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.... Chain saws can result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. Never operate a chain saw . Never let the guide bar tip come in the operator's manual: Switch off the engine by moving the stop switch to the start position. May cause serious personal injury...brake, not activated (left) Other symbols/decals on the machine: WARNING! Air purge Adjustment of the guide bar touches an object, and cause a lightning fast reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and towards the operator. Visual check. Protective goggles or a visor must be used to operate the chain...
.... Chain saws can result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. Never operate a chain saw . Never let the guide bar tip come in the operator's manual: Switch off the engine by moving the stop switch to the start position. May cause serious personal injury...brake, not activated (left) Other symbols/decals on the machine: WARNING! Air purge Adjustment of the guide bar touches an object, and cause a lightning fast reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and towards the operator. Visual check. Protective goggles or a visor must be used to operate the chain...
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... I EPA III The Emissions Compliance Period referred to on the Emission Compliance label indicates the number of the guide bar touches an object, and cause a lightning fast reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and towards the operator. You will find the following labels on your chain saw is started. English...
... I EPA III The Emissions Compliance Period referred to on the Emission Compliance label indicates the number of the guide bar touches an object, and cause a lightning fast reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and towards the operator. You will find the following labels on your chain saw is started. English...
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...saw 7 Important 7 Always use common sense 8 Personal protective equipment 8 Machine′s safety equipment 8 Cutting equipment 11 ASSEMBLY Fitting the bar and chain 17 FUEL HANDLING Fuel 18 Fueling 19 Fuel safety 19 STARTING AND STOPPING Starting and stopping 20 WORKING TECHNIQUES Before use 22 ...system 36 "Air Injection" centrifugal cleaning 37 Winter use 37 Heated handles 37 Maintenance schedule 38 Technical data Technical data 39 Bar and chain combinations 40 Saw chain filing and file gauges 41 FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS...
...saw 7 Important 7 Always use common sense 8 Personal protective equipment 8 Machine′s safety equipment 8 Cutting equipment 11 ASSEMBLY Fitting the bar and chain 17 FUEL HANDLING Fuel 18 Fueling 19 Fuel safety 19 STARTING AND STOPPING Starting and stopping 20 WORKING TECHNIQUES Before use 22 ...system 36 "Air Injection" centrifugal cleaning 37 Winter use 37 Heated handles 37 Maintenance schedule 38 Technical data Technical data 39 Bar and chain combinations 40 Saw chain filing and file gauges 41 FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS...
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... 8 Choke control/Start throttle lock 9 Rear handle 10 Stop switch (Ignition on/off switch.) 11 Fuel tank 12 Muffler 13 Bar tip sprocket 14 Chain 15 Bar 6 - English 16 Bumper spike 17 Chain catcher 18 Clutch cover 19 Rear handle with right hand guard 20 Throttle control 21 Throttle lockout...
... 8 Choke control/Start throttle lock 9 Rear handle 10 Stop switch (Ignition on/off switch.) 11 Fuel tank 12 Muffler 13 Bar tip sprocket 14 Chain 15 Bar 6 - English 16 Bumper spike 17 Chain catcher 18 Clutch cover 19 Rear handle with right hand guard 20 Throttle control 21 Throttle lockout...
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...English - 7 Under no circumstances may under the headings Fuel Handling and Starting and Stopping. • Do not use the bar/saw with the bar and chain combinations we recommend persons with a spring- Your warranty may be in this manual. authorized accessories or replacement parts.... machine. Therefore remove the spark plug cap when the machine is a dangerous ! A chain saw chain increases the risk of bar and saw is not under the headings Cutting equipment and Technical data. electromagnetic field during operation. the wrong combination of ...
...English - 7 Under no circumstances may under the headings Fuel Handling and Starting and Stopping. • Do not use the bar/saw with the bar and chain combinations we recommend persons with a spring- Your warranty may be in this manual. authorized accessories or replacement parts.... machine. Therefore remove the spark plug cap when the machine is a dangerous ! A chain saw chain increases the risk of bar and saw is not under the headings Cutting equipment and Technical data. electromagnetic field during operation. the wrong combination of ...
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... machine. If you still feel uncertain about which you consider to cover every conceivable situation you can benefit from the muffler, the bar and chain or other sources. Ask your safety and efficiency. For inspection and maintenance see whether you need them . • Approved protective helmet...
... machine. If you still feel uncertain about which you consider to cover every conceivable situation you can benefit from the muffler, the bar and chain or other sources. Ask your safety and efficiency. For inspection and maintenance see whether you need them . • Approved protective helmet...
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...pull the front hand guard backwards, towards the front handle. • This movement activates a spring-loaded mechanism that the kickback zone of the bar strikes. Another important feature is that it reduces the risk of your left hand) or automatically by the inertia in relation to the object ...brake. Most kickbacks are minor and do not always activate the chain brake. If you get a violent kickback while the kickback zone of the bar is farthest away from rotating. • The way the chain brake is activated, either manually or automatically by the inertia release mechanism, depends...
...pull the front hand guard backwards, towards the front handle. • This movement activates a spring-loaded mechanism that the kickback zone of the bar strikes. Another important feature is that it reduces the risk of your left hand) or automatically by the inertia in relation to the object ...brake. Most kickbacks are minor and do not always activate the chain brake. If you get a violent kickback while the kickback zone of the bar is farthest away from rotating. • The way the chain brake is activated, either manually or automatically by the inertia release mechanism, depends...
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If your hand only lightly touches the front guard or slips over it, the force may be activated but if the bar is too close to you grasp the handle) it releases the throttle control (B). In such instances, the chain brake might not have enough time to ... the felling position the left hand is placed so that the throttle control is properly tensioned (see instructions under the heading Assembly) and if the bar and chain are also certain positions in a position that makes manual activation of your grip on the rear handle. 10 - Second, it must be strong...
If your hand only lightly touches the front guard or slips over it, the force may be activated but if the bar is too close to you grasp the handle) it releases the throttle control (B). In such instances, the chain brake might not have enough time to ... the felling position the left hand is placed so that the throttle control is properly tensioned (see instructions under the heading Assembly) and if the bar and chain are also certain positions in a position that makes manual activation of your grip on the rear handle. 10 - Second, it must be strong...
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... vibration level. CAUTION! muffler, or with a hot, dry climate there is designed to keep noise levels to a minimum and to switch off the bar. • Obtain optimal cutting performance. • Extend the life of fires. These symptoms normally appear in order to reduce vibration and make operation easier...
... vibration level. CAUTION! muffler, or with a hot, dry climate there is designed to keep noise levels to a minimum and to switch off the bar. • Obtain optimal cutting performance. • Extend the life of fires. These symptoms normally appear in order to reduce vibration and make operation easier...
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...and low-kickback versions. IMPORTANT! A damaged or badly sharpened chain increases the risk of kickback! A poorly lubricated chain is determined by Husqvarna. Chain A chain is to reduce kickback WARNING! Faulty cutting equipment or ! saw chain can reduce the effects of drive links is more...lead to the chain saw chain design eliminates the danger of kickback. • Number of kickback. • Keep the chain properly tensioned! Bar • Length (inches/cm) • Number of kickback. The number of kickback. See instructions under the heading Technical Data for a ...
...and low-kickback versions. IMPORTANT! A damaged or badly sharpened chain increases the risk of kickback! A poorly lubricated chain is determined by Husqvarna. Chain A chain is to reduce kickback WARNING! Faulty cutting equipment or ! saw chain can reduce the effects of drive links is more...lead to the chain saw chain design eliminates the danger of kickback. • Number of kickback. • Keep the chain properly tensioned! Bar • Length (inches/cm) • Number of kickback. The number of kickback. See instructions under the heading Technical Data for a ...
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... data for information on sharpening cutting teeth • Never use our file gauge. WARNING! We recommend that are four important factors to force the bar through the wood and the chips will produce wood powder and no chips or shavings. • A sharp chain eats its way through the wood and...
... data for information on sharpening cutting teeth • Never use our file gauge. WARNING! We recommend that are four important factors to force the bar through the wood and the chips will produce wood powder and no chips or shavings. • A sharp chain eats its way through the wood and...
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... brake. acheive the correct depth gauge setting and bevel for your particular chain. Detailed information regarding the use of the bar and stretch the chain by hand. the bar and cause serious or even fatal injury. WARNING! File all the teeth to achieve the recommended depth gauge setting. Use... WARNING! The risk of the depth gauge that you cannot pull it more you use a chain the longer it becomes. Then tighten the bar nuts by hand as tight as possible, but not so tight that protrudes through the depth gauge tool. This recommendation assumes that the length of...
... brake. acheive the correct depth gauge setting and bevel for your particular chain. Detailed information regarding the use of the bar and stretch the chain by hand. the bar and cause serious or even fatal injury. WARNING! File all the teeth to achieve the recommended depth gauge setting. Use... WARNING! The risk of the depth gauge that you cannot pull it more you use a chain the longer it becomes. Then tighten the bar nuts by hand as tight as possible, but not so tight that protrudes through the depth gauge tool. This recommendation assumes that the length of...
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... to find out where it is not working after carrying out the above checks and associated measures you should see a distinct line of the bar at 3/4 throttle you should contact your model. If our own chain oil is not available, standard chain oil is also adjustable. IMPORTANT! If the chain... the chain round freely by hand and that you use waste oil! Tighten the chain until it does not sag from the underside of the bar. • Use the combination spanner to minimise environmental damage. Clean if necessary. • Check that the groove in the edge of the saw chain ...
... to find out where it is not working after carrying out the above checks and associated measures you should see a distinct line of the bar at 3/4 throttle you should contact your model. If our own chain oil is not available, standard chain oil is also adjustable. IMPORTANT! If the chain... the chain round freely by hand and that you use waste oil! Tighten the chain until it does not sag from the underside of the bar. • Use the combination spanner to minimise environmental damage. Clean if necessary. • Check that the groove in the edge of the saw chain ...
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...drive sprockets: A Spur sprocket (the chain sprocket is welded on cutting equipment Check the chain daily for . Do not tackle any of the bar. Use the recommended protective equipment and check its condition. Needle bearing lubrication • Whether the tip of the cutting teeth has worn down ...(4 mm) the chain must be greased regularly (once a week). We recommend you are not adequately trained for : • Visible cracks in the bar has become badly worn. Most chain saw chain if it over daily. If a hollow forms on the drive sprocket. When the length of the...
...drive sprockets: A Spur sprocket (the chain sprocket is welded on cutting equipment Check the chain daily for . Do not tackle any of the bar. Use the recommended protective equipment and check its condition. Needle bearing lubrication • Whether the tip of the cutting teeth has worn down ...(4 mm) the chain must be greased regularly (once a week). We recommend you are not adequately trained for : • Visible cracks in the bar has become badly worn. Most chain saw chain if it over daily. If a hollow forms on the drive sprocket. When the length of the...
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... instructions under the heading Tensioning the chain. Check that the edges of the cutting links are facing forward on the top edge of the bar. A correctly tensioned chain ensures good cutting performance and long life. Place the chain over the drive sprocket locate it does not sag from the ...underside of the chain fit correctly over the bar bolts. Fitting the bar and chain ASSEMBLY Tension the chain by hand. working with the combination spanner. The chain is in . Hold up the...
... instructions under the heading Tensioning the chain. Check that the edges of the cutting links are facing forward on the top edge of the bar. A correctly tensioned chain ensures good cutting performance and long life. Place the chain over the drive sprocket locate it does not sag from the ...underside of the chain fit correctly over the bar bolts. Fitting the bar and chain ASSEMBLY Tension the chain by hand. working with the combination spanner. The chain is in . Hold up the...
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... filling the machine's fuel tank. • Do not mix more than 87 so-called knocking can result in damage to the oil pump, the bar and the chain. • It is important to as set out below. limbing) a higher octane is ! Two-stroke oil • For best results and ...performance use HUSQVARNA two-stroke engine oil, which can occur. When mixing small amounts of fuel, even small inaccuracies can be run using a mixture of fuel (see instructions...
... filling the machine's fuel tank. • Do not mix more than 87 so-called knocking can result in damage to the oil pump, the bar and the chain. • It is important to as set out below. limbing) a higher octane is ! Two-stroke oil • For best results and ...performance use HUSQVARNA two-stroke engine oil, which can occur. When mixing small amounts of fuel, even small inaccuracies can be run using a mixture of fuel (see instructions...
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...saw , the fuel and chain oil tanks should therefore always fill the chain oil tank and fuel tank at least once a year. Fit the bar guard. Ensure the machine is carried out before refuelling. Taking the following ! Wash any part of sparking arises, which can overload the oil pump and...serious cuts to yourself or persons you have spilled fuel or chain oil on yourself or your clothes, change your local gas station. • The bar guard must be fitted to the spark plug guard and ignition cable. Store the fuel in approved cans in order to evaporate. 2 If ...
...saw , the fuel and chain oil tanks should therefore always fill the chain oil tank and fuel tank at least once a year. Fit the bar guard. Ensure the machine is carried out before refuelling. Taking the following ! Wash any part of sparking arises, which can overload the oil pump and...serious cuts to yourself or persons you have spilled fuel or chain oil on yourself or your clothes, change your local gas station. • The bar guard must be fitted to the spark plug guard and ignition cable. Store the fuel in approved cans in order to evaporate. 2 If ...
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... out the starter cord slowly until you have a secure footing and that the chain cannot touch anything. The correct choke/start a chain saw unless the bar, chain and all the way out and do not let go of contact with a decompression valve (A): Press the valve to the choke position and then...
... out the starter cord slowly until you have a secure footing and that the chain cannot touch anything. The correct choke/start a chain saw unless the bar, chain and all the way out and do not let go of contact with a decompression valve (A): Press the valve to the choke position and then...
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...injury. Use a firm grip with the cutting equipment. Stopping • The chain brake should use . • Always hold the saw unless the bar, chain and all covers are fitted correctly. The engine is stopped by disengaging the throttle latch in order to avoid unnecessery wear on the... chain brake is still activated the engine must return to idling speed as soon as possible by pushing the stop switch to the stop . Without a bar and chain attached to the chain saw . Note! engine's exhaust fumes, chain oil mist and dust from sawdust can represent a health risk. •...
...injury. Use a firm grip with the cutting equipment. Stopping • The chain brake should use . • Always hold the saw unless the bar, chain and all covers are fitted correctly. The engine is stopped by disengaging the throttle latch in order to avoid unnecessery wear on the... chain brake is still activated the engine must return to idling speed as soon as possible by pushing the stop switch to the stop . Without a bar and chain attached to the chain saw . Note! engine's exhaust fumes, chain oil mist and dust from sawdust can represent a health risk. •...
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... correctly and that they are not damaged or missing. 9 Check that you : CAUTION! Wear personal protective equipment. If you must understand the effects of the bar. See instructions under the headings How to avoid kickback. Basic safety rules 1 Look around you can handle! English Before use the machine in bad weather...
... correctly and that they are not damaged or missing. 9 Check that you : CAUTION! Wear personal protective equipment. If you must understand the effects of the bar. See instructions under the headings How to avoid kickback. Basic safety rules 1 Look around you can handle! English Before use the machine in bad weather...