Husqvarna 136, 141, 136LE, 141LE instruction manual 530163874 6/18/03

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Instruction Manual

Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.

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Contents 530163874 6/18/03 136Chain Brake Assembly Operate Your SAW Safely Plan AheadMaintain Your SAW in Good Working Order Handle Fuel with CautionReduce the Chance of Kickback KickbackMaintain Control Avoid Pinch-KickbackChain Brake and CKA Angle Kickback Safety FeaturesElbow locked Thumb on underside of handlebar Computed kickback angle CKA Table Safety Notice Exposure toStandards Attaching the BAR & Chain If Chain Tension Including units with chain already installedChecking the tension Fueling Engine Adjusting the tensionBAR and Chain Lubrication Guide Bar Chain Brake NutsStarting a Warm Engine Important points to rememberChain Brake Inertia activating function control Braking function control Caution The chain brake must beImportant Points Tree Felling TechniquesCutting a Fallen Tree Notch CUT and Felling the TreeTypes of Cutting Used for Bucking Use a wedge to remove pinched sawBucking Without a Support Bucking Using a LOG or SUP- Port StandLimbing and Pruning Important Points LimbingCarburetor Adjustments Cleaning the air filterBAR Maintenance AIR FilterIgnition Timing Chain SharpeningSpark Plug StorageLimited Warranty Troubleshooting Table Cause RemedyLoad Adjustment Engine Year NON-COMMERCIAL Warranty AuItems not Covered by this Warranty HUSQVARNA’S OB- Ligations Under the WarrantyProcedure to OB- Tain Warranty Consideration Exceptions and LimitationsLigations The U. S. Environmental Maintenance Statement The ownerIntermediate 125 hours Extended 300 hours