Husqvarna 136, 141 User manual

Instruction Manual Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating
Instructions before using this product. Failure to
do so can result in serious injury.
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Operator's Manual

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IDENTIFICATION (WHAT IS WHAT?)
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1. Cylinder Cover
2. Front Handle
3. Front Hand Guard
4. StarterCover
5. Chain Oil Tank
6. StarterHandle
7. CarburetorAdjustingScrew
8. Choke Control
9. Rear Handle
10. ON/OFF Stop Switch
11. Fuel Tank
12. Muffler
13. Bar Tip Sprocket
14. Saw Chain
15. Saw Bar
16. Chain Catcher
17. Chain Brake Assembly
18. Rear Hand Guard
19. ThrottleControl/Trigger
20. ThrottleLock
21. Bar/ChainAdjustmentTool
22. ChainTensioningScrew
23. InstructionManual
24. Guide Bar Cover
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IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS
WARNING! This chain saw can be dangerous! Careless or improper
use can cause serious or even fatal injury.
Read and understand the instruction manual before using the chain saw.
Measured maximum kickback value without chain brake for the bar and
chain combination on the label.
XX_
There may be more symbols found on your unit other than those listed above. These
symbols may represent compliances, standards, or other matters concerning the product.

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SAFETY RULES
WARNING: Always disconnect
spark plugwire and placewirewhere itcan-
notcontact sparkplugtopreventaccidental
starting when setting up, transporting,ad-
justing or making repairs except carburetor
adjustments.
Becauseachainsaw is a high-speedwood-
cuttingtool,specialsafetyprecautionsmust
be observedto reduce therisk of accidents.
Careless or improper use of this tool can
cause serious injury.
PLAN AHEAD
SRead this manual carefully until you com-
pletelyunderstandandcanfollowallsafe-
ty rules, precautions, and operating in-
structions before attempting to use the
unit.
SRestricttheuseof yoursaw to adultusers
who understand and can follow safety
rules, precautions,and operatinginstruc-
tions found in this manual.
Snug
Fitting
Clothing
Safety
Shoes Safety Chaps
Heavy Duty
Gloves
Eye
Protection
Hearing
Protection
Safety Hat
SWear protective gear. Always use steel-
toed safety footwear with non-slip soles;
snug-fitting clothing; heavy-duty, non-slip
gloves; eye protection such as non-fog-
ging, vented goggles or face screen; an
approvedsafetyhardhat;andsoundbarri-
ers (ear plugs or mufflers) to protect your
hearing. Regularusersshouldhavehear-
ing checked regularly as chain saw noise
can damage hearing. Secure hair above
shoulderlength.
SKeepall parts of your body away from the
chain when the engine is running.
SKeepchildren,bystanders,and animalsa
minimumof30feet(10meters)awayfrom
the work area. Do not allow other people
or animals to be near thechain saw when
starting or operatingthe chain saw.
SDo not handle or operate a chain saw
whenyouarefatigued,ill,orupset,orifyou
have taken alcohol, drugs, or medication.
You must be in good physical condition
and mentally alert. Chain saw work is
strenuous. If you have any conditionthat
might be aggravated by strenuous work,
check withyour doctorbefore operatinga
chain saw.
SCarefullyplanyoursawingoperationinad-
vance. Donotstartcuttinguntilyouhavea
clearworkarea,securefooting,and,ifyou
are fellingtrees, a plannedretreat path.
OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY
SDonotoperateachainsawwithonehand.
Seriousinjuryto theoperator, helpers,by-
standersor any combinationof theseper-
sons may result from one-handedopera-
tion. A chain saw is intended for
two-handeduse.
SOperatethechainsawonlyinawell-venti-
latedoutdoorarea.
SDo not operate saw from a ladder or in a
tree.
SMakesure thechainwill notmake contact
with any object while starting the engine.
Never try to start the saw when the guide
bar is in a cut.
SDo not putpressureon thesaw at theend
of the cut. Applying pressure can cause
you to lose control when the cut is com-
pleted.
SStop the engine before setting the saw
down.
SDo not operate a chain saw that is dam-
aged, improperly adjusted, or not com-
pletely and securely assembled. Always
replace bar, chain, hand guard, or chain
brakeimmediatelyifitbecomesdamaged,
broken or is otherwiseremoved.
SWith the engine stopped, hand carry the
chainsawwiththe muffler away fromyour
body, and the guide bar and chain to the
rear, preferably covered with a scabbard.
MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD
WORKING ORDER
SHaveallchainsawserviceperformedbya
qualifiedservicedealerwiththeexception
oftheitemslistedinthemaintenancesec-
tionofthismanual. Forexample,ifimprop-
ertoolsareusedtoremoveorholdthefly-
wheelwhenservicingtheclutch,structural
damage to the flywheel can occur and
cause the flywheelto burst.
SMake certainthe saw chain stops moving
when the throttle trigger is released. For
correction, refer to CARBURETOR AD-
JUSTMENTS.
SNever modify your saw in any way.
SKeepthehandlesdry,clean,andfreeofoil
or fuel mixture.
SWith the engine stopped, hand carry the
chainsawwiththe muffler away fromyour
body, and the guide bar and chain to the
rear, preferably covered with a guide bar
cover.
SKeep fuel and oil caps, screws, and fas-
teners securely tightened.
SUse only Husqvarnaaccessories and re-
placementparts as recommended.
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION
SDo not smoke while handlingfuel or while
operatingthe saw.
SEliminateallsources of sparks or flame in
the areas where fuel is mixed or poured.

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Thereshouldbenosmoking,openflames,
orworkthatcouldcausesparks. Allowen-
gine to cool before refueling.
SMix and pour fuel in an outdoor area on
bare ground;store fuel in a cool, dry, well
ventilated place; and use an approved,
marked container for all fuel purposes.
Wipe up all fuel spills beforestartingsaw.
SMove at least 10feet (3meters) from fuel-
ing site before startingengine.
STurn the engine off and let saw cool in a
non-combustiblearea, not on dry leaves,
straw, paper, etc. Slowlyremove fuelcap
and refuel unit.
SStoretheunitandfuelinanareawherefuel
vapors cannot reach sparks or open
flamesfromwaterheaters,electricmotors
or switches, furnaces, etc.
KICKBACK
WARNING: Avoid kickback which
can result in seriousinjury. Kickbackis the
backward,upwardorsuddenforwardmotion
of the guide bar occurring when the saw
chainneartheuppertip oftheguidebarcon-
tacts any object such as a log or branch,or
when the wood closes in and pinches the
sawchaininthecut.Contactingaforeignob-
ject in the wood can also result in loss of
chain saw control.
SRotationalKickbackcanoccurwhenthe
movingchaincontactsanobjectattheup-
per tip of the guide bar. This contact can
cause the chain to dig into the object,
which stops the chain for an instant. The
result is a lightning fast, reverse reaction
which kicks the guidebar up and back to-
ward the operator.
SPinch-Kickbackcan occur when the the
wood closes in and pinches the moving
saw chain in the cut along the top of the
guide bar and the saw chain is suddenly
stopped. This sudden stopping of the
chain results in a reversal of the chain
force used to cut wood and causes the
sawtomoveintheoppositedirectionofthe
chain rotation. The saw is driven straight
back towardthe operator.
SPull-In can occur when the moving chain
contactsaforeignobjectinthewoodinthe
cut along the bottomof the guide bar and
the saw chain is suddenly stopped. This
suddenstoppingpullsthesawforwardand
away from the operator and could easily
cause the operator to lose control of the
saw.
Avoid Pinch--Kickback:
SBe extremely aware of situations or ob-
structionsthatcancausematerialtopinch
the top of or otherwisestop the chain.
SDo not cut more than one log at a time.
SDo not twist the saw as the bar is with-
drawn from an undercut when bucking.
Avoid Pull--In:
SAlwaysbegincuttingwiththeengineatfull
speedandthesawhousingagainstwood.
SUse wedges made of plastic or wood.
Never use metal to hold the cut open.
Kickback Path
Avoid Obstructions
Clear The Working Area
REDUCE THE CHANCE OF
KICKBACK
SRecognize that kickback can happen.
With a basic understanding of kickback,
you can reduce the element of surprise
which contributes to accidents.
SNeverletthemovingchaincontactanyob-
ject at the tip of the guide bar.
SKeep the working area free from obstruc-
tionssuchasothertrees,branches,rocks,
fences, stumps, etc. Eliminate or avoid
any obstructionthatyour saw chain could
hit while you are cutting. When cutting a
branch, do not let the guide bar contact
branch or other objects around it.
SKeep your saw chain sharp and properly
tensioned. A loose or dull chain can in-
crease the chance of kickback occurring.
Follow manufacturer’s chain sharpening
andmaintenanceinstructions. Checkten-
sion at regular intervals with the engine
stopped, never with the engine running.
Makesurethebarclampnutsaresecurely
tightenedafter tensioningthe chain.
SBeginandcontinuecuttingatfullspeed. If
the chain is moving at a slower speed,
thereis greaterchanceofkickbackoccur-
ring.
SCut one log at a time.
SUse extreme caution when re-entering a
previous cut.
SDo not attempt cuts starting with the tip of
the bar (plungecuts).
SWatchfor shiftinglogsor other forcesthat
could close a cut and pinch or fall into
chain.
SUse the Reduced--Kickback Guide Bar
and Low--Kickback Chain specified for
your saw.
MAINTAIN CONTROL
Never reverse
hand positions
Stand to the left of
the saw

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Thumb on undersideof
handlebar
Elbow locked
SKeepagood,firmgriponthesawwithboth
hands when the engine is running and
don’tletgo. Afirmgripwillhelpyoureduce
kickback and maintain controlof the saw.
Keep the fingers of your left hand encir-
cling and your left thumb under the front
handlebar. Keep your right hand com-
pletely around the rear handle whether
yourarerighthandedorlefthanded. Keep
your left arm straight with the elbow
locked.
SPositionyourlefthandonthefronthandle-
bar so it is in a straightlinewith your right
hand on the rear handle when making
buckingcuts. Never reverserightandleft
handpositionsfor any type of cutting.
SStandwithyourweightevenlybalancedon
both feet.
SStandslightly tothe left side ofthe saw to
keep your body from being in a direct line
with the cutting chain.
SDo notoverreach. You couldbe drawnor
thrown off balanceand lose control of the
saw.
SDonotcutaboveshoulderheight. Itisdiffi-
cult to maintain control of saw above
shoulderheight.
KICKBACKSAFETY FEATURES
WARNING: The following features
are includedon your saw to help reduce the
hazardof kickback; however, such features
willnottotallyeliminatethisdangerousreac-
tion. Asachainsaw user,donotrelyonlyon
safety devices. You must follow all safety
precautions, instructions, and maintenance
in this manual to help avoid kickback and
other forces which can result in serious
injury.
SReduced--Kickback Guide Bar, designed
with a small radius tip which reduces the
size of the kickback danger zone on the
bar tip. A Reduced--KickbackGuide Bar
hasbeendemonstratedtosignificantlyre-
ducethenumberandseriousnessofkick-
backs when tested in accordance with
safety requirementsfor gasolinepowered
chain saws as set by ANSI B175.1.
Small Radius Tip
Reduced Kickback Symmetrical Guide Bar
Symmetrical Guide Bar
Large Radius Tip
SLow--Kickback Chain, designed with a
contoured depth gauge and guard link
which deflect kickback force and allow
wood to gradually ride into the cutter.
Low--Kickback Chain has met kickback
performance requirements when tested
on a representativesample of chainsaws
below 3.8 cubic inch displacementspeci-
fied in ANSI B175.1.
Low-KickbackChain
ContouredDepth Gauge
ElongatedGuard Link
Deflects Kickback
Force And Allows
Wood To Gradually
Ride Into Cutter
SFrontHandGuard,designedtoreducethe
chance of your left hand contacting the
chainifyourhandslipsoffthefronthandle-
bar.
SPosition of front and rear handlebars,de-
signedwithdistancebetweenhandlesand
“in-line”with each other. The spreadand
“in-line”positionof the hands providedby
this design work together to give balance
and resistance in controlling the pivot of
the saw back toward the operator if kick-
back occurs.
CHAIN BRAKE AND CKA ANGLE
SChainBrake,designedtostopthechainin
the eventof kickback.
WARNING: WE DO NOT REP-
RESENT AND YOU SHOULD NOT AS-
SUME THAT THE CHAIN BRAKE WILL
PROTECT YOU IN THE EVENT OF A
KICKBACK. Kickback is a lightningfast ac-
tion which throws the barand rotatingchain
back and up towardtheoperator. Kickback
canbecausedbyallowingcontactofthebar
tip in the danger zone with any hard object.
Kickbackcanalsobecausedbypinchingthe
sawchainalongthetopoftheguidebar. This
action may push the guide bar rapidly back
toward the operator. Either of these events
may cause you to lose control of the saw
which could result in serious injury or even
death. DONOTRELYUPONANYOFTHE
DEVICES BUILT INTO YOUR SAW. YOU
SHOULDUSETHESAW PROPERLYAND
CAREFULLY TO AVOID KICKBACK. Re-
duced--kickback guide bars and low--kick-
back saw chains reduce the chance and
magnitude of kickback and are recom-
mended. Yoursawhasalowkickbackchain
andbarasoriginalequipment. Repairsona
chain brake should be made by an autho-
rized servicing dealer. Take your unit to the
place of purchase if purchased from a
HusqvarnaServicingDealer, or to the near-
est Authorized HusqvarnaService Dealer.

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STip contact in some cases may cause a
lightningfast reverse REACTION,kicking
theguidebarupandbacktowardtheoper-
ator.
SPinchingthesawchainalongthetopofthe
guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly
back towardthe operator.
SEitherofthesereactionsmaycauseyouto
lose control of the saw which could result
in serious injury.Do not rely exclusively
uponthesafetydevicesbuiltintoyoursaw.
WARNING: Computed kickback
angle(CKA) listedon your saw and listed in
the CKA table below represents angle of
kickback your bar and chain combinations
will have when tested in accordance with
CSA(CanadianStandardsAssociation)and
ANSI standards.When purchasingreplace-
ment bar and chain, considerations should
be given to the lower CKA values. Lower
CKA values represent safer angles to the
user, highervalues indicatemore angleand
higher kick energies.Computedanglesrep-
resented in the non-activated column indi-
catetotalenergyandangleassociatedwith-
out activation of the chain brake during
kickback. Activated angle represents chain
stopping time relative to activation angle of
chainbreak andresultingkick angle of saw.
In all cases lower CKA values represent a
safer operatingenvironmentfor the user.
The followingguide barand chaincombina-
tions meet kickback requirements of CSA
Standards Z62.1, Z62.3, & ANSI B175.1
when used on saws listed in this manual.
Use of bar and chain combinations other
than those listed is not recommended and
may not meet the CKA requirements per
standard.
Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table
BAR
Type Leng th CHAIN P/N
0.050 GA 14!91VG/VJ--- 52
MODEL
0.050 GA 16!91VG---56 11_
CKA without chain brake
136 11_
141
141 0.050 GA 18!H 3 0 --- 7 2 38_
NOTE: If this saw is to be used for
commercial logging, a chain brake is
required and shall not be removed or
otherwise disabled to comply with Federal
OSHARegulationsforCommercialLogging.
Contactyour authorizedHusqvarnaservice
dealer.
SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to
vibrationsthroughprolongeduseofgasoline
powered hand tools could cause blood
vessel or nerve damage in the fingers,
hands, and joints of people prone to
circulationdisorders or abnormal swellings.
Prolonged use in cold weather has been
linked to blood vessel damage in otherwise
healthy people.If symptoms occur such as
numbness,pain, loss of strength,changein
skin color or texture,or loss of feelingin the
fingers,hands,or joints,discontinuetheuse
of this tool and seek medical attention. An
anti-vibrationsystemdoesnotguaranteethe
avoidance of these problems. Users who
operate power tools on a continual and
regular basis must monitor closely their
physical condition and the condition of this
tool.
SPECIALNOTICE:Yoursawisequipped
withatemperaturelimitingmufflerandspark
arresting screen which meets the
requirementsof California Codes 4442 and
4443. All U.S. forest land and the states of
California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New
Jersey, Oregon, and Washington require
many internal combustion engines to be
equipped with a spark arrestor screen by
law. If you operatea chain saw in a state or
localewheresuch regulationsexist, youare
legally responsible for maintaining the
operatingconditionoftheseparts. Failureto
do so is a violation of the law. Refer to the
SERVICEANDADJUSTMENTSsectionfor
maintenanceof theSpark ArrestingScreen.
Failure to follow all Safety Rules and
Precautions can result in serious injury. If
situationsoccurwhicharenotcoveredinthis
manual,usecareandgoodjudgement.Ifyou
need assistance, contact your authorized
service dealer.
STANDARDS
CSA Z62.1 “Chain Saws -- Occupational
Healthand Safety”
CSA Z62.3 “Chain Saw Kickback Occupa-
tionalHealth and Safety”
ANSI B175.1--2000 -- “American National
Standard for Powered Tools -- Gasoline
Powered Chain Saw -- Safety Require-
ments”
ASSEMBLY
Protective gloves (not provided) should be
worn duringassembly.
ATTACHINGTHEBAR&CHAIN(Ifnot
alreadyattached)
WARNING: Recheck each assem-
blystepifthesawisreceivedassembled.Al-
ways wear gloves whenhandlingthechain.
The chain is sharp and can cut you even
when it is not moving!
SLoosen and remove the clamp nuts and
the bar clamp from the saw.
SRemove the plastic shipping spacer (if
present).

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Bar Clamp/
Chain Brake Bar Clamp Nuts
Bar Tool
Location of shipping spacer
SAn adjustingpin and screw is used to ad-
just the tension of the chain. It is very im-
portant when assembling the bar, that the
pin located on the adjusting screw aligns
intoaholeinthebar. Turningthescrewwill
move the adjustmentpinup and downthe
screw. Locatethis adjustmentbeforeyou
beginmountingthe bar ontothe saw. See
illustration.
Adjustmentlocated on Bar Clamp
Inside view of
ChainBrake
STurn the adjusting screw counterclock-
wise to move the adjusting pin almost as
farasitwillgototherear.Thisshouldallow
thepintobenearthecorrectposition. Fur-
theradjustmentmay benecessary asyou
mount the bar.
SMount the bar as illustrated.
Mount the Bar
SSlide guide bar behind clutch drum until
guide bar stops against clutch drumn
sprocket.
SCarefullyremovethe chainfrom thepack-
age. Hold chain with the drive links as
shown.
CUTTERS MUST FACE IN
DIIRECTION OF ROTATION
Tip of
Bar
Cutters Depth Gauge
Drive Links
Place chain onto the s
p
rocket
SPlacechainover and behindclutch,fitting
thedrivelinksintheclutchdrumsprocket.
SFit bottomof drive links betweentheteeth
inthesprocketinthenoseoftheguidebar.
SFit chain drive links into bar groove.
SPullguidebarforwarduntilchainis snugin
guide bar groove. Ensure all drive links
are in the bar groove.
SNow, install chain brake making sure the
adjustingpinispositionedinthelowerhole
in the guide bar. Remember this pin
moves the bar forward and backward as
the screw is turned.
SInstall chain brake nuts and fingertighten
only. Oncethechainistensioned,youwill
need to tighten chain brake nuts.
CHAIN TENSION (Including units with
chain already installed)
NOTE:When adjusting chain tension,
make sure the bar nuts are fingertightonly.
Attemptingtotensionthechainwhenthebar
nuts are tight can cause damage.
Checking the tension:
Use the screwdriver endof thecombination
screwdriver/wrench tool to move the chain
aroundthebar.Ifthechaindoesnotrotate,it
istootight.Iftooloose, thechainwillsagbe-
low the bar.
Chain Brake Nuts Chain Adjustment
Tool (Bar Tool)
Guide
Bar
Adjusting the tension:
Chain tension is very important. Chain
stretches during use. This is especiallytrue
duringthe first few times you use your saw.
Always check chain tension each time you
use and refuel your saw.
You can adjust the chain tension by loosening
the bar clamp nuts and turning the adjusting
screw 1/4 of a turn while lifting up on the bar.
SIf chain is too tight, turn adjusting
screw 1/4 turn counterclockwise.

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SIf chain is too loose, turn adjusting
screw 1/4 turn clockwise.
Adjusting
Screw
Chain Brake Nuts GuideBar
AdjustingScrew -- 1/4 Turn
SLift up the tip of the bar and tighten the
chain brake nuts with the bar tool.
SRecheck chain tension.
ChainBrake
Nuts
WARNING: If the saw is operated
with a loose chain, the chain could jump off
the guide bar and result in serious injury.
FUELING & LUBRICATION
FUELING ENGINE
WARNING: Removefuelcapslowly
when refueling.
This engine is certified to operate on
unleaded gasoline. Before operation,
gasoline must be mixed with a goodquality
2-cycle air-cooledengine oil designedto be
mixedataratio of50:1. (A 50:1 ratio is
obtained by mixing 2.5 ounces of oil with 1
gallonof unleadedgasoline).DO NOT USE
automotiveorboat oil. Theseoils willcause
enginedamage. Whenmixingfuelfollowthe
instructionsprintedonthecontainer.Always
read and followthe safety rules listed under
HANDLEFUEL WITH CAUTION.
BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICATION
The bar and chain require continuouslubri-
cation. Lubricationis providedby the auto-
matic oiler system when the oil tank is kept
filled.Lack of oil will quickly ruin the bar and
chain. Too little oil will cause overheating
shownbysmokecomingfromthechainand/
or discolorationof the bar.
In freezingweatheroilwill thicken,makingit
necessary to thin bar and chain oil with a
smallamount(5to10%)of#1DieselFuelor
kerosene. Bar and chain oil must be free
flowingfortheoilsystemtopumpenoughoil
for adequatelubrication.
Genuine Husqvarna bar and chain oil is rec-
ommended to protect your unit against exces-
sive wear from heat and friction. Husqvarnaoil
resists high temperature thinning.
If Husqvarnabar oil is not available,use agood
grade SAE 30 oil.
SNever use waste oil for bar and chain lu-
brication.
SAlways stop the engine before removing
the oil cap.
IMPORTANT
Experience indicates that alcohol--blended
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or
methanol) can attract moisture which leads
to separation and formation of acids during
storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel
system of an engine while in storage. To
avoid engine problems, the fuel system
should be emptied before storage for 30
days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the
engine and let it run until the fuel lines and
carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next
season. See STORAGE section for addi-
tionalinformation.
OPERATING YOUR UNIT
WARNING: The chain must not move
when the engine runs at idle speed. If the chain
moves at idle speed refer to CARBURETOR
ADJUSTMENT within this manual. Avoid con-
tact with the muffler. A hot muffler can cause
serious burns.
To stop the engine move the switch to the
STOP position.
To start the engine hold the saw firmly on
the ground as illustrated below. Make sure
the chain is free to turn without contacting
any object.
Hold saw firmly while pullingstarter rope.
Use only 15”--18”of rope per pull.
Important points to remember
Whenpullingthestarterrope,donotusethe
full extent of the rope as this can cause the
rope to break. Do not let starter rope snap
back.Holdthehandleandlettheroperewind
slowly.

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Forcoldweatherstarting,starttheunitatfull
choke; allow the engine to warm up before
squeezingthe throttletrigger.
NOTE: Do not cut materialwiththe choke/
fast idle lever at the FULL CHOKE position.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a
warm engine after running out of fuel)
NOTE:In the following steps, when the cho-
ke/fast idle lever is pulled out to the full extent,
the correct throttle setting for starting is set au-
tomatically.
SMoveON/STOPswitchtotheONposition.
SPullthe choke/fast idlelever out to thefull
extent.
SPullthestarterropequicklywith yourright
handa maximum of 10 times.
SPushthechoke/fastidleleverincomplete-
ly (to the OFF CHOKE position).
SPullthestarterropequicklywith yourright
hand until the enginestarts.
SAllowtheenginetorunforapproximately5
seconds. Then, squeeze and release
throttletriggerto allow engineto returnto
idle speed.
ON/STOP SWITCH
CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER
FULL OFF
STARTING A WARM ENGINE:
SMoveON/STOPswitchtotheONposition.
SPullthechoke/fastidleleverouttothefullex-
tent; then, push the choke/fast idle lever in
completely (to the OFF CHOKE position).
SPullthestarterropequicklywith yourright
hand until the enginestarts.
SSqueezeandreleasethrottletriggerto al-
low engineto returnto idle speed.
DIFFICULT STARTING (or starting a
flooded engine)
The engine may be flooded with too much
fuel if it has not startedafter 10 pulls.
Flooded engines can be cleared of excess
fuel by following the warm engine starting
procedure listed above. Insure the ON/
STOP switch is in the ON position.
Startingcouldrequirepullingthestarterrope
handlemanytimes dependingon howbadly
theunitisflooded.Ifenginefailstostartrefer
to the TROUBLESHOOTINGTABLE.
CHAIN BRAKE
WARNING: WE DO NOT REP-
RESENT AND YOU SHOULD NOT AS-
SUME THAT THE CHAIN BRAKE WILL
PROTECT YOU IN THE EVENT OF A
KICKBACK. Kickback is a lightningfast ac-
tion which throws the barand rotatingchain
back and up towardtheoperator. Kickback
canbecausedbyallowingcontactofthebar
tip in the danger zone with any hard object.
Kickbackcanalsobecausedbypinchingthe
sawchainalongthetopoftheguidebar. This
action may push the guide bar rapidly back
toward the operator. Either of these events
may cause you to lose control of the saw
which could result in serious injury or even
death. DONOTRELYUPONANYOFTHE
DEVICES BUILT INTO YOUR SAW. YOU
SHOULDUSETHESAW PROPERLYAND
CAREFULLY TO AVOID KICKBACK. Re-
duced--kickback guide bars and low--kick-
back saw chains reduce the chance and
magnitude of kickback and are recom-
mended. Yoursawhasalowkickbackchain
and bar as original equipment. If the brake
band is worn too thinit may break whenthe
chainbrakeistriggered.Withabrokenbrake
band,thechainbrakewillnotstopthechain.
The chain brake should be replaced by an
authorizedservice dealerif any part is worn
to less than1/32!thick. Repairson a chain
brakeshouldbe madeby an authorizedser-
vice dealer. Take your unit to the place of
purchase if purchased from a Husqvarna
Servicing Dealer, or to the nearest Autho-
rized HusqvarnaService Dealer.
SThis saw is equipped with a chain brake.
The brake is designedto stop the chain if
kickback occurs.
SThe inertia--activated chain brake is
activatedif thefronthandguardis pushed
forward, either manually (by hand) or
automatically(by sudden movement).
SIf the brake is already activated, it is
disengagedbypullingthefronthandguard
back toward the front handle as far as
possible.
SWhencuttingwiththesaw,thechainbrake
must be disengaged.
Disengaged
Engaged
Braking function control
CAUTION: The chain brake must be
checked several times daily. The engine
mustberunningwhenperformingthisproce-
dure. Thisistheonlyinstancewhenthesaw
shouldbeplacedon thegroundwith theen-
gine running.
Placethesaw on firm ground.Holdthehan-
dles with both hands and apply full throttle.
Activate the chain brake by turningyour left

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wrist againstthehandguardwithoutreleas-
ing your grip around the front handle. The
chain should stop immediately.
Inertia activating function control
WARNING: When performing the fol-
lowing procedure, the engine must be turned
off.
The chain brake must be checked several
timesdaily.Holdthechainsawapproximate-
ly14”(35cm)aboveastumporotherfirmob-
ject. Release your grip on the front handle
and let the saw, by its own weight, rotate
around the rear handle. When the tip of the
barhitsthestump,thebrakeshouldactivate.
CUTTING METHODS
IMPORTANT POINTS
SCheck chain tension before first use and
after 1 minute of operation. See CHAIN
TENSION in the ASSEMBLY section.
SCut wood only. Do not cut metal, plastics,
masonry, non-wood building materials, etc.
SStop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign
object. Inspectthesawandrepairpartsas
necessary.
SKeepthechainoutofdirtandsand. Evena
smallamountofdirtwillquicklydullachain
and increase the possibilityof kickback.
SPracticecuttinga few smalllogs usingthe
followingtechniquestogetthe“feel”ofus-
ing your saw before you begin a major
sawing operation.
SSqueezethe throttletrigger andallow
the engine to reach full speed before
cutting.
SBegin cutting with the saw frame
against the log.
SKeep the engine at full speed the en-
tire time you are cutting.
SAllow the chain to cut for you. Exert
only light downwardpressure.
SReleasethethrottletriggeras soonas
the cut is completed,allowingthe en-
gine to idle. If you run the saw at full
throttle without a cutting load, unnec-
essary wear can occur.
STo avoid losing control when cut is
complete,donotputpressureonsaw
at end of cut.
SStop the engine before setting the saw
down after cutting.
TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES
WARNING: Check for broken or
dead branches which can fall while cutting
causingseriousinjury. Donotcutnearbuild-
ingsor electricalwiresifyoudonotknowthe
directionoftreefall,norcutatnightsinceyou
will not be ale to see well, nor during bad
weathersuchasrain,snow,or strongwinds,
etc. If thetreemakes contactwith anyutility
line, the utility company should be notified
immediately.
SCarefullyplanyoursawingoperationinad-
vance.
SCleartheworkarea. Youneedacleararea
allaroundthetreesoyoucanhavesecure
footing.
SThe chain saw operator should keep on
the uphill side of the terrain as the tree is
likelytorollorslidedownhillafteritisfelled.
SStudy the natural conditions that can cause
thetreetofallinaparticulardirection.
Natural conditions that can cause a tree to
fall in a particulardirectioninclude:
SThe wind directionand speed.
SThe lean of the tree. The lean of a tree
might not be apparent due to uneven or
slopingterrain. Useaplumborleveltode-
termine the directionof tree lean.
SWeight and branches on one side.
SSurroundingtrees and obstacles.
Look for decay and rot. Ifthetrunkisrotted,
it can snap and fall toward the operator.
Check for broken or dead branches which
can fall on you while cutting.
Make sure there is enough room for the tree to
fall. Maintain a distance of 2-1/2 tree lengths
from the nearest person or other objects. En-
gine noise can drown out a warning call.
Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, sta-
ples,andwirefromthetreewherecutsareto
be made.
Planaclearretreatpathtotherearanddiag-
onal to the line of fall.
Direction of Fall
45_
Plan a clear retreat path
FELLING LARGE TREES
(15 cm in diameter or larger)
The notchmethodis used to fell largetrees.
Anotchiscutonthesideofthetreeinthede-
sired direction of fall. After a felling cut is
made on the opposite side of tree, the tree
will tend to fall into the notch.
NOTE: If the tree has large buttressroots,
removethembeforemakingthenotch. Ifus-
ing saw to remove buttress roots, keep saw
chainfromcontactinggroundtopreventdull-
ing of the chain.
NOTCH CUT AND FELLING THE
TREE
SMake notch cut by cutting the top of the
notchfirst. Cut through1/3 of thediameter
ofthetree.Nextcompletethenotchbycut-
ting the bottom of the notch. See illustra-
tion. Once the notch is cut remove the
notch of wood from the tree.

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Notch
First cut
Second cut
Final (felling)cut here.
2!(5 cm) above center of notch.
5cm
5cm
Hinge
SAfter removing the cutout of wood, make
the felling cut on the opposite side of the
notch.This is doneby makinga cut about
two inches higher than the center of the
notch. This will leave enoughuncutwood
between the felling cut and the notch to
form a hinge. This hingewill help prevent
thetreefromfallinginthewrongdirection.
Opening
of felling
cut
Closing
of
notch
Hinge holds tree on stump and helps
control fall
NOTE:Before felling cut is complete, use
wedges to open the cut when necessary to
controlthedirectionoffall. Toavoidkickback
and chain damage, use wood or plastic
wedges, but never steel or iron wedges.
SBe alert to signs that the tree is ready to fall:
cracking sounds, widening of the felling cut,
or movement in the upper branches.
SAs tree starts to fall,stop saw, put it down,
and get away quickly on your plannedre-
treat path.
SDO NOT cut down a partially fallen tree
withyoursaw. Beextremelycautiouswith
partially fallen trees that may be poorly
supported. When a tree doesn’t fall com-
pletely,setthesawasideandpulldownthe
tree with a cable winch, block and tackle,
or tractor.
CUTTING A FALLEN TREE
(BUCKING)
Bucking is the term used for cutting a fallen
tree to the desiredlog length.
WARNING: Do not standon the log
beingcut. Any portion canroll causingloss
of footingandcontrol.Do not stand downhill
of the log being cut.
IMPORTANT POINTS
SCut only one log at a time.
SCut shattered wood very carefully; sharp
piecesofwoodcouldbeflungtowardoper-
ator.
SUse a sawhorse to cut small logs. Never
allow another person to holdthe log while
cuttingandneverholdthelogwithyourleg
or foot.
SDo not cut in an area where logs, limbs,
androotsare tangled.Dragthelogsintoa
clearareabeforecuttingbypullingoutex-
posed and clearedlogs first.
TYPES OF CUTTING USED FOR
BUCKING
WARNING: If saw becomes
pinchedor hung in a log, don’t try to force it
out. Youcanlosecontrolofthesawresulting
ininjuryand/ordamagetothesaw. Stopthe
saw,driveawedgeofplasticorwoodintothe
cutuntilthesawcanberemovedeasily. Re-
start the saw and carefully reenter the cut.
Do not attemptto restartyour saw whenit is
pinchedor hung in a log.
Turn saw OFF and use a plastic or
wooden wedge to force cut open.
Use a wedge to remove pinched saw
Overcuttingbeginsonthetopsideofthelog
with thesaw againstthe log. When overcut-
ting use light downward pressure.
Overcutting Undercutting
Undercuttinginvolvescuttingontheunder-
sideofthelogwithtopofsawagainstthelog.
When undercutting use light upward pres-
sure. Hold saw firmly and maintain control.
The saw will tend to push back toward you.
WARNING: Never turn saw upside
down to undercut. The saw cannot be con-
trolledin this position.
Always make your first cut on the compres-
sionsideofthelog. Thecompressionsideof
the log is where the pressure of the log’s
weightis concentrated.
Second cut
First cut on compression side of log
First cut on compression side of log
Second cut

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BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT
SOvercutthrough1/3 of the diameter of the
log.
SRoll the log over and finish with a second
overcut.
SWatch for logs witha compressionside to
prevent the saw from pinching. See il-
lustrationfor cutting logs with a compres-
sion side.
BUCKING USING A LOG OR SUP-
PORT STAND
SRemember your first cut is always on the
compressionsideof the log. (Refer tothe
illustrationbelowfor your first andsecond
cuts).
SYour first cut should extend 1/3 of the
diameterof the log.
SFinish with your second cut.
1st Cut
2nd Cut
Usingalogforsupport
2nd Cut
1st Cut
1st Cut
2nd Cut
Using a support stand
1st Cut
2nd Cut
LIMBING AND PRUNING
WARNING: Be alert for and guard
against kickback. Do not allow the moving
chain to contact any other branches or ob-
jects at thenose of theguidebar whenlimb-
ingorpruning. Allowingsuchcontactcanre-
sult in serious injury.
WARNING: Neverclimbintoatree
to limb or prune. Do not stand on ladders,
platforms,alog,orinanypositionwhichcan
cause you to lose your balanceor controlof
the saw.
IMPORTANT POINTS
SWork slowly, keeping both hands firmly
grippedon the saw. Maintainsecurefoot-
ing and balance.
SWatch out for springpoles. Use extreme
caution when cutting small size limbs.
Slendermaterialmay catchthe saw chain
and bewhippedtowardyou or pull you off
balance.
SBe alert for springback. Watch out for
branchesthat arebent or underpressure.
Avoid being struck by the branch or the
sawwhenthetensioninthewoodfibersis
released.
SKeep a clear work area. Frequentlyclear
branches out of the way to avoid tripping
over them.
LIMBING
SAlwayslimbatreeafteritiscutdown. Only
thencan limbingbe donesafely andprop-
erly.
SLeave the larger limbs underneath the
felledtreetosupportthetreeas youwork.
SStartatbaseofthefelledtreeandworkto-
ward the top, cutting branches and limbs.
Remove small limbs with one cut.
SKeepthe treebetweenyouand thechain.
Cut from the side of the tree oppositethe
branch you are cutting.
SRemove larger, supportingbranches with
thecuttingtechniquesdescribedinBUCK-
ING WITHOUT A SUPPORT.
SAlways use an overcut to cut small and
freely hanging limbs. Undercuttingcould
cause limbs to fall and pinch saw.
PRUNING
WARNING: Limit pruning to limbs
shoulder height or below. Do not cut if
branchesarehigherthanyourshoulder. Get
a professionalto do the job.
SMake your first cut 1/3 of the way through
the bottom of the limb.
SNext makea 2ndcut allthe way through
the limb. Thencut athirdovercutleaving
a1to2inchcollarfromthetrunkofthetree.
First cut
Second cut
Third cut
Collar
Pruning technique

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: Muffler is very hot dur-
ingandafteruse. Donottouchthemuffleror
allow combustible material such as dry
grass or fuel to do so.
WARNING: Disconnect the spark
plug beforeperformingmaintenanceexcept
for carburetoradjustments.
We recommendallservice andadjustments
not listedin this manual be performedby an
AuthorizedService Dealer.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Lubricate bar
sprocket hole After each use.......
Check:
Fuel mixture level Before each use....
Bar lubrication Before each use.......
Chain tension Before each use.......
Chain sharpness Before each use....
For damaged parts Before each use..
For loose caps Before each use......
For loose fasteners Before each use...
For loose parts Before each use......
Inspect and Clean:
Bar Before each use................
Complete saw After each use.......
Air filter Every 5 hours*.............
Chain brake Every 5 hours*........
Spark arresting screen
and muffler Every 25 hours*.........
Replace spark plug Yearly.
Replace fuel filter Yearly...
* Hours of Operation
AIR FILTER
CAUTION:Do not clean filter in gasoline
or otherflammablesolvent to avoidcreating
a fire hazard or producing harmfulevapora-
tive emissions.
Cleaning the air filter:
A dirty air filter decreases engine perform-
ance and increases fuel consumption and
harmfulemissions.Alwayscleanafterevery
5 hours of operation.
SClean the cover and the area around it to
keep dirt andsawdust from fallinginto the
carburetorchamber when the cover is re-
moved.
SRemove the parts as illustrated.
SWash the filter in soap and water. Rinse
with clean cool water. Air dry completely
beforereinstalling.
SReinstallparts.
Air Filter
Air Filter
Screws
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS
Your carburetor is equipped with limiter
caps. Carburetor adjustment is a compli-
cated task. We recommend that you take
your unit to an Authorized Service Dealer.
Damagewilloccurifyouturntheneedlesbe-
yond the limiter stops.
BAR MAINTENANCE
Ifyoursawcutstooneside,hastobeforced
throughthecut,orbeenrunwithanimproper
amount of bar lubrication it may be neces-
sarytoserviceyourbar. Awornbarwilldam-
age your chain and make cutting difficult.
After each use, ensure ON/STOP switch is
intheSTOPposition,thencleanallsawdust
from the guide bar and sprocket hole.
To maintainguidebar:
SMoveON/STOPswitchtothe STOPposi-
tion.
SLoosenand remove chainbrake nuts and
chain brake. Remove bar and chainfrom
saw.
SClean the oil holes and bar groove after
each 5 hours of operation.
Remove SawdustFrom
Guide Bar Groove
Sprocket Hole
Oil Holes
SAdd lubricant to sprocket hole after each
use.
SBurring of guide bar rails is a normal
process of rail wear. Remove these burrs
with a flat file.
SWhenrailtopisuneven,useaflatfiletore-
store square edges and sides.
Correct GrooveWorn Groove
File Rail Edges
and Sides
Square
Replaceguidebarwhen thegrooveis worn,
the guide bar is bent or cracked, or when
excessheatingorburringoftherailsoccurs.
If replacement is necessary, use only the
guidebarspecifiedforyoursawintherepair
partslistoronthedecallocatedonthechain
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CHAIN SHARPENING
Chainsharpeningis a complicatedtask that
requires special tools. We recommended
you referchainsharpeningto a professional
chain sharpener.
IGNITION TIMING
Ignitiontiming is fixed and nonadjustable.
SPARK PLUG
The spark plug should be replaced each
year to ensure the engine starts easier and
runs better.
SLoosen3 screws on cylindercover.
SRemove the cylinder cover.
SPull off the spark plug boot.
SRemove spark plugfromcylinderanddis-
card.
SReplace with Champion RCJ--7Y spark
plug and tighten with a 3/4 inch socket
wrench (10-12 ft/lbs). Spark plug gap
should be 0.025 inches.
SReinstall the spark plug boot.
SReinstallthe cylinder cover and 3 screws
(15-20in/lbs).
Spark Plug Boot
STORAGE
WARNING: Stop engine and allow
to cool,andsecurethe unitbeforestoringor
transportingin a vehicle. Store unit and fuel
in an area where fuel vapors cannot reach
sparks or open flames from water heaters,
electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
Storeunitwithallguardsinplace.Positionso
that any sharp object cannot accidentally
cause injury to passersby. Storethe unitout
of reach of children.
SBefore storing, drain all fuel from the unit.
Start engineand allowto run untilit stops.
SCleanthe unitbeforestoring.Pay particu-
larattentiontotheairintakearea,keeping
it free of debris. Use a mild detergentand
sponge to clean the plastic surfaces.
SDonotstoretheunitorfuelinaclosedarea
wherefuel vapors can reach sparks or an
openflamefromhotwaterheaters,electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
SStorein a dry area outof the reachof chil-
dren.
CAUTION:It is importantto preventgum
deposits from forming in essential fuel sys-
tem parts such as the carburetor, fuel filter,
fuel hose, or fuel tank during storage.Alco-
hol blended fuels (called gasohol or using
ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture
which leads to fuel mixture separation and
formationofacidsduringstorage.Acidicgas
can damage the engine.
TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Enginewill not
start or will run
only a few
seconds after
starting.
SIgnitionswitch off.
SEngineflooded.
SFuel tank empty.
SSpark plug not firing.
SFuel not reaching
carburetor.
SMove ignitionswitch to ON.
SSee “Difficult Starting”in
OperationSection.
SFill tank with correct fuel mixture.
SInstall new spark plug.
SCheck for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repairor replace.
Enginewill
not idle
properly.
SCarburetorrequires
adjustment
SCrankshaftseals worn.
SContact an AuthorizedService Dealer.
SContact an AuthorizedService Dealer.
SAir filter dirty.
SSpark plug fouled.
SCarburetorrequires
adjustment.
Enginewill not
accelerate,
lacks power,
or dies under
a load.
SClean or replace air filter.
SClean or replace plug
and regap.
SContact an AuthorizedService Dealer.
Engine
smokes
excessively.
SToo much oil mixed with
gasoline. SEmpty fuel tank and refill with correct fuel mixture.
WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug beforeperformingall of
therecommendedremediesbelowexceptremediesthatrequireoperationoftheunit.
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LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT
SECTION 1: LIMITED WARRANTY
Husqvarna Forest & Garden Company
(”Husqvarna”) warrants Husqvarna product
to the original purchaser to befree from defects
in material and workmanship from the date of
purchasefor the “Warranty Period” of the prod-
ucts as set forth below:
Lifetime Warranty: All tiller tines against
breakage, trimmer shafts, ignition coils and
modules on hand held product.
3 Year Warranty: Spindles (on Zero Turn
Riders and Wide Area Walks)
2 Year COMMERCIAL Warranty: Husq-
varna Commercial Turf Equipment -- zero
turnriders,wideareawalks,and grounden-
gagingcommercial equipment.
2 Year NON--COMMERCIAL Warranty: Au-
tomatic mower, riding lawn mowers, yard and
garden tractors, walk behind mowers, tillers,
chain saws, trimmers, brushcutters, clearing
saws, snow blowers, hand held blowers, back-
pack blowers, hedge trimmers, electric prod-
ucts and power--assist collection systems for
non--commercial, non--professional, non--insti-
tutional or non--income producing use, except
as herein stated.
Emission control system components neces-
sary to comply with EPA regulations, except for
those components which are part of engine
systems manufactured by third party engine
manufacturers for which the purchaser has re-
ceived a separate warranty with product infor-
mation supplied at time of purchase.
1 Year Warranty: Power cutters, stump
grinder, hydraulic pole pruners and hydraulic
pole saws for non--commercial, non--profes-
sional, non--institutional or non--income pro-
ducing use.
All trimmers, brushcutters, clearing saws, hov-
ering trimmers, stick edgers, backpack blow-
ers, hand held blowers,hedge trimmers,model
series 580 & 600 walk--behind mowers and
power--assistcollectionsystemsusedforcom-
mercial, institutional, professional, or income
producing purposes or use.
90 Day Warranty: Automatic mower, chain
saws,powercutters,stump grinders,trimmers,
brushcutters, clearing saws, hovering trim-
mers, stick edgers, hedge trimmers,backpack
blowers, hand held blowers, hydraulic pole
saws, hydraulic pole pruners, snow throwers,
commercial turf equipment or any Husqvarna
product usedfor rental purposes or use except
as otherwise provided herein.
30 Day Warranty: Husqvarna bow guide
bars, replacement parts including bar and
chains, product accessories,tools, display fea-
tures and safety apparel.
SECTION 2: HUSQVARNA’S OBLIGA-
TIONS UNDER THE WARRANTY
Husqvarnawillrepairor replace defectivecom-
ponents without charge for parts or labor if a
component fails because of adefect inmaterial
or workmanship during the warranty period.
SECTION 3: ITEMS NOT COVERED
BY THIS WARRANTY
The following items are not covered by this
warranty:
(1)Normal customer maintenance items
whichbecomewornthroughnormalregu-
laruse,including,but notlimitedto,belts,
blades, blade adapters, bulbs, filters,
guide bars, lubricants, rewind springs,
saw chains, spark plugs, starter ropes
and tines;
(2)Naturaldiscolorationofmaterialduetoul-
travioletlight.
(3)Engineand drive systems not manufac-
turedbyHusqvarna;theseitemsarecov-
ered by the respective manufacturer’s
warranty as provided in writing with the
product information supplied at the time
ofpurchase;allclaimsmustbesenttothe
appropriatemanufacturer.
(4)Lawn and garden attachments are cov-
ered by a third party which gives a war-
ranty; all claims for warranty should be
sent to the manufacturer;and
(5)Emission control system components
necessary to comply with EPA regula-
tions which are manufactured by third
party enginemanufacturer.
(6) Batteries havea oneyear proratedlimit-
edwarrantywith 100% replacementdur-
ing the first 6 months.
SECTION 4: EXCEPTIONS AND LIM-
ITATIONS
This warranty shall be inapplicable to de-
fects resultingfrom the following:
(1)Accident,abuse,misuse,negligenceand
neglect, including stale fuel, dirt, abra-
sives, moisture, rust, corrosion, or any
adversereactionduetoincorrectstorage
or use habits.
(2)Failure to operate or maintain the unit in
accordance with the instruction manual
or instruction sheet furnished by Husq-
varna.
(3)Alterations or modifications that change
theintendeduseof theproductor affects
the product’s performance, operation,
safety,ordurability,orcausestheproduct
tofailtocomplywithanyapplicablelaws.
(4)Additional damage to parts or compo-
nents due to continueduse occurringaf-
ter any of the above.
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PRO-
VIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE
EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE PUR-
CHASER. HUSQVARNA SHALL NOT BE
LIABLEFOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CON-
SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH
OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WAR-
RANTY ON THESE PRODUCTSEXCEPT
TO THEEXTENTPROHIBITEDBYAPPLI-
CABLE LAW. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY
OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON
THESEPRODUCTSISLIMITEDINDURA-
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DEFINED IN THE LIMITED WARRANTY
STATEMENT. HUSQVARNA RESERVES
THE RIGHT TO CHANGE OR IMPROVE
THE DESIGN OF THE PRODUCT WITH-
OUT NOTICE, AND DOES NOT ASSUME
OBLIGATION TO UPDATE PREVIOUSLY
MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS.
Somestatesdonotallowtheexclusionofin-
cidental or consequentialdamages, or limi-
tations on how long an implied warranty
lasts, sothe abovelimitationsorexclusions
may not apply to you. This warranty gives
you specific legal rights, and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to
state.
SECTION 5: CUSTOMER RE-
SPONSIBILITIES
The product must exhibit reasonable care,
maintenance,operation,storageandgener-
alupkeepaswritteninthemaintenancesec-
tion of the Owner’s/Operator’s manual.
Shouldanoperationalproblemor failureoc-
cur, the product shouldnot beused, butde-
livered as is to an authorized Husqvarna
dealerfor evaluation. Proofof purchase,as
explainedin Section 6, rests solely with the
customer.
SECTION 6: PROCEDURE TO OB-
TAIN WARRANTY CONSIDERATION
It is the Owner’s and Dealer’s responsibility
to make certain that the Warranty Registra-
tion Card is properly filledout and mailed to
HusqvarnaForest&GardenCompany. This
card should be mailed within ten (10) days
fromthedateofpurchaseinordertoconfirm
the warranty and to facilitatepost--saleser-
vice.
Proof of purchase must be presentedto the
authorizedHusqvarnadealerin order to ob-
tain warranty service. This proof must in-
cludedatepurchased,modelnumber,serial
number, andcompletenameandaddressof
the selling dealer.
To obtain the benefit of this warranty, the
productbelievedtobedefectivemust bede-
liveredtoanauthorizedHusqvarnadealerin
atimelymanner,nolaterthanthirty(30)days
from date of the operationalproblem or fail-
ure. The product must be delivered at the
owner’s expense. Pick--up and delivery
charges are not covered by this warranty.
AnauthorizedHusqvarnadealercanbenor-
mally located throughthe “Yellow Pages” of
the local telephone directory or by calling
1--800--HUSKY62for a dealer in your area.
7349 StatesvilleRoad
CHARLOTTE,NC 28269
U.S. EPA / ENVIRONMENT CANADA
EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OB-
LIGATIONS: The U. S. Environmental
Protection Agency/Environment Canada
and HUSQVARNA are pleased to explain
the emissions control system warranty on
your lawn andgardenequipmentengine.All
new utility and lawn and gardenequipment
engines must be designed, built, and
equipped to meet the stringent anti--smog
standards. HUSQVARNA must warrantthe
emission control system on your lawn and
garden equipment engine for the periods of
timelistedbelowprovidedtherehasbeenno
abuse, neglect, or impropermaintenanceof
your lawn and garden equipment engine.
Youremissioncontrolsystemincludesparts
such as the carburetorandthe ignitionsys-
tem. Where a warrantable condition exits,
HUSQVARNAwillrepairyourlawn andgar-
den equipmentengineat no cost to you.Ex-
penses covered under warranty include
diagnosis,partsandlabor. MANUFACTUR-
ER’S WARRANTY COVERAGE: If any
emissions related part on your engine (as
listed under Emissions Control Warranty
Parts List) is defectiveora defectin thema-
terialsorworkmanshipoftheenginecauses
the failure of such an emission related part,
the part will be repaired or replaced by
HUSQVARNA. OWNER’S WARRANTY
RESPONSIBILITIES:As the lawn and gar-
den equipment engine owner, you are re-
sponsible for the performance of the re-
quiredmaintenancelistedinyourinstruction
manual. HUSQVARNA recommends that
youretainallreceiptscoveringmaintenance
onyour lawnandgardenequipmentengine,
but HUSQVARNA cannot deny warranty
solely forthe lack of receipts or for your fail-
ure to ensure the performanceof all sched-
uledmaintenance. Asthelawnandgarden
equipment engine owner, you should be
aware that HUSQVARNA may deny you
warranty coverage if your lawn and garden
equipmentengineorapartofithasfaileddue
to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance,
unapproved modifications, or the use of
parts not made or approved by the original
equipmentmanufacturer. You areresponsi-
ble for presenting your lawn and garden
equipmentenginetoaHUSQVARNAautho-
rizedrepaircenterassoonasa problemex-
ists. Warranty repairs should be completed
in a reasonable amount of time, not to ex-
ceed30days. If you haveany questionsre-
gardingyourwarrantyrightsandresponsibi-
lities, you should contact your nearest
authorizedservicecenterorcallHUSQVAR-
NAat1-800-487-5962. WARRANTYCOM-
MENCEMENT DATE: The warranty period
begins on the date the lawn and garden
equipment engine is purchased. LENGTH
OF COVERAGE:This warrantyshall be for
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purchase. WHAT IS COVERED: REPAIR
ORREPLACEMENTOFPARTS.Repairor
replacement of any warranted part will be
performed at no charge to the owner at an
approvedHUSQVARNA servicing center. If
youhaveanyquestionsregardingyourwar-
ranty rights and responsibilities,you should
contact your nearest authorized service
center or call HUSQVARNA at
1-800-487-5962 WARRANTY PERIOD:
Any warranted part which is not scheduled
forreplacementasrequiredmaintenance,or
which is scheduled only for regular inspec-
tiontotheeffect of“repairor replaceas nec-
essary” shall be warranted for 2 years. Any
warranted part which is scheduled for re-
placementas requiredmaintenanceshallbe
warrantedfortheperiodoftimeupto thefirst
scheduled replacement point for that part.
DIAGNOSIS: The owner shall not be
charged for diagnostic labor which leads to
thedeterminationthatawarrantedpartisde-
fectiveif thediagnosticworkis performedat
an approved HUSQVARNA servicing cen-
ter. CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES:
HUSQVARNAmay be liablefor damagesto
otherenginecomponentscausedbythefail-
ure of a warranted part still underwarranty.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED: All failures
causedbyabuse,neglect,orimpropermain-
tenancearenotcovered.ADD--ONORMO-
DIFIED PARTS: The use of add--on or modi-
fied parts can be grounds for disallowing a
warranty claim. HUSQVARNA is not liableto
cover failures of warrantedparts caused by
the use of add--on or modified parts. HOW
TO FILE A CLAIM: If you have any ques-
tions regardingyour warranty rights and re-
sponsibilities,youshouldcontactyournear-
est authorized service center or call
HUSQVARNA at 1--800--487--5962.
WHERE TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE:
Warranty services or repairs shall be provided
at all HUSQVARNA service centers. call:
1--800--487--5962 MAINTENANCE, RE-
PLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF EMISSION
RELATED PARTS:AnyHUSQVARNA ap-
proved replacementpart used in theperfor-
mance of any warranty maintenance or re-
pair on emission related parts will be
provided without charge to the owner if the
part is under warranty. EMISSION CON-
TROLWARRANTYPARTSLIST:Carbure-
tor, IgnitionSystem:SparkPlug(coveredup
to maintenance schedule), IgnitionModule.
MAINTENANCE STATEMENT: The owner
is responsible for the performance of all re-
quired maintenance as defined in the in-
struction manual.
The informationon the product labelindicates which standardyour engineis certified.
Example: (Year) EPA Phase 1 or Phase 2 and/orCALIFORNIA.

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