Page 2 - Symbols; KEY TO SYMBOLS
2 – English Symbols KEY TO SYMBOLS Switch off the engine by moving the stopswitch to the STOP position before carryingout any checks or maintenance. Always wear approved protective gloves. Regular cleaning is required. Visual check. Protective glasses or a visor must be worn. CAUTION! Chain saws can...
Page 3 - Before using a new saw; CONTENTS; Chain saw safety equipment
English – 3 Before using a new saw • Read the instructions carefully.• Check cutting equipment is correctly fitted and adjusted. See page 25. • Refuel and start the saw. Check the carburetor setting. See pages 26-29. • Do not use the saw until sufficient chain oil has reached the chain, see page 14....
Page 4 - CHAIN SAW SAFETY EQUIPMENT; SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
4 – English ! ! CHAIN SAW SAFETY EQUIPMENT This section explains the various safety features of the saw,how they work, and basic inspection and maintenance youshould carry out to ensure safe operation. (See the ”What is what?” section to find out where these components are on Yoursaw). NEVER USE A C...
Page 5 - Chain brake and front hand guard
English – 5 1 Chain brake and front hand guard YOUR chain saw is equipped with a chain brake that is desig-ned to stop the chain immediately if you get a kickback.The chain brake reduces the risk of accidents, but only You canprevent them. Take care when using yoursaw and make sure thekickback zone ...
Page 6 - Throttle lock; Right hand guard
6 – English 6 The way the chain brake is triggered, either manually orautomatically, depends on the force of the kickback and theposition of the chain saw in relation to the object that thekickback zone of the bar strikes. If you get a violentkickback while thekickback zone of the baris farthest awa...
Page 7 - Vibration damping system; Stop switch
English – 7 ! 5 Vibration damping system Your chain saw is equippedwith a vibration dampingsystem that is designed tominimise vibrations and makeoperation easier. When you use a chain sawvibrations are generated bythe uneven contact betweenthe chain and the wood youare cutting. Cutting hardwoods (mo...
Page 8 - Checking the automatic brake; Checking brake band wear; Checking the brake trigger
8 – English ! 3 Checking the automatic brake Hold the chain saw over astump or other firm object.Let go of the front handleso that the bar falls ontothe stump. When the bar hits thestump the brake shouldbe applied. Inspecting, maintaining and servicingchain saw safety equipment SPECIAL TRAINING IS R...
Page 10 - Muffler; CUTTING EQUIPMENT; The 5 basic rules
10 – English ! 7 Muffler Never use a chain sawthat has a faulty muffler. Regularly check that themuffler is securelyattached to the chain saw. If the muffler on your sawis fitted with a sparkarrestor mesh this mustbe cleaned regularly. Ablocked mesh will causethe engine to overheatand may lead to se...
Page 11 - Some terms that describe the bar and chain; Cutting equipment designed to minimise; Bar
English – 11 ! SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS C Some terms that describe the bar and chain When the cutting equipment supplied with your saw becomesworn or damaged you will need to replace it. Use only the typeof bar and chain recommended by us. See the ”Technical data” section to find out which equipment is r...
Page 12 - Sharpening your chain and adjusting; General information on sharpening cutting teeth
12 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 Sharpening your chain and adjusting raker clearance The risk of kickback is increased with a badlysharpened chain! A General information on sharpening cutting teeth • Never use a blunt chain. When the chain is blunt you have to exert more pressure to force the bar ...
Page 13 - General advice on setting raker clearance; Setting the raker clearance; Tensioning the chain
English – 13 ! C General advice on setting raker clearance • When you sharpen the cutting teeth you reduce theRAKER CLEARANCE(cutting depth). To maintaincutting performance youmust file back the rakerteeth to the recommendedheight. See the ”Technical data” section to find the rakerclearance for your...
Page 14 - Lubricating cutting equipment; Chain oil
14 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ! 4 Lubricating cutting equipment Poor lubrication of cutting equipment maycause the chain to snap and lead to serious,even fatal injuries. A Chain oil • Chainsaw chain oil must demonstrate good adhesion to the chain and also maintain its flow caracteristics regardle...
Page 15 - Checking chain lubrication; Lubricating the bar tip sprocket; Lubricating the clutch drum bearing; Checking wear on cutting equipment; Chain drive sprocket
English – 15 C Checking chain lubrication • Check the chain lubrication each time you refuel. Aim the tip of the saw at alight coloured surface about20 cm away. After 1 minuterunning at 3/4 throttle youshould see a distinct line ofoil on the light surface. If the chain lubrication is not working: 1 ...
Page 16 - HOW TO AVOID KICKBACK
16 – English H Bar Check regularly: • Whether there are burrs on the edges of the bar.Remove these with a file ifnecessary. • Whether the groove in the bar has become badly worn.Replace the bar ifnecessary. • Whether the tip of the bar is uneven or badly worn. If ahollow forms on one side ofthe bar ...
Page 17 - General rules
English – 17 6 Take great care when youcut with the top edge ofthe bar, i.e. when cuttingfrom the underside of theobject. This is known ascutting on the pushstroke. The chain tries topush the saw backtowards the user. Unless the user resiststhis pushing force there isa risk that the saw willmove so ...
Page 18 - GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
18 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1 Chain saws are designed solely for cutting wood. The onlycutting equipment that can be used with this chain saw arethe combinations of bars and chains recommended in the”Technical data” section. 2 Never use a chain saw ifyou are tired, if...
Page 19 - GENERAL WORKING INSTRUCTIONS; Important
English – 19 ! SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL WORKING INSTRUCTIONS This section describes basic safety rules forusing a chain saw. This information is nosubstitute for professional skills andexperience. If you get into a situation whereyou feel unsafe, stop and seek expert advice(look under FORESTRY SE...
Page 20 - Cutting; Basic cutting technique; General
20 – English ! SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Two factors decide whether the chain will jam or the log willsplit. The first is how the log is supported and the second iswhether it is in tension. In most cases you can avoid these problems by cutting in twostages; from the top and from the bottom of the log. You...
Page 21 - Tree felling technique; Limbing
English – 21 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 The log is supported at one end. There is a high riskthat it will split. A Start by cutting from below (about 1/3 of theway through). B Finish by cutting from above so that the twocuts meet. 3 The log is supported at both ends. There is a high riskthat the chain wi...
Page 22 - FELLING CUT
22 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FELLING CUT The felling cut is made from the opposite side of the tree and itmust be perfectly horizontal. Stand on the left side of the treeand cut with the bottom edge of the bar. Make the FELLING CUTabout 3-5 cm (1.5-2 inches)above the flat section of theDIRECTION...
Page 23 - Freeing a tree that has fallen badly = high; Freeing a “Trapped tree”; Cutting the trunk into logs
English – 23 We recommend that you usea bar that is longer than thediameter of the tree, so thatyou can make the FELLINGCUT and DIRECTIONAL CUTwith single cutting stokes.(See ”Technical data” to find out which lengths of bar arerecommended for your saw). There are methods for fellingtrees with a dia...
Page 25 - Mounting guide bar and chain; ASSEMBLY
English – 25 ! Mounting guide bar and chain Always wear gloves, when working with thechain, in order to protect your hands frominjury. Check that the chain brake isin disengaged position bymoving the front hand guardtowards the front handle. Take off the bar nuts andremove the clutch cover. Takeoff ...
Page 26 - FUEL HANDLING; Mixing; Fuelmix; Gasoline
26 – English FUEL HANDLING Mixing • Always mix the gasoline and oil in a clean containerintended for fuel. • Always start by filling half the amount of the gasolineto be used. Then add theentire amount of oil. Mix(shake) the fuel mixture.Add the remaining amountof gasoline. • Mix (shake) the fuel mi...
Page 27 - Fuelling; The oil pump
English – 27 FUEL HANDLING ! Fuelling Taking the following precautions, will lessenthe risk of fire. • Do not smoke or place warm objects in the vicinity of the fuel. • Always shut off the engine before refuelling.• Slowly open the fuel cap, when filling fuel, so that possible overpressure is slowly...
Page 28 - START AND STOP; Start; Start and stop; Stop
28 – English ! START AND STOP Start Grip the front handle with yourleft hand and hold the sawdown by putting your right footin the rear handle. Pull thestarter handle with your righthand and pull out the startercord slowly until the starterpawls engage. Then pullsharply. Push in the choke controlimm...
Page 29 - MAINTENANCE; Carburetor
English – 29 MAINTENANCE Operation • The carburetor governs the engine speed via the throttle. Air/ fuel are mixed in the carburetor. The air/fuel mixture isadjustable. To take advantage of the engine’s optimal outputthe setting must be correct. • The setting of the carburetor means that the engine ...
Page 30 - Tensioning the recoil spring; Starter device; Starter device assembly
30 – English ! Tensioning the recoil spring • Lift the starter cord up in the notch on the starter pulleyand turn the starter pulley 2turns clockwise. NOTE! Check that thestarter pulley can be turnedat least half a turn, when thestarter cord is entirely pulledout. Changing the broken recoil spring •...
Page 31 - Air filter; Muffler; Needle bearing maintenance
English – 31 Air filter The air filter must be regularly cleaned from dust and dirt inorder to avoid:• Carburetor malfunctions• Starting problems• Engine power reduction• Unnecessary wear on the engine parts • Abnormal fuel consumption Clean the air filter daily ormore often if the air isexceptional...
Page 32 - Cooling system; Electrically heated handles or carburetor
32 – English MAINTENANCE Cooling system To obtain the lowest possible running temperature the saw isequipped with a coolingsystem.The cooling systemconsists of: 1. Air intake on the starter unit. 2. Air guide plate. 3. Fan blades on the flywheel. 4. Cooling fins on the cylinder. 5. Cylinder cowling ...
Page 33 - Weekly maintenance; Monthly maintenance; Daily maintenance
English – 33 Below you will find some general maintenance instructions.If you have more questions, contact your servicing dealer. Weekly maintenance 1. Check that the AVelements are not soft ortorn. 2. Lubricate the clutch drumbearing. 3. File off burrs, if any, onthe sides of the bar. 4. Clean the ...
Page 34 - TECHNICAL DATA; Engine
34 – English 0,058"/1,5mm S25,S24,S21,S42 21VB 34LG 21LP 73VL 528PS 988PC 0,050"/1,3mm – – – – 20VB 33LG 20LP 72VL 520PS 980PC TECHNICAL DATA 2054 3,0/491,73/441,26/322 6002,2/ 9 600 ElectroluxETChampionRCJ 7Y0,020/0,5 WalbroHDA 1431,18/0,56 4,25-8,50,80/0,38Automatic 11,5/5,2 13-18"/33-...
Page 35 - FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT; YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS
English – 35 FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT WHAT IS COVERED REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTSRepair or replacement of any warranted part will be perfor-med at no charge to the owner at an approved Husqvarna ABservicing dealer. If you have any questions regarding yourwarranty rights and res...