Husqvarna 2083 II !

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CHAIN SAW SAFETY EQUIPMENT

This section explains the various safety features of the saw,

how they work, and basic inspection and maintenance you

should carry out to ensure safe operation. (See the

”What is

what?”

section to find out where these components are on Your

saw).

NEVER USE A CHAIN SAW THAT HAS

FAULTY SAFETY EQUIPMENT! Carry out the

inspection, maintenance and service routines

listed in this section.

1 Chain brake and front

hand guard

2 Throttle lock

3 Chain catcher

4 Right hand guard

5 Vibration damping system

6 Stop switch

7 Muffler

8 Cutting equipment (see

”Cutting equipment”

section).

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

!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.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

MOST CHAIN SAW ACCIDENTS HAPPEN

WHEN THE CHAIN TOUCHES THE OPERA-

TOR. You must wear approved protective

equipment whenever you use a chain saw.

Personal protective equipment cannot

eliminate the risk of injury but it will reduce

the degree of injury if an accident does

happen. Ask your chain saw dealer for help in

choosing the right equipment.

• PROTECTIVE HELMET

• HEARING PROTECTION

• PROTECTIVE GLASSES

OR VISOR

• GLOVES WITH

SAW PROTECTION

• PROTECTIVE TROUSERS

WITH SAW PROTECTION

• BOOTS WITH SAW

PROTECTION, STEEL

TOE-CAP AND NON-SLIP

SOLE

Generally clothes should be

close-fitting without restricting

your freedom of movement.

• ALWAYS HAVE A FIRST

AID KIT NEARBY

Contents

Main Symbols KEY TO SYMBOLS CONTENTS Contents Before using a new saw CHAIN SAW SAFETY EQUIPMENT ! What is what? PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT 1 Chain brake and front hand guard C D 2 Throttle lock 3 Chain catcher Assembly General working instructions 4 Right hand guard ! 6 Stop switch ! 7 Muffler Inspecting, maintaining and servicing chain saw safety 5 Vibration damping system 8 Inspecting, maintaining and servicing chain saw safety equipment 1 Chain brake and front hand guard 1 Checking brake band wear 4 Checking the brake trigger 2 Checking the front hand guard 4 Right hand guard 5 Vibration damping system Maintenance 6 Stop switch 2 Throttle lock CUTTING EQUIPMENT The 5 basic rules C Some terms that describe the bar and chain Technical data Bar 1 Cutting equipment designed to minimise kickback Technical data A Bar B Saw chain 12 2 Sharpening your chain and adjusting raker clearance A General information on sharpening cutting teeth B Sharpening cutting teeth C General advice on setting raker clearance D Setting the raker clearance 3 Tensioning the chain 14 4 Lubricating cutting equipment What is what A Chain oil B Filling with chain oil C Checking chain lubrication A B 16 H Bar General working instructions How to avoid kickback, HOW TO AVOID KICKBACK What is kickback? Technical data. General rules GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Technical data Assembly Maintenance Personal protective equipment GENERAL WORKING INSTRUCTIONS Important How to avoid kickback. 1 Basic safety rules 20 2 Basic cutting technique How to avoid kickback General Terms: There are five important factors you should consider before making a cut: ! Limbing B Felling direction A Safe distance 22 FELLING CUT C Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreat D Felling DIRECTIONAL CUT 4 Freeing a tree that has fallen badly = high accident risk A Freeing a Trapped tree General working instructions B Cutting trees and branches that are in tension Preparations: F Cutting the trunk into logs WHAT IS WHA T? What is what? Mounting guide bar and chain ASSEMBLY FUEL HANDLING Mixing Chain oil Fuelmix 5 10 15 20 FUEL HANDLING (10 ft) Fuelling Cold engine Warm engine START AND STOP Start Start and stop Stop Operation Carburetor H Carburetor Functioning, Basic setting, Final setting Low speed needle L Final setting of the idling speed T High speed needle H Correctly adjusted carburetor ! Changing a broken or worn starter cord Starter device Starter device assembly Changing the broken recoil spring Needle bearing maintenance Air filter A B Muffler Winter use Temperature -5C or colder: Cooling system Centrifugal cleaning Turbo Daily maintenance: Monthly maintenance: 34 Engine !! Ignition system *xj5} Fuel and lubrication system Weight FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT WHAT IS COVERED WHAT IS NOT COVERED HOW TO FILE A CLAIM WHERE TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE