GBOperator´s manual
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ESManual de instrucciones
SAW ATTACHMENT
ACCESSOIRE DE SCIAGE
SUPLEMENTO DE SIERRA
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Symbols
SYMBOL EXPLANATION
Saw attachment
with shaft
WARNING! Clearing saws, brushcutters
and trimmers can be dangerous!
Careless or incorrect use can result in
serious or fatal injury to the operator or
others.
Read through the Operator‘s Manual
carefully and understand the content
before using the machine.
Always use
• A protective helmet where there is a
risk of falling objects
• Ear protection
• Approved eye protection
This product is in accordance with
applicable CE directives.
This machine is not electrically
insulated. If the machine touches or
comes close to high-voltage power lines
it could lead to death or serious injury.
Electricity can jump from one point to
another by arcing. The higher the
voltage, the greater the distance
electricity can jump. Electricity can also
travel through branches and other
objects, especially if they are wet.
Always keep a safe distance of at least
10 m (30 ft) between the machine and
high-voltage power lines and/or any
objects that are touching them. If you
need to work closer than this always
contact the relevant power company to
make sure the power is switched off
before you start work.
Always wear approved protective gloves.
Use anti-slip and stable boots.
Other symbols/decals on the machine refer to
special certification requirements for certain
markets.
Checks and/or maintenance should be
carried out with the engine switched off,
with the stop switch in the STOP
position.
Always wear approved protective gloves.
Regular cleaning required.
Ocular control.
Saw attachment
without shaft
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This machine is not electrically
insulated. If the machine touches or
comes close to high-voltage power lines
it could lead to death or serious injury.
Electricity can jump from one point to
another by arcing. The higher the
voltage, the greater the distance
electricity can jump. Electricity can also
travel through branches and other
objects, especially if they are wet.
Always keep a safe distance of at least
10 m (30 ft) between the machine and
high-voltage power lines and/or any
objects that are touching them. If you
need to work closer than this always
contact the relevant power company to
make sure the power is switched off
before you start work.
Approved eye protection must always be
used.
Chain oil and chain oil flow adjustment
CONTENTS
Husqvarna AB has a policy of continuous product
development and therefore reserves the right to modify the
design and appearance of products without prior notice.
Read through the Operator‘s manual
carefully and understand the content before
using the machine.
These instructions supplement the instructions that were
included with the machine. For other procedures, please
refer to the opertaing instructions for hte machine.
WARNING!
!
!
Under no circumstances may the design
of the machine be modified without the
permission of the manufacturer. Always
use genuine accessories. Non-authorised
modifications and/or accessories can
result in serious personal injury or the
death of the operator or others.
WARNING!
This accessory may only be used together
with the intended clearing saw/trimmer,
see under heading ”Approved
accessories” in chapter Technical data in
the machine's Operator's Manual.
Checking wear on cutting equipment .................................. 8
Safety insructions when using the machine .......................... 9
Basic working techniques ................................................... 10
WHAT IS WHAT?
What is what on the machine? ........................................... 12
ASSEMBLY
Fitting the cutting head (Saw attachment with shaft ) ........ 14
Fitting the cutting head (Saw attachment without shaft).... 14
Mounting guide bar and chain........................................... 14
Fitting the hanging ring ..................................................... 14
Adjusting the harness ......................................................... 14
Filling with oil ................................................................... 15
Control before starting....................................................... 15
TECHNICAL DATA
Technical data .................................................................... 16
The machine is only designed for tree pruning.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Cutting equipment
This section describes how through correct maintenance and
through using the right type of cutting equipment you can:
• Obtain maximum cutting capacity.
• Increase the service life of the cutting equipment.
1 Check the cutting
equipment with regard to
damage and crack
formation. Damaged
cutting equipment should
always be replaced.
2 Only use cutting
equipment recommended
by us! See the ”Technical
data” section.
3 Keep the chain cutting
teeth properly sharpened!
Follow our instructions
and use the recommended
file gauge. A damaged or
badly sharpened chain
increases the risk of
accidents.
4 Maintain the correct raker
clearance! Follow our
instructions and use the
recommended raker gauge.
Too large a clearance
increases the risk of
kickback.
5 Keep the chain properly
tesioned! If the chain is
slack it is more likely to
jump off and lead to
increased wear on the bar,
chain and drive sprocket.
6 Keep cutting equipment
well lubricated and
properly maintained! A
poorly lubricated chain is
more likely to break and
lead to increased wear on
the bar, chain and drive
sprocket.
WARNING!
Never use a machine with defective
!
!
safety equipment. The safety equipment
should be maintained as described in this
section. If your machine does not meet
any of these controls you should contact
your service workshop.
WARNING!
Always stop the engine before carrying out
any work on the cutting equipment. This
will continue to move even after the throttle
has been released. Make sure the cutting
equipment has stopped completely and
disconnect the HT lead from the spark plug
before you start work on it.
Specification of blade and chain
When the cutting equipment supplied with your machine
becomes worn or damaged, you will need to replace it. Use
only the manufacturer approved bar and chain.
Guide bar
• Length (inches/cm)
• Number of teeth on bar
tip sprocket (T).
Small number = small tip
radius = low kickback
• Chain pitch (inches)
The spacing between the
drive links of the chain
must match the spacing of
the teeth on the bar tip
sprocket and drive
sprocket.
• Number of drive links
The number of drive links
is determined by the
length of the bar, the
chain pitch and the
number of teeth on the
bar tip sprocket.
• Bar groove width (inches/
mm)
The groove in the bar
must match the width of
the chain drive links.
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• Saw chain oil hole and
hole for chain tensioner.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Saw chain
• Saw chain pitch (inches)
Spacing between drive
links.
• Drive link width (mm/
inches).
• Number of drive links.
Sharpening your chain and
adjusting raker clearance
FILE POSITION
ROUND FILE DIAMETER
FILE DEPTH
1
5
WARNING!
!
The risk of kickback is increased with a
badly sharpened chain!
A. General information on sharpening
cutting teeth
• Never use a blunt chain. When the chain is blunt you have
to exert more pressure to force the bar through the wood
and the cuttings will be very small. If the chain is very blunt
it will not produce any cuttings at all, just wood powder.
• A sharp chain eats its way through the wood and produces
long, thick cuttings.
• The cutting part of the
chain is called the
CUTTING LINK and
this consists of a
CUTTING TOOTH (A)
and the RAKER LIP (B).
The cutting depth is
determined by the
difference in height
between the two.
• When you sharpen a
cutting tooth there are five
important factors to
remember:
A
B
It is very difficult to sharpen
a chain correctly without the
right equipment. We recommend you to use a file gauge.
This will help you obtain the
maximum kickback
reduction and cutting
performance from your
chain.
The following faults will increase the
!
risk of kickback considerably.
• FILE ANGLE TOO
LARGE
• CUTTING ANGLE TOO
SMALL
• FILE DIAMETER TOO
SMALL
FILING ANGLE
CUTTING ANGLE
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
B. Sharpening
cutting tooth
To sharpen cutting teeth you
will need a ROUND FILE
and a FILE GAUGE.
1. Check that the chain is
correctly tensioned. A
slack chain is difficult to
sharpen correctly.
2. Always file cutting teeth
from the inside face,
reducing the pressure on
the return stroke.
File all the teeth on one
side first, then turn the
saw over and file the teeth
on the other side.
3. File all the teeth to the
same length. When the
length of the cutting
teeth is reduced to 4 mm
(.16") the chain is worn
out and should be
replaced.
C. General advice on setting raker
clearance
• When you sharpen the
cutting teeth you reduce
the RAKER
CLEARANCE (cutting
depth). To maintain
cutting performance you
must file back the raker
teeth to the recommended
height.
• On a low-kickback cutting
link the front edge of the
raker lip is rounded. It is
very important that you
maintain this radius or
bevel when you adjust the
raker clearance.
• We recommend the use of
a raker gauge to achieve
the correct clearance and
bevel on the raker lip.
min 4 mm
(0,16")
!
WARNING!
The risk of kickback is increased if the
raker clearance is too large!
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
D. Adjusting raker clearance
• When correction of the
raker clearance is made
the teeth must be newly
sharpened.
We recommend that you
adjust the raker clearance
every third time you
sharpen the chain.
NOTE! This
recommendation assumes
that the length of the
cutting teeth is not
reduced excessively.
• A FLAT FILE and an
RAKER CLEARANCE
GAUGE are required to
correct the raker
clearance.
• Place the gauge over the
raker lip.
• Place the file over the part
of the lip that protrudes
through the gauge and file
off the excess. The
clearance is correct when
you no longer feel any
resistance as you draw the
file over the gauge.
Tensioning the saw chain
WARNING!
!
• The more you use a chain
the longer it becomes. It is
therefore important to
adjust the chain regularly
to take up the slack.
A slack chain may jump off and cause
serious or even fatal injury.
1. Undo the bar nut.
2. Tension the chain by
turning the chain
tensioning screw
clockwise using the
combination spanner.
Tighten the chain until
it no longer hangs slack
beneath the bar.
3. Use the combination
spanner to tighten the
blade nut while lifting
the tip of the bar at the
same time. Check that
you can pull the chain
round freely by hand.
Lubricating cutting equipment
WARNING!
Poor lubrication of cutting equipment may
!
A. Chain oil
• Chainsaw chain oil must demonstrate good adhesion to the
chain and also maintain its flow caracteristics regardless of
whether it is warm summer or cold winter weather.
• As a chain saw manufacturer we have developed an ideal saw
chain oil that is vegetable-based. We recommend the use of
our own oil for both maximum chain life and to minimise
environmental damage.
• If our own chain oil is not available, standard chain oil is
recommended.
• In areas where oil specifically for lubrication of saw chains is
unavailable, ordinary EP 90 transmission oil may be used.
• Never use waste oil!
This is dangerous for yourself, the saw and the environment.
B. Filling with chain oil
cause the chain to snap and lead to serious,
even fatal injuries.
• Check the chain tension
every time you refuel.
NOTE! A new chain has a
running-in period during
which you should check
and adjust the chain
tension more frequently.
• As a rule the chain should
be tensioned as tightly as
possible, but not so tight
that you cannot pull it
round freely by hand.
The oil pump is preset at
the factory to meet most
lubrication requirements
and a full oil tank will last
about half as long as a tank
of fuel. You should therefore
check the level in the oil
tank regularly to avoid
damaging the chain and bar
by running out of oil.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
C. Checking chain lubrication
• Check the chain
lubrication each time you
refuel.
Aim the tip of the saw at a
light coloured surface
about 20 cm away. After 1
minute running at 3/4
throttle you should see a
distinct line of oil on the
light surface.
D. Adjusting chain lubrication
• When cutting dry or hard
species of wood it may be
necessary to increase
lubrication. To increase
the oil flow, first undo
screw (A) then turn the
adjuster screw (B)
anticlockwise. Re-tighten
screw (A). Remember that
this will increase the oil
consumption and you
should therefore check the
level in the oil tank more
frequently.
A
Procedure if the lubrication does not
function:
• Check that the oil channel
in the bar is not
obstructed. Clean if
necessary.
Check also that the O-ring
is in position and is
undamaged.
• Check that the oil channel
in the gear housing is
clean. Clean if necessary.
Checking wear on cutting equipment
A. Saw chain
Check the saw chain daily
for:
• Visible cracks in rivets and
links.
• Whether the chain is stiff.
• Whether rivets and links
are badly worn.
Compare the existing chain
with a new chain to decide
how badly it is worn.
When the length of the
cutting teeth has worn down
to only 4 mm the chain
must be replaced.
B. Chain drive wheel
Check regularly the degree of
wear on the drive wheel.
Change if it is irregularly
worn.
B
C.Vibration
damping system
Check regularly that the
vibration damper i free from
cracks.
Check regularly the degree of
wear on the rubber elements.
Change if worn
D. Guide bar
Check regularly:
• Whether there are burrs
on the edges of the bar.
Remove these with a file if
necessary.
min 4 mm
(0,16")
• Check that the bar tip
sprocket turns freely. If the
chain lubrication system is
still not working after
carrying out the above
measures you should
contact your service agent.
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• Whether the groove in the
bar has become badly
worn. Replace the bar if
necessary.
• Whether the tip of the bar
is uneven or badly worn. If
a hollow forms on one side
of the bar tip this is due to
a slack chain.
• To prolong the life of the
bar you should turn it over
daily.
WARNING!
Using faulty cutting equipment may
!
increase the risk of accidents.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Safety instructions when using the
machine
WARNING!
!
!
NOTE! Read the Operator’s Manual carefully before using
the machine.
Personal protection
• Always wear boots, and the
other safety equipment
described in the section
”Personal protective
equipment” in the
machine's Operator's
Manual.
• Always wear working
clothes and thick, long
trousers.
The machine can cause serious injury.
Read the safety instructions carefully.
Learn how to use the machine.
WARNING!
Cutting tool. Do not touch the tool
without first switching off the engine.
Protective instructions while working
• Always ensure you have a
safe and firm working
position.
• Always use both hands to
hold the machine. Hold
the machine on the side
of the body.
• Use your right hand to
operate the throttle.
• Make sure that your
hands and feet cannot
come into contact with
the cuttingequipment
when the engine is
running.
• When the engine is
switched off, keep your
hands and feet away from
the cuttingequipment
until it has stopped.
• Watch out for stumps of
branches that can be
thrown out during
cutting.
• Never wear loose fitting
clothes or jewellery
• Secure hair so it is above
shoulder level.
Protective instructions regarding the
surroundings
• Never allow children to use
the machine.
• Ensure no one comes
within 15 metres while
working.
• Never allow anyone to use
the machine without first
being absolutely sure that
they understand the
contents of the Operator’s
Manual.
• Always lay the machine on the ground when you are not
using it.
• Check the working area for foreign objects such as electricity
cables, insects and animals, etc, and for other objects that
could damage the cutting attachment, such as metal items.
• If any object is hit or if vibrations occur stop the machine
immediately. Remove the spark plug cable from the spark
plug. Check that the machine is not damaged. Repair any
damage.
• If anything gets caught up in the cutting equipment while
you are working, switch off the engine and wait for it to stop
completely before cleaning the cutting equipment.
• Never work on a ladder,
stool or any other raised
position that is not fully
secured.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Protective instructions when
work is completed
• The transport guard should always be fitted to the
cuttingequipment when the machine is not in use.
• Ensure the cuttingequipment has stopped and remove the
spark plug cable from the spark plug before carrying out
cleaning, repairs or an inspection.
• Always wear heavy duty
gloves when repairing the
chain. The cuttingequipment is extremely
sharp and can easily
causes cuts.
• Store the machine out of
reach from children.
• Only use original spare
parts when carrying out
repairs.
Observe great care when working close to overhead power
lines. Falling branches can result in short-circuiting.
WARNING!
Observe the applicable safety regulations
!
!
for work in the vicinity of overhead power
lines.
WARNING!
This machine is not electrically insulated. If
the machine touches or comes close to live
electricity lines, it could cause death or
serious injury. Electricity can jump from one
point to another in the form of a highvoltage arc. The higher the voltage, the
further the electricity can jump. Electricity
can also be conducted by branches and
other objects, especially if they are wet.
Always keep a distance of at least 10 m (30
ft) between the machine and live electricity
lines and/or objects that are touching them.
If you have to work closer than this, always
contact the relevant power company to
make sure the power is switched off before
you start your work.
Basic working techniques
• The machine should be
held as close to the body
as possible to get the best
balance.
• Make sure that the tip
does not touch the
ground.
• Do not rush the work,
but work steadily until all
the branches have been
cut back cleanly.
• Always drop to idling
speed after each working
operation. Longer periods
running at full throttle
without loading the
engine can lead to serious
engine damage.
• Allways cut with the engine
at full throttle.
• Let the engine drop back to
idle between each cut. Long
periods at full throttle can
cause serious damage to
the centrifugal clutch.
WARNING!
This machine has a long reach. Make sure
!
• Whenever possible
position yourself so that
you can make the cut at
right angles to the branch.
• Do not work with the shaft
held straight out in front of
you (like a fishing rod).
This increases the apparent
weight of the cutting
equipment.
• Cut large branches in
stages to give better control
over where they fall.
• Never cut through the
swelling at the root of the
branch as this will slow
down healing and increase
the risk of fungal attack.
that no people or animals come closer than
15 m (45 ft) when the machine is running.
90
!
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Never stand directly underneath a branch
that is being cut, otherwise you may suffer
serious or even fatal injury.
• Use the stop at the base of
the bar to provide support
during cutting. This will
help prevent the cutting
equipment from jumping
on the branch.
• Make an initial cut on the
underside of the branch
before cutting through the
branch from above. This
will prevent tearing of the
bark, which could lead to
slow healing and cause
permanent damage to the
tree. The first cut should
not be deeper than 1/3 of
the branch thickness to
prevent jamming. Keep
the chain running while
you withdraw the cutting
equipment from the
branch to prevent it
jamming.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Use the harness to support
the weight of the machine
and make it easier to
handle.
• Make sure you have a firm
footing and will not be
hampered by branches,
stones and other trees.
WARNING!
!
Never use the throttle without having a
full view of the cutting equipment.
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Saw attachment with shaft
WHAT IS WHAT?
14
11
4
9
3
232315
10
13
12
1
2
8
7
6
5
17
16
What is what on the saw attachment?
1. Lubricant filler hole
2. Bevel gearbox
3. Chain lubrication adjustment screw (B)
4. Chain lubrication locking screw (A)
5. Shaft
6. Hook for harness
7Chain guard
8. Bar nut
9. Chain tensioning screw
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10. Chain
11. Bar
12. Chain oil tank
13. Chain oil filler hole
14. Operator’s manual
15. Transport guard
16. Combination spanner
17. Harness
WHAT IS WHAT?
Saw attachment without shaft
13
10
4
9
5
8
3
14
15
12
11
1
2
7
6
16
What is what on the saw attachment?
1. Lubricant filler hole
2. Bevel gearbox
3. Chain lubrication adjustment screw (B)
4. Chain lubrication locking screw (A)
5. Hook for harness
6. Chain guard
8. Bar nut
9. Chain tensioning screw
9. Chain
10. Bar
11. Chain oil tank
12. Chain oil filler hole
13. Operator’s manual
14. Transport guard
15. Combination spanner
16. Harness
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ASSEMBLY
Fitting the cutting head (Saw
attachment with shaft)
• Fit the cutting head on the
shaft so that the screw (A)
is aligned with the hole in
the shaft as shown.
• Tighten screw A.
• Tighten screw B.
NOTE! Make sure that the
drive shaft inside the shaft
engages with the cut-out in
the cutting head.
A
Fitting the cutting head (Saw
attachment without shaft)
• Remove the mitre gear
from the shaft.
• Fit the cutting attachment
to the shaft.
• Tighten screw A.
• Tighten screw B.
NOTE! Make sure that
the drive shaft inside the
shaft engages with the cutout in the cutting head.
• The chain is correctly
tensioned when there is no
slack on the underside of
the bar, but it can still be
turned easily by hand.
Hold up the bar tip and
tighten the bar nuts with
the combination wrench.
B
• When fitting a new chain,
the chain tension has to be
checked frequently until
the chain is run-in. Check
the chain tension regularly.
A correctly tensioned chain
gives good cutting
performance and long
lifetime.
Fitting the hanging ring
Fit the hanging ring between
the rear handle and the loop
handle. Position the hanging
ring so that the machine is
balanced and comfortable to
work with.
Mounting guide bar and chain
• Unscrew the bar nut and
remove the guard.
• Fit the bar over the bar
bolt.Place the bar in its
rearmost position. Place
the chain over the drive
sprocket and in the groove
on the bar. Begin on the
top side of the bar.
• Make sure that the edges
on the cutting links are
facing forward on the top
side of the bar.
• Fit the clutch cover and
locate the chain adjuster
pin in the hole on the bar.
Check that the drive links
of the chain fit correctly on
the drive sprocket and that
the chain is in the groove
on the bar. Tighten the bar nut finger tight.
A
Adjusting the harness
You should always use the
harness with the machine to
give maximum control and
reduce strain on your arms
and back.
B
1. Put on the harness.
2. Hook the machine onto
the hook on the harness.
3. Adjust the length of the
harness so that the hook
is roughly level with your
right hip.
• Tension the chain by using the combination wrench. Turn
the chain adjuster screw clockwise. The chain should be
tensioned until it fits snugly on the underside of the bar.
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ASSEMBLY
Filling with oil
• Open the cap on top of the
cutting head.
• Fill with Husqvarna Chain
Oil.
• Refit the cap.
Control before starting
• Inspect the working area. Remove objects that can be
thrown.
• Check the cutting-
equipment. Never use
blunt, cracked or
damaged equipment.
• Check that the machine
is in full working order.
Check that all nuts and
bolts are tightened
correctly.
• Make sure the chain is always well lubricated.
• Ensure the cuttingequipment always stop when the engine
is idling.
• Only use the machine for what it is intended for.
• Ensure that the handle and safety functions are in order.
Never use a machine that lacks a part or has been modified
outside of the specifications.
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TECHNICAL DATA
Saw attachment without
shaft
Saw attachment with
shaft
Lubrication system
Oil tank capacity, US pint/litres
0,17
0,17
Weight
Weight without fuel, cutting tool and guard, Lbs/kg
0,8
1,4
Sound levels
(see note 1)
Equivalent noise pressure level at the user’s ear, measured
according to EN ISO 11680-1:
95
96
Equivalent noise power level at the user’s ear, measured
according to EN ISO 11680-1 and ISO 10884, dB(A):
106
106
Vibration levels
Vibration levels on the handles, measured according to EN ISO
11680 m/s
When idling, left/right handles:
At max. speed, left/right handles:
2
1,0/3,0
5,5/3,6
1,2/2,3
6,0/5,5
Note 1: Equivalent sound pressure level is calculated as the time-weighted energy total for sound pressure levels under various
working conditions with the following time distribution: 1/2 idling and 1/2 max speed.
Bar and chain combinations
The following combinations are CE approved.
BarChain
Length, Pitch,Max. no of teeth
inchesincheson tip sprocket