Husqvarna 61, 268 manual Start and Stop, Cold engine, Warm engine

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START AND STOP

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. Also, make sure that you have a secure footing.

Keep people and animals well away from the working area.

Start

Grip the front handle with your 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 cord slowly until the starter pawls engage. Then pull sharply. Never twist the starter cord around your hand.

As the chain brake is still engaged the speed of the engine must be set to idling as soon as possible, this is

Cold engine

STARTING:

The chain brake must be engaged when the chain saw is started. Activate the brake by moving the front hand guard forwards.

IGNITION:

Move the ignition switch to startposition.

CHOKE:

Pull out the choke knob.

FAST IDLE:

1.Push down the throttle trigger lockout (A).

2.Open the throttle fully (B). 3.Push the throttle latch

downwards (C).

Warm engine

Use the same starting procedure as for a cold engine, but do not pull out the choke knob.

C

A

B

achieved by quickly disengaging the throttle lock. This prevents unnecessary wear to the clutch, clutch drum and brake band.

Push in the choke control immediately when the engine ignites and make repeated starting attemps. When the engine starts, rapidly give full throttle. Then the throttle latch will disengage.

CAUTION! Do not release the starter handle from fully pulled out position as this can cause damage on the saw.

Reactivate the chain brake by pushing the front hand guard back towards the front handle. The chain saw is now ready for use.

Stop

The engine is stopped by switching off the ignition. (Move the ignition switch to stopposition.)

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Contents Operator´s manual EnglishSymbols on the chain saw KEY to SymbolsSymbols in the operator’s manual Contents Safety Instructions Personal Protective EquipmentChain brake and front hand guard 3a StartingChain catcher Throttle lockRight hand guard Vibration damping system Stop switchMuffler Checking brake band wear Checking the front hand guardChecking the inertia brake release Checking the brake triggerThrottle lock Cutting Equipment 5 basic rulesCutting equipment designed to minimise kickback BarSaw chain Some terms that describe the bar and chainGeneral information on sharpening cutting teeth Sharpening your chain and adjusting raker clearanceSharpening cutting teeth Setting the raker clearance General advice on setting raker clearanceTensioning the chain Chain oil Lubricating cutting equipmentFilling with chain oil Checking chain lubrication Lubricating the clutch drum bearingChecking wear on cutting equipment Lubricating the bar tip sprocketHOW to Avoid Kickback What is kickback?General rules Do not let go of the handlesGeneral Safety Precautions Min m Basic safety rules10 ft Basic cutting technique GeneralTerms CuttingTree felling technique Safe distanceLimbing Felling directionClearing the trunk and preparing your retreat FellingFreeing a tree that has fallen badly = high accident risk Cutting the trunk into logsFreeing a Trapped tree Cutting trees and branches that are in tension PreparationsWhat is WHAT? Mounting guide bar and chain AssemblyFitting a spike bumper Fuel Handling FuelmixMin 3 m Fuelling10ft Start and Stop StartCold engine Warm engineMaintenance CarburettorStarter device assembly Starter deviceChanging a broken or worn starter cord Tensioning the recoil springAdjusting the oil pump Air filterSpark plug MufflerNeedle bearing maintenance Temperature 0oC 32oF or colderTemperature -5oC 23oF or colder Cooling systemWeekly maintenance Daily maintenance Monthly maintenance268 Technical DataBar and chain combinations EC-declaration of conformity Applies to Europe only 114 00 2002W02