Husqvarna 137, 142 - Manual

Page 2 - IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS

2 IDENTIFICATION (WHAT IS WHAT?) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 25 24 1. Cylinder Cover 2. Front Handle 3. Front Handguard 4. Starter Cover 5. Chain Oil Tank 6. Starter Handle 7. Carburator Adjusting Screw 8. Choke Control 9. Rear Handle 10. ON/OFF Switch 11. Fuel Tank 12. ...

Page 3 - SAFETY RULES; PLAN AHEAD; HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION

3 SAFETY RULES 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 saf...

Page 4 - KICKBACK; Kickback; REDUCE THE CHANCE OF

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

Page 6 - ASSEMBLY; ATTACHING THE OPTIONAL

6 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...

Page 7 - CHAIN TENSION; FUELING & LUBRICATION; FUELING ENGINE; IMPORTANT

7 Place chain onto the sprocket 8. Fit bottom of drive links between the teeth in the sprocket in the nose of the guide bar. 9. Fit chain drive links in bar groove. 10. Pull the bar forward until the chain is snug in the guide bar groove. Ensure all drive links are in the bar groove. 11. Now, instal...

Page 8 - STARTING; To stop the engine; CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER

8 season. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur. 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 r...

Page 9 - CHAIN BRAKE; Disengaged; Braking function control; CUTTING METHODS; IMPORTANT POINTS

9 CHAIN BRAKE 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 0,5 mm thick. Repairs on ...

Page 10 - Plan a clear retreat path; FELLING LARGE TREES; Hinge holds tree on stump and helps; CUTTING A FALLEN TREE

10 Natural conditions that can cause a tree to fall 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 or sloping terrain. Use a plumb or level to de- termine the direction of tree lean. S Weight and branc...

Page 11 - Use a wedge to remove pinched saw; Overcutting; LIMBING AND PRUNING

11 TYPES OF CUTTING USED FOR BUCKING 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...

Page 12 - all the way; SERVICE; MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE; AIR FILTER

12 S 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. S Be alert for springback. Watch out for branches that are bent or under pressure. Avoid being struck by the branch or the sa...

Page 15 - EC Declaration of Conformity relating to 2000/14/EC; EC Declaration of Conformity; saws

15 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY relating to 2000/14/EC EC Declaration of Conformity relating to 2000/14/EC We, Electrolux Home Products, Inc., Texarkana, TX, 75501, USA, Tél. : +1 903 223 4100, declare under sole responsibility that the Husqvarna models 137/142 chain saws were assessed in accordance wi...

Page 16 - TECHNICAL DATA SHEET; YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION:

16 TECHNICAL DATA SHEET Engine 137 142 Cylinder volume, cm 3 36 40 Stroke, mm 32 32 Idle speed, rpm 3,000 3,000 Recommended max. speed, unloaded, rpm 13,000 13,000 Power, kW 1,6 1,9 Ignition system Manufacturer RE Phelon Type of ignition system CD Spark plug Champion Electrode gap, mm 0,5 Fuel and l...

Husqvarna 137, 142 - Manual

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