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Husqvarna 261 manual Operators manual EPA, 101

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Operator's manual (EPA)

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Husqvarna 261 manual Operators manual EPA, 101

Contents

101 Operators manual EPASymbols KEY TO SYMBOLSContents CONTENTSCHAIN SAW SAFETY EQUIPMENT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSPERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT 1 Chain brake and front hand guard SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS2 Throttle lock SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS3 Chain catcher 4 Right hand guard6 Stop switch SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS5 Vibration damping system 7 MufflerInspecting, maintaining and servicing chain saw safety equipment SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS1 Chain brake and front hand guard 1 Checking brake band wear6 Stop switch SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS2 Throttle lock 3 Chain catcherCUTTING EQUIPMENT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS7 Muffler The 5 basic rules1 Cutting equipment designed to minimise kickback SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSA Bar B Saw chain2 Sharpening your chain and adjusting raker clearance SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSA General information on sharpening cutting teeth B Sharpening cutting teethC General advice on setting raker clearance SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSD Setting the raker clearance 3 Tensioning the chain4 Lubricating cutting equipment SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSA Chain oil B Filling with chain oilC Checking chain lubrication SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSE Lubricating the clutch drum bearing F Checking wear on cutting equipmentHOW TO AVOID KICKBACK SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSWhat is kickback? H BarGeneral rules SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSDo not let go of the handles Never use the saw one- handed”Technical data” section SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS”Maintenance” Min. 3 m1 Basic safety rules SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSGENERAL WORKING INSTRUCTIONS 2 Basic cutting technique SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSGeneral Terms3 Tree felling technique SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSA Safe distance LimbingC Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreat SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSD Felling DIRECTIONAL CUT4 Freeing a tree that has fallen badly = high accident risk SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSE Limbing F Cutting the trunk into logsWHAT IS WHAT? ASSEMBLY Gasoline FUEL HANDLINGTwo-stroke oil MixingFuelling FUEL HANDLINGMin 3 m 10ftStart START AND STOPCold engine Warm engineFunctioning, Basic setting, Final setting MAINTENANCEBasic setting and running in Fine adjustmentStarter device assembly MAINTENANCEChanging a broken or worn starter cord Tensioning the recoil springWARNING! The engine must not be running when making adjustments MAINTENANCECentrifugal cleaning ”Air Injection” MAINTENANCETemperature 0oC 32oF or colder Temperature -5oC 23oF or colderWeekly maintenance MAINTENANCEDaily maintenance Monthly maintenance34«*3G5¬ TECHNICAL DATARecommended original and replacement bar and chain combinations WeightMANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY COVERAGE FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENTOWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES WARRANTY COMMENCEMENT DATE1998W48 «*3G5¬