tooslow.

Adjust speed until engine runs without chainmovement (idle too fast) or stalling (idle tooslow).S Turn idle speed screw (T) clockwise to in-

crease engine speed.S Turn idle speed screw (T) counterclock-

wise to decrease engine speed.BAR MAINTENANCEIf your saw cutsto one side, has to beforcedthrough the cut, or been runwithan improperamount of bar lubrication it may be neces-sary toserviceyourbar. A wornbar will dam-age your chain and make cutting difficult.

After each use, ensure ON/STOP switch isin the STOP position, then clean all sawdustfrom the guide bar and sprocket hole.

To maintain guide bar:S Move ON/STOP switch to the STOP posi-

tion.S Loosen and remove chain brake nuts and

chain brake. Remove bar and chain fromsaw.

S Clean the oil holes and bar groove aftereach 5 hours of operation.

Remove Sawdust FromGuide Bar Groove

Oil Holes

S Burring of guide bar rails is a normalprocess of rail wear. Remove these burrswith a flat file.

S Whenrail top is uneven, use a flatfile tore-store square edges and sides.

Correct GrooveWorn Groove

File Rail Edges

and SidesSquare

Replace guide bar when the groove is worn,the guide bar is bent or cracked,or whenexce-ss heating or burring of the rails occurs. If re-placementis necessary, useonly theguidebarspecified for your saw in the repair parts list oron the decal located on the chain saw.

CHAIN SHARPENINGChain sharpening is a complicated task thatrequires special tools. We recommendedyou refer chain sharpening to a professionalchain sharpener.

IGNITION TIMINGIgnition timing is fixed and nonadjustable.

SPARK PLUGThe spark plug should be replaced eachyear to ensure the engine starts easier andruns better.1. Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover.2. Remove the cylinder cover.

3. Pull off the spark plug boot.4. Remove spark plug from cylinder anddiscard.

5. Replace with Champion RCJ--7Y sparkplug and tighten securely with a 19 mmsocket wrench. Spark plug gap shouldbe 0,5 mm.

6. Reinstall the spark plug boot.7. Reinstall the cylinder cover and 3

screws. Tighten securely.

Spark Plug Boot

STORAGE

WARNING: Stop engine and allow tocool, and secure the unit before storing ortransporting in a vehicle. Store unit and fuel inan areawhere fuel vapors cannot reach sparksor openflames from waterheaters, electric mo-tors or switches, furnaces, etc. Store unit withall guards in place. Position so that any sharpobject cannot accidentally cause injury topassersby. Store the unit out of reach of chil-dren.S Before storing, drain all fuel from the unit.

Start engine and allow to run until it stops.S Clean the unit before storing. Pay particularattentionto the air intake area,keeping it freeof debris. Use a mild detergent and spongeto clean the plastic surfaces.

S Do not store the unit or fuel in a closed areawhere fuel vapors can reach sparks or anopen flame from hot water heaters, electricmotors or switches, furnaces, etc.

S Store in a dry area out of the reach of chil-dren.

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TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY

Engine will notstart or will runonly a fewseconds afterstarting.

1. Ignition switch off.2. Engine flooded.

3. Fuel tank empty.4. Spark plug not firing.5. Fuel not reaching

carburetor.

1. Move ignition switch to ON.2. See Difficult Starting in

Operation Section.3. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.4. Install new spark plug.5. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.

Check for kinked or split fuel line;repair or replace.

Engine willnot idleproperly.

1. Carburetor requiresadjustment.

2. Crankshaft seals worn.

1. See Carburetor Adjustment in theService and Adjustments Section.

2. Contact an authorized service dealer.

1. Air filter dirty.2. Spark plug fouled.3. Chain brake engaged.4. Carburetor requires

adjustment.

Engine will notaccelerate,lacks power,or dies undera load.

1. Clean or replace air filter.2. Clean or replace plug and regap.3. Disengage chain brake.4. Contact an authorized service dealer.

Enginesmokesexcessively.

1. Too much oil mixed withgasoline.

1. Empty fuel tank and refill withcorrect fuel mixture.

WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all ofthe recommendedremedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit.

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE

Chain movesat idle speed.

1. Idle speed requiresadjustment.

2. Clutch requires repair.

1. See Carburetor Adjustment in theService and Adjustments Section.

2. Contact an authorized service dealer.

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYrelating to 2000/14/EC

EC Declaration of Conformity relating to 2000/14/EC

We, Electrolux Home Products, Inc., Texarkana, TX, 75501, USA, Tl. : +1 903 2234100, declare under sole responsibility that the Husqvarna models 137/142 chain sawswere assessed in accordance with Annex V of the DIRECTIVE and from serial numbers2004--233(N or D)00001 and onwards, conforms to the provisions of the DIRECTIVE.The net power is 1,6 kW or 1,9 kW. The measured sound power is 108 dB and theguaranteed sound power is 118 dB.

Texarkana 04--08--20

Michael S. Bounds, DirectorProduct Safety and Standards

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYrelating to 98/37/EC

Michael S. Bounds, DirectorSafety and Standards

EC Declaration of Conformity (Directive 98/37/EC, Annex II, A) (Only applies toEurope)We, Electrolux Home Products, Inc., Texarkana, TX 75501, USA, Tel: +1 903 2234100, declare under sole responsibility that the Husqvarna models 137/142 chainsaws from serial numbers 2004--233(Nor D)00001 and onwards, follows the provisionsof the DIRECTIVES: 98/37/EC (machinery) and 89/336/EEC (electromagneticcompatibility), 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 samplethat underwent the EC type approval.Notified body, 0404 the Swedish Machinery Testing Institute, Fyrisborgsgatan 3S--754 50 Uppsala, Sweden, has carried out EC type approval. The certificate(s) arenumbered: 137 -- 404/98/574, 142 -- 404/98/575.Texarkana 04--08--20

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TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

Engine 137 142Cylinder volume, cm3 36 40Stroke, mm 32 32Idle speed, rpm 3,000 3,000Recommended max.speed, unloaded, rpm 13,000 13,000Power, kW 1,6 1,9

Ignition systemManufacturer RE PhelonType of ignition system CDSpark plug ChampionElectrode gap, mm 0,5

Fuel and lubrication systemManufacturer WalbroCarburetor type WT--660Fuel capacity, litre 0,37Oil pump capacity at8500 rpm, ml/min 6 -- 8Oil capacity, litre 0,19Type of oil pump Automatic

Weight

Without bar and chain, kg 4,6

BAR CHAINLength Pitch MaxInches Inches Tip Radius

13 0,325 10T Husqvarna H3015 0,325 10T Husqvarna H30

Noise levelsEquivalent (see note 1) noisepressure level at operators ear,measured according to relevantinternational standards, dB(A) 98 98Equivalent (see note 1) noisepower level, measuredaccording to relevant

international standards, dB(A) 108 108

Vibration levels(see note 2)Front handle, m/s2 4,9 4,8Rear handle, m/s2 7,7 6,5

Chain/barStandard bar length,in/cm 13/33 15/38Recommended barlengths, in/cm 13/33 15/38Usable cuttinglength, in/cm 12,5/32 14,5/37Chain speed at maximumpower, m/sec 16,3 16,3Pitch, inches 0,325 0,325

Thickness of drive link, mm 1,3No. of teeth on drive sprocket 7

Note 1: Equivalent noise level is, according toISO 7182 and ISO 9207, calculated as thetime--weighted energy total for noise levels un-der various working conditions with the follow-ing time distribution, 1/2 idle, 1/3 full load, 1/3full speed.Note2: Equivalent vibration level is, accordingto ISO 7505, calculated as the time--weightedenergy total for vibration levels under variousworking conditions with the following time dis-tribution: 1/3 idle, 1/3 full load, 1/3 full speed.

142137

H30 0,3250,050/1,3

3/164,8

85 30 100,025/0,65

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YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION: 2005MANUFACTURERS ADDRESS: Husqvarna

SE--561 82 HuskvarnaHuskvarna, Sweden