Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 261 Husqvarna
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101 90 03-95 Please read these instructions carefully and make sure you understand them before using the saw. Operator's manual (EP A) 26 1.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
26 – English Fuelmix Gasoline • This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline. • Use good quality unleaded gasoline. • The lowest recommended octane rating is 87. If you run the engine on lower octane rating than 87 so- called “knocking“ can occur.
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.
28 – English Start and stop WARNING! • Never start the saw engine without the bar, chain and clutch cover (chain brake) assembled - or else the clutch can come loose and cause personal injuries. • Always move the saw away from the fueling area before starting.
English – 29 Carburetor MAINTENANCE Your Husqvarna product has been designed and manufactured to specifications that reduce harmful emissions. After your unit has been run 8-10 tanks of fuel the engine has broken in.
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.
English – 31 Muffler The muffler is designed in order to reduce the noise level and to direct the exhaust gases away from the operator. The exhaust gases are hot and can contain sparks, which may cause fire if directed against dry and combustible material.
32 – English MAINTENANCE Cooling system To obtain the lowest possible running temperature the saw is equipped with a cooling system. The cooling system consists of: 1. Air intake on the starter unit. 2. Air guide plate. 3. Fan blades on the flywheel.
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).
34 – English TECHNICAL DA T A Recommended original and replacement bar and chain combinations Following is a list of recommended cutting equipment for the Husqvarna chain saw model 261. The combinations of power head, bar and chain have been investigated in accordance with the kickback and vibration requirements of ANSI B 175.
35 – English FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT YOUR W ARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGA TIONS The EPA (The US Environmental Protection Agency) and Husqvarna Forest & Garden are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on your 1999 and later small nonroad engine.
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