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Husqvarna 51
Husqvarna 51
101 91 94-95
Always wear:
• Approved protective helmet
• Approved hearing protection
• Protective glasses or visor Regular cleaning is required.
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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 carburetor 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 carburetor mixture is too lean it greatly Inspecting, maintaining and servicing chain saw safety
increases the risk of engine failure. 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
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission General working instructions .................................... 19
control devices and systems may be performed by any
nonroad engine repair establishment or individual.
What is what?
What is what? .................................................................... 24
Assembly
! WARNING!
Under no circumstances may the design of
the machine be modified without the permis-
sion of the manufacturer. Always use genuine
spare parts/accessories. Non-authorized
Mounting guide bar and chain ........................................... 25
Fuel handling
Fuelmix .............................................................................. 26
Fuelling .............................................................................. 27
modifications and/or accessories can result
in serious personal injury or the death of the Start and stop
operator or others. Start and stop .................................................................... 28
Your warranty does not cover damage or Maintenance
liability caused by the use of non-authorized
Carburetor ......................................................................... 29
accessories or replacement parts.
Starter device .................................................................... 30
Air filter .............................................................................. 31
Spark plug ......................................................................... 31
Muffler ................................................................................ 31
Needle bearing maintenance ............................................ 31
Cooling system .................................................................. 32
Centrifugal cleaning ”Air Injection” .................................... 32
Winter use ......................................................................... 32
Daily maintenance ............................................................. 33
Weekly maintenance ......................................................... 33
Monthly maintenance ........................................................ 33
Technical data
You will find the following labels 51 ...................................................................................... 34
on your chain saw: 55 ...................................................................................... 34
Federal Emission Control
Warranty Statement
Your warranty rights and obligations ................................. 35
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
A chain saw is a dangerous tool if used CHAIN SAW SAFETY EQUIPMENT
carelessly or incorrectly and can cause This section explains the various safety features of the saw,
serious, even fatal injuries. It is very important how they work, and basic inspection and maintenance you
that you read and understand these should carry out to ensure safe operation. (See the ”What is
instructions. what?” section to find out where these components are on Your
saw).
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
NEVER USE A CHAIN SAW THAT HAS
MOST CHAIN SAW ACCIDENTS HAPPEN FAULTY SAFETY EQUIPMENT! Carry out the
WHEN THE CHAIN TOUCHES THE OPERA- inspection, maintenance and service routines
TOR. You must wear approved protective listed in this section.
equipment whenever you use a chain saw.
Personal protective equipment cannot
eliminate the risk of injury but it will reduce 1 Chain brake and front
the degree of injury if an accident does hand guard
happen. Ask your chain saw dealer for help in
choosing the right equipment.
3 Chain catcher
• GLOVES WITH
SAW PROTECTION
6 Stop switch
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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.
B
The brake is applied
when the front hand
guard (B) is pushed
forwards.
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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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 trigger (B).
kickback zone of the bar When you release the handle
is farthest away from you the throttle trigger and the
the chain brake will be throttle lock both move back
activated by the to their original positions. This
movement of the movement is controlled by two
counterweight (INERTIA independent return springs.
ACTIVATED). This arrangement means that B
the throttle control is
automatically locked at the
idle setting when you release
the handle.
3 Chain catcher
The chain catcher is designed
If the kickback is less
to catch the chain if it snaps or
violent or the kickback
jumps off. This should not
zone of the bar is closer
happen if the chain is properly
to you the chain brake will
tensioned (see section on
be activated manually by
”Assembly”) and if the bar and
the movement of your left
chain are properly serviced
hand.
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
equipment, is insulated from In areas with a hot, dry
the handles by vibration climate there is a high risk of
damping units. forest fires. These areas are
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.
SIDE LINK
Saw chain
STANDARD
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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
1
5
See the ”Technical data” section for information about
sharpening your saw chain.
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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 A Chain oil
hand as tight as you can. • 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 winter weather.
2 Raise the tip of the bar
• As a chainsaw manufacturer we have developed an optimal
and stretch the chain by
chain oil which, with its vegetable oil base, is also
tightening the chain
biodegradable. We recommend the use of our own oil for
tensioning screw using
both maximum chain life and to minimise environmental
the combination spanner.
damage.
Tighten the chain until it
not hang slack on the
• If our own chain oil is not available, standard chain oil is
underside of the bar.
recommended.
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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
moving it can cause very serious, even fatal
Check regularly:
injuries. It is vital you understand what causes
kickback and that you can avoid it by taking
care and using the right working technique.
• Whether there are burrs on
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”)
touches an object and the
• Whether the groove in the saw is kicked backwards.
bar has become badly worn.
Replace the bar if
necessary.
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General rules 6 Take great care when you
1 If you understand what kickback is and how it happens then cut with the top edge of
you can reduce or eliminate the element of surprise. By the bar, i.e. when cutting
being prepared you reduce the risk. Kickback is usually from the underside of the
quite mild, but it can sometimes be very sudden and object. This is known as
violent. cutting on the push
stroke. The chain tries to
push the saw back
2 Always hold the saw towards the user.
firmly with your right hand
on the rear handle and Unless the user resists
your left hand on the front this pushing force there is
handle. a risk that the saw will
move so far backwards
Wrap your fingers and that only the kickback
thumb around the hand- zone of the bar is in
les. You should use this contact with the tree. This
grip whether you are will cause kickback.
right-handed or left-
handed. This grip Cutting with the bottom
minimises the effect of edge of the bar, i.e. from
kickback and lets you the top of the object
keep the saw under downwards, is known as
control. cutting on the pull stroke.
4 Never use the saw above The risk of kickback is increased if you use
shoulder height and try the wrong cutting equipment or a chain that is
not to cut with the tip of not sharpened correctly. The wrong
the bar. combination of bar and chain can increase the
risk of kickback!
Never use the saw one-
handed!
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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.
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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”.) 5 Take the utmost care
when cutting through
2 Before using a saw you must understand the difference branches or logs that are
between sawing with the top and bottom edges of the bar. in tension. A log or branch
(See the section on ”How to avoid kickback”.) that is in tension can
suddenly spring back into
its natural position before
1 Basic safety rules or after you cut it. If you
1 Look around you: stand on the wrong side
or start cutting in the
• to make sure there are no wrong place it may strike
people, animals or other you or your chain saw.
objects nearby that might This could make you lose
affect your work. control and cause a
serious accident.
• to make sure that none of
the above might come within
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
There are five important factors you should consider ground. There is little risk
before making a cut: of the chain jamming or
the log splitting. However
there is a risk that the
1 Make sure the bar will not chain will touch the
jam in the cut. ground when you finish
the cut.
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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.
Bend
Wind direction
Limbing
When limbing thick branches 2 Arrangement of branches
you should use the same 1
approach as for cutting. Weight of snow
Cut difficult branches piece by 3
piece.
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
between you and the chain
saw. Never limb above Make the FELLING CUT
shoulder height. about 3-5 cm (1.5-2 inches)
above the flat section of the
DIRECTIONAL CUT.
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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 A Freeing a “Trapped tree”
with single cutting stokes. The safest method is to use a winch.
(See ”Technical data” to find A Tractor-mounted B Portable
out which lengths of bar are
recommended for your saw).
E Limbing
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WHAT IS WHAT?
7
6
5
8
24
2 3 4
1
22
7 12
9
21 11 10
20 19 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, carburetor.
21. Throttle lock. Prevents accidental operation of throttle
8. Choke control/Start throttle lock. control.
9. Rear handle. 22. Decompression valve (55).
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.
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ASSEMBLY
Mounting guide bar and chain
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FUEL HANDLING
Fuelmix Mixing
• Always mix the gasoline
IMPORTANT! The chain saw is equipped with a two-stroke and oil in a clean container
engine and must always been run using a mixture of gasoline intended for fuel.
and two-stroke engine oil. It is important to accurately measure
the amount of oil to be mixed to ensure that the correct mixture • Always start by filling half
is obtained. When mixing small amounts of fuel, even small the amount of the gasoline
inaccuracies can drastically affect the ratio of the mixture. to 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 gasoline.
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
engines, 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
Gasoline Oil be used.
2%(1:50)
• Never use waste oil. This
Lit. Lit. results in damage to the oil
5 0,10 pump, the bar and the
10 0,20 chain.
15 0,30
• It is important to use oil of
20 0,40 the right viscosity according
US US to the air temperature.
gallon fl. oz.
1 2 1/2 • In temperatures below 0oC
2 1/2 6 1/2 (32oF) some oils become
too viscous. This can
5 12 7/8 overload the oil pump and
result in damage to the oil
pump components.
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START AND STOP
Start and stop Start
!
Grip the front handle with your
WARNING! left hand and hold the saw
down by putting your right foot
in the rear handle. Pull the
• Never start the saw engine without the bar, chain and starter handle with your right
clutch cover (chain brake) assembled - or else the hand and pull out the starter
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.
IGNITION:
Move the ignition switch to
startposition. CAUTION! Do not release the
starter handle from fully pulled
CHOKE: out position as this can cause
Set the choke control in choke damage on the saw.
position.
FAST IDLE:
Combined choke/fast idle is
received when the choke is
moved to choke position.
A Stop
The engine is stopped by
If the saw is fitted with a switching off the ignition.
decompression valve (A): (Move the ignition switch to
Press the valve to reduce the stop position.)
pressure in the cylinder and
make starting easier. Always
use the decompression valve
when starting the saw. Once
the saw has started the valve
will automatically return to its
original setting.
Warm engine
Use the same procedure as
for starting cold engine but
without choke. Fast idle is
recived by first set the choke
control in choke position, and
then back again.
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Carburetor Conditions
Your Husqvarna product has been designed and manufactured • Before any adjustments are made the air filter should be
to specifications that reduce harmful emissions. clean and the cylinder cowling fitted. Adjusting the carburetor
After your unit has been run 8-10 tanks of fuel the engine has while a dirty air filter is in use will result in a leaner mixture
broken in. To ensure that your unit is at peak performance and when the filter is finally cleaned. This can give rise to serious
producing the least amount of harmful emissions after break in, engine damage.
have your authorized servicing dealer, who has a revolution • Carefully turn the L and H needle to the mid point.
counter at his disposal, to adjust your carburetor for optimum • Do not attempt to adjust the needles beyond the stops as
operating conditions. damage can occur.
• Now start the saw according to the starting instructions and
Functioning, Basic setting, Final setting run it warm for 10 minutes.
NOTE! If the chain rotates the T screw should be turned
!
counter-clockwise until the chain stops.
WARNING! Do not start the saw without the • Place the saw on a flat surface so that the bar points away
bar, chain and clutch cover (chain brake) from you and so that the bar and chain do not come into
assembled. If you do, the clutch might come contact with the surface or other objects.
loose and cause severe injuries.
!
T = Adjustment screw for
idling. Contact your servicing dealer, if the idle speed
setting cannot be adjusted so that the chain
stops. Do not use the saw until it has been
properly adjusted or repaired.
• The fuel quantity required in relation to the air flow, provided High speed needle H
by opening the throttle, is adjusted by the L and H-jets. If they
are screwed clockwise the air/fuel ratio becomes leaner (less The high speed needle H
fuel) and if they are turned counter-clockwise the ratio influences the power of the
becomes richer (more fuel). A leaner mixture gives a higher saw. A too lean adjusted high
engine speed and a richer mixture give a lower engine speed. speed needle H (high speed
• The T screw regulates the idling speed. If the screw T is needle H closed too much)
turned clockwise this gives a higher idling speed; counter- gives overrevs and damages
clockwise a lower idling speed. the engine. Turn the high
speed needle H counter-
clockwise until the stop. If the
Basic setting and running in engine runs roughly, turn the
The carburetor is set to its basic setting when test run at the high speed needle slowly the H
factory. The basic setting is richer than the optimal setting and minimum amount clockwise
should be kept during the machine‘s first working hours. until the engine runs smoothly.
Thereafter the carburetor should be finely adjusted. Fine The high speed needle H is correctly set when the saw ”4-
adjustment should be carried out by a skilled technician. cycles” a little. If the saw ”whistles” the setting is too lean. If
there is too much exhaust gas at the same time as the saw ”4-
NOTE! If the chain rotates while idling the T screw should be cycles” much, the setting is too rich. Turn the high speed needle
adjusted counter-clockwise until it stops. H until the setting sounds correct. NOTE! For optimum setting
Recommended idling speed: 2 500 rpm. of the carburetor, contact a qualified servicing dealer who
has a revolution counter at his disposal.
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MAINTENANCE
Starter device Tensioning the recoil spring
! WARNING!
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MAINTENANCE
Air filter Muffler
The air filter must be regularly cleaned from dust and dirt in
order to avoid:
• Carburetor malfunctions
• Starting problems
• Engine power reduction The muffler is designed in
• Unnecessary wear on order to reduce the noise level
the engine parts and to direct the exhaust
• Abnormal fuel consumption gases away from the operator.
The exhaust gases are hot
and can contain sparks, which
may cause fire if directed
against dry and combustible
Clean the air filter daily or material. Some mufflers are
more often if the air is equipped with a special
exceptionally dusty in the screen. If your saw has this
working area. type of muffler, you should
clean the screen at least once
• Disassemble the air filter by a week. This is done with a
removing the cylinder cover wire brush.
and unscrew the filter.
When reassembling, make CAUTION! The screen must
sure that the filter is tight be replaced, if damaged. The
against the filter holder. saw will be overheated, if the
Clean the filter by brushing screen is clogged. This results
or shaking it. in damage on the cylinder and
• A more thorough cleaning of the piston. Never use a saw
the filter is obtained by with a clogged or defective
washing it in water and muffler.
soap.
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MAINTENANCE
Cooling system 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.
To obtain the lowest possible running temperature the saw is
equipped with a cooling system. Therefore some special measures are required:
• Partly reduce the air inlet of the starter and by doing that
The cooling system consists of: increase the engine temperature.
5 • Preheat the intake air to the carburetor by removing the
1. Air intake on the starter special plug between the cylinder and the carburetor space.
unit. 4
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MAINTENANCE
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.
7
7. Check all cables and
connections.
8 0,5 mm
8. Change the spark plug.
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TECHNICAL DATA
51 55
Engine Recommended original and replacement bar
Cylinder volume, cu.in/cm3 3,0/49 3,1/50,9 and chain combinations
Cylinder bore, inch/mm 1,73/44 1,77/45
Stroke, inch/mm 1,26/32 1,26/32 Following is a list of recommended cutting equipment for
Idle speed, rpm 2 500 2 500 the Husqvarna chain saw models 51 and 55. The
Power, kW/ rpm 2,3/ 9 000 2,4/ 9 000 combinations of power head, bar and chain have been
investigated in accordance with the kickback and vibration
Ignition system requirements of ANSI B 175.1–1991.
Manufacture Electrolux Electrolux The guide bar nose radius is determined by either the
Type of ignition system ET ET maximum number of teeth in the nose sprocket or the
Spark plug Champion Champion corresponding maximum nose radius of a solid bar.
RCJ 7Y RCJ 7Y
Electrode gap, inch/mm 0,020"/0,5 0,020"/0,5 The following list is the chain saw manufacturers
recommendations. There may be other combinations
Fuel and lubrication available, which will also achieve kickback protection.
system As we are listing the maximum guide bar nose radius, you
Manufacturer Zama Zama may use a guide bar with smaller nose radius than in our
Carburetor type C1Q-EL7 C1Q-EL7 list. For guide bars of the same length, all sprocket-nose
Fuel capacity, US pint/litre 0,6/1,27 0,6/1,27 guide bars of the same pitch and having the same number
Oil pump capacity at of sprocket teeth may be considered to have equivalent
8 500 rpm, ml/min 10 10 kickback energy. A hard nose bar having the same length
Oil capacity, US pint/litre 0,3/0,63 0,3/0,63 and nose radius as a sprocket-bar may be considered to
Type of oil pump Automatic Automatic have equivalent or less kickback energy than the sprocket-
nose bar.
Weight
Low kickback saw chain is a chain which has only met the
Without bar and chain,
kickback performance requirements of ANSI B 175.1
Lbs/kg 5,2/11,46 5,2/11,46
safety requirements for gasoline powered chain saws
when tested on the representative sample of chain saws
Chain/bar below 3.8 cu. in. specified in ANSI 175.1. We recommend
Standard bar length, that you as a replacement use the listed chains or "Low
inches/cm 15"/38 15"/38 kickback saw chains" which are available at your dealer.
Recommended bar
lengths, inches/cm 13-24"/33-60 13-24"/33-60
Usable cutting length Guide bar Saw chain
inches/cm 12-23"/30,5-58,5 12-23"/30,5-58,5
Chain speed at max. Length Pitch Max nose
power, m/sec 17,4 17,4 inch inch radius
Pitch, inch/mm 0,325"/8,25 0,325"/8,25
3/8" /9,52 3/8" /9,52 13 0,325" 10T Husqvarna H30 or Oregon 95VP
Thickness of drive link, 15 0,325" 10T
16 0,325" 10T
inch/mm 0,050"/1,3 0,050"/1,3
18 0,325" 10T
0,058"/1,5 0,058"/1,5
Number of teeth on drive 15 0,325" 10T Husqvarna H21/H25/S24 or
sprocket 7 7 16 0,325" 10T Oregon 21LP/21VB/34LG/34SL
18 0,325" 10T
20 0,325" 10T
Note: For the chains above you are free to choose between 0,050" and
0,058" gauge drive link for the corresponding bar, see the table below.
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EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT
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