Husqvarna 1153183-26 manual Assembly, Fitting the bar and chain, Working with the chain

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ASSEMBLY

Fitting the bar and chain

	!	WARNING! Always wear gloves, when
	!	working with the chain.
		working with the chain.

Check that the chain brake is in disengaged position by moving the front hand guard towards the front handle.

Remove the bar nuts and remove the clutch cover (chain brake). Take off the transportation ring (A).

Fit the bar over the bar bolts. Place the bar in its rearmost position. Place the chain over the drive sprocket locate it in the groove on the bar. Begin on the top edge of the bar.

Make sure that the edges of the cutting links are facing forward on the top edge of the bar.

Fit the clutch cover and locate the chain adjuster pin in the hole in the bar. Check that the drive links of the chain ﬁt correctly over the drive sprocket and that the chain is correctly located in the groove in the bar. Tighten the bar nuts ﬁnger tight.

Tension the chain by turning the chain tensioning screw clockwise using the combination spanner. The chain should be tensioned until it does not sag from the underside of the bar.

The chain is correctly tensioned when it does not sag from the underside of the bar, but can still be turned easily by hand. Hold up the bar tip and tighten the bar nuts with the combination spanner.

When ﬁtting a new chain, the chain tension has to be checked frequently until the chain is run-in. Check the chain tension regularly. A correctly tensioned chain ensures good cutting performance and long life.

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Contents 3120XP Symbols on the machine KEY to SymbolsSymbols in the operator’s manual Contents Introduction Dear CustomerWhat is WHAT? What is what on the chain saw?Before using a new chain saw General Safety PrecautionsAlways use common sense Personal protective equipment Machine′s safety equipmentChain brake and front hand guard General Safety Precautions Throttle lockout Chain catcherRight hand guard Vibration damping systemStop switch Cutting equipmentMufﬂer General rulesSharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge setting BarChain General information on sharpening cutting teethAdjustment of depth gauge setting Increased if the depth gauge setting isToo large Tensioning the chain Lubricating cutting equipmentCause serious or even fatal injury Filling with chain oilChecking chain lubrication Chain drive sprocketNeedle bearing lubrication Checking wear on cutting equipmentBar Fitting the bar and chain AssemblyWorking with the chain Fuel Handling FuelFuelling Fuel safetyExtra chain oil Transport and storage Long-term storageStarting and Stopping Starting and stoppingCold engine Warm engineStopping Basic safety rules Working TechniquesBefore use General working instructionsWorking Techniques Terms Basic cutting techniqueLimbing Safe distance Tree felling techniqueFelling direction Felling cut Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreatDirectional cuts General advice Freeing a tree that has fallen badlyFreeing a trapped tree Cutting trees and branches that are in tensionWhat is kickback? How to avoid kickbackCutting the trunk into logs Maintenance CarburettorCorrectly adjusted carburettor High speed jet HChecking the brake trigger Starter MufﬂerChanging a broken or worn starter cord Changing a broken recoil spring Tensioning the recoil springFitting the starter Spark plug Air ﬁlterLubricating the bar tip sprocket Adjustment of the oil pump Running when making adjustmentsNeedle bearing lubrication Cooling systemMaintenance schedule Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenanceTechnical Data Technical dataBar and chain combinations Saw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gaugesEC-declaration of conformity Applies to Europe onlyEN ISO 12100-22003, Cispr 122005, EN ISO 0404/09/2119Page Page Page Page Original instructions 1153183-26