Husqvarna 61, 268 manual

Oper a tor´s manual Please read these instructions car efully and make sur e you understand them bef ore using the machine. English 61 268[...]

2 – English Symbols on the chain saw: CAUTION! Chain saws can be dangerous! Careless or incorrect use can result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. KEY T O SYMBOLS This product is in accordance with applicable EC directives. Other symbols/decals on the machine refer to special certification requirements for certain markets. Sym[...]

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 ....................................... 8 Cutting equipme[...]

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 EQUIPMENT! C[...]

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 5 Vibration damping system Your chain saw is equipped with a vibration damping system that is designed to minimise vibrations and make operation easier. When you use a chain saw vibrations are generated by the uneven contact between the chain and the wood you are cutting. Cutting hardwoods (most broadleaf trees) creates more vibration[...]

8 – English 4 Checking the brake trigger Place the chain saw on firm ground and start it. Make sure the chain does not touch the ground or any other object. See the instructions under the heading Start and stop. Grasp the saw firmly, wrapping your fingers and thumbs around the handles. Apply full throttle and activate the chain brake by tilting y[...]

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 the [...]

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 1 Undo the bar nuts that hold the clutch cover and chain brake, using the combination spanner. Then tighten the nuts by hand as tight as you can. 2 Raise the tip of the bar and stretch the chain by tightening the chain tensioning screw using the combination spanner. Tighten the chain until it not hang slack on the underside of the ba[...]

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 7 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 Never start a chain saw unless the bar, chain and all covers are fitted correctly. The chain brake must be engaged when the chain saw is started. See the instructions under the heading Start. Never air drop start the chain saw. This method is extremely dangerous, as it is easy to lose control of the chain saw. See the instructions un[...]

English – 19 • Never try to refuel the saw while it is running. • Make sure there is plenty of ventilation when refuelling or mixing fuel (2-stroke mixture). • Move the saw at least 3 m from the refuelling point before starting it. • Never start the chainsaw: a) If you have spilt fuel or chain oil on the saw. Wipe off the spill and allow [...]

20 – English General • Always use full throttle when cutting! • Reduce the speed to idle after every cut (running the engine for too long at full throttle without any load can lead to serious engine damage). • Cutting from above = Cutting on the pull stroke. • Cutting from below = Cutting on the push stroke. See the section on ” How to [...]

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 C Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreat Remove any branches that are in the way. To do this it is best to work from the top down and keep the trunk between you and the chain saw. Never limb above shoulder height. Remove any undergrowth from the base of the tree and check the area for obstacles (stones, bra[...]

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. [...]

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, carburettor. 8. Choke control 9. Rear handle. 10. Stop switch. Ignition on/off switch. 11. Fuel tank. 12. Muffler. 13. Bar tip sprocket. 14. Saw chain. 15. Saw bar. 16. Bump[...]

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 Chain oil • The chain lubrication system is automatic. Always use special chain oil with good adhesive characteristics. • In countries where no special chain oil is available, EP 90 transmission oil can be used. • Never use waste oil. This results in damage to the oil pump, the bar and the chain. • It is importa[...]

English – 27 ! Fuelling Taking the following precautions, will lessen the risk of fire. • Do not smoke or place warm objects in the vicinity of the fuel. • Always shut off the engine before refuelling. • Slowly open the fuel cap, when filling fuel, so that possible overpressure is slowly released. • Tighten the fuel cap carefully after fu[...]

28 – English Start and stop WARNING! • Never start a chain saw unless the bar, chain and all covers are fitted correctly. Otherwise the clutch can come loose and cause personal injuries. • Always move the saw away from the fueling area before starting. • Place the saw on clear ground and make sure that the chain is not contacting anything. [...]

English – 29 Carburettor Functioning, Basic setting, Final setting WARNING! Do not start the saw without the bar, chain and clutch cover (chain brake) assembled. If you do, the clutch might come loose and cause severe injuries. Operation • The carburettor governs the engine speed via the throttle. Air/ fuel are mixed in the carburettor. The air[...]

30 – English Starter device WARNING! • When the recoil spring is assembled in the starter housing, it is in tensioned position and can when treated carelessly, pop out and cause injuries. • Always be careful, when changing the recoil spring or the starter cord. Always wear safety goggles for eye protection. ! MAINTENANCE Tensioning the recoil[...]

English – 31 Air filter The air filter must be regularly cleaned from dust and dirt in order to avoid: • Carburettor malfunctions • Starting problems • Engine power reduction • Unnecessary wear on the engine parts • Abnormal fuel consumption Clean the air filter daily or more often if the air is exceptionally dusty in the working area. [...]

32 – English MAINTENANCE 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 carburettor. Therefore some special measures are required: • Partly reduce the air inlet of the starter and by doing that increase the engine temperature. • P[...]

English – 33 W eekly maintenance 1. Check that the AV elements are not soft or torn. 2. Lubricate the clutch drum bearing. 3. File off burrs, if any, on the sides of the bar. 4. Clean the spark plug and check the gap. The correct gap is 0,5 mm (0.020 inch). 5. Check the starter and the recoil spring. Clean the fins on the flywheel. 6. Clean the c[...]

34 – English 61 3,8/61,5 1,9/48 1,3/34 2 500 12 000 2,9/ 8 300 Electrolux ET Champion RCJ 7Y 0,020/0,5 Tillotson HS 254B 1,6/0,75 3-6-9-12 0,95/0,45 Automatic 13,4/6,1 268 4,1/67 2,0/50 1,3/34 2 500 12 500 3,2/ 9 000 Electrolux ET Champion RCJ 7Y 0,020/0,5 Tillotson HS 260A 1,6/0,75 3-6-9-12 0,95/0,45 Automatic 13,7/6,2 61 113 115 101 4,7 7,6 15&[...]

English – 35 TECHNICAL DA T A EC-declaration of conformity (Applies to Europe only) Husqvarna AB , SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel: +46-36-146500, declares under sole responsibility that the chain saws Husqvarna 61 and 268 from 2002's serial numbers and onwards (the year is clearly stated in plain text on the type plate with subsequent seri[...]

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