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Operator´s manual
101 91 96-26
Always wear:
• Approved protective helmet
• Approved hearing protection
• Protective glasses or visor
Visual check.
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CONTENTS
Before using a new saw Contents
• Read the instructions carefully.
• Check cutting equipment is correctly fitted and adjusted. See
page 25. Key to symbols .......................................... 2
• Refuel and start the saw. Check the carburettor settings.
See pages 26-29. Safety instructions
• Do not use the saw until sufficient chain oil has reached the
chain, see page 14. Personal protective equipment ......................... 4
Chain saw safety equipment ............................ 4
IMPORTANT! If the carburettor mixture is too lean it greatly Inspecting, maintaining and servicing
increases the risk of engine failure.
chain saw safety equipment ....................................... 8
Poor maintenance of the air filter will cause carbon build-up on
the spark plug and lead to difficult starting. Cutting equipment .......................................... 10
If the chain is badly adjusted it will cause increased wear or How to avoid kickback .................................... 16
damage to the bar, drive sprocket and chain.
General safety precautions ............................ 18
General working instructions .......................... 19
What is what?
What is what? .................................................................... 24
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT CHAIN SAW SAFETY EQUIPMENT
This section explains the various safety features of the saw,
MOST CHAIN SAW ACCIDENTS HAPPEN how they work, and basic inspection and maintenance you
WHEN THE CHAIN TOUCHES THE OPERA- should carry out to ensure safe operation. (See the ”What is
TOR. You must wear approved protective what?” section to find out where these components are on Your
equipment whenever you use a chain saw. saw).
Personal protective equipment cannot
eliminate the risk of injury but it will reduce
the degree of injury if an accident does NEVER USE A CHAIN SAW THAT HAS
happen. Ask your chain saw dealer for help FAULTY SAFETY EQUIPMENT! Carry out the
in choosing the right equipment. inspection, maintenance and service routines
listed in this section.
• PROTECTIVE HELMET
• HEARING PROTECTION
• PROTECTIVE GLASSES 2 Throttle lock
OR VISOR
• GLOVES WITH
SAW PROTECTION 3 Chain catcher
6 Stop switch
• BOOTS WITH SAW
PROTECTION, STEEL
TOE-CAP AND NON-SLIP
SOLE
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1 Chain brake and front hand guard 2 The front hand guard is
YOUR chain saw is equipped with a chain brake that is desig- not designed solely to
ned to stop the chain immediately if you get a kickback. activate the chain brake.
The chain brake reduces the risk of accidents, but only You can Another important safety
prevent them. feature is that it prevents
the chain from hitting your
Take care when using your left hand if you lose your
saw and make sure the grip on the front handle.
kickback zone of the bar
never touches any object.
D
5 As mentioned in section A,
kickback can be very
sudden and violent.
Most kickbacks are
minor and do not always
activate the chain brake.
If this happens you
should hold the chain
saw firmly and not let
go.
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6 The way the chain brake is triggered, either manually or 2 Throttle lock
automatically, depends on the force of the kickback and the The throttle lock is designed
position of the chain saw in relation to the object that the to prevent accidental opera-
kickback zone of the bar strikes. tion of the throttle control.
When you press the lock (A)
(i.e. when you grasp the A
If you get a violent
handle) it releases the throttle
kickback while the
kickback zone of the bar trigger (B).
When you release the handle
is farthest away from you
the throttle trigger and the
the chain brake will be
activated by the throttle lock both move back
to their original positions. This
movement of the
movement is controlled by two
counterweight (INERTIA
ACTIVATED). independent return springs.
This arrangement means that B
the throttle control is
automatically locked at the
idle setting when you release
the handle.
3 Chain catcher
If the kickback is less The chain catcher is designed
violent or the kickback to catch the chain if it snaps or
zone of the bar is closer jumps off. This should not
to you the chain brake will happen if the chain is properly
be activated manually by tensioned (see section on
the movement of your left ”Assembly”) and if the bar and
hand. chain are properly serviced
and maintained.
(See section on ”General
working instructions”).
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
5 Vibration damping system 6 Stop switch
Your chain saw is equipped Use the stop switch to switch
with a vibration damping off the engine.
system that is designed to
minimise vibrations and make
operation easier.
The vibration damping system The exhaust fumes from the engine are hot
reduces the vibrations and may contain sparks which can start a fire.
transmitted from the engine Never start the saw indoors or near
and chain to the handles of combustible material!
the chain saw. The body of
the saw, including the cutting
In areas with a hot, dry
equipment, is insulated from
climate there is a high risk of
the handles by vibration
forest fires. These areas are
damping units.
sometimes controlled by
legislation and requirements
that among other things the
muffler must be equipped with
Overexposure to vibration can lead to an approved type of spark
circulatory damage or nerve damage in people arrestor mesh.
who have impaired circulation.
Contact your doctor if you experience For mufflers it is very
symptoms of overexposure to vibration. important that you follow the
These symptoms include numbness, loss of instructions on checking,
feeling, tingling, pricking, pain, loss of maintaining and servicing your
strength, changes in skin colour or condition. saw (see the section on
These symptoms normally appear in the ”Inspecting, maintaining and
fingers, hands or wrists. servicing chain saw safety
equipment”).
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Inspecting, maintaining and servicing 3 Checking the inertia brake release
chain saw safety equipment
SPECIAL TRAINING IS REQUIRED to service
Hold the chain saw over a
and repair chain saws. This is especially true
stump or other firm object.
of chain saw safety equipment. If your chain
Let go of the front handle
saw fails any of the checks described below
so that the bar falls onto
take it to your SERVICE AGENT.
the stump.
When you buy any of our products we
guarantee the availability of professional
repairs and service. If the retailer who sells
your saw is not a SERVICING DEALER, ask
him for the address of your nearest SERVICE
AGENT.
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2 Throttle lock 4 Right hand guard
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
7 Muffler CUTTING EQUIPMENT
Never use a chain saw This section describes how to choose and maintain your cutting
that has a faulty muffler. equipment in order to:
• Reduce the risk of kickback.
• Reduce the risk of the chain breaking or jumping.
• Obtain maximum cutting performance.
• Extend the life of cutting equipment.
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1 Cutting equipment designed to minimise C Some terms that describe the bar and chain
When the cutting equipment supplied with your saw becomes
kickback worn or damaged you will need to replace it. Use only the type
of bar and chain recommended by us. See the ”Technical data”
Faulty cutting equipment or the wrong section to find out which equipment is recommended for your
combination of bar and chain increases the saw.
risk of kickback. Use only the bar and chain
combinations recommended in the ”Technical
data” section.
Bar
The only way to avoid kickback is to make sure that the kick-
• LENGTH (inches/cm)
back zone of the bar never touches anything.
By using cutting equipment with “built-in” kickback protection
• NUMBER OF TEETH ON
and keeping the chain sharp and well-maintained you can
BAR TIP SPROCKET (T).
reduce the effects of kickback.
Small number = small tip
radius = low-kickback
A Bar
The smaller the tip radius the • CHAIN PITCH (inches)
smaller the kickback zone and The spacing between the
the lower the chance of drive links of the chain must
kickback. match the spacing of the
teeth on the bar tip sprocket
and drive sprocket.
Combining these links in different ways gives different degrees Saw chain
of kickback reduction. In terms of kickback reduction alone, four
different types of link are available. • SAW CHAIN PITCH
(=PITCH) (inches)
LOW
• DRIVE LINK WIDTH (mm/
inches)
STANDARD
EXTRA HIGH
• LEVEL OF KICKBACK
REDUCTION
The level of kickback
reduction offered by a chain
is indicated by its model
number.
See the ”Technical data”
section to find the model
numbers of chains that are
recommended for use with
your saw.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2 Sharpening your chain and adjusting It is very difficult to sharpen a
chain correctly without the
raker clearance right equipment. We
recommend you use a file
The risk of kickback is increased with a badly gauge. This will help you
sharpened chain! obtain the maximum kickback
reduction and cutting
performance from your 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 very small. If the chain is very blunt it will The following faults will increase the risk of
not produce any cuttings at all, just wood powder. kickback considerably.
• CUTTING ANGLE
TOO SMALL
A
• The cutting part of the chain B • FILE DIAMETER
is called the CUTTING LINK TOO SMALL
and this consists of a
CUTTING TOOTH (A) and
the RAKER LIP (B). The
cutting depth is determined
by the difference in height
between the two.
B Sharpening cutting
teeth
• When you sharpen a cutting tooth there are five important To sharpen cutting teeth you
factors to remember. will need a ROUND FILE and
a FILE GAUGE. See the
”Technical data” section for
FILING ANGLE information on the size of file
and gauge that are
recommended for your saw
chain.
FILE POSITION
2 Always file cutting teeth
from the inside face,
reducing the pressure on
the return stroke. min 4 mm
(0,16")
ROUND FILE DIAMETER File all the teeth on one
side first, then turn the
saw over and file the
teeth on the other side.
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C General advice on setting raker clearance D Setting the raker clearance
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4 Lubricating cutting equipment
Poor lubrication of cutting equipment may
1 Undo the bar nuts that cause the chain to snap and lead to serious,
hold the clutch cover and even fatal injuries.
chain brake, using the
combination spanner.
Then tighten the nuts by Prolonged inhalation of exhaust gases from
hand as tight as you can. the engine, chain lubrication oil mist and/or
saw dust can be unhealthy.
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C Checking chain lubrication E Lubricating the clutch drum bearing
B RING (replaceable) A
• Lubricate the bar tip
sprocket each time you
refuel. Use the special Regularly check the
grease gun and a good degree of wear on the
quality bearing grease. drive sprocket. Replace if
wear is excessive.
B
Replace the drive
sprocket whenever you
replace the chain.
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H Bar HOW TO AVOID KICKBACK
Kickback can happen very suddenly and
violently; kicking the saw, bar and chain back
at the user. If this happens when the chain is
Check regularly:
moving it can cause very serious, even fatal
injuries. It is vital you understand what causes
kickback and that you can avoid it by taking
• Whether there are burrs on
care and using the right working technique.
the edges of the bar.
Remove these with a file if
necessary.
What is kickback?
The word kickback is used to
describe the sudden reaction
that happens when the upper
quadrant of the tip of the bar
(known as the “kickback zone”)
• Whether the groove in the touches an object and the
bar has become badly worn. saw is kicked backwards.
Replace the bar if
necessary.
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General rules 6 Take great care when you
cut with the top edge of
1 If you understand what kickback is and how it happens then the bar, i.e. when cutting
you can reduce or eliminate the element of surprise. By from the underside of the
being prepared you reduce the risk. Kickback is usually object. This is known as
quite mild, but it can sometimes be very sudden and cutting on the push
violent. stroke. The chain tries to
push the saw back
2 Always hold the saw towards the user.
firmly with your right hand Unless the user resists
on the rear handle and this pushing force there is
your left hand on the front a risk that the saw will
handle. move so far backwards
that only the kickback
Wrap your fingers and
thumb around the hand- zone of the bar is in
les. You should use this contact with the tree. This
will cause kickback.
grip whether you are
right-handed or left- Cutting with the bottom
handed. This grip edge of the bar, i.e. from
minimises the effect of the top of the object
kickback and lets you downwards, is known as
keep the saw under cutting on the pull stroke.
control.
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 7 FUEL SAFETY
(Refuelling, fuel mixture, storage.)
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
Fuel and fuel vapour are highly inflammable.
”Technical data” section.
Take care when handling fuel and chain oil.
2 Never use a chain saw if Keep away from naked flames and do not
you are tired, if you have breathe in fuel vapour.
drunk alcohol, or if you
are taking medication that
affects your vision, your
judgement or your co- • Never try to refuel the saw
ordination. while it is running.
• Never start a chain saw • Always store the chain saw and fuel away from any
unless the bar, chain and sources of sparks or naked flames, e.g. machines, electric
clutch cover are fitted motors, relays, switches, boilers, etc.
correctly. (See section on
”Assembly”). • Always store fuel in an approved container designed for
that purpose.
• Never start a chain saw
indoors. Exhaust fumes can
• For longer periods of storage or for transport of the saw,
be dangerous.
the fuel and chain oil tanks should be emptied. Ask where
you can dispose of waste fuel and chain oil at your local
petrol station.
• Before starting the saw
make sure there are no
people or animals nearby
8 Never use any accessories other than those recommended
who might be put at risk.
in this manual. See the sections on ”Cutting equipment”
and ”Technical data”.
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GENERAL WORKING INSTRUCTIONS 4 Check the area around
you for possible obstacles
such as roots, rocks,
This section describes basic safety rules for branches, ditches, etc., in
using a chain saw. This information is no case you have to move
substitute for professional skills and suddenly. Take great care
experience. If you get into a situation where when working on sloping
you feel unsafe, stop and seek expert advice ground.
(look under FORESTRY SERVICES in the
telephone directory).
DO NOT ATTEMPT ANY TASK THAT YOU
FEEL UNSURE OF!
Important
1 Before using a chain saw you must understand the effects of
kickback and what causes it. (See the section on ”How to
avoid kickback”.)
2 Before using a saw you must understand the difference 5 Take the utmost care
between sawing with the top and bottom edges of the bar. when cutting through
(See the section on ”How to avoid kickback”.) branches or logs that are
in tension. A log or branch
that is in tension can
1 Basic safety rules suddenly spring back into
1 Look around you: its natural position before
or after you cut it. If you
• to make sure there are no stand on the wrong side
people, animals or other or start cutting in the
objects nearby that might wrong place it may strike
affect your work. you or your chain saw.
This could make you lose
• to make sure that none of control and cause a
the above might come within serious accident.
reach of your saw or be
injured by falling trees.
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2 Basic cutting technique 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
General whether it is in tension.
• Always use full throttle when cutting!
In most cases you can avoid these problems by cutting in two
• Reduce the speed to idle after every cut (running the stages; from the top and from the bottom of the log. You need
engine for too long at full throttle without any load can lead to to support the log so that it will not trap the chain or split during
serious engine damage). cutting.
• Cutting from above = Cutting on the pull stroke.
If the chain jams in the cut:
• Cutting from below = Cutting on the push stroke.
STOP THE ENGINE! Don’t try to pull the saw
free. If you do you may damage the chain
See the section on ”How to avoid kickback” to find out why
when the saw suddenly breaks free. Use a
cutting on the push stroke increases the risk of kickback.
lever to open up the cut and free the bar.
Terms:
Cutting = General term for cutting through wood. The following instructions describe how to handle most types of
Limbing = Cutting limbs off a felled tree. situation that you will be faced with when using a chain saw.
Splitting = When the object you are cutting breaks off
before the cut is complete.
Cutting
1 The log is lying on the
ground. There is little risk
of the chain jamming or
There are five important factors you should consider the log splitting. However
before making a cut: there is a risk that the
chain will touch the
ground when you finish
the cut.
1 Make sure the bar will not
jam in the cut.
A If it is possible to turn
3 Make sure the chain will the log you should stop
not strike the ground or cutting about 2/3 of the
any other object during or way through.
after cutting.
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2 The log is supported at one 3 Tree felling technique
end. There is a high risk
that it will split.
It takes a lot of experience to fell a tree.
Inexperienced users of chain saws should not
fell trees. NEVER ATTEMPT A TASK YOU ARE
UNSURE OF.
A Safe distance
A Start by cutting from The safe distance between a tree that is to be felled and
below (about 1/3 of the anyone else working nearby is at least 21/2 tree lengths.
way through). Make sure that no-one else is in this “risk zone” before or during
felling.
Bend
Limbing
When limbing thick branches Wind direction
1 2
you should use the same
approach as for cutting. Arrangement of branches
Cut difficult branches piece by 3
piece. Weight of snow
You may find you are forced to let the tree fall in its natural
direction because it is impossible or dangerous to try to make it
fall in the direction you first intended.
Another very important factor, which does not affect the felling
direction but does affect your safety, is to make sure the tree
has no damaged or dead branches that might break off and hit
you during felling.
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C Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreat FELLING CUT
The felling cut is made from the opposite side of the tree and it
Remove any branches that must be perfectly horizontal. Stand on the left side of the tree
are in the way. To do this it is and cut with the bottom edge of the bar.
best to work from the top
down and keep the trunk Make the FELLING CUT
between you and the chain about 3-5 cm (1.5-2 inches)
saw. Never limb above above the flat section of the
shoulder height. DIRECTIONAL CUT.
D Felling
Felling is done using three cuts. First you make the
DIRECTIONAL CUTS, which consist of the TOP CUT and the Finish the FELLING CUT
BOTTOM CUT; followed by the FELLING CUT. By placing parallel with the
these cuts correctly you can control the felling direction very DIRECTIONAL CUT LINE so
accurately. that the distance between
them is at least at least 1/10
DIRECTIONAL CUT of the trunk diameter. The
To make the DIRECTIONAL uncut section of the trunk is
CUT you begin with the TOP called the BREAKING STRIP.
CUT. Stand to the right of the
tree and cut downwards at an
angle. The BREAKING STRIP act as
hinges that control the felling
direction of the falling tree.
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We recommend that you use 4 Freeing a tree that has fallen badly = high
a bar that is longer than the
diameter of the tree, so that accident risk
you can make the FELLING
CUT and DIRECTIONAL CUT
with single cutting stokes. A Freeing a “Trapped tree”
(See ”Technical data” to find The safest method is to use a winch.
out which lengths of bar are A Tractor-mounted B Portable
recommended for your saw).
UNLESS YOU HAVE SPECIAL TRAINING WE a) Work out which way the tree or branch will move if released
ADVISE YOU NOT TO FELL TREES WITH A and where the natural “BREAKING POINT” is (i.e. the place
DIAMETER LARGER THAN THE BAR LENGTH it would break if it was bent even more).
OF YOUR SAW!
E Limbing
Make sure there are no b) Decide which is the SAFEST way to release the tension
obstacles in your way. Work and whether YOU are able to do it safely. In complicated
on the left side of the trunk. situations the only safe method is to put aside your chain
Work close to the saw for saw and use a winch.
maximum control. If possible,
let the weight of the saw rest General advice:
on the trunk.
a) Position yourself so that
you will be clear of the
Keep the tree between you tree or branch when it
and the saw as you move springs free.
along the trunk.
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WHAT IS WHAT?
7
6
8
5
10
24
2 3 4
22
1
27
12
9
21 11 28
20 19 28 18 17 16 15 14 13
25
23
26
What is what?
1. Cylinder cover. 15. Saw bar.
3. Front hand guard. 17. Chain catcher. Catches chain if it jumps or breaks.
5. Chain oil tank. 19. Right hand guard. Protects right hand if chain breaks or
jumps.
6. Starter handle.
20. Throttle control.
7. Adjuster screw, carburettor.
21. Throttle lock. Prevents accidental operation of throttle
8. Choke control control.
9. Rear handle. 22. Decompression valve (272XP).
10. Stop switch. Ignition on/off switch. 23. Combination spanner.
11. Fuel tank. 24. Chain tensioning screw.
12. Muffler. 25. Operator's manual.
13. Bar tip sprocket. 26. Bar guard.
14. Saw chain. 27. Start throttle lock.
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FUEL HANDLING
Fuelmix Mixing
• Always mix the petrol and
IMPORTANT! The chain saw is equipped with a two-stroke oil in a clean container
engine and must always been run using a mixture of petrol and intended for fuel.
two-stroke engine oil. It is important to accurately measure the
amount of oil to be mixed to ensure that the correct mixture is • Always start by filling half
obtained. When mixing small amounts of fuel, even small the amount of the petrol to
inaccuracies can drastically affect the ratio of the mixture. be used. Then add the
entire amount of oil. Mix
!
(shake) the fuel mixture.
Always provide for good ventilation when Add the remaining amount
handling fuel. of petrol.
Two-stroke oil
• For the best results use HUSQVARNA two-stroke oil, which is
especially developed for chain saws. Mixing ratio 1:50 (2%).
• Never use two-stroke oil intended for water cooled outboard Chain oil
motors, so-called, outboard oil. • The chain lubrication
system is automatic. Always
• Never use oil intended for four-stroke engines. use special chain oil with
good adhesive
characteristics.
• In countries where no
special chain oil is available,
EP 90 transmission oil can
be used.
Gasolin Oil • Öl
Benzin Huile • Aceite
Essence • Never use waste oil. This
Lit. results in damage to the oil
Gasolina
Lit. 2%(1:50) 3%(1:33) 4%(1:25) pump, the bar and the
5 0,10 0,15 0,20 chain.
10 0,20 0,30 0,40 • It is important to use oil of
15 0,30 0,45 0,60 the right viscosity according
20 0,40 0,60 0,80 to the air temperature.
US US
gallon fl. oz. • In temperatures below 0oC
(32oF) some oils become
2%(1:50) 3%(1:33) 4%(1:25) too viscous. This can
1 2 1/2 3 3/4 5 1/8 overload the oil pump and
2 1/2 6 1/2 9 3/4 12 7/8 result in damage to the oil
5 12 7/8 19 1/4 25 3/4 pump components.
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Fuelling
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START AND STOP
Start and stop Start
Grip the front handle with your
! WARNING!
• Never start the saw engine without the bar, chain and
left hand and hold the saw
down by putting your right foot
in the rear handle. Pull the
starter handle with your right
hand and pull out the starter
clutch cover (chain brake) assembled - or else the
clutch can come loose and cause personal injuries. cord slowly until the starter
• Always move the saw away from the fueling area pawls engage. Then pull
before starting. sharply.
• Place the saw on clear ground and make sure that the
chain is not contacting anything. Also, make sure that
you have a secure footing.
• Keep people and animals well away from the working
area. Push in the choke control
immediately when the engine
ignites and make repeated
Cold engine starting attemps. When the
CHAIN BRAKE: engine starts, rapidly give full
Disengage the chain brake by throttle. Then the throttle latch
pulling the hand guard will disengage.
towards the front handle.
CHOKE: C
Pull out the choke knob.
FAST IDLE:
A
1.Push down the throttle
trigger lockout (A).
Stop
2.Open the throttle fully (B). The engine is stopped by
3.Push the throttle latch switching off the ignition.
downwards (C). (Move the ignition switch to
B stopposition.)
(272XP)
If the saw is fitted with a
decompression valve (A):
Press the valve to reduce the
pressure in the cylinder and
make starting easier. Always
use the decompression valve
when starting the saw. Once
the saw has started the valve A
will automatically return to its
original setting.
Warm engine
Use the same starting
procedure as for a cold
engine, but do not pull out the
choke knob.
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MAINTENANCE
Carburettor • Now start the saw according to the starting instructions and run it
warm for 10 minutes.
Functioning, Basic setting, Final setting NOTE! If the chain rotates the T screw should be turned anti-
clockwise until the chain stops.
• The carburettor governs the engine speed via the throttle. Air/ speed, turning the low speed
fuel are mixed in the carburettor. The air/fuel mixture is needle L clockwise respectively
adjustable. To take advantage of the saw’s maximum output the counter-clockwise. When the
setting must be correct. highest speed has been found,
• Adjusting the carburettor means the engine is adapted to local turn the low speed needle L 1/4
operating conditions, e.g. climate, altitude, petrol and the type of turn counter-clockwise.
2-stroke oil used. NOTE! If the chain rotates in
the idling position, turn the L
• The carburettor has three idling speed screw counter-
adjustment possibilities: clockwise until the chain stops.
L = Low speed jet.
H = High speed jet. Final setting of the idling speed T
T = Adjustment screw for Adjust the idling speed with the screw T. If it is necessary to re-
idling. adjust, first turn the idle speed adjusting screw T clockwise, until
the chain starts to rotate. Then turn, counter-clockwise until the
chain stops. A correctly adjusted idle speed setting occurs when
• The fuel quantity required in relation to the air flow, provided by the engine runs smoothly in every position. It should also be good
opening the throttle, is adjusted by the L and H-jets. If they are margin to the rpm when the chain starts to rotate.
screwed clockwise the air/fuel ratio becomes leaner (less fuel)
!
and if they are turned anti-clockwise the ratio becomes richer Contact your servicing dealer, if the idle speed
(more fuel). A leaner mixture gives a higher engine speed and a setting cannot be adjusted so that the chain
richer mixture give a lower engine speed. stops. Do not use the saw until it has been
• The T screw regulates the idling speed. If the screw T is turned properly adjusted or repaired.
clockwise this gives a higher idling speed; anti-clockwise a lower
idling speed.
High speed needle H
Basic setting and running in The high speed needle H
The carburettor is adjusted to a basic setting when the saw is influences the power of the
tested at the factory. saw. A too lean adjusted high
61: The basic setting is: H = 1 turns respective speed needle H (high speed
L = 1 turns. needle H closed too much)
268: The basic setting is: H = 1 turns respective gives overrevs and damages
L = 1 turns. the engine. Let the saw run at
272XP: The basic setting is: H = 1 turns respective full speed for about 10 seconds.
L = 1 turns. Thereafter, turn the high speed
To provide the engine’s components with a good level of needle H 1/4 turn counter- H
lubrication (running in) the carburettor should be set for a clockwise.
richer fuel mixture for the first 3-4 hours of operating. To Let the saw run again at full
obtain this adjust the overspeed 6-700 rpm under the speed for about 10 seconds and note the difference of the engine-
recommended max. overspeed. sound. Repeat this procedure with the high speed needle H turned
If you do not have the possibility to check the overspeed using a 1/4 turn more counter-clockwise. The saw has now been tested
tachometer the H-jet should not be set for a leaner mixture than with the following settings: H=±0, H=+1/4, H=+1/2 from basic
that stated for the basic setting. The recommended overspeed adjustment. At full speed the engine has produced a different
should not be exceeded. NOTE! If the chain rotates while idling sound for each setting. The high speed needle H is correctly set
the T screw should be adjusted anti-clockwise until it stops. when the saw ”4-cycles” a little. If the saw ”whistles” the setting is
Fine adjustment too lean. If there is too much exhaust gas at the same time as the
saw ”4-cycles” much, the setting is too rich. Turn the high speed
• When the saw has been ”run-in” the carburettor should be finely
needle H until the setting sounds correct. NOTE! For optimum
adjusted. The fine adjustment should be carried out by
setting of the carburettor, contact a qualified servicing dealer
qualified person. First adjust the L-jet, then the idling screw T
who has a revolution counter at his disposal. The maximum
and then the H-jet.
speed recommended must not be exceeded.
The following engine speed applies:
Max. overspeed Idling speed
61: 12.000 rpm 2.500 rpm Correctly adjusted carburettor
268: 12.500 rpm 2.500 rpm A correctly adjusted carburettor means that the saw accelerates
272XP: 13.500 rpm 2.500 rpm without hesitation and the saw 4-cycles a little at max speed.
Furthermore, the chain must not rotate at idling. A too lean
Conditions adjusted low speed needle L may cause starting difficulties and
• Before any adjustments are made the air filter should be clean bad acceleration.
and the cylinder cowling fitted. Adjusting the carburettor while a A too lean adjusted high speed needle H gives lower power=less
dirty air filter is in use will result in a leaner mixture when the filter capacity, bad acceleration and/or damage to the engine.
is finally cleaned. This can give rise to serious engine damage. A too rich adjustment of the two speed needles L and H gives
• Carefully turn the L and H-jets clockwise to the bottom. Now turn acceleration problems or too low working speed.
the jets one turn anti-clockwise. The carburettor is now set to H =
1 and L = 1.
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Starter device Tensioning the recoil spring
! WARNING!
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If the spark plug is dirty, clean it and check the electrode gap.
Air filter Readjust if necessary. The correct gap is 0.5 mm (0.020").
The air filter must be regularly cleaned from dust and dirt in The spark plug should be replaced after about a month in
order to avoid: operation or earlier if the electrodes are badly eroded.
• Carburettor malfunctions 61
• Starting problems IMPORTANT! Always use the recommended spark plug type.
• Engine power reduction An incorrect spark plug can severely damage the piston/
• Unnecessary wear on cylinder.
the engine parts
• Abnormal fuel consumption
Spark plug
The oil pump can be adjusted
0,5 mm to give four different oil flow
rates. To adjust the flow rate,
first remove the chain, bar,
The spark plug condition is clutch cover, centrifugal clutch
influenced by: and the clutch drum. Using a
• An incorrect carburettor screwdriver, adjust the oil flow
setting. rate by turning the adjuster
• Wrong fuel mixture (too screw one way or the other.
much oil in the gasoline). The projection on the screw
• A dirty air filter. should point towards the
These factors cause deposits chosen setting. The diagram
on the spark plug electrodes, shows the setting for flow rate
which may result in 2.
malfunction and starting
difficulties. If the engine is Recommended settings:
low on power, difficult to 13" and 15" bars Setting 2
start or runs poorly at idling 18" bars and longer Setting 3-4
speed, always check the NOTE! Do not carry out this adjustment with the engine
spark plug first. running!
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Needle bearing maintenance Winter use
During winter time, powder snow and cold weather can cause
running problems, such as:
A • Too low engine temperature.
• Icing on the air filter and carburettor.
The clutch drum is equipped
with one of the following chain Therefore some special measures are required:
sprockets: • Partly reduce the air inlet of the starter and by doing that
increase the engine temperature.
• Preheat the intake air to the carburettor by removing the
• Spur sprocket (A) (the chain special plug between the cylinder and the carburettor space.
sprocket is welded on the B
drum) The cylinder cover has a special feature for use in cold
climates. It is possible to open up a hole in the cylinder cover
• Rim sprocket (B) which can then be plugged with a rubber plug during warmer
(exchangeable) weather.
(Ref. no. 503 40 59-01)
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Below you will find some general maintenance instructions. Weekly maintenance
If you have more questions, contact your servicing dealer.
1. Check that the AV
elements are not soft or 1
Daily maintenance torn.
5
5. Flush the inside off the
fuel tank with gasoline.
7
7. Check all cables and
connections.
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61 268 61 268
Engine Noise levels
Cylinder volume, cu.in/cm3 3,8/61,5 4,1/67 Equivalent (see note 1) noise
Cylinder bore, inch/mm 1,9/48 2,0/50 pressure level at operator’s
Stroke, inch/mm 1,3/34 1,3/34 ear, measured according to
Idle speed, rpm 2.500 2.500 relevant international
Recommended max. standards, dB(A). 101 102
speed, unloaded, rpm 12.000 12.500 Equivalent (see note) noise
Power, kW/ rpm 2,9/8.300 3,2/9.000 power level, measured
according to relevant interna-
Ignition system tional standards, dB(A). 110 112
Manufacture Electrolux Electrolux
Type of ignition system ET ET Vibration levels
Spark plug Champion Champion (See note 2)
RCJ 7Y RCJ 7Y Front handle m/s2 4,7 4,4
Electrode gap, inch/mm 0.020/0,5 0.020/0,5 Rear handle m/s2 7,6 6,1
Bar and chain combinations Note 1: Equivalent noise level is, according to ISO 7182 and
The following combinations are CE approved. ISO 9207, calculated as the time-weighted energy total for
noise levels under various working conditions with the following
Bar Chain time distribution: 1/3 idle, 1/3 max. load, 1/3 max. speed.
Length, Pitch, Max. Note 2: Equivalent vibration level is, according to ISO 7505,
inches inches tip radius calculated as the time-weighted energy total for vibration levels
under various working conditions with the following time
15 3/8 11T Husqvarna H42 distribution: 1/3 idle, 1/3 max. load, 1/3 max. speed.
16 3/8 11T Husqvarna H42
18 3/8 11T Husqvarna H42
20 3/8 11T Husqvarna H42
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5
H42 3/8" 0.058"/1,5 7/32" /5,5 60° 25° 10° 0.025"/0,65 15"/38:56 16"/41:60
18"/46:68 20"/51:72
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272XP 272XP
Engine Noise levels
Cylinder volume, cu.in/cm3 4,4/72,2 Equivalent (see note 1) noise
Cylinder bore, inch/mm 2,05/52 pressure level at operator’s
Stroke, inch/mm 1,3/34 ear, measured according to
Idle speed, rpm 2.500 relevant international
Recommended max. standards, dB(A). 101
speed, unloaded, rpm 13.500 Equivalent (see note) noise
Power, kW/ rpm 3,6/9.300 power level, measured
according to relevant interna-
Ignition system tional standards, dB(A). 110
Manufacture Electrolux
Type of ignition system ET Vibration levels
Spark plug Champion (See note 2)
RCJ 7Y Front handle m/s2 3,2
Electrode gap, inch/mm 0.020/0,5 Rear handle m/s2 3,9
Bar and chain combinations Note 1: Equivalent noise level is, according to ISO 7182 and
The following combinations are CE approved. ISO 9207, calculated as the time-weighted energy total for
noise levels under various working conditions with the following
Bar Chain time distribution: 1/3 idle, 1/3 max. load, 1/3 max. speed.
Length, Pitch, Max. Note 2: Equivalent vibration level is, according to ISO 7505,
inches inches tip radius calculated as the time-weighted energy total for vibration levels
under various working conditions with the following time
15 3/8 11T Husqvarna H42 distribution: 1/3 idle, 1/3 max. load, 1/3 max. speed.
16 3/8 11T Husqvarna H42
18 3/8 11T Husqvarna H42
20 3/8 11T Husqvarna H42
1
5
H42 3/8" 0.058"/1,5 7/32" /5,5 60° 25° 10° 0.025"/0,65 15"/38:56 16"/41:60
18"/46:68 20"/51:72
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