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Introduction and safety instructions
2 Introduction and safety instructions
2.1 General
This Workshop Manual describes in detail how to be troubleshoot, repair and test the chain saw. A description of different safety steps that must be taken during repair work is also given.
2.2 Safety
Note: The section dealing with safety must be read and understood by all those carrying out repair work or service on the chain saw.
Warning symbols can be found in this Workshop Manual and on the chain saw. See “Symbols on the saw” and “Symbols in the Workshop Manual”. A new warning symbol decal must be applied as soon as possible if a warning symbol on the chain saw has been damaged or is missing so that the greatest level of safety can be maintained when using the chain saw.
2.3 Target group
This Workshop Manual is written for personnel who are assumed to have general knowledge of repair- ing and servicing chain saws.
The Workshop Manual must be read and under- stood by personnel who will carry out repair work and service on the chain saw. The Manual is also suitable for use when training new employees.
2.4 Modifications
Any modifications to the chain saw will be gradually introduced into ongoing production. As these modi- fications affect service and/or spare parts, specific service information will be sent out on each occa- sion. This means that in time this Workshop Manu- al will become out of date. In order to prevent this, the Manual should be read together with all service information concerning the chain saw in question.
2.5 Tools
Special tools are required for some stages. All service tools are listed in the Workshop Manual. Usage is made apparent in each section.
Always use Husqvarna’s original:
•Spare parts
•Service tools
•Accessories
2.6 Structure
This Workshop Manual can be used in two different ways:
•Repair of a specific system on the chain saw.
•Dismantling and assembly of the entire chain saw.
Repair of a specific system
When a particular system on the chain saw is to be repaired, proceed as follows:
1. Look up the page for the system in question.
2. Carry out the following steps: Dismantling
Cleaning and inspection Assembly
Dismantling and assembling the chain saw. Proceed as follows when the chain saw is to be dismantled and assembled:
1.Open the “Repair instructions” chapter which deals with the Starter and carry out the in- structions outlined under the Dismantling heading.
2.Work forward in the Manual and carry out Dis- mantling in the order set out in the sections.
3.Go back to the Starter and carry out the in- structions under Cleaning and Inspection.
4.Work forward in the Manual and carry out
Cleaning and Inspection in the order set out in the sections.
5.Order or collect all requisite spare parts from the stores.
6.Look up the “Repair instructions” chapter which deals with the Crankcase and carry out the instructions outlined in Assembling.
7.Work back in the Manual and carry out Assem- bling in the order set out in the sections.
Some sections include an introductory Descrip- tion of the actual unit in order to increase the basic understanding.
2.7 Numbering
Position references to components inside the fig- ures are designated A, B, etc.
The figures are numbered 1, 2 etc.
The position references and figure numbers restart
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