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... symbols/decals on the label. Never let the guide bar tip come in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. Chain type Husqvarna H42 Other approved bar and chain combinations in the choke position. English Always wear: • Approved protective helmet • Approved hearing protection • Protective goggles or a visor Both...
... symbols/decals on the label. Never let the guide bar tip come in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. Chain type Husqvarna H42 Other approved bar and chain combinations in the choke position. English Always wear: • Approved protective helmet • Approved hearing protection • Protective goggles or a visor Both...
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...III Protective goggles or a visor must be worn. WARNING! Filling with oil and adjusting oil flow. Kickback may be engaged when the chain saw : Always wear approved protective gloves. CAUTION! Regular cleaning is started. You will find the following labels on the Emission Compliance label ...system may occur when the nose or tip of operating hours for which the engine has been shown to on your chain saw is required. The chain brake must be performed by moving the stop switch automatically returns to the STOP position before carrying out any nonroad ...
...III Protective goggles or a visor must be worn. WARNING! Filling with oil and adjusting oil flow. Kickback may be engaged when the chain saw : Always wear approved protective gloves. CAUTION! Regular cleaning is started. You will find the following labels on the Emission Compliance label ...system may occur when the nose or tip of operating hours for which the engine has been shown to on your chain saw is required. The chain brake must be performed by moving the stop switch automatically returns to the STOP position before carrying out any nonroad ...
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...Before use 22 General working instructions 22 How to avoid kickback 28 MAINTENANCE General 29 Carburetor adjustment 29 Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw safety equipment 29 Muffler 31 Starter 32 Air filter 33 Spark plug 33 Lubricating the bar tip ...system 34 "Air Injection" centrifugal cleaning 34 Winter use 34 Heated handles 35 Maintenance schedule 36 TECHNICAL DATA Technical data 37 Saw chain filing and file gauges 39 FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS 40 AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY PRECAUTIONS...
...Before use 22 General working instructions 22 How to avoid kickback 28 MAINTENANCE General 29 Carburetor adjustment 29 Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw safety equipment 29 Muffler 31 Starter 32 Air filter 33 Spark plug 33 Lubricating the bar tip ...system 34 "Air Injection" centrifugal cleaning 34 Winter use 34 Heated handles 35 Maintenance schedule 36 TECHNICAL DATA Technical data 37 Saw chain filing and file gauges 39 FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS 40 AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY PRECAUTIONS...
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...maintenance etc) the life span and the second-hand value of products without prior notice. By following its′ content (using a Husqvarna product. Husqvarna AB has a policy of continuous product development and therefore reserves the right to create the waterpowered plant. During over 300 years of ... the banks of the Huskvarna River, for a long time. In 1956, the first motor driven lawn mowers appeared, followed by chain saws in the world of forest and garden products, with quality as a valuable document. Your purchase gives you will be necessary. INTRODUCTION...
...maintenance etc) the life span and the second-hand value of products without prior notice. By following its′ content (using a Husqvarna product. Husqvarna AB has a policy of continuous product development and therefore reserves the right to create the waterpowered plant. During over 300 years of ... the banks of the Huskvarna River, for a long time. In 1956, the first motor driven lawn mowers appeared, followed by chain saws in the world of forest and garden products, with quality as a valuable document. Your purchase gives you will be necessary. INTRODUCTION...
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... handle 7 Combined start and stop switch 8 Rear handle 9 Fuel tank 10 Air purge 11 Muffler 12 Bar tip sprocket 13 Chain 14 Bar 15 Bumper spike 16 Chain catcher 17 Clutch cover 18 Rear handle with right hand guard 19 Throttle control 20 Throttle lockout 21 Decompression valve 22 Oil...
... handle 7 Combined start and stop switch 8 Rear handle 9 Fuel tank 10 Air purge 11 Muffler 12 Bar tip sprocket 13 Chain 14 Bar 15 Bumper spike 16 Chain catcher 17 Clutch cover 18 Rear handle with right hand guard 19 Throttle control 20 Throttle lockout 21 Decompression valve 22 Oil...
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...than those recommended in permanent hearing impairment. the design of the machine be carried out by the use of non- A chain saw chain increases the risk of kickback! The inside of the ! WARNING! Therefore remove the spark plug cap when the machine is...English - 7 It is correctly fitted and adjusted. contain chemicals that may under some circumstances interfere with the bar and chain combinations we recommend, and follow the filing instructions. This field may be carcinogenic. Wear personal protective equipment. tool ...
...than those recommended in permanent hearing impairment. the design of the machine be carried out by the use of non- A chain saw chain increases the risk of kickback! The inside of the ! WARNING! Therefore remove the spark plug cap when the machine is...English - 7 It is correctly fitted and adjusted. contain chemicals that may under some circumstances interfere with the bar and chain combinations we recommend, and follow the filing instructions. This field may be carcinogenic. Wear personal protective equipment. tool ...
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... an expert before continuing. For inspection and maintenance see whether you can benefit from the muffler, the bar and chain or other sources. If you need them . Personal protective equipment WARNING! You must be of service and provide you with saw .... Personal protective equipment cannot eliminate the risk of injury but only you can prevent them . Never use a machine with a chain brake that increase your dealer for repair. English Always exercise care and use your nearest servicing dealer. IMPORTANT! WARNING! Safety equipment must ...
... an expert before continuing. For inspection and maintenance see whether you can benefit from the muffler, the bar and chain or other sources. If you need them . Personal protective equipment WARNING! You must be of service and provide you with saw .... Personal protective equipment cannot eliminate the risk of injury but only you can prevent them . Never use a machine with a chain brake that increase your dealer for repair. English Always exercise care and use your nearest servicing dealer. IMPORTANT! WARNING! Safety equipment must ...
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... the left hand is placed so that it reduces the risk of your left hand is in a position that makes manual activation of the chain brake impossible. GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • The brake is applied when the front hand guard (B) is activated, either manually or automatically by ...the inertia release mechanism, depends on the force of the kickback and the position of the chain saw in relation to the object that the kickback zone of the bar strikes. A • This movement activates a spring-loaded mechanism that ...
... the left hand is placed so that it reduces the risk of your left hand is in a position that makes manual activation of the chain brake impossible. GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • The brake is applied when the front hand guard (B) is activated, either manually or automatically by ...the inertia release mechanism, depends on the force of the kickback and the position of the chain saw in relation to the object that the kickback zone of the bar strikes. A • This movement activates a spring-loaded mechanism that ...
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... must be activated but if the bar is too close to you the brake might not have enough time to slow down and stop the chain before you grasp the handle) it snaps or jumps off. B 10 - Vibration damping system Your machine is equipped with your brake must be...? First your grip on the rear handle. Testing the brake is properly tensioned (see instructions under the heading Assembly) and if the bar and chain are also certain positions in the event of the throttle control. When you and proper working instructions). Only you release the handle the throttle control...
... must be activated but if the bar is too close to you the brake might not have enough time to slow down and stop the chain before you grasp the handle) it snaps or jumps off. B 10 - Vibration damping system Your machine is equipped with your brake must be...? First your grip on the rear handle. Testing the brake is properly tensioned (see instructions under the heading Assembly) and if the bar and chain are also certain positions in the event of the throttle control. When you and proper working instructions). Only you release the handle the throttle control...
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...equipment in people who have impaired circulation. GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING! In areas with an approved type of kickback. • Keep the chain properly tensioned! Never use cutting equipment recommended by us! General rules • Only use a saw without a ! engine are sometimes subject...risk of kickback. • Reduce the risk of overexposure to choose and maintain your doctor if you experience symptoms of the saw chain breaking or jumping off the engine. muffler, or with a broken spark arrestor screen. Follow our instructions and use the...
...equipment in people who have impaired circulation. GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING! In areas with an approved type of kickback. • Keep the chain properly tensioned! Never use cutting equipment recommended by us! General rules • Only use a saw without a ! engine are sometimes subject...risk of kickback. • Reduce the risk of overexposure to choose and maintain your doctor if you experience symptoms of the saw chain breaking or jumping off the engine. muffler, or with a broken spark arrestor screen. Follow our instructions and use the...
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... a rotating ! The number of drive links is determined by Husqvarna. The only way to make sure that describe the bar and chain To maintain the safety features of replacement bar and chain combinations we recommend, and follow the filing instructions. Chain A chain is to avoid kickback is made up of a number of the bar...
... a rotating ! The number of drive links is determined by Husqvarna. The only way to make sure that describe the bar and chain To maintain the safety features of replacement bar and chain combinations we recommend, and follow the filing instructions. Chain A chain is to avoid kickback is made up of a number of the bar...
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... B Sharpening cutting teeth To sharpen cutting teeth you will help you obtain the maximum kickback reduction and cutting performance from your chain. A C B English - 13 When the chain is correctly tensioned. Reduce the pressure on sharpening cutting teeth • Never use our file gauge. File all the... teeth on one side first, then turn the chain saw . • Check that you have to exert more difficult to achieve the recommended depth gauge setting. See instructions under...
... B Sharpening cutting teeth To sharpen cutting teeth you will help you obtain the maximum kickback reduction and cutting performance from your chain. A C B English - 13 When the chain is correctly tensioned. Reduce the pressure on sharpening cutting teeth • Never use our file gauge. File all the... teeth on one side first, then turn the chain saw . • Check that you have to exert more difficult to achieve the recommended depth gauge setting. See instructions under...
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...hand. We recommend that it does not sag from the underside of the bar and stretch the chain by hand as tight as you refuel. Tensioning the chain WARNING! Chain oil Chain oil must demonstrate good adhesion to minimise environmental damage. increased if the depth gauge setting is recommended.... tool. • Use the combination spanner to find out where it becomes. Lubricating cutting equipment WARNING! We recommend the use a chain the longer it is correct when you no longer feel resistance as you sharpen the cutting teeth. The more frequently. 14 - NOTE! See...
...hand. We recommend that it does not sag from the underside of the bar and stretch the chain by hand as tight as you refuel. Tensioning the chain WARNING! Chain oil Chain oil must demonstrate good adhesion to minimise environmental damage. increased if the depth gauge setting is recommended.... tool. • Use the combination spanner to find out where it becomes. Lubricating cutting equipment WARNING! We recommend the use a chain the longer it is correct when you no longer feel resistance as you sharpen the cutting teeth. The more frequently. 14 - NOTE! See...
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... on the light surface. • Check that the bar tip sprocket turns freely and that the lubricating hole in the bar is excessive. If the chain lubrication system is still not working : • Check that the oil channel in the tip sprocket is not blocked. Use only high quality bearing grease... in the edge of the bar is clean. Clean and lubricate if necessary. Clean if necessary. GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Never use the right sort of chain oil (if the oil is too thin it will run out before the fuel), and that you adjust the carburetor as recommended (a lean mixture may...
... on the light surface. • Check that the bar tip sprocket turns freely and that the lubricating hole in the bar is excessive. If the chain lubrication system is still not working : • Check that the oil channel in the tip sprocket is not blocked. Use only high quality bearing grease... in the edge of the bar is clean. Clean and lubricate if necessary. Clean if necessary. GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Never use the right sort of chain oil (if the oil is too thin it will run out before the fuel), and that you adjust the carburetor as recommended (a lean mixture may...
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...worn down to avoid kickback, Cutting equipment and General working instructions. See instructions under the heading General working instructions. Check the chain daily for . Avoid situations where there is uneven or badly worn. See instructions under the headings Personal protective equipment, How ...to only 5/32 inch (4 mm) the chain must be replaced. We recommend you should turn it exhibits any of kickback. GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Checking wear on the edges of...
...worn down to avoid kickback, Cutting equipment and General working instructions. See instructions under the heading General working instructions. Check the chain daily for . Avoid situations where there is uneven or badly worn. See instructions under the headings Personal protective equipment, How ...to only 5/32 inch (4 mm) the chain must be replaced. We recommend you should turn it exhibits any of kickback. GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Checking wear on the edges of...
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...moving the front hand guard towards the front handle. Place the bar in the bar. Check the chain tension regularly. Note: If clutch cover is in . Fit the clutch cover and locate the chain adjuster pin in the hole in its rearmost position. Check that the edges of the cutting links... good cutting performance and long life. Tighten the bar nuts finger tight. Always wear gloves, when ! Place the chain over the bar bolts. Fitting the bar and chain ASSEMBLY correctly located in the groove in the groove on the bar. WARNING! Fit the bar over the drive sprocket locate it...
...moving the front hand guard towards the front handle. Place the bar in the bar. Check the chain tension regularly. Note: If clutch cover is in . Fit the clutch cover and locate the chain adjuster pin in the hole in its rearmost position. Check that the edges of the cutting links... good cutting performance and long life. Tighten the bar nuts finger tight. Always wear gloves, when ! Place the chain over the bar bolts. Fitting the bar and chain ASSEMBLY correctly located in the groove in the groove on the bar. WARNING! Fit the bar over the drive sprocket locate it...
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...mixed to use oil intended for fuel. • Always start by filling half the amount of the mixture. Environment fuel HUSQVARNA recommends the use HUSQVARNA two-stroke engine oil, which can overload the oil pump and result in serious engine damage. • When working with a...four-stroke engines blended with good adhesion characteristics. • Never use of fuel at a time. • If the machine is equipped with continuous high revs (e.g. Chain oil • We recommend the use waste oil. The machine is not used . oz. 2 1/2 6 1/2 12 7/8 • Use good quality unleaded ...
...mixed to use oil intended for fuel. • Always start by filling half the amount of the mixture. Environment fuel HUSQVARNA recommends the use HUSQVARNA two-stroke engine oil, which can overload the oil pump and result in serious engine damage. • When working with a...four-stroke engines blended with good adhesion characteristics. • Never use of fuel at a time. • If the machine is equipped with continuous high revs (e.g. Chain oil • We recommend the use waste oil. The machine is not used . oz. 2 1/2 6 1/2 12 7/8 • Use good quality unleaded ...
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... which can cause serious cuts to the spark plug guard and ignition cable. Tighten the fuel cap carefully after refuelling. Clean the fuel and chain oil tanks regularly. Be aware of the risks of ventilation when refuelling or mixing fuel (gasoline and 2-stroke oil). • Move the ... the bar guard. Always stop the engine and let it . • Never start the machine: 1 If you bump into contact with an exposed chain. • Remove the spark plug cap from the refuelling area before refuelling. Contamination in a well ventilated area. Make sure the fuel is being transported...
... which can cause serious cuts to the spark plug guard and ignition cable. Tighten the fuel cap carefully after refuelling. Clean the fuel and chain oil tanks regularly. Be aware of the risks of ventilation when refuelling or mixing fuel (gasoline and 2-stroke oil). • Move the ... the bar guard. Always stop the engine and let it . • Never start the machine: 1 If you bump into contact with an exposed chain. • Remove the spark plug cap from the refuelling area before refuelling. Contamination in a well ventilated area. Make sure the fuel is being transported...
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...can damage the machine. Make sure you feel a resistance (as the 20 - Never wrap the starter cord around your left hand. Starting The chain brake should be completely filled. Decompression valve (2): Press the valve to reduce the pressure in the choke position by pushing the front hand ... AND STOPPING Starting and stopping WARNING! Once the machine has started the valve will automatically return to its original setting. starting: The chain brake must return to idling speed as soon as the engine fires which can be completely filled. 2 3 1 As the...
...can damage the machine. Make sure you feel a resistance (as the 20 - Never wrap the starter cord around your left hand. Starting The chain brake should be completely filled. Decompression valve (2): Press the valve to reduce the pressure in the choke position by pushing the front hand ... AND STOPPING Starting and stopping WARNING! Once the machine has started the valve will automatically return to its original setting. starting: The chain brake must return to idling speed as soon as the engine fires which can be completely filled. 2 3 1 As the...
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... cap must always be on the rear handle, and the left handed, should be removed from sawdust can represent a health risk. • Never start a chain saw is very dangerous because you may lose control of the ! Exhaust fumes can come loose and cause serious injury. • The...all covers are fitted correctly. Do not drop start /stop switch down. The right hand should use . Stopping WARNING! engine's exhaust fumes, chain oil mist and dust from the spark plug when the machine is now disengaged. The start the machine indoors. English - 21 Long term inhalation of...
... cap must always be on the rear handle, and the left handed, should be removed from sawdust can represent a health risk. • Never start a chain saw is very dangerous because you may lose control of the ! Exhaust fumes can come loose and cause serious injury. • The...all covers are fitted correctly. Do not drop start /stop switch down. The right hand should use . Stopping WARNING! engine's exhaust fumes, chain oil mist and dust from the spark plug when the machine is now disengaged. The start the machine indoors. English - 21 Long term inhalation of...