Husqvarna 1153183-26 manual Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge setting, Bar, Chain

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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Bar

The smaller the tip radius the lower the chance of kickback.

Chain

A chain is made up of a number of links, which are available in standard and low-kickback versions.

IMPORTANT! No saw chain design eliminates the danger of kickback.

WARNING! Any contact with a rotating

! saw chain can cause extremely serious injuries.

Some terms that describe the bar and chain

To maintain the safety features of the cutting equipment, you should replace a worn or damaged bar or chain with a bar and chain combinations recommended by Husqvarna. See instructions under the heading Technical Data for a list of replacement bar and chain combinations we recommend.

Bar

•Length (inches/cm)

•Number of teeth on bar tip sprocket (T).

•Chain pitch (inches). The spacing between the drive links of the chain must match the spacing of the teeth on the bar tip sprocket and drive sprocket.

•Number of drive links. The number of drive links is determined by the length of the bar, the chain pitch and the number of teeth on the bar tip sprocket.

•Bar groove width (inches/mm). The groove in the bar must match the width of the chain drive links.

•Chain oil hole and hole for chain tensioner. The bar must be matched to the chain saw design.

Chain

•Chain pitch (inches)

•Drive link width (mm/inches)

•Number of drive links.

Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge setting

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 chips will be very small. If the chain is very blunt it will produce wood powder and no chips or shavings.

•A sharp chain eats its way through the wood and produces long, thick chips or shavings.

•The cutting part of the chain is called the cutter and consists of a cutting tooth (A) and the depth gauge

(B). The cutters cutting depth is determined by the difference in height between the two (depth gauge setting).

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Contents 3120XP Symbols in the operator’s manual KEY to SymbolsSymbols on the machine Contents Dear Customer IntroductionWhat is what on the chain saw? What is WHAT?Always use common sense General Safety PrecautionsBefore using a new chain saw Chain brake and front hand guard Machine′s safety equipmentPersonal protective equipment General Safety Precautions Vibration damping system Throttle lockoutChain catcher Right hand guardGeneral rules Stop switchCutting equipment MufflerGeneral information on sharpening cutting teeth Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge settingBar ChainToo large Increased if the depth gauge setting isAdjustment of depth gauge setting Filling with chain oil Tensioning the chainLubricating cutting equipment Cause serious or even fatal injuryChecking wear on cutting equipment Checking chain lubricationChain drive sprocket Needle bearing lubricationBar Working with the chain AssemblyFitting the bar and chain Fuel Fuel HandlingExtra chain oil Fuel safetyFuelling Long-term storage Transport and storageWarm engine Starting and StoppingStarting and stopping Cold engineStopping General working instructions Basic safety rulesWorking Techniques Before useWorking Techniques Limbing Basic cutting techniqueTerms Felling direction Tree felling techniqueSafe distance Directional cuts Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreatFelling cut Cutting trees and branches that are in tension General adviceFreeing a tree that has fallen badly Freeing a trapped treeCutting the trunk into logs How to avoid kickbackWhat is kickback? Carburettor MaintenanceHigh speed jet H Correctly adjusted carburettorChecking the brake trigger Changing a broken or worn starter cord MufflerStarter Fitting the starter Tensioning the recoil springChanging a broken recoil spring Lubricating the bar tip sprocket Air filterSpark plug Cooling system Adjustment of the oil pumpRunning when making adjustments Needle bearing lubricationDaily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Maintenance scheduleTechnical data Technical DataSaw chain filing and file gauges Bar and chain combinations0404/09/2119 EC-declaration of conformityApplies to Europe only EN ISO 12100-22003, Cispr 122005, EN ISOPage Page Page Page Original instructions 1153183-26
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