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 - CONTENTS; Contents; Chain saw safety equipment; Before using a new saw
English – 3 CONTENTS Contents Key to symbols .................................................................. 2 Safety instructionsPersonal protective equipment ....................................... 4 Chain saw safety equipment ........................................... 4 Inspecting, maintainin...
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
8 – English ! SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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. 4 Checking the brake trigger Start the chain saw andplace it on f...
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; G 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 - Fuelmix; FUEL HANDLING; Mixing
26 – English Fuelmix Gasoline • This engine is certified to operate on unleadedgasoline. • Use good quality unleaded gasoline. • The lowest recommended octane rating is 87. If yourun the engine on loweroctane rating than 87 so-called “knocking“ can occur.This leads to an increasedengine temperature,...
Page 27 - Fuelling
English – 27 ! 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 released. • T...
Page 28 - Start; Cold engine; Start and stop; START AND STOP; Stop
28 – English 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 controlimmediately when the...
Page 29 - Carburetor; MAINTENANCE
English – 29 Carburetor Your Jonsered product has been designed and manufactured tospecifications that reduce harmful emissions.After your unit has been run 8-10 tanks of fuel the engine hasbroken in. To ensure that your unit is at peak performance andproducing the least amount of harmful emissions ...
Page 30 - Changing the broken recoil spring; Starter device; Starter device assembly
30 – English Changing the broken recoil spring • Lift the starter pulley. (See, ”Changing a broken or wornstarter cord”). The recoilspring is disassembled fromthe starter device, with itsinside facing down. Tap thestarter lightly against aworking bench or similar. • Put a new recoil spring in the ri...
Page 31 - Needle bearing maintenance; Spark plug
English – 31 Needle bearing maintenance The clutch drum is equippedwith one of the following chainsprockets: • Spur sprocket (A) (the chain sprocket is welded on thedrum) • Rim sprocket (B) (exchangeable) Both versions have buit-inneedle bearing at the driveshaft, whitch has to begreased regularly (...
Page 32 - Cooling system; Centrifugal cleaning ”Turbo”; Daily maintenance
32 – English Cooling system To obtain the lowest possible running temperature the saw isequipped with a coolingsystem.The cooling systemconsists of: 1. Air intake on the starterunit. 2. Air guide plate. 3. Fan blades on theflywheel. 4. Cooling fins on thecylinder. 5. Cylinder cowling(supplies cold a...
Page 33 - Weekly maintenance
English – 33 MAINTENANCE 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 spark plug andcheck the gap.The correct gap is 0.5 mm(.020 inch). 5. Check the starter and therecoil spri...
Page 34 - Engine; TECHNICAL DATA
34 – English Engine Cylinder volume, cu.in/cm 3 Cylinder bore, inch/mmStroke, inch/mmIdle speed, rpmPower, kW/rpm Ignition system ManufactureType of ignition systemSpark plug Electrode gap, inch/mm Fuel and lubricationsystem ManufacturerCarburetor typeFuel capacity, US pint/litreOil pump capacity at...
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...
