Husqvarna 142 - Manual - manualsarea.com

Page 2 - IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS

2 IDENTIFICATION (WHAT IS WHAT?) 1 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 24 23 1. Cylinder Cover 2. Front Handle 3. Front Hand Guard 4. Starter Cover 5. Chain Oil Tank 6. Starter Handle 7. Carburetor Adjusting Screw 8. Choke Control 9. Rear Handle 10. ON/STOP Switch 11. Fuel Tank 12. Mu...

Page 3 - SAFETY RULES; PLAN AHEAD

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; REDUCE THE CHANCE OF

4 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 the engine off and let saw cool in a non-combustible area, not on dry leaves, straw, pap...

Page 6 - NOTE

6 rized servicing dealer. Take your unit to the place of purchase if purchased from a ser- vicing dealer, or to the nearest authorized Husqvarna ® service dealer. S Tip contact in some cases may cause a light- ning fast reverse REACTION, kicking the guide bar up and back toward the operator. S Pinch...

Page 7 - ASSEMBLY; ATTACHING THE BAR & CHAIN; CHAIN TENSION

7 ASSEMBLY Protective gloves (not provided) should be worn 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 even when it is...

Page 8 - Adjusting the tension:; FUELING & LUBRICATION; FUELING ENGINE

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 true during the first few times you use your saw. Always check chain tension each time you use and refuel your saw. You can adjust the ...

Page 9 - OPERATING YOUR UNIT

9 OPERATING YOUR UNIT WARNING: The chain must not move when the engine runs at idle speed. If the chain moves at idle speed refer to CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS within this manual. Avoid contact with the muffler. A hot muffler can cause serious burns. To stop the engine, move the ON/STOP switch to the ST...

Page 10 - Braking function control; CUTTING METHODS; IMPORTANT POINTS; TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES

10 S When cutting with the saw, the chain brake must be disengaged. Disengaged Engaged Braking function control CAUTION: The chain brake must be checked several times daily. The engine must be running when performing this proce- dure. This is the only instance when the saw should be placed on the gr...

Page 13 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; 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 through the limb. Then cut a third over- cut leaving a 1 to 2 inch collar from the trunk of the tree. First cut Second cut Third cut Collar Pruning technique SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Muff...

Page 15 - LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT; SECTION 1: LIMITED WARRANTY

15 TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not start or will run only a few seconds after starting. 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. F...

Page 17 - EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT

17 U.S. EPA/CALIFORNIA/ENVIRONMENT CANADA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OB- LIGATIONS: The U.S. Environmental Protec- tion Agency, California Air Resources Board, Environment Canada and HUSQVARNA are pleased to explain the emissions control sys- tem warranty on your ye...