Husqvarna 136, 141 instruction manual Bar, Chain, Standards

•Tipcontactin somecasesmaycausea lightningfastreverseREACTION,kicking theguidebarupandbacktowardtheoper- ator.

•Pinchingthesawchainalongthetopofthe guidebarmaypushtheguidebarrapidly backtowardtheoperator.

•Eitherofthesereactionsmaycauseyouto losecontrolofthesawwhichcouldresult

in seriousinjury.Donot rely exclusively uponthesafetydevicesbuiltintoyoursaw.

_k, WAP.NING: Computed kickback

angle (CKA) listed on your saw and listed in the CKA table below represents angle of

kickback your bar and chain combinations will have when tested in accordance with

CSA (Canadian Standards Association) and ANSI standards. When purchasing replace- ment bar and chain, considerations should

Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table

BAR

be given to the lower CKA values. Lower CKA values represent safer angles to the user, higher values indicate more angle and higher kick energies. Computed angles rep- resented in the non-activated column indi- cate total energy and angle associated with- out activation of the chain brake during kickback. Activated angle represents chain stopping time relative to activation angle of chain break and resulting kick angle of saw. In all cases lower CKA values represent a safer operating environment for the user.

The following guide bar and chain combina-

tions meet kickback requirements of CSA Standards Z62.1, Z62.3, & ANSI B175.1 when used on saws listed in this manual. Use of bar and chain combinations other than those listed is not recommended and

may not meet the CKA requirements per standard.

MODELType Length

1360.050 GA 14"

1410.050 GA 16"

141 0.050 GA 18"

NOTE: If this saw is to be used for commercial logging, a chain brake is required and shall not be removed or otherwise disabled to comply with Federal OSHA Regulationsfor Commercial Logging.

Contact your authorized Husqvarna service dealer.

SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations through prolonged use of gasoline powered hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of people prone to circulation disorders or abnormal swellings.

Prolonged use in cold weather has been linked to blood vessel damage in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms occur such as numbness, pain, loss of strength, change in skin color or texture, or loss of feeling in the

fingers, hands, or joints, discontinue the use of this tool and seek medical attention. An

anti-vibrationsystem does not guaranteethe avoidance of these problems. Users who operate power tools on a continual and regular basis must monitor closely their physical condition and the condition of this tool.

SPECIAL NOTICE: Yoursaw is equipped with a temperaturelimiting muffler and spark

arresting screen which meets the

Protective gloves (not provided) should be worn during assembly.

ATTACHING THE BAR & CHAIN (If not already attached)

_WAP.NING: Recheckeachassem-

blystep if the saw is received assembled. AI-

CHAIN	P/N	CKA without chain brake
91VG/VJ-	52	11°
91VG-	56	11°
H 30-72		38 °

requirements of California Codes 4442 and 4443. All U.S. forest land and the states of

California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon, and Washington require many internal combustion engines to be equipped with a spark arrestor screen by law. If you operate a chain saw in a state or locale where such regulations exist, you are legally responsible for maintaining the

operatingconditionofthese parts. Failureto do so is a violation of the law. Refer to the

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS sectionfor maintenanceof the Spark Arresting Screen.

Failure to follow all Safety Rules and Precautions can result in serious injury. If situationsoccurwhich are not covered in this

manual, use care and good judgement. If you need assistance, contact your authorized service dealer.

STANDARDS

CSA Z62.1 "Chain Saws - Occupational Health and Safety"

CSA Z62.3 "Chain Saw Kickback Occupa- tional Health and Safety"

ANSI B175.1-2000- "American National Standard for Powered Tools - Gasoline

Powered Chain Saw - Safety Require- ments"

ways wear gloves when handling the chain. The chain is sharp and can cut you even when it is not moving!

•Loosen and remove the clamp nuts and the bar clamp from the saw.

•Remove the plastic shipping spacer (if present).

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