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Operator's manual (EPA) 235e 240e P_ea_e,eaa theoperator's manua_ carefu,y a,,a make s u,e y ou u,_aer_t_,,a thei,,_tr_t_o,,_ befo,e _ ,_gthe_hine. English Life attentivement bien assimiler le manuel d'utilisation avant d'utiliser la machine. Lea detenidamente el ma[lal de instrucciones y asegurese de entender su contenido antes...
WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. 5451546-92 Rev.3 2007-12-19...
Husqvarna Both of the operator's hands must product! Husqvarna is based on a tradition that dates back used to operate the chain saw. to 1689, when the Swedish King Karl XI ordered the construction of a factory on the banks of the Huskvarna River, for production of muskets.
INTRODUCTION Contents What is what on the chain saw? (1) INTRODUCTION 1 Product and serial number plate Dear customer! ............2 Throttle lockout (Prevents accidental operation of throttle control.) Symbols on the machine: ........... 3 Front handle What is what on the chain saw? ......... 4 Cylinder cover CONTENTS 5 Front hand guard...
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS For Canada: Before using a new chain saw • Please read this manual carefully. using a chain saw, a • (1) - (51) refer to figures on p. 2-5. • Check that the cutting equipment is correctly fitted and adjusted.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS carried out professionally. If you need further information Always use common sense (2) 31ease contact your nearest servicing dealer. It is not possible to cover every conceivable situation you can face when using a chain saw. Always exercise care WARNING! Never use a mac_ and use your common sense.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Will my hand aJways activate the chain The machine's vibration damping system reduces the transfer of vibration between the engine unit/cutting during brake a kickback? equipment and the machine's handle unit. The body of the No. It takes a certain force to move the hand guard forward. chain saw, including the cutting equipment, is insulated If your hand only lightly touches the front guard or slips from the handles by vibration damping units.
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Husqvarna. recommended for the chain fitted to your chain saw. See instructions under the heading Technical Data for a list of replacement bar and chain combinations °...
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS File all the teeth to the same length. When the length of the • Tighten the clutch cover by turning the knob clockwise cutting teeth is reduced to 0.16 inch (4 mm) the chain is while lifting tip of bar. (13) worn out and should be replaced.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS / ASSEMBLY If the chain lubrication system is still not working after Fitting the bar and chain carrying out the above checks and associated measures you should contact your servicing dealer. WARt]IF]G! Switch off the engine before Chain drive sprocket /T'_ carrying Out any CheCks ot maintenanee_...
10 hours. released gently. Two=stroke oil Tighten the fuel cap carefully after • For best results and performance use HUSQVARNA refuelling. two-stroke engine oil, which is specially formulated for our air-cooled two stroke-engines. Always move the machine away from the •...
FUEL HANDLING / STARTING AND STOPPING Start throttle: The correct choke/start throttle setting is N Ver amaChine obtained by moving the control to the choke position. (23) _Y _ visible damageto the spark p!ug guard Air purge: Press the air purge repeatedly until fuel begins and ignition cable, A risk of sparking to fill the bulb.
WORKING TECHNIQUES 5 Take great care when cutting a tree that is under Before use: (33) tension. A tree that is under tension may spring back to 1 Check that the chain brake works correctly and is not its normal position before or after being cut. If you damaged.
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WORKING TECHNIQUES pulling chain. In this case the chain saw pulls itself Limbing towards the tree and the front edge of the chain saw When limbing thick branches you should use the same body rests naturally on the trunk when cutting. Cutting approach as for cutting.
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WORKING TECHNIQUES • Arrangement of branches Make the felling cut about 1.5-2 inches (3-5 cm) above the bottom directional cut. (42) • Weight of snow • Obstacles within the reach of the tree: for example, Finish the felling cut parallel with the directional cut line so other trees, power lines, roads and buildings.
Make sure the front hand guard is not damaged and that there are no visible defects such as cracks. Your Husqvarna product has been designed and Move the front hand guard forwards and back to make sure manufactured to specifications that reduce harmful it moves freely and that it is securely anchored to the clutch emissions.
Right hand guard A HUSQVARNA chain saw can be equipped with different types of air filters according to working conditions, weather, Check that the right hand guard is not damaged and that there are no visible defects, such as cracks.
MAINTENANCE Maintenance schedule The following is a list of the maintenance that must be performed on the machine. Most of the items are described in the Maintenance section. Daily maintenance (Every 5-10 h) Weekly maintenance (Every 10-25 h) Monthly maintenance (Every 25-40 h) Check the brake band on the chain Clean the outside of the machine.
TECHNICAL DATA Technical data 240e 235e Engine 2.07/34 Cylinder displacement, cu.in/cm 3 2,3/38 Stroke, inch/mm 1,26/32 1,26/32 3000 3000 Idle speed, rpm Power, kW ignition system IIDA IIDA Manufacturer of ignition system Type of ignition system Spark plug Champion Champion RCJ 7Y 0,02/0,5 0,02/0,5...
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USA Following is a list of recommended cutting equipment for the Husqvarna chain saw models 235 and 240. The combinations of power head, bar and chain have been tested and found to be in accordance with the kickback and vibration requirements of ANSI B 175.1-2000.
WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS charge to the owner at an approved Husqvarna servicing dealer. If you have any questions regarding your warranty OBLiGATiONS rights and responsibilities, you should contact your nearest authorized servicing dealer or call Husqvarna at 1-800-...
AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Other safety precautions Safety precautions for chain users (ANSI B 175.1-2000 Annex C Kickback safety precautions WARNING! Kickback may occur when the no,e or ofthe guide b ar t ouches an object, or when the wood closes in Do not operate a chain saw when you are fatigued.
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Rental Warranty: 90 days on all applicable professional equipment reference warranty time period charts mailed to Husqvarna Forest & Garden Company. This card should be mailed within ten (10) days from the date of purchase located in the back of the Retailer Warranty Policy & Procedure Manual.