61/268/272XP, 101 91 | Husqvarna 61, 268, 272XP instruction

61/268/272XP

Operator´s manual

Please read these instructions carefully and make sure you understand them before using the saw.

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Husqvarna 61, 268, 272XP manual 61/268/272XP, 101 91

Contents

101 91 61/268/272XP Symbols on the chain saw KEY to SymbolsSymbols in the operator’s manual Contents Personal Protective Equipment Safety Instructions Chain brake and front hand guard Chain catcher Throttle lockRight hand guard Vibration damping system Stop switchMuffler Checking the front hand guard Checking brake band wearChecking the inertia brake release Checking the brake trigger Throttle lock 5 basic rules Cutting Equipment Bar Cutting equipment designed to minimise kickbackSaw chain Some terms that describe the bar and chain General information on sharpening cutting teeth Sharpening your chain and adjusting raker clearanceSharpening cutting teeth Setting the raker clearance General advice on setting raker clearanceTensioning the chain Chain oil Lubricating cutting equipmentFilling with chain oil Lubricating the clutch drum bearing Checking chain lubricationChecking wear on cutting equipment Lubricating the bar tip sprocket What is kickback? HOW to Avoid Kickback Do not let go of the handles General rules 10 ft Min m General Working Instructions Basic safety rules General Basic cutting techniqueTerms Cutting Safe distance Tree felling techniqueLimbing Felling direction Felling Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreat Cutting the trunk into logs Freeing a tree that has fallen badly = high accident riskFreeing a Trapped tree Cutting trees and branches that are in tension Preparations What is WHAT? Mounting guide bar and chain AssemblyFitting a spike bumper Fuelmix Fuel Handling Min 3 m Fuelling10ft Start Start and StopCold engine Warm engine Carburettor Maintenance Starter device Starter device assemblyChanging a broken or worn starter cord Tensioning the recoil spring Air filter Adjusting the oil pumpSpark plug Muffler Temperature 0oC 32oF or colder Needle bearing maintenance Winter useTemperature -5oC 23oF or colder Cooling system Monthly maintenance Weekly maintenance Daily maintenance 268 Technical DataBar and chain combinations 272XP EU declaration of conformity Only applies to Europe English 38´*33¶6\¨ English ´*33¶6\¨