Husqvarna 136, 141, 136LE, 141LE - Manual

5 Thumb on underside ofhandlebar Elbow locked 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 fronthand...

6 chain brake should be made by an autho-rized servicing dealer. Take your unit to theplace of purchase if purchased from a Husqvarna servicing dealer, or to the near- est authorized Husqvarna service dealer. S Tip contact in some cases may cause alightning fast reverse REACTION, kickingthe guide ba...

7 ASSEMBLY Protective gloves (not provided) should beworn during assembly. ATTACHING THE BAR & CHAIN (If not already attached) WARNING: Recheck each assem- bly step if the saw is received assembled. Al-ways wear gloves when handling the chain.The chain is sharp and can cut you evenwhen it is not...

8 Chain Brake Nuts Chain Adjustment Tool (Bar Tool) Guide Bar Adjusting the tension: Chain tension is very important. Chain stretches during use. This is especially trueduring the first few times you use your saw.Always check chain tension each time youuse and refuel your saw.You can adjust the chai...

9 OPERATING YOUR UNIT WARNING: The chain must not move when the engine runs at idle speed. If the chainmoves at idle speed refer to CARBURETORADJUSTMENT within this manual. Avoid con-tact with the muffler. A hot muffler can causeserious burns.To stop the engine move the switch to theSTOP position.To...

10 S When cutting with the saw, the chain brakemust be disengaged. Disengaged Engaged Braking function controlCAUTION: The chain brake must be checked several times daily. The enginemust be running when performing this proce-dure. This is the only instance when the sawshould be placed on the ground ...

11 made on the opposite side of tree, the treewill 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 sawchain from contacting ground to prevent dull-ing of the chain. NOTCH CUT AND FELLING THETRE...

12 Second cut First cut on compression side of log First cut on compression side of log Second cut BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT S 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...

13 S Make your first 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: Muffler...

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...

17 U.S. EPA / ENVIRONMENT CANADA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OB-LIGATIONS: The U. S. EnvironmentalProtection Agency, Environment Canadaand HUSQVARNA are pleased to explainthe emissions control system warranty onyour year 2002-- 2004 small off-- road engine.HUSQVARNA ...