Husqvarna 61, 268, 272XP manual Contents

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CONTENTS

Before using a new saw

•Read the instructions carefully.

•Check cutting equipment is correctly fitted and adjusted. See page 25.

•Refuel and start the saw. Check the carburettor settings. See pages 26-29.

•Do not use the saw until sufficient chain oil has reached the chain, see page 14.

IMPORTANT! If the carburettor mixture is too lean it greatly increases the risk of engine failure.

Poor maintenance of the air filter will cause carbon build-up on the spark plug and lead to difficult starting.

If the chain is badly adjusted it will cause increased wear or damage to the bar, drive sprocket and chain.

!Under no circumstances should you modify the original design of the chain saw without approval from the manufacturer. Always use genuine spare parts. Unauthorized modifications or accessories may lead to serious injury or death.

!A chain saw is a dangerous tool if used carelessly or incorrectly and can cause serious, even fatal injuries. It is very important that you read and understand these instructions.

Contents

Key to symbols	2
Safety instructions
Personal protective equipment	4
Chain saw safety equipment	4
Inspecting, maintaining and servicing
chain saw safety equipment	8
Cutting equipment	10
How to avoid kickback	16
General safety precautions	18
General working instructions	19
What is what?
What is what?	24
Assembly
Mounting guide bar and chain	25
Fuel handling
Fuelmix	26
Fuelling	27
Start and stop
Start and stop	28
Maintenance
Carburettor	29
Starter device	30
Air filter	31
Spark plug	31
Muffler	31
Adjusting the oil pump	31
Needle bearing maintenance	32
Cooling system	32
Heated handles (272XPG)	32
Winter use	32
Daily maintenance	33
Weekly maintenance	33
Monthly maintenance	33
Technical data
61	34
268	34
272XP	35

English – 3

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Contents 101 91 61/268/272XPKEY to Symbols Symbols on the chain sawSymbols in the operator’s manual Contents Personal Protective Equipment Safety InstructionsChain brake and front hand guard Throttle lock Chain catcherRight hand guard Stop switch Vibration damping systemMuffler Checking the brake trigger Checking brake band wearChecking the front hand guard Checking the inertia brake releaseThrottle lock 5 basic rules Cutting EquipmentSome terms that describe the bar and chain Cutting equipment designed to minimise kickbackBar Saw chainSharpening your chain and adjusting raker clearance General information on sharpening cutting teethSharpening cutting teeth General advice on setting raker clearance Setting the raker clearanceTensioning the chain Lubricating cutting equipment Chain oilFilling with chain oil Lubricating the bar tip sprocket Checking chain lubricationLubricating the clutch drum bearing Checking wear on cutting equipmentWhat is kickback? HOW to Avoid KickbackDo not let go of the handles General rules10 ft Min mGeneral Working Instructions Basic safety rulesCutting Basic cutting techniqueGeneral TermsFelling direction Tree felling techniqueSafe distance LimbingFelling Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreatCutting trees and branches that are in tension Preparations Freeing a tree that has fallen badly = high accident riskCutting the trunk into logs Freeing a Trapped treeWhat is WHAT? Assembly Mounting guide bar and chainFitting a spike bumper Fuelmix Fuel HandlingFuelling Min 3 m10ft Warm engine Start and StopStart Cold engineCarburettor MaintenanceTensioning the recoil spring Starter device assemblyStarter device Changing a broken or worn starter cordMuffler Adjusting the oil pumpAir filter Spark plugCooling system Needle bearing maintenance Winter useTemperature 0oC 32oF or colder Temperature -5oC 23oF or colderMonthly maintenance Weekly maintenance Daily maintenanceTechnical Data 268Bar and chain combinations 272XP EU declaration of conformity Only applies to Europe English 38´*33¶6\¨ English ´*33¶6\¨