Husqvarna 120 Mark II User manual

120 Mark II
EN Operator's manual 2-26
P02138HV

Contents
Introduction..................................................................... 2
Safety..............................................................................3
Assembly........................................................................ 9
Operation...................................................................... 12
Maintenance................................................................. 18
Transportation...............................................................23
Storage......................................................................... 24
Technical data.............................................................. 24
Accessories.................................................................. 25
Introduction
Operator's manual
The initial language of this operator's manual is English.
Operator's manuals in other languages are translations
from English.
Overview
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1. Product and serial number plate
2. Trigger lockout
3. Front handle
4. Cylinder cover
5. Chain brake and front hand guard
6. Muffler
7. Spiked bumper
8. Bar nose sprocket
9. Right hand guard
10. Trigger
11. Sprocket cover
12. Chain catcher
13. Guide bar
14. Saw chain
15. Starter handle
16. Chain oil tank
17. Starter
18. Fuel tank
19. Choke control
20. Rear handle
21. Stop switch
22. Idle adjustment screw
23. Primer bulb
24. Information and warning decal
25. Chain tensioning screw
26. Guide-bar cover
27. Combination tool
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Symbols on the product
Warning
Read this manual
Use approved head protection, hearing
protection and eye protection
Use approved protective gloves
The product agrees with the applicable EC
Directives
Sound power level
Chain brake, not engaged (left). Chain
brake, engaged (right)
Choke control
Primer bulb
Refueling
Chain oil fill
This product agrees with the applicable EAC
directives
This product agrees with the applicable
Ukraine directives
NOISE dBA
Noise level
Hold the product properly with both hands
Do not use with one hand
Avoid contact with nose of guide bar
Beware of kickback
This product agrees with the applicable
Australia and New Zealand electromagnetic
compatibility directives.
Note: Other symbols/decals on the product refer to
certification requirements for other commercial areas.
Product liability
As referred to in the product liability laws, we are not
liable for damages that our product causes if:
• the product is incorrectly repaired.
• the product is repaired with parts that are not from
the manufacturer or not approved by the
manufacturer.
• the product has an accessory that is not from the
manufacturer or not approved by the manufacturer.
• the product is not repaired at an approved service
center or by an approved authority.
Safety
Safety definitions
The definitions below give the level of severity for each
signal word. WARNING: Injury to persons.
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CAUTION: Damage to the product.
Note: This information makes the product easier to use.
General safety instructions
• Use the product correctly. Injury or death is a
possible result of incorrect use. Only use the product
for the tasks found in this manual. Do not use the
product for other tasks.
• Read, understand and obey the instructions in this
manual. Obey the safety symbols and the safety
instructions. If the operator does not obey the
instructions and the symbols, injury, damage or
death is a possible result.
• Do not discard this manual. Use the instructions to
assemble, to operate and to keep your product in
good condition. Use the instructions for correct
installation of attachments and accessories. Only
use approved attachments and accessories.
• Do not use a damaged product. Obey the
maintenance schedule. Only do the maintenance
work that you find an instruction about in this
manual. An approved service center must do all
other maintenance work.
• This manual cannot include all situations that can
occur when you use the product. Be careful and use
your common sense. Do not operate the product or
do maintenance to the product if you are not sure
about the situation. Speak to a product expert, your
dealer, service agent or approved service center for
information.
• Disconnect the spark plug cable before you
assemble the product, put the product into storage or
do maintenance.
• Do not use the product if it is changed from its initial
specification. Do not change a part of the product
without approval from the manufacturer. Only use
parts that are approved by the manufacturer. Injury
or death is a possible result of incorrect
maintenance.
• Do not breathe in the exhaust fumes from the
engine. A health risk can occur if you breathe in
exhaust fumes, chain oil fumes and sawdust for a
long period.
• Do not start the product indoors or near flammable
material. The exhaust fumes are hot and can contain
a spark which can start a fire. Without sufficient
airflow, injury or death can result from asphyxiation
or carbon monoxide.
• This product makes an electromagnetic field during
operation. The electromagnetic field can cause
damage to medical implants. Speak to your
physician and medical implant manufacturer before
you operate the product.
• Do not let a child operate the product.
• Do not let a person, without knowledge of the
instructions, operate the product.
• Always monitor a person, with decreased physical
capacity or mental capacity, that uses the product. A
responsible adult must be there at all times.
• Lock the product in an area that children and not
approved persons cannot access.
• The product can eject objects and cause injuries.
Obey the safety instructions to decrease the risk of
injury or death.
• Do not go away from the product when the engine is
on. Stop the engine and make sure that the chain
does not rotate.
• The operator of the product is responsible if an
accident occurs.
• Make sure that parts are not damaged before you
use the product.
• Refer to national or local laws. They can prevent or
decrease the operation of the product in some
conditions.
Safety instructions for operation
• Continuous or regular operation of the product can
cause "white finger" or equivalent medical problems
from vibrations. Examine the condition of your hands
and fingers if you operate the product continuously
or regularly. If your hands or fingers have
discoloration, have pain, tingle, or are numb, stop
work and speak to a physician immediately.
• Make sure the product is fully assembled before you
use it.
• The product can cause objects to eject, which can
cause damage to the eyes. Always use approved
eye protection when you operate the product.
• Be careful, a child can come near the product
without your knowledge during operation.
• Do not operate the product if there are persons in
the work area. Stop the product if a person goes into
the work area.
• Make sure that you are always in control of the
product.
• The product must be operated with two hands. Do
not operate the product with one hand. Serious injury
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to the operator, workers, bystanders, or a
combination of these persons may result from
operation with only one hand.
• Hold the front handle with your left hand and the rear
handle with your right hand. Hold the product on the
right side of your body.
• Do not operate the product when you are fatigued, ill
or under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.
• Do not use the product if you cannot receive aid if an
accident occurs. Make others aware that you will
operate the product before you start the product.
• Do not turn with the product before you make sure
that no persons or animals are in the safety area.
• Remove all unwanted materials from the work area
before you start. If the chain hits an object, the object
can eject and cause injury or damage. Unwanted
material can wind around the chain and cause
damage.
• Do not use the product in bad weather, such as fog,
rain, strong winds, risk of lightning or other weather
conditions. Dangerous conditions, such as slippery
surfaces, can occur because of bad weather.
• Make sure that you can move freely and work in a
stable position.
• Make sure that you cannot fall when you use the
product. Do not tilt when you operate the product.
• Always hold the product with your two hands. Hold
the front handle with your left hand and the rear
handle with your right hand. Hold the product on the
right side of your body.
• The saw chain starts to rotate if the choke control is
in the choke position when the engine starts.
• Stop the engine before you move the product.
• Do not put down the product with the engine on.
• Before you remove the unwanted materials from the
product, stop the engine. Let the chain stop before
you or an aid remove the cut material.
• Do not operate this product in a tree. Operation of
the product while up in a tree may result in personal
injury.
• The chain brake must be engaged when the product
is started to decrease the risk that the saw chain
touches you during start.
• A kickback can cause serious injury or death to the
operator or others. To decrease the risk you must
know the causes of kickback and how to prevent
them.
• Obey all safety instructions to decrease the risk of
kickback and other forces which can cause serious
injury or death.
• Adjust the saw chain tension regularly to make sure
that the saw chain does not slack. A slack saw chain
may jump off and cause serious injury or death.
• Do not fell trees using an incorrect procedure. This
can cause injury to persons, hit a utility line or cause
damage to property.
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• The operator should remain on the uphill side of the
terrain as the tree is likely to roll or slide downhill
after it is felled.
• Plan and prepare your path of retreat before you
start to cut. Your path of retreat must be
approximately 135 degrees away from the felling
direction.
• 1. The danger zone
• 2. The path of retreat
• 3. The felling direction
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• Always stop the engine before you move the
product.
• Make sure you firmly plant your feet on the ground
and distribute your weight evenly.
• Only operate the product with your feet on stable
ground. Without stable ground, operation can cause
serious injury or death to the operator or others. Do
not do operate the product on a ladder or in a tree.
Kickbacks, skating, bouncing and dropping
Different forces can have an effect on the safe control of
the product.
•Skating is when the guide bar glides or moves
quickly across the wood.
•Bouncing is when the guide bar lifts off the wood and
touches it again and again.
•Dropping is when the product drops down after the
cut is made. This can cause the moving chain to
touch a part of the body or other objects, causing
injury or damage.
•Kickback is when the end of the guide bar touches
objects and moves rearward, up or suddenly
forward. Kickback also occurs when the wood closes
in and pinches the saw chain during the cut. Loss of
control can result if the product touches an object in
wood.
•Rotational Kickback can occur when the moving
chain touches an object at the top of the guide
bar. This can cause the chain to bury into the
object and cause the chain to stop immediately.
The result is a very fast, reverse reaction that
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moves the guide bar up and rearward in the
direction of the operator.
•Pinch-Kickback can occur when the saw chain
suddenly stops during the cut. The wood closes
in and pinches the moving saw chain along the
top of the guide bar. The sudden stop of the
chain reverses the chain force and causes the
product to move in the opposite direction of the
turn of the chain. The product moves rearward in
the direction of the operator.
•Pull-In can occur when the saw chain suddenly
stops when the moving chain touches an object
in the wood along the bottom of the guide bar.
The sudden stop pulls the product forward and
away from the operator, which can easily cause
the loss of control of the product by the operator.
Make sure that you understand the different forces and
how to prevent them before you operate the product.
To prevent kickbacks, skating, bouncing and
dropping
• While the engine runs, make sure to hold the product
tightly. Keep your right hand on the rear handle and
the left hand on the front handle. Tightly hold with
thumbs and fingers around the handles. Do not let
go.
• Keep control of the product during the cut and after
the wood falls to the ground. Do not let the weight of
the product drop down after the cut is made.
• Make sure that the area in which you are cutting is
free from blockage. Do not let the nose of the guide
bar touch a log, branch or other blockages while you
operate the product.
• Cut at high engine speeds.
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• Do not overreach or cut above shoulder height.
• Obey the manufacturer's sharpening and
maintenance instructions for the saw chain.
• Only use replacement guide bars and saw chains
specified by the manufacturer.
• The risk of kickback is increased if the depth gauge
setting is too large.
Personal protective equipment
• Always use the correct personal protective
equipment when you operate the product. The
personal protective equipment does not erase the
risk of injury. The personal protective equipment
decreases the grade of injury if an accident occurs.
• Generally, clothes should be close-fitting without
restricting your freedom of movement.
• Use an approved protective helmet.
• Always use approved ear protection while you
operate the product. Noise for a long period can
cause hearing loss.
• Use protective glasses or a face visor to reduce the
risk of injury from thrown objects. The product is
capable of throwing objects, such as wood chips,
small pieces of wood, etc., at great force. This can
result in serious injury, especially to the eyes.
• Use gloves with chainsaw protection.
• Use trousers with chainsaw protection.
• Use boots with chainsaw protection, steel toe-cap
and non-slip sole.
• Make sure that you have a first aid kit near.
• Sparks can come from the muffler, the guide bar and
saw chain or other sources. Always have fire
extinguishing tools and a shovel available to help
prevent forest fires.
Protective devices on the product
• Make sure that you regularly do the maintenance to
the product.
• The life of the product increases.
• The risk of accidents decreases.
Let an approved dealer or an approved service
center regularly examine the product to do
adjustments or repairs.
• Do not use a product with damaged protective
equipment. If the product is damaged, speak to an
approved service center.
Stop switch
Start the engine. Make sure that the engine stops when
you move the stop switch to the stop position.
To examine the throttle trigger lockout
1. Make sure that the trigger (B) is locked at idle when
you release the trigger lockout (A).
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2. Push the trigger lockout (A) and make sure that it
goes back to its initial position when you release it.
3. Push the trigger (B) and make sure that it goes back
to its initial position when you release it.
4. Start the engine, and then apply full speed.
5. Release the trigger and examine if the saw chain
stops.
6. If the saw chain turns with an idle engine, examine
the idle adjustment screw of the carburetor.
Guard
The guard prevents objects from being ejected in the
direction of the operator. The guard also prevents
accidental touch between the operator and the saw
chain.
• Make sure that the guard is permitted for operation
in combination with the product.
• Do not use the product without the guard.
• Make sure that the guard is not damaged. Replace
the guard if it is worn or has cracks.
Fuel safety
• Do not start the product if there is fuel or engine oil
on the product. Remove the unwanted fuel/oil and let
the product dry. Remove unwanted fuel from the
product.
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• If you spill fuel on your clothing, change clothing
immediately.
• Do not get fuel on your body, it can cause injury. If
you get fuel on your body, use a soap and water to
remove the fuel.
• Do not start the engine if you spill oil or fuel on the
product or on your body.
• Do not start the product if the engine has a leak.
Examine the engine for leaks regularly.
• Be careful with fuel. Fuel is flammable and the fumes
are explosive and can cause injuries or death.
• Do not breathe in the fuel fumes, it can cause injury.
Make sure that there is a sufficient airflow.
• Do not smoke near the fuel or the engine.
• Do not put warm objects near the fuel or the engine.
• Do not add the fuel when the engine is on.
• Make sure that the engine is cool before you refuel.
• Before you refuel, open the fuel tank cap slowly and
release the pressure carefully.
• Do not add fuel to the engine in an indoor area. Not
sufficient airflow can cause injury or death because
of asphyxiation or carbon monoxide.
• Tighten the fuel tank cap carefully or a fire can
occur.
• Move the product at a minimum of 3 m (10 ft) from
the position where you filled the tank before a start.
• Do not put too much fuel in the fuel tank.
• Make sure that a leak cannot occur when you move
the product or fuel container.
• Do not put the product or a fuel container where
there is an open flame, spark or pilot light. Make
sure that the storage area does not contain an open
flame.
• Only use approved containers when you move the
fuel or put the fuel into storage.
• Empty the fuel tank before long-term storage. Obey
the local law on where to dispose fuel.
• Clean the product before long-term storage.
• Remove the spark plug cable before you put the
product into storage to make sure that the engine
does not start accidentally.
Safety instructions for maintenance
• Disconnect the spark plug before doing maintenance
on the product, not including carburetor adjustments.
• Have all product servicing done by an approved
dealer, not including the tasks in
Maintenance on
page 18 .
• Make sure the saw chain stops moving when the
throttle trigger is released.
• Keep the handles dry, clean, and free from oil or fuel
mixture.
• Keep caps and fasteners correctly tightened.
• Replacement components that are not approved or
the removal of safety devices can cause damage to
the product. This can also cause possible injury to
the operator or bystanders. Only use accessories
and replacement parts as recommended. Do not
change your product.
• Keep the saw chain sharp and clean for safe and
high performance.
• Obey the instructions for lubricating and changing
accessories.
• Examine the product for damaged parts. Before
more use of the product, make sure the damaged
guard or part operates correctly. Examine for broken
or incorrectly aligned parts, and parts that do not
move freely. Examine for other conditions that can
have an effect on the operation of the product. Make
sure the product is correctly installed. A guard or
other damaged part must be repaired or replaced by
an approved dealer unless written in the operator’s
manual.
• When not in operation, keep the product in a dry,
high or locked area away from children.
• During transportation or storage of the product, use
a transportation guard or case to move the product.
• Do not use waste oil. Waste oil can be dangerous to
you and can cause damage to the product and
environment.
Assembly
WARNING: Read and understand the safety
chapter before you assemble the product.
To assemble the guide bar and saw
chain
1. Remove the spark plug cap from the spark plug
during assembly to prevent an accidental start.
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2. Remove the bar nuts and the sprocket cover.
Remove the transportation guard (A).
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3. Put the guide bar above the bar bolts. Steer the
guide bar to its most rear position.
4. Put on protective chainsaw gloves.
5. Lift the saw chain above the drive sprocket and
engage it in the groove on the guide bar. Start on the
top edge of the guide bar.
6. Make sure that the edges of the cutting links are
turned forward on the top edge of the guide bar.
7. Assemble the sprocket cover and steer the chain
adjuster pin to the hole in the guide bar.
8. Make sure that the drive links of the saw chain fit
correctly on the drive sprocket. Also make sure that
the saw chain is correctly engaged in the groove in
the guide bar.
9. Tighten the guide bar nuts with your fingers.
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10. Tighten the saw chain by turning the chain
tensioning screw clockwise with the combination
wrench
. Tighten the saw chain until it does not sag from
below the guide bar, but you can turn it easily by
hand.
11. Hold up the end of the guide bar and tighten the bar
nuts with the combination wrench.
• Examine the chain tension frequently after you
assemble a new saw chain and until the saw
chain has been run-in.
• Examine the chain tension regularly. Correct
chain tension results in good cutting performance
and a long life.
To reset the chain brake
If the clutch cover is removed accidentally while the
chain brake is locked, the chain brake must be unlocked
so the clutch cover can be assembled without binding to
the clutch drum.
CAUTION: The chain brake spring is under
tension. Use care when resetting the chain
brake.
Note: Do not hold the brake band while attempting to
reset it.
1. Align the notches on the bar tool so that they fit over
the brake rotating link.
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2. To reset the brake, rotate the link clockwise until it
stops. The front link will be in its downward rotated
position when the chain brake is unlocked.
Operation
WARNING: Read and understand the safety
chapter before you operate the product.
To use fuel
CAUTION: This product has a two-cycle
engine. Use a mixture of gasoline and two-
cycle engine oil. Make sure to use the
correct quantity of oil in the mixture.
Incorrect ratio of gasoline and oil can cause
damage to the engine.
Fuel mixture ratio
The fuel mixture ratio for the gasoline and two-cycle
engine oil is 50:1 (2%)
Gasoline Two-cycle engine oil
1 U.S. Gal. 77 ml (2.6 oz)
1 UK Gal. 95 ml (3.2 oz)
5 l 100 ml (3.4 oz)
To make the fuel mixture
1. Determine the correct quantity of gasoline and
engine oil (mixture ratio 50:1). Do not make more
than 30 days quantity of fuel mixture. See
To use
fuel on page 12 .
2. Add half of the gasoline quantity to a clean fuel
container with an antispill valve.
CAUTION: Do not use gasoline with
more than 10% ethanol concentration
(E10). This can cause damage to the
product.
CAUTION: Do not use gasoline with an
octane number less than 90 RON (87
AKI). This can cause damage to the
product.
Note: Use gasoline with a higher octane number if
you frequently use the product at continuously high
engine speed.
3. Add the full quantity of the two-cycle engine oil to the
fuel container.
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CAUTION: Always use air-cooled two-
cycled engine oil of high quality. Other
oils can cause damage to the product.
4. Shake the fuel mixture to mix the contents.
5. Add the remaining gasoline quantity to the fuel
container.
6. Shake the fuel mixture to mix the contents.
7. Fill the fuel tank of the product with the fuel mixture.
See
To use fuel on page 12 .
To fill the fuel tank
1. Make sure that the fuel mixture is correct and that
the fuel mixture is in a fuel container with an antispill
valve.
2. If fuel is on the container, remove the unwanted fuel
and let the container dry.
3. Make sure that the area near the fuel tank cap is
clean.
4. Remove the fuel tank cap.
5. Shake the fuel container before you add the fuel
mixture to the fuel tank.
6. Put back the fuel tank cap.
To lubricate the saw chain
The product has an automatic lubrication system. The
saw chain oil tank and the fuel tank are designed so that
the fuel runs out before the saw chain oil. This safety
feature requires that the correct chain oil is used and
that the instructions are obeyed.
1. Use vegetable-based saw chain oil or a standard
chain oil.
2. Make sure that the area near the cap of the saw
chain oil tank is clean.
3. Remove the cap of the saw chain oil tank.
4. Fill the saw chain oil tank with the recommended
saw chain oil.
5. Put back the cap of the saw chain oil tank.
To start and stop
Before you start the engine
• Examine the product for missing, damaged, loose or
worn parts.
• Examine the nuts, screws and bolts.
• Examine the air filter.
• Examine the trigger lockout and the trigger for
correct operation.
• Examine the stop switch for correct operation.
• Examine the product for fuel leaks.
• Examine the saw chain sharpness and tension.
To start a cold engine
1. Move the front hand guard forward to engage the
chain brake.
2. Pull the choke control out fully.
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3. Push the air purge bulb 6 times.
4. Hold the body of the product on the ground with your
left hand.
5. Put your right foot through the rear handle.
6. Pull the starter rope handle slowly with your right
hand until you feel some resistance.
7. Pull the starter rope handle with force.
CAUTION: Do not pull the starter rope
until it stops. Do not let go of the starter
rope when it is fully extended. Release
the starter rope slowly. If you do not
obey these instructions, it can cause
damage to the engine.
Note: Do not pull the throttle trigger when you start
the engine.
8. Continue to pull the starter rope handle until the
engine starts or tries to start (pull max 5 times).
9. If the engine starts or tries to start, push the choke
control in to the half choke position.
10. Continue to pull until the engine starts.
11. Hold the rear handle with your right hand and the
front handle with your left hand.
12. Immediately pull the front hand guard rearward in the
direction of the front handle to disengage the chain
brake.
Note: The chain will move.
13. Run 20-30 seconds at elevated idle speed.
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14. Pull the throttle trigger slowly but fully for 8-10
seconds, then release.
15. Run 10 seconds at normal idle speed.
16. Pull the throttle trigger slowly but fully for 5 seconds
to check acceleration, then release.
17. Use the product.
To start a warm engine
1. Move the front hand guard forward to engage the
chain brake.
2. Pull the choke control out fully.
3. Push the air purge bulb 6 times.
4. Push the choke control in fully.
5. Hold the body of the product on the ground with your
left hand.
6. Put your right foot through the rear handle.
7. Pull the starter rope handle slowly with your right
hand until you feel some resistance.
8. Pull the starter rope handle with force.
CAUTION: Do not pull the starter rope
until it stops. Do not let go of the starter
rope when it is fully extended. Release
the starter rope slowly. If you do not
obey these instructions, it can cause
damage to the engine.
Note: Do not pull the throttle trigger when you start
the engine.
9. Pull the starter rope handle until the engine starts.
10. Hold the rear handle with your right hand and the
front handle with your left hand.
11. Immediately pull the front hand guard rearward in the
direction of the front handle to disengage the chain
brake.
Note: The chain will move.
12. Wait 10-15 seconds.
13. Pull the throttle trigger lightly to set normal idle.
14. Use the product.
To start the engine when the fuel is too hot
If the product does not start, the fuel can be too hot.
Note: Always use new fuel and decrease the operation
time during warm weather.
1. Put the product in a cool area away from open
sunlight.
2. Let the product cool down for 20 minutes at
minimum.
3. Press the air purge bulb again and again for 10-15
seconds.
4. Obey the procedure to start a cold engine. Refer to
To start a cold engine on page 13 .
To stop the engine
• Push the stop switch to stop the engine.
Note: The stop switch automatically goes back to its
initial position.
To use a spiked bumper
A spiked bumper holds the wood as you cut. The spiked
bumper is a pivot between the engine body and the
guide bar.
1. Put the lower end of the spiked bumper at the
correct felling hinge width.
2. Push against the front handle with your left hand and
lift the rear handle with your right hand.
3. Cut until you get the correct felling hinge width.
Note: The felling hinge must have an equal
thickness.
4. Cut more than half of the diameter and then put the
felling wedge into the saw cut.
To fell a tree
1. Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, staples and
wire from the tree.
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2. Make a notch 1/3 the diameter of the tree,
perpendicular to the direction of the fall.
3. Make the lower horizontal notch cut. This will prevent
either the saw chain or the guide bar from being
pinched when the second notch is made.
4. Make the felling back cut (X) at least 50 mm (2 in)
higher than the horizontal notching cut. Keep the
felling back cut parallel to the horizontal notching cut
so enough wood is left to act as a hinge. Do not cut
through the hinge. The hinge wood keeps the tree
from twisting and falling in the wrong direction.
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Y
5. As the felling back cut nears the hinge, the tree
starts to fall. Make sure that the tree can fall in the
correct direction and not rock rearward and pinch the
saw chain. Stop the cut before the felling back cut is
complete to prevent this. Use wedges of wood,
plastic or aluminium to open the cut and let the tree
fall along the necessary line of fall.
6. When the tree begins to fall, remove the product
from the cut, stop the engine, put the product down,
then use the retreat path planned. Be alert for
overhead limbs falling and watch your footing.
To limb a tree
1. Use larger limbs to hold the log off the ground.
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2. Remove small limbs in one cut.
3. Cut branches that have tension from the bottom to
the top to prevent pinching the saw chain or the
guide bar.
To buck a log
CAUTION: Do not let the saw chain touch
the ground.
• If the log is supported along its entire length, cut
from the top of the log (known as overbucking).
• If the log is supported on one end, cut 1/3 the
diameter from the underside of the log (known as
underbucking) .
• If the log is supported on both ends, cut 1/3 the
diameter from the top. Complete the cut by
underbucking the lower 2/3 of the log to meet the
first cut.
• If you buck a log on a slope, always stand on the
uphill side of the log. Cut through the log while you
maintain complete control of the product, then
release the cutting pressure near the end of the cut
while firmly gripping the rear handle and front
handle.
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Maintenance
WARNING: Read and understand the safety
chapter before you clean, repair or do
maintenance on the product.
Maintenance schedule
Make sure that you obey the maintenance schedule.
The intervals are calculated from daily use of the
product. The intervals are different if you do not use the
product each day. Only do the maintenance work that is
found in this manual. Speak to an approved service
center about other maintenance work not found in this
manual.
Daily maintenance
• Clean the external surfaces.
• Make sure that the lockout and trigger work
correctly.
• Clean the chain brake and make sure that it works
correctly.
• Examine the chain catcher for damage. Replace the
chain catcher if it is damaged.
• Turn the guide bar daily for more even wear.
• Make sure that the lubrication hole in the guide bar is
not clogged.
• Clean the guide bar groove.
• Make sure that the guide bar and saw chain get
sufficient oil.
• Examine the saw chain:
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• for cracks in the rivets and links.
• for abnormally worn rivets and links.
• for correct tension.
If necessary, replace the saw chain.
• Sharpen the saw chain. See
To sharpen the saw
chain on page 20 .
• Examine the drive sprocket for excessive wear and
replace if necessary.
• Clean the air intake of the starter unit.
• Make sure that the nuts and screws are tight.
• Make sure that the stop switch works correctly.
• Examine the engine, tank and fuel lines for fuel
leaks.
• Make sure that the saw chain does not rotate when
the engine is idling.
Weekly maintenance
• Make sure that the cooling system works correctly.
• Make sure that the starter, starter cord and return
spring work correctly.
• Make sure that the vibration damping elements are
not damaged.
• File off any burrs from the edges of the guide bar.
• Clean or replace the spark arrestor screen on the
muffler.
A
• Clean the external surfaces of the carburetor and its
adjacent areas.
• Clean the air filter. Install a new air filter if it is
damaged or too dirty to be fully cleaned. See
To
clean the air filter on page 20 for more information.
Monthly maintenance
• Examine the brake band on the chain brake for
wear. Replace when the brake band thickness is
less than 0.6 mm (0.024 in) at the most worn point.
C
D
• Examine the clutch center, clutch drum and clutch
spring for wear.
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• Clean the spark plug. Make sure that the electrode
gap is correct.
• Clean the external surfaces of the carburetor and its
adjacent areas.
• Examine the fuel filter and the fuel hose. Replace if
necessary.
• Empty the fuel tank.
• Empty the oil tank.
• Examine all cables and connections.
Yearly maintenance
• Examine the spark plug.
• Clean the external surfaces of the carburetor and its
adjacent areas.
• Clean the cooling system.
• Examine the spark arrester mesh.
• Examine the fuel filter.
• Examine the fuel hose for damage.
• Examine all cables and connections.
Intermittent maintenance
• Have an approved service center repair or replace
the muffler after 50 hours of operation.
• Do maintenance on the spark plug when:
• the power level in the engine is low.
• it is hard to start the engine.
• the engine does not work correctly at idle speed.
• Do a check of the saw chain lubrication each time
you refuel. See
To do a check of the saw chain
lubrication on page 23 .
To adjust the idle speed
Make sure that the air filter is clean and the air filter
cover is attached before you adjust the idle speed.
1. Turn the idle adjustment screw, which is identified
with a "T" mark, clockwise until the saw chain starts
to turn.
2. Turn the idle adjustment screw, which is identified
with a "T" mark, counterclockwise until the saw chain
stops.
3. The idle speed must be below the speed when the
saw chain starts to turn. The idle speed is correct
when the engine operates smoothly in all positions.
To clean the spark arrester screen
1. Use a wire brush to clean the spark arrester screen.
To do maintenance on the spark plug
CAUTION: Use the recommended spark
plug. Make sure that the replacement is the
same as the manufacturer supplied part. An
incorrect spark plug can cause damage to
the product.
1. If the product is hard to start or operate, examine the
spark plug for unwanted materials. To decrease the
risk of unwanted material on the spark plug
electrodes:
a) make sure that the idle speed is correctly
adjusted.
b) make sure that the fuel mixture is correct.
c) make sure that the air filter is clean.
2. Clean the spark plug if it is dirty. Make sure that the
electrode gap is correct.
3. Replace the spark plug when it is necessary.
To clean the air filter
1. Remove the air filter cover and remove the air filter.
2. Clean the air filter with warm soap water. Make sure
that the air filter is dry before you install it.
3. Replace the air filter if it is too dirty to fully clean it.
Always replace a damaged air filter.
To sharpen the saw chain
The cutter
The cutting part of the saw chain is called the cutter and
consists of a cutting tooth (A) and the depth gauge (B).
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