Husqvarna 2101 Chainsaw User Manual
Contents
1. Inspect and Clean Ba gaa eee en Before each use Complete saw After each use Air filter Every 5 hours Spark arrestor Every 25 hours Replace spark plug Yearly Replace fuel filter Yearly Hours of Operation AIR FILTER CAUTION Do not clean filter in gasoline or other flammable solvent to avoid creating a fire hazard or producing harmful evapora tive emissions A dirty air filter decreases engine perform ance and increases fuel consumption and harmful emissions Always clean after every 5 hours of operation Cleaning the air filter e Clean the cover and the area around it to keep dirt and sawdust from falling into the carburetor chamber when the cover is re moved e Remove the parts as illustrated e Wash the filter in soap and water BAR MAINTENANCE if your saw cuts to one side has to be forced through the cut or been run with an improp er amount of bar lubrication it may be nec essary to service your bar A wor bar will 10 damage your chain and make cutting difficult Replace your bar if bent or the inside rails of the bar are worn e Clean the oil holes and bar groove after each 5 hours of operation Remove sawdust from bar groove period ically with a wire or putty knife Guide Bar Groove t OilHoles CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS Carburetor adjustmentis critical and if done improperly can permanently damage your unit We recommend you contact an A2. Near Husqvarna ii Operator s Manual Model 23 Compact Safety Rules Assembly Operation Care and Maintenance WARNING Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product Failure to do so can result in serious injury Husqvarna Forest amp Garden Co 9006 J Perimeter Woods Drive Charlotte NC 28216 530 083873 9 24 95 SAFETY RULES Look for this symbol A to point out impor tant safety precautions It means Attention Become alert Your safety is involved A WARNING Always disconnect spark plug wire when making repairs except car uretor adjustments Because a chain sawis a high speed wood cuttingtool special safety precautions must be observed to reduce nsk of accidents Careless or improper use of this tool can cause serious injury PLAN AHEAD e Restrict the use of your saw to adult us ers who understand and can follow safety rules precautions and operat ing instructions found in this manual Safety Hat Hearing Protection Eye aiewr Protection Snu Fitting a Heavy Duty Clothing Gloves Satety D Safety Chaps Shoes a Naike Wear protective gear Always use steel toed safety footwear with non slip soles snug fitting clothing heavy duty non slip gloves eye protection such as non fogging vented goggles or face screen an approved satety hard hat and sound bamiers ear plugs or mufflers to protect your hearing Users
3. The use of add on or modified parts can be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim Husqvarna is not liable to cover failures of warranted parts caused by the use of add on or modified parts HOW TO FILE A CLAIM If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities you should con tact your nearest authorized service center or call Husqvarna at 1 800 487 5962 WHERE TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE Warranty services or repairs shall be provided at all Husqvarna authorized service centers MAINTENANCE REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF EMISSION RELATED PARTS Any Husqvarna approved replacement part used in the performance of any warranty mainte nance or repair on emission related parts will be provided without charge to the owner if the part is under warranty EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST 1 Carburetor 2 Ignition System a Spark Plug covered up to maintenance schedule b Ignition Module MAINTENANCE STATEMENT The owner is responsible for the performance of all required maintenance as defined in the own ers manual 530 083105 1 07 13 94
4. pressure Hold saw firmly and maintain control The saw will tend to push back to ward you WARNING Never tum saw upside down to undercut The saw cannot be con trolled in this position tte First cut on pressure side of log Taupe Second cut Second cut First cut on pressure side of log BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT e Overcut through 1 3 of the diameter of the log Roll the log over and finish with a second overcut e Give special attention to logs under strain to prevent the saw from pinching Make the first cut on the pressure side to relieve the stress on the log BUCKING USING A LOG OR SUPPORT STAND Remember your first cut is always on the pressure side of the log e Your first cut should extend 1 3 of the diameter of the log e Finish with your second cut d Using a support stand em Cut LIMBING AND PRUNING WARNING Never climb into a tree to limb or prune Do not stand on ladders platforms a log or in any position which can cause you to lose your balance or con trol of the saw IMPORTANT POINTS e Watch out for springpoles Use extreme caution when cutting smail size limbs Slender material may catch the saw chain hipped toward you or pull you off bplance e Be alert for springback Watch out for branches that are bent or under pressure Avoid being struck by the branch or the saw when the tension in the wood fibers is released e Frequently clear branche
5. BUCKING Bucking is the term used for cutting a fall en tree to the desired log length 4 WARNING Do not stand on the log being cut Any portion can roll causing loss of footing and control Do not stand down hill of the log being cut Important points e Cut oniy one log at a time Cut shattered wood very carefully sharp pieces of wood could be flung toward op erator Use a sawhorse to cut small logs Never allow another person to hold the log while cutting and never hold the log with your leg or foot Do not cut in an area where logs limbs and roots are tangled Drag the logs into a clear area before cutting by pulling out ex posed and cleared logs first fi TYPES OF CUTTING USED FOR BUCKING A WARNING if saw becomes pinched or hung in a log don ttry to force it out You can lose control ofthe saw resulting in injury and or damage to the saw Stop the saw drive a wedge of pte or wood into the cut until the saw can be removed easily Restart the saw and carefully reenter the cut Donot attempt to restart your saw when it is pinched or hung in a log Turn saw OFF and use a plastic or wooden wedge to force cut open Overcutting begins on the top side of the log with the saw against the log When over cutting use light downward pressure Overcutting Undercutting Undercutting invoives cutting on the un derside of the log with top of saw against the log When undercutting use light upward
6. should have hearing checked regularly as chain saw noise can damage hear ing Secure hair above shoulder length e Keep all parts of your body away from the chain when the engine is running e Keep children bystanders and ani mals a minimum of 30 feet 10 Meters away from work area or when starting e Do not handle or operate a chain saw when you are fatigued ill or upset or if you have taken alcohol drugs or medication You must be in good physi cal condition and mentally alert If you have any condition that might be aggra vated by strenuous work check with our doctor o not start cutting until you have a clear work area secure footing and if you are felling a retreat path OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY Do not operate with one hand as seri ous injury to the operator helpers by standers may result A chain saw is in tended for two handed use Operate only in a well ventilated out door area Do not operate from a ladder or in a tree unless you are specifically trained Make sure the chain will not make con tact with any object while starting the engine Never try to start the saw when the guide bar is in a cut e Do not put pressure on the saw at the end of the cut Applying pressure can cause you to lose control when the cut is completed e Stop engine before setting saw down e Donotoperate a chain saw that is dam aged improperly adjusted or not com pletely and securely assembled Al
7. the saw at idle Accelerate to full throttie momentarily If chain moves have chain brake repaired by Authorized Service Dealer before use Disengaged y CUTTING METHODS IMPORTANT POINTS e Cutwood only Do not cut metal plastics masonry non wood building materials etc Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign object Inspect the saw and repair parts as necessary Keep the chain out of dirt and sand Even a small amount of dirt will quickly dull a ate and increase the possibility of kick ack Practice cutting a few smali logs using the following techniques to get the feel of using your saw before you begin a major sawing operation Squeeze the throttle trigger and allow the engine to reach full speed before cutting Begin cutting with the saw frame against the log e Keep the engine at full speed the entire time you are cutting Allow the chain to cut for you Exert only light downward pressure o Release the throttle trigger as soon as the cut is completed allowing the engine to idle Ifyou run the saw at full throttle with out a cutting load unnecessary wear can occur e To avoid losing control when cut is com Pe do not put pressure on saw at end e Stop the engine before setting the saw down TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES Ad WARNING Do not cut near buildings or electrical wires if you do not know the di rection of tree fall at night since you will not be able to see well or
8. ERVICE section If you need assistance contact your Autho rized Service Dealer or call the 1 800 num ber listed on the back of this manual 23 Compact 5018540 52 14 6081001 29 CHAIN P N CKA without chain brake ASSEMBLY Do not be alarmed by a rattle in your unit This is a normal sound from the fuel filter in the empty fuel tank You may also smell gees or see oil residue on the muffler is is normal from the testing and carbure tor adjustment process while the unit was manutactured WARNING Recheck each assembly 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 not moving ATTACHING THE BAR amp CHAIN If not already attached e Loosen and remove the bar clamp e Remove and recycie plastic shipping spacer e An adjusting pin and screw is used to ad just the tension of the chain It is very im portant when assembling the bar that the in located on the adjusting screw aligns into a hole in the bar Turing the screw will move the adjustment pin up and down the screw Locate this adjustment before you begin mounting the bar onto the saw See illustration below e Tum the adjusting screw to move adjust ing pin to the back Further adjustment may be necessary as you mount the bar e Mount the bar as illustrated e Slide the bar toward the back e Use the illustration of the chain to deter mine the
9. VARNA FOREST amp GARDEN CO WARRANTY STATEMENT Effective 02 95 SECTION 1 _ LIMITED WARRANTY Husqvarna Forest amp Garden Company Husqvama warrants Husqvama product to the original purchaser to be free from defective material and workmanship from the date of purchase for the Warranty Period of the product as set forth below Lifetime Warranty All tiller tines trimmer shafts ignition coils and modules on hand held product 2 Year Warranty Riding lawn mowers yard and garden tractors walk behind mowers tillers trimmers brushcutters snow blowers hand held blowers hedge trimmers and electrical products for noncommercial nonprofessional noninstitutional ornonincome producing use except as herein stated Emission control system components necessary to comply with CARB 95 and EPA regulations except for those components which are part of engine systems manufactured by third party engine manufacturers for which the purchaser has received a separate warranty with product information supplied at time of purchase 1 Year Warranty Chain saws clearing saws and backpack blowers for noncommercial nonprofessional noninstitutional or nonincome producing use Trimmer models 120 125 122 132 232 and 235 used for commercial purposes 90 Day Warranty Any Husqvarna product used for rental commercial institutional professional or income producing use except as otherwise provided herein 30 Day Warranty Husqvama bow
10. ap and refuel unit e Store the unit in a cool dry well vent lated space where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters electric motors or switches fur naces etc A WARNING This chain saw can be dangerous Careless or improper use Can cause serious or even fatal injury label GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK WARNING Rotational Kickback can occur when the moving chain contacts an object at the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar Contact at the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar can cause the chain to dig into the object which stops the chain for an instant The result is a lightning fast reverse reaction which kicks the guide bar up and back toward the operator Kickback Path Clear The Working Area Pinch Kickback and Puil In occur when the chain is suddenly stopped by being pinched caught or by contacting a foreign object in the wood This sudden stopping of the chain results in a reversal of the chain A anasa manssa sam 4 amp WARNING Contacting the guide bar tip with any object should be avoided tip contact may cause the guas bar to move suddenly upward and back ward which may cause serious injury Measured maximum kickback value with and without chain brake for the bar and chain combination on the force used to cut wood and causes the saw to move in the opposite direction of the chain rotation Pinch Kickback drives the saw straight back towar
11. ated part on your engine as listed above is defective the part will be repaired or replaced by Husqvarna OWNER S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES As the lawn and garden equipment engine owner you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your Owner s Manual Husqvarna recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your lawn and garden equipment engine but Husqvarna cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance As the lawn and garden equipment engine owner you should be aware that Husqvarna may deny you warranty coverage if your lawn and garden equipment engine or a part of it has failed due to abuse neglect improper maintenance unapproved modifications or the use of parts not made or approved by the original equipment manufacturer You are responsible for presenting your lawn and garden equipment engine to a Husqvarna au thorized repair center as soon as a problem exists Warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time not to exceed 30 days If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities you should con tact your nearest authorized service center or call Husqvarna at 1 800 487 5962 WARRANTY COMMENCEMENT DATE The warranty period begins on the date the lawn and garden equipment engine is delivered LENGTH OF COVERAGE Husqvarna warrants to the in
12. bar is with drawn from an undercut when bucking Avoid Pull in Always begin cutting with the engine at full speed and the saw housing against wood Use wedges made of plastic or wood Never use metal to hold the cut open MAINTAIN CONTROL Stand to the left of the saw Thumb on underside of handlebar Never reverse hand positions A good firm grip on the saw with both hands will help you maintain control Don t iet go Grip the rear handle with your right hand whether you are right or left handed Keep the fingers of your left hand around and your left thumb un der the front handlebar Keep your left arm straight with the elbow locked Position your left hand on the front han dlebar so it is in a straight line with your right hand on the rear handle when making bucking cuts Stand slightly to the left side of the saw to keep your body from being in a direct line with the cutting chain Stand with your weight evenly bal anced on both feet Do not overreach You could be drawn or thrown off balance and lose control Do not cut above shoulder height itis difficult to maintain control of saw above shoulder height KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES A _WARNING The following features are included on your saw to heip reduce hazard of kickbac however such features will not totally eliminate this danger Do not rely only on safety devices Follow all safety rules to help avoid kickback and other forces whic
13. d the operator Pull In pulls the saw away from the operator REDUCE THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK e Recognize that kickback can happen With a basic understanding of kick back you can reduce the element of surprise which contributes to acci dents e Never let the moving chain contact any object at the tip of the guide bar e Keep the working area free from ob structions such as other trees branches rocks fences stumps etc Eliminate or avoid y obstruction that our saw chain could hit while cutting p saw chain sharp and properly ten sioned A loose or dull chain can in crease the chance of kickback Follow manufacturer s chain sharpening and maintenance instructions Check ten sion at regular intervals but never with engine running Make sure the bar clamp nuts are securely tightened Begin and continue cutting at full speed Ifthe chain is moving ata slower speed there is greater chance of kick back occurring Use extreme caution when re entering a cut Do not attempt cuts starting with the tip of the bar plunge cuts Watch for shifting logs or other forces that could close a cut and pinch or fall into chain Use the specified Reduced Kickback Guide Bar and Low Kickback Chain Avoid Pinch Kickback Be extremely aware of situations or ob structions that can cause material to pinch the top of or otherwise stop the chain Do not cut more than one log at a time Do not twist the saw as the
14. ducing operator injuries has not yet been fully determined We can not represent that a chain brake is an effec tive safety device to prevent or reduce the hazard of injuries resulting from kickback DO NOT ASSUME THAT THE CHAIN BRAKE WILL PROTECT YOU IN THE EVENT OF A KICKBACK instead use the saw properly and carefully to avoid kick back Reduced Kickback bars and Low Kickback chains reduce the hazard of kick back and are recommended Repairs ona chain brake shouid be made by an Autho rized Service Dealer WARNING Computed kickback angle CKA listed on your saw and listed in the CKA table below represents angle of kickback your bar and chain combinations will have when tested in accordance with CSA and ANS standards When purchas ing replacement bar and chain consider ations should be given to the lower CKA val ues Lower CKA values represent safer angles to the user higher values indicate more angie and higher kick energies Com puted angles represented in the non acti vated column indicate total energy and angle associated without activation of the chain brake during kickback Activated angle represents chain stopping time rela tive to activation angle of chain brake and resuiting kick angle of saw The following guide bar and chain com binations meet kickback requirements of CSA Z62 1 Z62 3 amp ANSI B175 1 Use of bar and chain combinations other than those listed is not recommended and may ao m
15. during bad weather such as rain snow or strong winds as fall is unpredictable Carefully plan your sawing operation in ad vance You need a clear area all around the tree so you can have secure footing Check for broken or dead branches which can fall on you causing serious injury Natural conditions that can cause a tree to fall in a particular direction include The wind direction and speed e 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 determine the direction of tree lean e Weight and branches on one side Surrounding trees and obstacles Look for decay and rot H the trunk is rotted it can snap and fall toward the operator Make sure there is enough room for the tree to fall Maintain a distance of 2 1 2 tree lengths from the nearest person or other ob jects Engine noise can drown out a warn ing call Remove dirt stones loose bark nails sta ples and wire from the tree where cuts are to be made 4 Plan a clear retreat path CA Soy ia O Direction of Fall 45 ve FELLING LARGE TREES 6 inches in diameter or larger The notch method is used to fell large trees A notch is cut on the side of the tree in the desired direction of fall After a felling cutis made on the opposite side of tree the tree will tend to fall into the notch NOTCH CUT AND FELLING THE TREE e Make notch cut by cutting the top of the notch first C
16. es the CKA requirements per stan ard Computed kickback angle CKA Table MODEL NOTE This saw complies with Federal OSHA regulations for commercial logging 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 in otherwise healthy people If symptoms occur such as numbness pain loss of strength change in skin color or texture or loss of feeling in the fingers hands or joints discontinue the use of this tool and seek medical attention An anti vibration system does not guarantee the avoidance of these problerns Users who operate power tools on a continual and regular basis must monitor closely their physical condition and the condition of this tool SPECIAL NOTICE Your saw is equipped with a temperature limiting muffler and spark arresting screen which meets the requirements of California Codes 4442 and 4443 All U S forest land and the states of California Idaho Maine Minnesota New Jersey Oregon and Washington require many internal combustion engines to be equipped with a spark arrestor screen by law If you operate a chain saw where such regulations exist you are legally responsible for maintaining these parts Failure to do so is a violation of the law Refer to S
17. guide and replacement parts SECTION 2 HUSQVARNA S OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE WARRANTY Husqvama will repairing or replace defective components without charge for parts or labor if a component fails because of a defect in material or workmanship during the warranty period SECTION 3 ITEMS NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRAN The following items are not covered by this warranty 1 Normal customer maintenance items which become wom through normal regular use including but no limited to belts blades blade adapters bulbs filters guide bars lubricants rewind springs saw chain spark plugs starter ropes and tines 2 Natural discoloration of material due to ultraviolet light 3 Engine and drive systems not manufactured by Husqvarna these items are covered by the respectivemanufacturer s warranty as provided inwriting with the productinformation supplied at the time of purchase all claims must be sent to the appropriate manufacturer 4 Lawn and garden attachments are covered by a third party which gives a warranty all claims for warranty should be sent to the manufacturer and 5 Emission Control System components necessary to comply with CARB 95 and EPA regulations which are manufactured by third party engine manufacturer SECTION 4 EXCEPTIONS AND LIMITATI This warranty shall be inapplicable to defects resulting from the following 1 Accident abuse misuse negligence and neglect including stale fuel dirt abrasives moisture
18. h can result in serious injury Handguard designed to reduce the chance of your left hand Comacina chain if your hand slips off the front han dlebar Position of front and rear handlebars designed with distance between han dies and in line with each other The spread and in line position of the hands provided by this design work to gether to give balance and resistance in controlling the pivot of the saw back to ward the operator if kickback occurs Reduced Kickback Guide Bar de signed with a small radius tip which re duces the size of the kickback danger zone on the bar tip This type bar has been demonstrated to significantly re duce the number and seriousness of kickbacks when tested in accordance with ANSI B175 1 Reduced Kickback Symmetrical Guide Bar gt Small Radius Ji i Symmetrical Guide Bar Sy Large Radius Tip Low Kickback Chain has met kick pacrperonmnan e requirements when tested on a representative sampie of chain saws below 3 8 cubic inch displacement specified in ANSI B175 1 Contoured Depth Gauge a Elongated Guard Link Defiects Kickback Force And Allows Wood To Gradua mee Kick Ride Into Cutter y Chain Can Obstruct Material A chain With High Kickback Potentia ANSI B175 1 1991 American National Standard for Power Tools Gasoline Powered Saw Safety Requirements f CHAIN BRAKE amp CKA ANGLE WARNING The effectiveness of a chain brake in re
19. itial owner and each subsequent purchaser that the engine is free from defects in materials and workmanship which cause the failure of a warranted part for a period of two years WHAT IS COVERED REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS Repair or replacement of any warranted part will be performed at no charge to the owner at an approved Husqvarna servicing center If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities you should contact your nearest authorized service center or call Husqvarna at 1 800 487 5962 WARRANTY PERIOD Any warranted part which is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance or which is scheduled only for regular inspection to the effect of repair or replace as nec essary shall be warranted for 2 years Any warranted part which is scheduled for re placement as required maintenance shall be warranted for the period of time up to the first scheduled replacement point for that part DIAGNOSIS The owner shall not be charged for diagnostic labor which leads to the determination that a warranted part is defective if the diagnostic work is performed at an approved Husqvarna servicing center CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Husqvarna may be liable for damages to other engine components caused by the failure of a warranted part still under warranty WHAT IS NOT COVERED All failures caused by abuse neglect or improper maintenance are not covered ADD ON OR MODIFIED PARTS
20. lephone directory or by calling 1 800 HUSKY62 for a dealer in your area lt n wa Husqvarna FOREST amp GARDEN HUSQVARNA FOREST amp GARDEN COMPANY 9006 J PERIMETER WOODS DRIVE CHARLOTTE NC 28216 FOR CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY WHEN SEEKING SERVICE IN CALIFORNIA CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The California Air Resources Board and Husqvarna Forest amp Garden AB are pleased to ex plain the emissions control system warranty on your 1995 lawn and garden equipment engine In California new utility and lawn and garden equipment engines must be designed built and equipped to meet the State s stringent anti smog standards Husqvarna must warrant the emission control system on your lawn and garden equipment engine for the periods of time listed below provided there has been no abuse neglect or improper maintenance of your lawn and garden equipment engine Your emission control system includes parts such as the carburetor and the ignition system Where a warrantable condition exists Husqvarna will repair your lawn and garden equipment aoe nm ann ee oe z qapan eman an dae fee alee dan emacs snot m amet be uomen Te er p engine at MU CUDU LU YUU DAPTILISCS CUVTITCU under Walildilly inciuGe diagnosis part us and labor MANUFACTURER S WARRANTY COVERAGE The 1995 and later utility and lawn and garden equipment engines are warranted for two years If any emission rel
21. proper direction e Place the chain onto the sprocket located behind the clutch drum e Start at the top of the bar and fit chain into roove around the guide bar e Pullthe bar forward until the chain is snug in the groove of the bar Hold guide bar against the saw frame and install the bar clamp Make sure the ad justing pin is aligned with the hole in the bar Remember this pin moves the bar forward and backward to adjust chain tension e Replace the bar clamp nuts and tighten finger tight Once the chain is tensioned you will need to tighten bar clamp nuts D IE M p e AG Mount the Bar Tip of Bar p Place chain onto the sprocket CHAIN TENSION including units with chain already installed NOTE When adjusting chain tension make sure the bar nuts are finger tight only Attempting to tension the chain when the bar nuts are tight will cause damage Checking the tension Move chain around the bar Ifthe chain does not rotate it is too tight If too loose the chain will sag below the 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 chain tension by loosen ing the bar clamp nuts and turning the ad justing screw 1 4 of a turn while lifting up on the bar e chain is too tight tum aciusune scre
22. rust corrosion or any adverse reaction due to incorrect storage or use habits 2 Failure to operate or maintain the unitin accordance with the Owner s Operator s manual or instruction sheet fumished by Husqvama 3 Alterations or modifications that change the intended use of the product or affects the product s performance operation safety or durability or causes the product to fail to comply with any applicable laws or 4 ae damage to parts or components due to continued use occurring after any of the above REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER HUSQVARNA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR 12 IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THESE PRODUCTS EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THESE PRODUCTS IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD AS DEFINED IN THE LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT HUSQVARNA RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE OR IMPROVE THE DESIGN OF THE PRODUCT WITHOUT NOTICE AND DOES NOT ASSUME OBLIGATION TO UPDATE PREVIOUSLY MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may notapply to you De warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary rom state to s
23. s out of the way to avoid tripping over them LIMBING o Always limb a tree after it is cut down Only then can limbing be done safely and properly e Leave the larger limbs undemeath the felled tree to support the tree as you work e Start at base ofthe felled tree and work to ward the top cutting branches and limbs Remove smail limbs with one cut e Keep the tree between you and the chain as much as possible e Remove larger supporting branches with the 1 3 2 3 cutting techniques described in the bucking section e Always use an overcut to cut small and freely hanging limbs Undercutting could cause limbs to fall and pinch saw PRUNING WARNING Limit pruning to limbs shoulder height or below Do not cut if branches are higher than your shoulder Get a professional to do the job e Make your fist cut 1 3 of the way through the bottom of the limb e Next make a 2nd cut all the way through the limb Then cuta third overcut leaving a 1 to 2 inch collar from the trunk of the tree First cut Pruning technique SERVICE We recommend all service and adjustments not listed in this manual be performed by an Authorized Service Dealer MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Check For Fuel Mixture Level Before each use Bar Lubrication Before each use Chain Tension Before each use Chain Sharpness Before each use Damaged parts Before each use Loose caps Before each use Loose fasteners Before each use
24. sh the choke to the OFF position e Pullthe starter rope quickly with your right hand until the engine starts e Allow the engine to run for approximately five seconds Then release the throttle trigger IGNITION SWITCH START ON STOP OFF CHOKE For a warm engine e Position choke to the OFF position e Pull the starter rope quickly with your right hand until the engine starts e Squeeze and release the throttle triggerto allowing engine to idle Difficult starting or flooded engine The engine may be flooded with too much fuel if it has not started after 10 pulls Flooded engines can be cleared of excess fuel by folowing the warm engine starting procedure listed above Insure the ignition switch is in the ON or START position Starting could require pulling the starter rope handle many times depending on how badly the unit is flooded tf engine fails to start refer to the troubleshooting chart CHAIN BRAKE e This saw is equipped with a chain brake designed to stop the chain if kickback oc curs The chain brake is activated if the front hand cae is pushed forward either manually or by centrifugal force e Ifthe brake is already activated itis disen gaged by pulling tne front hand pan back toward the front handle as as possible e When cutting with the saw the chain brake must be disengaged Braking function control Chain brake must be checked before each use Engage the chain brake with
25. sqvarna bar and chain oil is formulated to protect your unit against excessive wear from heat and friction and resists high temperature thinning e Never use waste oil Stop the engine before removing caps Fill the oil tank each time the fuel tank is filled STARTING A WARNING The chain must not move at idle speed If the chain moves refer to CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT Avoid contact with the muffler A hot muffler can cause se rious burns To stop the engine move the switch to the STOP or OFF position To start the engine hold the saw firmly as shown below e Move switch to the START or ON position Push saw away with your right hand while pulling starter rope with your left hand Never reverse hand positions Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rope Important points to remember When pulling the starter rope do not use the full extent of the rope as this can cause the rope to break Do not let starter rope snap back Hold the handle and let the rope rewind slowly For cold weather starting start the unit at full choke allow the engine to warm up before squeezing the throttle trigger Do not cut material with the choke fast idle lever at the FULL position For cold engine or warm engine after running out of fuel e Position choke to the FULL position e Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger e Pull the starter rope quickly with your right hand until the engine attempts to start then pu
26. tate SECTION 5 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES The productmust exhibit reasonablecare maintenance operation storage and general upkeep as written in the maintenance section of the Owner s Operator s manual Should an operational problem or failure occur the product should not be used but delivered as is to an authorized Husqvarna dealer for evaluation Proof of purchase as explainedinsection6 rests solely with the customer ECTION 6 PROCEDURE T TAIN WA RATION Itis the Owner s and Dealer s responsibility to make certain that the Warranty Registration Card is properly filled out and mailed to Husqvarna Forest amp Garden Company This card should be mailed within ten 10 days from the date of purchase to in order to confirm the warranty and to facilitate post sale service Proof of purchase must be presented to the authorized Husqvarna dealer in order to obtain war ranty service This proof must include date purchased model number serial number and com plete name and address of the selling dealer To obtain the benefit of this warranty the product believed to be defective must be delivered to an authorized Husqvama dealer in a timely manner no later than thirty 30 days from date of the operational problem or failure The product must be delivered at the owner s expense Pick up and delivery charges are not covered by this warranty An authorized Husqvama dealer can be normally located through the Yellow Pages of the local te
27. tore unit and tuel in an area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters electric motors or switches furnaces etc Store unit with all guards in place Position so thatany sharp object cannotaccidentally cause injury to passersby Store the unit out of reach of children e Clean the unit before storing Pay particu lar attention to the air intake area keeping it free of debris Use a mild detergent and anong to clean the plastic surfaces and els e Before storing drain al fuel from the unit Start engine and allow to run unti it stops CAUTION It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel sys tem parts such as the carburetor fuel filter fuel hose or fuel tank during storage Alco hol blended fuels called gasoho or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to fuel mixture separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the engine TROUBLE SHOOTING amp Engine will not start e Ignition switch off e Engine flooded e Fuel tank empty e Spark plug not firing e Fuel not reaching carburetor Engine will not idle properly e Carburetor requires adjustment e Crankshaft seals worn Engine will not accelerate lacks power or dies under a load e Air fitter dirty e Spark plug fouled e Carburetor requires adjustment Engine smokes excessively e Too much oil mixed with gasoline 11 HUSQ
28. ut through 1 3 of the diameter of the tree Next complete the notch b cutting the bottom of the notch See il lustration Once the notch is cut remove the notch of wood from the tree e After removing the cutout of wood make the felling cut on the opposite side of the notch This is done by making a cut about two inches higher than the center of the notch This will leave enough uncut wood between the felling cut and the notch to form a hinge This hinge will help prevent the tree from falling inthe wrong direction Final cut here 2 inches abov center ai notch First cut NOTE Before felling cut is complete use wedges to open the cut when necessary to Ane eee Hinge holds tree on stump and helps contro fall Opening felling cut Closing of i notch control the direction of fall Use wood or plastic wedges but never steel or iron to avoid kickback and chain damage e Be alert to signs that the tree is ready to fall cracking sounds widening of the fell ing cut or movement in the upper branches e Astree starts to fall stop saw put it down and get away quickly on your planned re treat path e Be extremely cautious with partially fallen trees that may be poorly supported When a tree doesn t tail completely set the saw aside and pull down the tree with acable winch block and tackle or tractor To avoid injury do not cut down a partially fallen tree with your saw CUTTING A FALLEN TREE
29. utho rized Service Dealer for adjustments IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT Turn the Idle Speed Screw clockwise until it stops Now tum the screw counterclockwise 4 1 2 turns This should allow the engine to run without the chain turning If the chain moves at idle speed do not use your unit Contact an Authorized Service Dealer Idle speed is correct when engine runs without Stalling and chain does not turn MI RE ADJUSTMENTS Your Carbure tor includes limiter caps Plastic caps on the mixture screws do not force the screws beyond the stops of the limiter caps or dam age will occur Do not remove these caps Small adjustments will affect your unit Do not adjust more than 1 16th tum without checking performance CHAIN SHARPENING Chain sharpening is a complicated task that requires special tools We recommended you refer chain sharpening to a professional chain sharpener If you choose to perform your own chain sharpening call our toll free helpline and order a free chain sharpening guide See the back page of this manual for the toll free phone number IGNITION TIMING Ignition timing is fixed and nonadjustable MUFFLER SPARK ARRESTOR Remove and inspect the spark arrestor screen Clean with a wire brush Replace damaged or worn parts SPARK PLUG Replace the spark plug yearly Use RCJ8Y Plug Gap 025 STORAGE Ay WARNING Stop engine and allow to cool and secure the unit before storing or transporting in a vehicle S
30. w 1 4 tum counterclockwise e If chain is too loose turn adjusting screw 1 4 tum clockwise Liftup the tip of the bar and tighten the bar clamp nuts with the combination screw driver wrench e Recheck chain tension Chain moves freely Lifts only 1 8 of an inch from bar Adjusting screw Turn to in crease chain tension a Turn to decrease chain tension FUEL amp LUBRICATION FUELING ENGINE This engine is certified to operate on unlead gasoline Before operation eatery must be mixed with a good quality cycle air cooled engine oil We recommend Husqvamabrand 50 1 oil Ifyou do notuse this oil use a good quality 2 cycle air cooled oil designed to be mixed at a ratio of 32 1 A 32 1 ratio is obtained by mixing 4 ounces of oil with each gallon of unleaded gasoline When mixing fue follow the instructions printed on the container Always read and follow the safety rules under Handle Fuel with Caution BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICATION The bar and chain require continuous lubri cation Lubrication is provided by the auto matic oiler when the oil tank is kept filled Lack of oil will quickly ruin the bar and chain Too little oil will cause overheating shown by smoke coming from the chain and or discoloration of the bar In freezing weather oil will thicken making it necessary to thin bar and chain oil with a small amount 5 to 10 of 1 Diesel Fuel or kerosene Bar and chain oil must be free flowing Hu
31. ways replace handguard immediately if it becomes damaged broken or is otherwise removed MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD WORKING ORDER Have all chain saw service performed by a qualified service dealer with the ex ception of the items listed in the mainte nance section of this manual For ex ample if improper tools are used to remove or hold the flywheel when serv emng the clutch structura damage to the flywheel can occur and cause the flywheel to burst ake certain the saw chain stops mov ing when the throttle rigger is released For correction refer to Carburetor Ad mn p the handles dry clean and free of oil or fuel mixture e With the engine stopped hand carry the chain saw with muffier away from your body and guide bar and chain to the rear and covered with a scabbard caps and fasteners securely tight ened e Never modify your saw in any way Use only Husqvarna accessories and re placement parts as recommended HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION e Do not smoke while handling fuel or while operating the saw e Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame in areas where fuel is mixed or poured e Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area and use an approved marked fuel con tainer Wipe up all fuel spills Move at least 10 feet 3 meters from fueling site before starting engine e Tumthe engine off and let saw cool ina non combustible area not on dry leaves straw paper etc Slowly re move fue c
Download Pdf Manuals
Related Search