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©Husqvarna
FOREST&GARDEN
Operator’s Manual
Model: 23 Compact
Safety Rules
Assembly
Operation
Care and Maintenance
WARNING:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and
Operating Instructions before first
use of this product. Failure to do so
can result in serious injury.
Husqvarna Forest & Garden Co.
9006-J Perimeter Woods Drive
Charlotte, NC 28216
530-083873 (9/24/95)
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SAFETY RULES
Look lor this symbol ^ to point out impor
tant safety precautions. It means: Attention!
Become alert! Your safety is involved.
WARNING: Always disconnectspark
plug wire when making repairs except car
buretor adjustments.
Because a chain saw is a high-speed wood
cutting tool, special safety precautions must
be observed to reduce risk of accidents.
Careless or improper use of this tool can
cause serious injury.
PLAN AHEAD
• Restrict the use of your saw to adult us
ers who understand and can follow
safety rules, precautions, and operat
ing instructions found in this manual.
Hearing
Protection
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Safety
Shoes
Wear 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-fogging, vented goggles or face
screen; an approved safety hard hat;
and sound barriers (ear plugs or
mufflers) to protectyour hearing. Users
should have hearing checked regularly
as chain saw noise can damage hear
ing. Secure hair above shoulder length.
• Keep all parts of your body away from
the chain when the engine is running.
• Keep children, bystanders, and ani
mals a minimum of 30 feet (10 Meters)
away from work area or when starting.
• Do not handle or operate a chain saw
when you are fatigued, ill, or upset, or if
you have taken alcohol, drugs, or
medication. You must be in good physi
cal condition and mentally alert. If you
have any condition that might be aggra
vated by strenuous work, check with
your doctor.
• Do not start cutting until you have a
clear work area, secure footing, and, if
you are felling a retreat path.
OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY
• Do not operate with one hand as seri
ous injury to the operator, helpers; by
Safety Hat
Eye
Protection
Heavy Duty
> Gloves
Safety Chaps
standers may result A chain saw is in
tended for two-handed use.
• Operate only in a well-ventilated out
door area.
• Do not operate from a ladder or in a
tree, unless you are specifically trained.
• Make sure the chain will not make con
tact with any object while starting the
engine. Never try to start the saw when
the guide bar is in a cut
• Do not put pressure on the saw at the
end of the cut Applying pressure can
cause you to lose control when the cut
is completed.
• Stop engine before setting saw down.
• Do not operate a chain saw that is dam
age improperly adjusted, or not com
pletely arKl securely assembled. Al
ways replace handguard Immediately if
it becomes damaged, broken or is
otherwise removed.
MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD
WORKING ORDER
• Have all chain saw service performed
by a qualified service dealer with the ex
ception of the items listed in the mauntenance section of this manual. For ex
ample, if improper tools are used to
remove or hold me flywheel when serv
icing the clutch, structural damage to
the flywheel can occur and cause me
flywheel to burst.
•
[¿ke certain the saw chain stops mov-
Make
ng when the mrottle trigger is released.
=or correction, refer to Carburetor Ad-
ustments.”
Ceep me handles dry, clean, and free of
oil or fuel mixture.
VYrth me engine stopped, hand carry
me chain saw with muffler away from
your body, and guide bar and chain to
me rear, and covered wim a scabbard.
Keep caps aixl fasteners securely tight
ened.
Never modify your saw in any way. Use
only Husqvarna accessories and re
placement parts as recommended.
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION
Do not smoke while handling fuel or
while operating me saw.
Biminate all sources of sparks or flame
in areas where fuel is mixed or poured.
Mix and pour frtel in an outdoor area
and use an approved, marked fuel con
tainer. Wipe up all fuel spills.
Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from
fueling site before starting engine.
Turn me engine off and let saw cool in a
norvcombustible area, not on dry
leaves, straw, paper, etc. Slowly re
move fuel cap and refuel unit.
Store me unit in a cool, dry well-venti
lated space where fuel vapors cannot
reach sparks or open flames from water
heaters, electric motors or switches, fur
naces, etc.
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Read and understand the Operator’s Manual before using the chan saw.
Always use two hands when operating the chain saw.
WAHIMIIMli: Contacting the guide bar tip with
any object should be avoided; tip contact may cause
ih6 GuiCi6 boT to mCV@ Suddcfiiy upWSfu 3nu bdCk-
ward, which may cause serious injury.
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Measured maximum kickback value, with and without
chain brake, for the bar and chan combination on the
label.
GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK
WARNING: Rotational Kickback can
occur when the moving chain contacts an
object at the upper portion of the tip of the
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the tip of the guide bar can cause the chain
to dig into the object, which stops the chan
for an instant The result is a lightning fast,
reverse reaction which kicks the guide bar
up and back toward the operator.
.,^9 Kickback Path
Clear The
Working Area
Pinch-Kickback and .Pu!!-ln occur when ti^e
chain is suddenly stopped by being
pinched, caught, or by contacting a foreign
object in the wood. This sudden stopping
of the chain results in a reversal of the chain
force used to cut wood and causes the saw
to move in the opposite direction of the
chain rotation. Pinch-Kickback drives the
saw straight back toward the operator. Pull-
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REDUCE THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK
• Recognize that kickback can happen.
With a basic understanding of kick
back, you c^ reduce the element of
3urpnS6 which CCrrinbutcS tC aCCi
dents.
• Never let the moving chain contact any
object at the tip of №e guide bar. '
• Keep the working area free from ob
structions such as other trees,
branches, rocks, fences, stumps, etc.
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your saw chain could hit while cutting.
• Keep saw chain sharp and properly terv
sioned. A loose or dull chain can in
crease the chance of kickback. Follow
manufacturer’s chain sharpening and
maintenance instructions. Chew ten
sion at regular intervals, but never witii
engine running. Make sure the bar
damp nuts are securely tightened.
• Begin and continue cutting at full
speed. Ifthechainismovingataslower
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speed, there is greater chance of kick
back occurring.
• Use extreme caution when re-entering
a cut.
• Do not attempt cuts starting with the tip
of the bar (plunge cuts).
• Watch for shifting logs or other forces
that could close a cut and pinch or fall
into chain.
• Use the specified Reduced-Kickback
Guide Bar and Low-Kickback Chain.
Avoid Pinch-Kickback:
• Be extremely aware of situations or ob
structions that can cause material to
pinch the top of or othervwse stop the
chan.
• Do not cut more than one log at a time.
• Do not twist the saw as the bar is with
drawn from am undercut when bucking.
Avoid Puii-ln:
• Always begin cutting with the engine at
full speed and the saw housing against
wood.
• Use wedges made of plastic or wood.
Never use metal to hold the cut open.
MAINTAIN CONTROL
Stand to the left of the saw
Thumb on
KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES
ik WARNING: The following features
are included on your saw to help reduce
hazard of kickback; however, such features
will not totally eliminate this danger. Do not
rely only on safety devices. Follow all safety
rules to help avoid kickback and other
forces which can result in serious injury.
• Handguard: designed to reduce the
chance of your left hand contacting the
chain if your hand slips off the front han
dlebar.
• Position of front and rear handlebars,
designed with distance between harv
dles and “iivline'' with each other. The
spread and ‘in-line* position of the
hands provided by this design work to
gether to give balance and resistance in
controlling the pivot of the saw back to
ward the operator if kickback occurs.
• Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar, de
signed with a small radius tip which re
duces the size of the kickback danger
zone on the bar tip. This type bar has
been demonstrated to significantly re
duce the number and seriousness of
kickbacks when tested in accordance
with ANSI B175.1.
Reduced Kickback Symmetrical Guide
Never reverse hand positions
A good, firm grip on the saw with both
hands will help you maintain control.
Don’t let go. Grip the rear handle with
your right hand whether you are right or
left handed. Keep the fingers of your left
hand around, and your left thumb un
der the front handlebar. Keep your left
arm straight with the elbow locked.
Position your left hand on the front han
dlebar so it is in a straight line with your
right hand on the rear handle when
making bucking cuts. Stand slightly to
the left side of the saw to keep your
body from being in a direct line with the
cutting chain.
Stand with your weight evenly bal
anced on both feet ■
Do not overreach. You could be drawn
or thrown off balance and lose control.
Do not cut above shoulder height It is
difficult to maintain control of saw
above shoulder height
Bbow
locked
Small Radius
Tipi
Symmetrical Guide Bar
Large Radius Tip
Low-Kickback Chain, has met kick
back performance requirements when
tested on a representative sample of
chain saws below 3.8 cubic inch
displacementspecifiedinANSIB175.1.
Low-Kick
back
Chain
ANSI B175.1 >1991 ‘American National
Standard for Power Tools - Gasoline
Powered Saw - Safety Requirements.”
_ Contoured Depth Gauge
_ __ Elongated Guard Link
Deflects Kickback
Force And Allows
Wood To Gradually
Ride Into Cutter
Can Obstruct Material
Chain With High
Kickback Potential
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CHAIN BRAKE & СКА ANGLE
Ik WARNING: The effectiveness of a
chain brake in reducing operator injuries
has not yet been fully determined. We can
not represent that a chain brake is an effec
tive safety device to prevent or reduce the
hazard of injuries resulting from kickback.
DO NOT ASSUME THAT THE CHAIN
BRAKE WILL PROTECT YOU IN THE
EVENT OF A KICKBACK. Instead, use
the saw properly and carefully to avoid kick
back. Reduced-Kickback bars and LowKickback chains reduce the hazard of kick
back and are recommended. Repairs on a
chain brake should be made by an Autho
rized Service Dealer.
A WARNING: Computed kickback
angle (CKA) listed on your saw and listed in
the CKA table below represents angle of
Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table
kickback your bar and chain combinations
will have when tested in accordance with
CSA and ANSI standards. When purchas
ing replacement bar and chain, consider
ations should be given to the lower CKA val
ues. Lower CKA values represent safer
angles to the user, higher values indicate
more angle and higher kick energies. Com
puted angles represented in the non-acti
vated column indicate total energy and
angle associated without activation of the
chain brake during kickback. Activated
angle represents chain stopping time rela
tive to activation angle of chain brake and
resulting kick angle of saw.
The following guide bar and chain com
binations meet kickback requirements of
CSA Z62.1, Z62.3, & ANSI B175.1 Use of
bar and chain combinations other than
those listed is not recommended and may
not meet the CKA requirements per stan
dard.
BAR
MODEL
23 Compact
NOTE: This saw complies with Federal
OSHA regulations for commercial logging.
SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations
through prolonged use of gasoline
powered hand tools could cause blood
vessel or nen/e damage in the fingers,
hands, and joints of people prone to
circulation disorders or abriormal swellings.
Prolonged use in cold wéather has been
linked to blood vessel damage in otherwise
healthy people. If symptoms occur such ^
numbness, pain, loss of strength, change in
skin color or texture, or loss of feeling in the
fingers, hands, or joints, discontinue the
use of tfiis tool auid seek medical attention.
An anti-vibration system does not
guarantee the 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.
SPECIAL NOTICE: Your saw is equipped
with a temperature limiting muffler and
spark arresting screen which meets the
requirements of 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 /ou operate a chain saw where such
regulations exist, you are legally
responsible for maintaining these parts.
Failure to do so is a violation of the law.
Refer to SERVICE section.
If you need assistance, contact your Autho
rized Service Dealer or call the 1-800 num
ber listed on the back of this manual.
P/N
5018540-52
Length
14"
CHAIN P/N
6081001-29
CKA without
chain brake
43.8“
ASSEMBLY
Do not be alarmed by a rattle in your unit.
This is a normal sound from the fuel filter in
the empty fuel tank. You may also smell
asoline or see oil residue on the muffler.
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his is normal from the testing and carbure
tor adjustment process while the unit was
manufactured.
A
WARNING: Recheck each assembly
step if the saw is received assembled. Aways wear gloves when handling the chain.
The chain is sharp and can cut you even
when it is not moving!
ATTACHING THE BAR & CHAIN
(If not already attached)
• Loosen and remove ti^e bar clamp.
• Remove and recycle plastic shipping
spacer.
An adjusting pin 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
into a hole in the bar. Turning the screw
will move the adjustment pin up and
down ttie screw. Locate this adjustment
before you begin mounting the bar onto
the saw. See illustration below.
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Turn the adjusting screw to move adjust
ing pin to the back. Further adjustment
may be necessary as you mount the bar.
Mount the bar as illustrated.
Slide the bar toward the back.
Use the illustration of the chain to deter
mine the proper direction.
Place the chain onto the sprocket located
behind the clutch drum.
Start at the top of the bar and fit chain into
groove around the guide bar.
Pull the bar forward until the chain is snug
in the groove of the bar.
Hold guide bar against the sawframe and
install the bar clamp. Make sure the ad
justing pin is aligned with the hole in the
bar. Remember this pin moves the bar
forward and backward to adjust chain
tension.
Replace the bar clamp nuts and tighten
fingertight Once the chain is tensioned
you >will need to tighten bar clamp nuts.
• If chain is too tight, turn adjusting
screw 1/4 turn counterclockwise.
• If chain is too loose, turn adjusting
screw 1/4 turn clockwise.
• Lift up the tip ofthe bar and tighten the bar
clamp nuts with the combination screwdriver/wrench.
* Recheck chain tension.
Chain moves freely
Lifts only 1/8 of an Inch from bar.
Adjusting screv- "I
Turn to in
crease chain"^ " ^ ^
tension
Tip of Bar
Proper chain direction
Place chain onto the sprocket
CHAIN TENSION (Including units with
chain already installed)
NOTE: When adjusting chain tension,
make sure the bar nuts are fingertight only.
Attempting to tension the chain when the
bar ni^ are tight will cause damage.
Checking the tension:
Move chain around the bar. If the chain does
not rotate, it is too tight If too loose, the
chain will sag below the bar.
Adjusting the tension:
Chain tension is very important Chain
stretches during use. This is especially true
during the first iew times you use your saw.
Always check chain tension each time you
use and refuel your saw.
You can adjust the chain tension by looserv
ing the bar clamp nuts and turning the ad
justing screw 1/4 of a turn while lifting up on
the bar.
Turn to decrease chain tension
FUEL & LUBRICATION
FUELING ENGINE
This engine is certified to operate on
unleaded gasoline. Before operation,
gasoline must be mixed with a good quality
2-cyde air4»oled engine oil. We
recommend Husqvamabra^d 50:1 oil.lfyou
do r»ot use this oil, use a good quality 2-cycle
air4xx>led oil designed to be mixed at a ratio
of 32:1 (A 32:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 4
ounces of oil with each gallon of unleaded
gasoline). When mixing fuel follow the
instructions printed on the container. Always
read and follow the safety mies under
“Handle Fuel with Caution".
BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICATION
The bar and chain require continuous lubri
cation. Lubrication is provided by the auto
matic oiler system when the oil tank is kept
filled. Lack of oil will quickly min the bar and
chain. Too little oil will cause overheating
shown by smoke coming from the chan
and/or discoloration of the bar.
In freezing weather oil wilt thicken, making it
necessary to thin bar and chain oil vrith a
small amount (5to 10%) of #1 Diesel Fuel or
kerosene. Bar and chain oil must be free
flowing.
Husqvama bar and chain oil is formulated to
protect your unit against excessive wear
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from heat and friction, and resists high
temperature thinning.
• Never use waste oil. _______
• stop the engine before removing caps.
Pull the starter rope quickly with your right
hand until the engine attempts to start,
then push the choke to the OFF position.
Pull the sorter rope quickly with your right
hand until the engine starts.
Allow the engine to run for approximately
five seconds. Then, release the throttle
trigger.
IGNITION SWITCH
T
Pill the oil tanK eacn tme tne ruei
tank is filled
STARTING
WARNING:Thechainmustnotmove
at idle speed. If the chain moves refer to
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with the muffler. A hot muffler can cause se
rious burns.
To stop the engine move the switch to the
STOP or OFF position.
To start the engine hold the saw firmly as
di iwwi I uciuw.
• Move switch to the STAHTpr ON position.
• Push Saw away with your nght hancl whil©
pulling starter rope with your left hand.
(Never reverse hand positions)
Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rope.
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START (ON)
CHOKE
OFF
For a warm engine:
• Position choke to the OFF position.
• Pull the starter rope quicklywith your right
• Squeezeandreieasethethrottletriggerto
Difficult starting or flooded engine:
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fuel if it has not started after 10 pulls.
Flooded engines can be cieared of excess
fuel by following the warm engine starting
procedure listed above. Insure Ote ignition
switch is in the ON or start position.
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rope handle many times depending on how
badly the unit is flooded, lif engine fails to
start refer to the troubleshooting chart
until Annina efarte
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allowing engine to idle.
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STOP (OFF)
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When pulling the starter rope, do not use
the full extent of the rope as this can
cause the rope to break. Do not let starter
rope snap back. Hold the handle and let
the rope rewind slowly.
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full choke; allow the engine to warm up
before squeezina the throttle trigger.
Do not cut materTal with the choReДast idle
lever at the FULL position.
For cold engine or warm engine after
running out of fuel.
• Position choke to the FULL position.
• Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger.
CHAIN BRAKE
• This saw is equipped with a chain brake
designed to stop the chain if kickback oc
curs.
• The chain brake is activated if the front
hand guard is pushed forward, either
manu£ly or by centrifugai force.
• Ifthe brake is already activated, it is disen
gaged by pulling Jhe front^hand guard
back toward the front handle as ^ as
possible.
• When cutting with the saw, the chain
brake must disengaged.
Braking function contro!
Chain brake must be checked before each
use. Engage the chain brake with the saw at
idle . Accelerate to full throttle momentarily. If
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chain moves have chain brake repaired by
Authorized Service Dealer before use.
Disengaged
.^Engaged
CUTTING METHODS
IMPORTANT POINTS
• Cut wood only. Do not cut metal, plastics,
masonry, noivwood building materials,
6tC.
• Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign
object. Inspect the saw and repair parts
as necessa^.
• Keep the chain out of dirt and sand. Even
a small amount of dirt will quickly dull a
chain and increase the possibility of kick
back.
• Practice cutting a few small logs using the
following techniques to get the “feel’ of
using your saw before you begin a major
sawing operation.
• Squeeze the throttle trigger and allow the
engine to reach full speed before cutting.
• Begin cutting with the saw frame against
the log. .
• Keep the engine at full speed the entire
time you are cutting.
• Allow the chain to cut for you. Exert only
light downward pressure.
• Release the throttle trigger as soon ^ the
cut is completed, allowing the engine to
idle. If you run the saw at full throttle with
out a cutting load, unnecessary wear can
occur.
• To avoid losing control when cut is com
plete, do not put pressure on saw at end
of cut.
• Stop the engine before setting the saw
down.
TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES
• Weight and branches on one side.
• Surrounding trees and obstacles.
Lx)ok for decay and rot If the trunk is
rotted, it can snap and fall toward the
operator.
Make sure there is enough room for the tree
to fail. Maintain a distance of 2-1/2 tree
lengttisfrom the nearest person or other ob
jects. Engine noise can drown out a warn
ing call.
Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, sta
ples, and wire from the tree where cuts are
to be made.
Plan a clear retreat path
- Direction of Fall
FELLING LARGE TREES
(6 inches In diameter or larger)
The notch method is used to fell large trees.
A noteh is cut on the side of the tree in the
desired direction of fall. After a felling cut is
made on the opposite side of tree, the tree
will tend to fall into the notch.
NOTCH CUT AND FELUNG THE TREE
• Make notch cut by cutting the top of the
notch first Cut through 1 /3 of the diameter
of the tree. Next complete the notch by
cutting the bottom of the notch. See il
lustration. Once the notch is cut remove
the notch of wood from the tree.
• After removing the cutout of wood, make
the felling cut on the opposite side of the
notch. This is done by making a cut about
two inches higher than the center of the
notch. This will leave enough uncut wood
between the felling cut and the notch to
form a hinge. This hinge will help prevent
the tree from falling In ttie wrong direction.
idk WARNING:Donotcutnearbuildings
or electrical wires if you do not know the di
rection of tree fall, at night since you will not
be able to see well, or during bad weather
such as rain, snow, or strong winds, as fall Is
unpredictable.
Carefully plan your sawing operation in ad
vance. You need a clear area all around the
tree so you can have secure footing. Check
for broken or dead branches which can fall
on you causing serious injury.
Natural conditions that can cause a tree to
fall in a particular direction include:
• The wind direction and speed.
• The lean of the tree. The lean of a tree
might not be apparent due to uneven or
sloping terrain. Use a plumb or level to
determine the direction of tree lean.
Final cut here. 2 inches abov
NOTE: Before felling cut Is complete, use
wedges to open the cut when necessary to
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Hinge holds tree on stump and helps
control fall
Opening
otfelling
cut
control the direction of fall. Use wood or
plastic wedges, but never steel or iron, to
avoid kickback and chain damage.
• Be alert to signs that the tree is ready to
fail; cracking sounds, widening of the fell
ing cut, or movement in the upper
branches.
• As tree starts to fail, stop saw, put it down,
and get away quickly on your planned re
treat path.
• Be extremely cautious with partially fellen
trees that may be poorly supported.
When a tree doesn’t fall completely, set
the saw aside and pull down the tree
a cable winch, block and tackle, ortractor.
To avoid injury, do not cut down a partially
fallen tree with your saw.
CUTTING A FALLEN TREE
(BUCKING)
Bucking is the term used for cutting a fall
en tree to the desired log length.
Turn saw OFF and use a plastic or
wooden wedge to force cut open.
OvercutUng begins on the top side of the
log with the saw against the log. When over
cutting use light downward pressure.
Overeutting
Undercutting involves cutting on the un
derside of the log with top of saw against the
log. When undercutting use light upward
pressure. Hold saw ^ly and maintain
control. The saw will tend to push back to\ward you.
WARNING: Never turn saw upside
down to undercut The saw cannot be corv
trolled in this position. —
Rrst cut on pre^re side of log ''9up£
Undercutting
A WARNING: Do not stand on the log
being cut. Any portion can roil causing loss
of footing and control. Do not stand down
hill of the log being cut.
Important points
• Cut only one log at a time.
• Cut shattered wood very carefully: sharp
pieces of wood could be flung toward op
erator. .
• Use a sawhorse to cut small logs. Never
allow another person to hold the log while
cutting and never hold the log witfi your
leg or foot.
• Do not cut in an area where logs, limbs,
and roots are tangled. Drag the logs into a
clear area before cutting by pulling out ex
posed and cleared logs first
TYPES OF CUTTING USED FOR BUCKING
A WARNING: Ifsaw becomes pinched
or hung in a log, don’t try to force it out You
can lose control of the saw resulting in injury
and/or damage to the saw. Stop the saw,
drive a wedge of plastic or wood into the cut
until the saw can be removed easily. Restart
the saw and carefully reenterthe cut. Do not
attempt to restart your saw when it is
pinched or hung in a log.
Second cut
Second cut
Rrst cut on pressure side of log
BUCKING WITHOUT A
SUPPORT
• Overcut through i /3 of the diameter of the
log.
• Roll the log over and finish with a second
overcut
• Give special attention to logs under strain
to prevent the saw from pinching. Make
the first cut on the pressure side to relieve
the stress on the log.
BUCKING USING A LOG OR
SUPPORT STAND
• Rememberyour first cut is always on the
pressure side of the log.
• Your first cut should extend 1/3 of the
diameter of the log.
• Rnish with your second cut.
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LIMBING AND PRUNING
A WARNING: Never climb into a tree to
limb or prune. Do not stand on ladders,
platforms, a log, or in any position which
can cause you to lose your balance or con
trol of the saw.
IMPORTANT POINTS
• Watch out for springpoles. Use extreme
caution when cutting small size limbs.
Slender material may catch the saw chain
^piBBBwhipped toward you or pull you off
bBldnc6.
• Be alert for springback. Watch out for
branches that are bent or under pressure.
Avoid being struck by the branch or the
saw when the tension in the wood fibers is
T6l63S6d.
• Frequently clear branches out of the way
to avoid tripping over them.
LIMBING
• Always limb a tree after it is cut down.
Only then can limbing be done safely and
properly.
• Leave the larger limbs underneath the
felled tree to support the tree as you work.
• Start at base ofthe felled tree and work to
ward the top, cutting branches and limbs.
Remove small limbs with one cut.
• Keep the tree between you and the chain
as much as possible.
• Remove larger, supporting branches with
the 1/3,2/3 cutting techniques described
in the bucking section.
• Always use an overcut to cut small and
freely hanging limbs. Undercutting could
cause limbs to fall and pinch saw.
collar from the trunk of the tree.
First cut
Y Pruning technique
SERVICE
We recommend all senrice and adjustments
not listed in this manual be performed by an
Authorized Service Dealer.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Check For
Fuel Mixture Level
Bar Lubrication ...
Chain Tension —
Chain Sharpness .
Damaged parts <..
Loose caps
Loose fasteners..
Inspect and Clean:
Bar
...........................
Complete saw ...
Air filter
Spark arrestor —
...............
.....................
Replace spark plug
Replace fuel filter .
* Hours of Operation
AIR FILTER
CAUTION: Do not clean filter in gasoline or
other flammable solvent to avoid creating a
fire hazard or producing harmful evapora
tive emissions.
A dirty air filter decreases engine perfomn-
ance and increases fuel consumption and
harmful emissions. Always clean after every
5 hours of operation.
Cleaning the air filter:
• Clean the cover and the area around it to
keep dirt and sawdust from falling into the
carburetor chamber when the cover is re
moved.
• Remove the parts as illustrated.
• Wash the filter in soap and water.
______________
Before
Before
Before
Before
Before
Before
Before
Before each use
Alter each use
Every 5 hours *
Every 25 hours *
Yearly
Yearly
L
each use
each use
each use
each use
each use
each use
each use
PRUNING
A WARNING: Limit pruning to limbs
shoulder height or below. Do not cut if
branches are higher than your shoulder.
Get a professional to do the job.
• Make your fist cut i/3 of the way
through the bottom of the limb.
• Next make a 2nd cut all the way
through the limb. Then cut a
third overcut leaving a 1 to 2 inch
BAR MAINTENANCE
If your saw cuts to one side, has to deforced
through the cut, or been run with an improp
er amount of bar lubrication it may be nec
essary to service your bar. A worn bar will
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damage your chain and make cutting
difficult.
Replace your bar if bent or the inside rails of
the bar are worn.
• Clean the oil holes and bar groove after
each 5 hours of operation
• Remove sawdustfrom bar groove period
ically with a wire or putty knife.
Guide Bar
Grooved
5:
Oil Holes
3
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS
Carburetor adjustment is critical and if done
improperly can permanently damage your
unit We recommend you contact an Autho
rized Service Dealer for adjustments.
IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT. Turn the Idle
Speed Screw clockwise until it stops. Now
turn the screw counterclockwise 4-1/2
turns. This should allow the engine to run
without the chain turning. If the chain
moves at idle speed, do not use your unit
Contact an Authorized Service Dealer. Idle
speed is correct when engine runs without
stalling and chain does not turn.
MDG^RE ADJUSTMENTS: Your Carbure
tor includes limiter caps (Plastic caps on the
mixture screws) , do not force the screws
beyond the stops of the limiter caps or dam
age will occur. Do not remove these caps.
Small adjustments will affect your unit Do
not adjust more than 1/16th turn without
checking performance.
CHAIN SHARPENING
Chain sharpening is a complicated task that
requires special tools. We recommended
you refer chain sharpening to a professional
chain sharpener. If you choose to perform
your own chain sharpening, call our
toll-free helpline and order a free chain
sharpening guide. (See the back page of
this manual for the toll-free phone number.)
IGNITION TIMING
Ignition timing is fixed and nonadjustable.
MUFFLER/SPARK ARRESTOR
Remove and inspect the spark arrestor
screen. Clean with a wire brush. Replace
damaged or worn parts.
STORAGE
iúk WARNING: Stop engine and allow to
cool, and secure the unit before storing or
transporting in a vehicle. Store unit and niel
in an area where fuel vapors cannot reach
sparks or open flames from water heaters,
electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
Store unit with all guards in piace. Position
so that any sharpooject cannot accidentally
cause injury to passersby. Store the unit out
of reach of children.
• Clean the unit before storing. Pay particu
lar attention to the air intake area, keeping
it free of debris. Use a mild detergent and
sponge to clean the plastic surfaces and
labels.
• Before storing, drain all fuel from the
unit Start engine and allowto run until it
stops.
CAUTION: It is important to prevent gum
deposits from forming in essential fuel sys
tem parts such as the carburetor, fuel filter,
ftjel 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
formation of acids during storage. Acidic
gas can damage the engine.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Engine wiil not start.
• Ignition switch off.
• Éigine flooded.
• Fuel tank empty.
• Spark plug not firing.
• Fuel not reaching carburetor.
Engine will not idle properly.
• Carburetor requires adjustment
• Crankshaft seals worn.
Engine will not accelerate, lacks
power, or dies under a load.
• Air filter dirty.
• Spark plug fouled.
• Carburetor requires adjustment
Engine smokes excessively.
» Too much oil mixed with gasoline
li
SPARK PLUG
Replace the spark plug yearly. Use RCJ8Y
Plug. Gap = .025’
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HUSQVARNA
FOREST & GARDEN CO.
WARRANTY STATEMENT
Effective 02/95
SECTION 1: LIMITED WARRANTY
Husqvama Forest & Garden Comp2iny ("Husqvama") warrants Husqvama product to the
original purchaser to be free from defective material and workmanship from the date of
purchase for the “Warranty Period* of the product as set forth below:
Lifetime Warranty: All tiller tines, trimmer shafts, ignition coils and modules on hand held
product.
2 Year Warranty: Riding lawn mowers, yard and garden tractors, walk behind mowers, tillers,
trimmers, brushcutters, snow blowers, hand held blowers, hedge trimmers, and electrical
products for noncommercial, nonprofessional, noninstitutional, or nonincome producing use,
except as herein stated.
Emission control system components necessary to comply with CARB-95 and EPA regulations,
except for those components which are part of engine systems manufactured by third party
engine manufacturers for which the purchaser has received a separate warranty with product
information supplied at time of purchase.
1 Year Warranty: Chain saws, clearing saws and backpack blowers for noncommercial,
nonprofessional, noninstitutional, or nonincome producing use. Trifnmer models 120,125,
122,132, 232, and 235 used for commercial purposes.
90 Day Warranty: Any Husqvama product used for rental, commercial, institutional,
professional, or income producing use except as otherwise provided herein.
30 Day Warranty: Husqvama bow guide and replacement parts.
SECTION 2: HUSQVARNA’S OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE WARRANTY
Husqvama will repairing or replace defective components without charge for parts or labor if a
component fails because of a defect in materia or workmanship during the warranty period.
SECTION 3: ITEMS NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY
The following items are not covered by this warrauity:
(1) Normal customer maintenance items which become worn through normal regular use,
including, but no limited to, belts, blades, blade adapters, bulbs, filters, guide bars, lubricants,
rewind springs, saw chain, spark plugs, starter ropes, and tines;
(2) Natural discoloration of material due to ultraviolet light
(3) Engine and drive systems not manufactured by Husqvama; these items are covered by the
respectivemanufacturer’swarrantyasprovided in writingwiththeproductinformation supplied
at the time of purchase; all clæms must be sent to the appropriate manufacturer,
(4} Lawn and garden attachments are covered by a third party which gives a warranty, all claims
for warranty should be sent to the manufacturer; and
(5) Emission Control System components necessary to comply with CARB>95 and EPA
regulations which are manufactured by third party engine manufacturer.
SECTION 4: EXCEPTIONS AND LIMITATIONS
This warranty shall be inapplicable to defects resulting from the following:
(1) Accident, abuse, misuse, negligence, and neglect, including stale fuel, dirt, abrasives,
moisture, rust, corrosion, or any adverse reaction due to incorrect storage or use habits;
(2) Failure to operate or maintain the unit in accordance with the Owner’s/Operator’s manual or
instruction sheet furnished by Husqvama.
(3) Alterations or modifications that change the intended use of the product or affects the
product's performance, operation, safety, or durability, or causes the product to fail to comply
with any applicable laws; or.
(4) Additional damage to parts or components due to continued use occurring after any of the
above.
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDERTHIS WARRANTY ISTHE EXCLUSIVE
REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. HUSQVARNA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR
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IMPLIED WARRAMTY ON THESE PRODUCTS EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED
BY APPLICABLE LAW. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THESE PRODUCTS IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO
THE WARRANTY PERIOD AS DEFINED IN THE LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT.
HUSO VARNA RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE OR IMPROVE THE DESIGN OF THE
PRODUCT WITHOUT NOTICE, AND DOES NOT ASSUME OBLIGATION TO UPDATE
PREVIOUSLY MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS.
Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequentiail daimages, or limitations on
how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions 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 RESPQNSIBILiTIES
Tbeproduct must exhibit reasonable care, maintenance, operation, storage, and general upkeep
as written in the maintenance section of the Owner’s/Operator’s manual. Should an
operationed problem or failure occur, the product should not be used, but delivered as is to an
authorized Husqvamadealerfor evaluation. Proofofpurchase,asexplainedinsection6, rests
solely with the customer.
SECTION 6: PROCEDURE TO OBTAIN WARRANTY CONSIDERATION
It is the Owner’s and Dealer’s responsibility to make certain that the Warranty Registration Card
is properly filled out and mailed to Husqvama Forest & Garden Company. This card should
be mailed within ten (10) days from the date of purchase to in order to confirm the warranty and
to fadlitate post-sale service.
Proof of purchase must be presented to the authorized Husqvama dealer in orderto obtain war
ranty service. This proof must include date purchased, model number, serial number, and com
plete name and address of the selling dealer.
To obtain the benefit of this warranty, the product believed to be defective must be delivered to
anautf)orized Husqvama dealer in a timely manner, no later than thirty (30) days from date of
the operational problem or failure. The product must be delivered at the owner’s expense. Pick
up and delivery charges are not covered by this warranty. An authorized Husqvama de^er can
be normally located through the “Yellow Pages” of the local telephone directory or by calling
1-800-HUSKY62 for a dealer in your area.
©Husqvama
FOREST&GARDEN
HUSQVARNA FOREST & GARDEN COMPANY
9006-J PERIMETER WOODS DRIVE
CHARLOTTE, NC 28216
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equipped to meet the State’s stringent anti—smog standards. Husqvama must warrant the
emission control system on your lawn and garden equipment engine for the periods of time listed
below provided there has been no abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance of your lawn and
garden equipment engine.
Your emission control system includes parts such as the carburetor and the ignition system.
Where a warrantable condition exists, Husqvama will repair your lawn and garden equipment
6nglH6 at nC cost to you. £!xp6IlS63 COVOrcd Undor vvarrallty UXCludo dlagllOSiS, poTtS, olid labor.
MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY COVERAGE—
The 1995 and later utility and lawn and garden equipment engines are warranted for two years.
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or replaced by Husqvama.
OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBIIJnES—
As the lawn and garden equipment engine owner, you are responsible for the performance of the
required maintenance listed in your Ovmer’s Manual. Husqvama recommends that you retain
all receipts covering maintenance on your lawn and garden equipment engine, but Husqvama
cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your fkilure to ensure the performance
«foil
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As the lawn and garden equipment engine ovmer, you should be aware that Husqvama may
deny you wairranty coverage if your lawn and garden equipment engine or a part of it has failed
due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance, unapproved modifications, or the use of parts not
made or approved by the original equipment manufacturer.
You are responsible for presenting your lavm and garden equipment engine to a Husqvama au
thorized repair center £is soon as a problem exists. Warranty repairs should be completed in a
reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days.
If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, you should con
tact your nearest authorized service center or call Husqvama at 1-800—487-5962.
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The warranty period begins on the date the lawn and garden equipment engine is delivered.
LENGTH OF COVERAGE—
Husqvama warrants to the initial owner and each subsequent purchaser that the engine is free
from defects in materials and workmanship which cause the failure of a warranted part for a
period of two years.
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WHAT IS COVERED—
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS—
Repair or replacement of any warranted part will be performed at no charge to the owner
at an approved Husqvama servicing center.
If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, you
should contact your nearest authorized service center or caU Husqvama at
1-800-487-5962.
WARRANTY PERIOD—
Any warranted part which is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance,
or which is schedided only for regular inspection to the effect of “repair or replace as nec
essary” shall be warranted for 2 years. Any warranted part which is scheduled for re
placement as required maintenance shall be warranted for the period of time up to the
first scheduled replacement point for that part.
DIAGNOSIS
The owner shall not be charged for diagnostic labor which leads to the determination
that a warranted part is defective if the diagnostic work is performed at an approved
Husqv2ima servicing center.
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CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES—
Husqvama may be liable for damages to other engine components caused by the failxire
of a warranted part still under warranty.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED—
All failures caused by abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance are not covered.
ADD-ON OR MODIFIED PARTS—
The use of add-on or modified parts can be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim.
Husqvama is not liable to cover failures of warranted parts caused by the use of add—on
or modified parts.
HOW TO FILE A CLAIM—
If you have any questions regarding yotir warranty rights and responsibilities, you should con
tact your nearest authorized service center or call Husqvama at 1-800-487-5962.
WHERE TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE—
Warranty services or repairs shall be provided at all Husqvama authorized service centers.
MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF
EMISSION RELATED PARTS—
Any Husqvama approved replacement part used in the performance of any warranty maintenzince or repair on emission related parts will be provided without charge to the owner if the
part is under warranty.
EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS UST—
1. Carburetor
2. Ignition System
a. Spark Plug, covered up to maintenance schedule.
b. Ignition Module
MAINTENANCE STATEMENT—
The owner is responsible for the performance of all required maintenance as defined in the own
ers manual.
530-083105 -1 - 07/13/94
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