Husqvarna 2083 II manual

Operator´ s manual (EP A) Please read these instructions carefully and make sure you understand them before using the saw.[...]

2 – English Symbols KEY T O SYMBOLS Switch off the engine by moving the stop switch to the STOP position before carrying out 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 be dangerous! Careless or incorrect use can [...]

English – 3 CONTENTS Contents Key to symbols .................................................................. 2 Safety instructions Personal protective equipment ....................................... 4 Chain saw safety equipment ........................................... 4 Inspecting, maintaining and servicing chain saw safety equipment ....[...]

4 – English ! ! CHAIN SA W SAFETY EQUIPMENT This section explains the various safety features of the saw, how they work, and basic inspection and maintenance you should carry out to ensure safe operation. (See the ”What is what?” section to find out where these components are on Your saw). NEVER USE A CHAIN SAW THAT HAS FAULTY SAFETY EQUIPMEN[...]

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 can prevent them. Take care when using your saw and make sure the kickback zone of the bar never touches any object. 1 The [...]

6 – English 6 The way the chain brake is triggered, either manually or automatically, 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. If you get a violent kickback while the kickback zone of the bar is farthest away from you the chain brake will be activat[...]

English – 7 ! The exhaust fumes from the engine are hot and may contain sparks which can start a fire. Never start the saw indoors or near combustible material! 6 Stop switch Use the stop switch to switch off the engine. 7 Muffler The muffler is designed to keep noise levels to a minimum and to direct exhaust fumes away from the user. In areas wi[...]

8 – English ! 3 Checking the inertia brake release Hold the chain saw over a stump or other firm object. Let go of the front handle so that the bar falls onto the stump. When the bar hits the stump the brake should be applied. Inspecting, maintaining and servicing chain saw safety equipment SPECIAL TRAINING IS REQUIRED to service and repair chain[...]

English – 9 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4 Right hand guard Check that the right hand guard is not damaged and that there are no visible defects, such as cracks. 5 Vibration damping system Regularly check the vibration damping units for cracks or deformation Make sure the vibration damping units are securely attached to the engine unit and handles. 6 Stop[...]

10 – English ! 7 Muffler Never use a chain saw that has a faulty muffler. Regularly check that the muffler is securely attached to the chain saw. If the muffler on your saw is fitted with a spark arrestor mesh this must be cleaned regularly. A blocked mesh will cause the engine to overheat and may lead to serious damage. Never use a muffler if th[...]

English – 11 ! SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS C Some terms that describe the bar and chain When the cutting equipment supplied with your saw becomes worn or damaged you will need to replace it. Use only the type of bar and chain recommended by us. See the ”Technical data” section to find out which equipment is recommended for your saw. Bar • LENGTH (i[...]

12 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 Sharpening your chain and adjusting raker clearance The risk of kickback is increased with a badly sharpened 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 through the wood and the cuttings will be ver[...]

English – 13 ! C General advice on setting raker clearance • When you sharpen the cutting teeth you reduce the RAKER CLEARANCE (cutting depth). To maintain cutting performance you must file back the raker teeth to the recommended height. See the ”Technical data” section to find the raker clearance for your saw chain. • On a low-kickback c[...]

14 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ! 4 Lubricating cutting equipment Poor lubrication of cutting equipment may cause 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 regardless of whether it is warm summer or cold wint[...]

English – 15 C Checking chain lubrication • Check the chain lubrication each time you refuel. Aim the tip of the saw at a light coloured surface about 20 cm away. After 1 minute running at 3/4 throttle you should see a distinct line of oil on the light surface. If the chain lubrication is not working: 1 Check that the oil channel in the bar is [...]

16 – English H Bar Check regularly: • Whether there are burrs on the edges of the bar. Remove these with a file if necessary. • Whether the groove in the bar has become badly worn. Replace the bar if necessary. • Whether the tip of the bar is uneven or badly worn. If a hollow forms on one side of the bar tip this is due to a slack chain. ?[...]

English – 17 6 Take great care when you cut with the top edge of the bar, i.e. when cutting from the underside of the object. This is known as cutting on the push stroke. The chain tries to push the saw back towards the user. Unless the user resists this pushing force there is a risk that the saw will move so far backwards that only the kickback [...]

18 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1 Chain saws are designed solely for cutting wood. The only cutting equipment that can be used with this chain saw are the combinations of bars and chains recommended in the ”Technical data” section. 2 Never use a chain saw if you are tired, if you have drunk alcohol, or if you are t[...]

English – 19 ! SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL WORKING INSTRUCTIONS This section describes basic safety rules for using a chain saw. This information is no substitute for professional skills and experience. If you get into a situation where you feel unsafe, stop and seek expert advice (look under FORESTRY SERVICES in the telephone directory). DO NOT [...]

20 – English ! SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Two factors decide whether the chain will jam or the log will split. The first is how the log is supported and the second is whether it is in tension. In most cases you can avoid these problems by cutting in two stages; from the top and from the bottom of the log. You need to support the log so that it will not [...]

English – 21 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 The log is supported at one end. There is a high risk that it will split. A Start by cutting from below (about 1/3 of the way through). B Finish by cutting from above so that the two cuts meet. 3 The log is supported at both ends. There is a high risk that the chain will jam. A Start by cutting from above (about[...]

22 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FELLING CUT The felling cut is made from the opposite side of the tree and it must be perfectly horizontal. Stand on the left side of the tree and cut with the bottom edge of the bar. Make the FELLING CUT about 3-5 cm (1.5-2 inches) above the flat section of the DIRECTIONAL CUT. Use full throttle and bring the bar[...]

English – 23 We recommend that you use a bar that is longer than the diameter of the tree, so that you can make the FELLING CUT and DIRECTIONAL CUT with single cutting stokes. (See ”Technical data” to find out which lengths of bar are recommended for your saw). There are methods for felling trees with a diameter larger than the bar length. Ho[...]

24 – English WHA T IS WHA T? What is what? 1. Cylinder cover. 2. Front handle. 3. Front hand guard. 4. Starter cover. 5. Chain oil tank. 6. Starter handle. 7. Adjuster screw, carburetor. 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. Saw chain. 1[...]

English – 25 ! Mounting guide bar and chain Always wear gloves, when working with the chain, in order to protect your hands from injury. Check that the chain brake is in disengaged position by moving the front hand guard towards the front handle. Take off the bar nuts and remove the clutch cover. Take off the transportation ring (A). ASSEMBL Y Ho[...]

26 – English FUEL HANDLING Mixing • Always mix the gasoline and oil in a clean container intended for fuel. • Always start by filling half the amount of the gasoline to be used. Then add the entire amount of oil. Mix (shake) the fuel mixture. Add the remaining amount of gasoline. • Mix (shake) the fuel mixture thoroughly before filling the [...]

English – 27 The oil pump The chain is lubricated by an automatic oil pump. The pump does not normally require any maintenance, provided that clean chain oil (of special type) is used, and that no dirt is allowed to get into the tank during filling. The flow of oil to the chain can be regulated by means of an adjuster screw as indicated in the il[...]

28 – English Cold engine CHAIN BRAKE: Disengage the chain brake by pulling the hand guard towards the front handle. IGNITION: Move the ignition switch to startposition. CHOKE: Set the choke control in choke position. FAST IDLE: Combined choke/fast idle is received when the choke is moved to choke position. If the saw is fitted with a decompressio[...]

English – 29 MAINTENANCE Operation • The carburetor governs the engine speed via the throttle. Air/ fuel are mixed in the carburetor. The air/fuel mixture is adjustable. To take advantage of the engine’s optimal output the setting must be correct. • The setting of the carburetor means that the engine is adapted to local conditions, for exam[...]

30 – English Changing a broken or worn starter cord • Loosen the screws, that hold the starter device against the crankcase and remove the starter device. • Pull out the cord approx. 30 cm and lift it up into the notch in the pulley. Zero-set the recoil spring by letting the pulley rotate slowly backwards. Undo the screw in the centre of the [...]

English – 31 Needle bearing maintenance The clutch drum is equipped with one of the following chain sprockets: • Spur sprocket (A) (the chain sprocket is welded on the drum) • Rim sprocket (B) (exchangeable) Both versions have built-in needle bearing at the drive shaft, whitch has to be greased regularly (once a week). NOTE! Use only high qua[...]

32 – English Winter use During winter time, powder snow and cold weather can cause running problems, such as: • Too low engine temperature. • Icing on the air filter and carburetor. Therefore some special measures are required: • Partly reduce the air inlet of the starter and by doing that increase the engine temperature. • Preheat the in[...]

English – 33 Daily maintenance: 1. Check the throttle trigger for smooth operation. If any binding occurs, or if engine fails to return to idle, the saw should be taken to your dealer, before it is used again. Also, be sure that the trigger cannot be pulled until the throttle trigger lockout is depressed. 2. Clean the chain brake and check its fu[...]

34 – English Engine Cylinder volume, cu.in./cm 3 Cylinder bore, inch/mm Stroke, inch/mm Idle speed, rpm Power, kW /rpm Ignition system Manufacture Type of ignition system Spark plug Electrode gap, inch/mm Fuel and lubrication system Manufacturer Carburetor type Fuel capacity, US Pint/litre Oil pump capacity at 8500 rpm, ml/min Oil capacity, US Pi[...]

English – 35 FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT WHAT IS COVERED REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS Repair or replacement of any warranted part will be perfor- med at no charge to the owner at an approved Husqvarna AB servicing dealer. If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, you should contact your ne[...]

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