Husqvarna 49 manual

Operator´s manual (EPA)

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Please read these instructions carefully and make

sure you understand them before using the saw.

Contents

Main Symbols KEY TO SYMBOLS CONTENTS Contents Key to symbols Safety instructions Personal protective equipment Chain saw safety equipment Cutting equipment How to avoid kickback General safety precautions General working instructions What is what? ! 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 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? Mounting guide bar and chain ASSEMBLY A Fuelmix Gasoline Lit. Lit. FUEL HANDLING Chain oil Mixing 5 10 15 20 0,10 0,20 0,30 0,40 FUEL HANDLING Min 3 m (10ft) START AND STOP Start Stop Start and stop Cold engine Carburetor Functioning, Basic setting, Final setting Operation H Basic setting and running in Low speed needle L Starter device Changing a broken or worn starter cord Changing the broken recoil spring Starter device assembly Muffler Air filter B Spark plug A Cooling system Daily maintenance Centrifugal cleaning Air Injection Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance 34 Engine *3!35B Ignition system Fuel and lubrication system Weight Chain/bar FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY COVERAGE OWNERS WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES WARRANTY COMMENCEMENT DATE