Page 2 - IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS
2 IDENTIFICATION (WHAT IS WHAT?) PrimerBulb Fuel Mix Fill Cap Starter Housing Bar Oil Fill Cap Chain Front Hand Guard Front Handle Starter Rope ON/STOP Switch Muffler Bar SprocketHole Chain Adjustment Tool (Bar Tool) Idle Speed Screw BumperSpike Guide Bar Cylinder Cover ThrottleLockout RearHandle Th...
Page 3 - Starting Reminder; SAFETY RULES; PLAN AHEAD; WARNING; : Long term inhalation of
3 IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS Move ON/STOP switch tothe ON position. Slowly press primer bulb6 times. Pull the starter ropesharply 5 times with yourright hand. Pull the starter rope sharplywith your right hand untilthe engine starts. Pull choke/fast idle leverout to the full extent (tothe FULL CHOKE p...
Page 4 - CHAIN SAW SAFETY EQUIPMENT; : Never use a chain saw; MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD
4 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 end ofthe cut. Applying pressure can cause you tolose control when the cut is completed andmay cause serious person...
Page 5 - KICKBACK; : Avoid kickback which; REDUCE THE CHANCE OF
5 S Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area on bareground; store fuel in a cool, dry, well venti-lated place; and use an approved, markedcontainer 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...
Page 6 - KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES; : The following features are; ASSEMBLY; ATTACHING THE BUMPER
6 S Keep a good, firm grip on the saw with bothhands when the engine is running anddon’t let go. A firm grip will help you reducekickback 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 complete-ly arou...
Page 8 - : Wear protective gloves; NOTE; : If the saw is operated; : Muffler is very hot during; OPERATING YOUR UNIT; BEFORE STARTING ENGINE; : Be sure to read the fuel; BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICATION
8 5. Return adjustment knob handle to original position. Ensure teeth of adjustment knobhandle are engaged with notches in thechain brake and adjustment knob handleis laying flat. Teeth Notches CHAIN TENSION (Including units with chain already installed) WARNING : Wear protective gloves when handlin...
Page 9 - : Remove fuel cap slowly; IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER; : If the engine sounds as if it is trying; STARTING A WARM ENGINE
9 Oil Cap Fuel mix cap FUELING ENGINE WARNING : Remove fuel cap slowly when refueling.This engine is certified to operate on unleadedgasoline. Before operation, gasoline must bemixed with a good quality 2-cycle air-cooledengine oil designed to be mixed at a ratio of40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by ...
Page 10 - CHAIN BRAKE; : If the brake band is worn; Braking function control; Inertia activating function control; CUTTING METHODS; IMPORTANT POINTS; TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES; : Felling a tree requires; : Do not cut near buildings
10 completely (to the OFF CHOKE position)and then following the warm engine startingprocedure listed above. Ensure the ON/STOP switch is in the ON position. Startingcould require pulling the starter rope handlemany times depending on how badly the unitis flooded. If engine fails to start, refer to t...
Page 11 - : Do not stand on the log; : If saw becomes pinched
11 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 treemight 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 ...
Page 12 - : Never turn saw upside; : Be alert for and guard; : Never climb into a tree to; : Limit pruning to limbs
12 Overcutting begins on the top side of the logwith the saw against the log. When overcut-ting use light downward pressure. Overcutting Undercutting Undercutting involves cutting on the under-side of the log with top of saw against the log.When undercutting use light upward pres-sure. Hold saw firm...
Page 13 - Pruning technique; SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; : Improper maintenance; : Disconnect the spark; AIR FILTER
13 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 throughthe limb. Then cut a third overcut leavinga 1 to 2 inch collar from the trunk of the tree. First cut Second cut Third cut Collar Pruning technique SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING : Imprope...
Page 14 - SPARK PLUG; CHAIN SHARPENING; : The chain will be moving; STORAGE; : Stop engine and allow to; CAUTION; : It is important to prevent
14 Replace guide bar when the groove is worn,the guide bar is bent or cracked, or whenexcess heating or burring of the rails occurs.If replacement is necessary, use only the guidebar specified for your saw in the repair parts listor on the decal located on the chain saw. SPARK PLUG The spark plug sh...
Page 15 - DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY; EC Declaration of Conformity (Only applies to Europe)
15 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...
Page 16 - TECHNICAL DATA SHEET; Engine
16 TECHNICAL DATA SHEET Engine M3816 M4218 Cylinder volume, cm 3 38 42 Stroke, mm 32 32 Idle speed, rpm 3,000 3,000 Recommended max.speed, unloaded, rpm 13,000 13,000 Power, kW 1,6 1,7 Ignition systemManufacturer Walbro Type of ignition system CD Spark plug Champion Electrode gap, mm 0,5 Fuel and lu...
Page 17 - STATEMENT OF WARRANTY; Product Warranty Period; Domestic
17 STATEMENT OF WARRANTY Husqvarna Outdoor Products provides war-ranty to the initial purchaser for all productsthat are sold by an authorised HusqvarnaOutdoor Products Dealer.The warranty provides the purchaser with aguarantee against faulty workmanship inmanufacture and/or defective components.If ...