Husqvarna 261 User Manual

101 90 03-95Please read these instructions carefully and makesure you understand them before using the saw.Operator's manual (EPA)261

10 – English!7 MufflerNever use a chain sawthat has a faulty muffler.Regularly check that themuffler is securelyattached to the chain saw.If the muffl

English – 11!SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSC Some terms that describe the bar and chainWhen the cutting equipment supplied with your saw becomesworn or damaged y

12 – EnglishSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS2 Sharpening your chain and adjustingraker clearanceThe risk of kickback is increased with a badlysharpened chain!A Gen

English – 13!C General advice on setting raker clearance• When you sharpen thecutting teeth you reduce theRAKER CLEARANCE(cutting depth). To maintainc

14 – EnglishSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!4 Lubricating cutting equipmentPoor lubrication of cutting equipment maycause the chain to snap and lead to serious,ev

English – 15C Checking chain lubrication• Check the chain lubricationeach time you refuel.Aim the tip of the saw at alight coloured surface about20 cm

16 – EnglishH BarCheck regularly:• Whether there are burrs onthe edges of the bar.Remove these with a file ifnecessary.• Whether the groove in thebar

English – 176 Take great care when youcut with the top edge ofthe bar, i.e. when cuttingfrom the underside of theobject. This is known ascutting on th

18 – EnglishSAFETY INSTRUCTIONSGENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS1 Chain saws are designed solely for cutting wood. The onlycutting equipment that can be used

English – 19!SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSGENERAL WORKING INSTRUCTIONSThis section describes basic safety rules forusing a chain saw. This information is nosubs

2 – EnglishSymbolsKEY TO SYMBOLSSwitch off the engine by moving the stopswitch to the STOP position before carryingout any checks or maintenance.Alway

20 – English!SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSTwo factors decide whether the chain will jam or the log willsplit. The first is how the log is supported and the seco

English – 21SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS2 The log is supported at oneend. There is a high riskthat it will split.A Start by cutting frombelow (about 1/3 of the

22 – EnglishSAFETY INSTRUCTIONSFELLING CUTThe felling cut is made from the opposite side of the tree and itmust be perfectly horizontal. Stand on the

English – 23We recommend that you usea bar that is longer than thediameter of the tree, so thatyou can make the FELLINGCUT and DIRECTIONAL CUTwith sin

24 – EnglishWHAT IS WHAT?What is what?1. Cylinder cover.2. Front handle.3. Front hand guard.4. Starter cover.5. Chain oil tank.6. Starter handle.7. Ad

English – 25!Mounting guide bar and chainAlways wear gloves, when working with thechain, in order to protect your hands frominjury.Check that the chai

26 – EnglishFuelmixGasoline• This engine is certified tooperate on unleadedgasoline.• Use good quality unleadedgasoline.• The lowest recommendedoctane

English – 27!FuellingTaking the following precautions, will lessenthe risk of fire.• Do not smoke or place warm objects in the vicinity ofthe fuel.• A

28 – EnglishStart and stopWARNING!• Never start the saw engine without the bar, chain andclutch cover (chain brake) assembled - or else theclutch can

English – 29CarburetorMAINTENANCEYour Husqvarna product has been designed and manufacturedto specifications that reduce harmful emissions.After your u

English – 3CONTENTSContentsKey to symbols ...2Safety instructionsPersonal protective equipment ...

30 – EnglishChanging a broken or wornstarter cord• Loosen the screws, thathold the starter deviceagainst the crankcase andremove the starter device.•

English – 31MufflerThe muffler is designed inorder to reduce the noise leveland to direct the exhaustgases away from the operator.The exhaust gases ar

32 – EnglishMAINTENANCECooling systemTo obtain the lowest possible running temperature the saw isequipped with a cooling system.The cooling systemcons

English – 33Weekly maintenance1. Check that the AVelements are not soft ortorn.2. Lubricate the clutch drumbearing.3. File off burrs, if any, onthe si

34 – EnglishTECHNICAL DATARecommended original and replacement barand chain combinationsFollowing is a list of recommended cutting equipment forthe Hu

35 – EnglishFEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENTYOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS ANDOBLIGATIONSThe EPA (The US Environmental Protection Agency)and Husqvarn

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4 – English!!CHAIN SAW SAFETY EQUIPMENTThis section explains the various safety features of the saw,how they work, and basic inspection and maintenanc

English – 51 Chain brake and front hand guardYOUR chain saw is equipped with a chain brake that is desig-ned to stop the chain immediately if you get

6 – English6 The way the chain brake is triggered, either manually orautomatically, depends on the force of the kickback and theposition of the chain

English – 7!5 Vibration damping systemYour chain saw is equippedwith a vibration dampingsystem that is designed tominimise vibrations and makeoperatio

8 – English!3 Checking the inertia brake releaseHold the chain saw over astump or other firm object.Let go of the front handleso that the bar falls on

English – 9SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS4 Right hand guardCheck that the right handguard is not damaged andthat there are no visibledefects, such as cracks.5 Vi