Husqvarna 3120XP Operator's Manual
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- Page 1 Operator ′ s manual 3120XP Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you E E E E n n n n g g g g l l l l i i i i s s s s h h h h...
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Page 2: Key To Symbols
KEY TO SYMBOLS Key to symbols WARNING! Chain saws can be dangerous! Careless or incorrect use can result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Bar and chain combinations ........dust from sawdust can represent a health EC-declaration of conformity ........risk. 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. – 3... -
Page 4: Safety Instructions
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Machine ′ s safety equipment Personal protective equipment This section describes the machine ′ s safety equipment, its WARNING! Most chain saw accidents purpose, and how checks and maintenance should be carried out to ensure that it operates correctly. See the ”What is happen when the chain touches the what?”... - Page 5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Chain brake and front hand guard • To release the chain brake pull the front hand guard backwards, towards the front handle. Your chain saw is equipped with a chain brake that is designed to stop the chain immediately if you get a kickback. The chain brake reduces the risk of accidents, but only you can prevent them.
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Page 6: Chain Catcher
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Throttle lock Cutting hardwoods (most broadleaf trees) creates more vibration than cutting softwoods (most conifers). Cutting with The throttle lock is designed to prevent accidental operation cutting equipment that is blunt or faulty (wrong type or badly of the throttle control. When you press the lock (A) (i.e. when sharpened) will increase the vibration level. -
Page 7: Checking, Maintaining And Servicing The Machine ' S Safety Equipment
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS For mufflers it is very important that you follow the instructions Checking the inertia brake release on checking, maintaining and servicing your machine. See instructions under the heading Checking, maintaining and servicing the machine’s safety equipment. Hold the chain saw over a stump or other firm object. Let go WARNING! The muffler gets very hot in use of the front handle so that the bar drops towards the stump as and remains so for a short time afterwards. - Page 8 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Press the throttle lock and make sure it returns to its Make sure the vibration damping units are securely attached original position when you release it. to the engine unit and handle unit. • Check that the throttle control and throttle lock move freely Stop switch and that the return springs work properly.
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Page 9: Cutting Equipment
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Cutting equipment The smaller the tip radius the smaller the kickback zone and This section describes how to choose and maintain your the lower the chance of kickback. cutting equipment in order to: • Reduce the risk of kickback. •... -
Page 10: Sharpening Your Chain And Adjusting Raker Clearance
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Sharpening your chain and adjusting raker • Chain pitch (inches). The spacing between the drive links of the chain must match the spacing of the teeth on the clearance bar tip sprocket and drive sprocket. WARNING! The risk of kickback is increased with a badly sharpened chain! General information on sharpening cutting teeth •... - Page 11 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS It is very difficult to sharpen a chain correctly without the right General advice on setting raker clearance equipment. We recommend that you use our file gauge. This • When you sharpen the cutting teeth you reduce the raker will help you obtain the maximum kickback reduction and clearance (=cutting depth).
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Page 12: Tensioning The Chain
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Tensioning the chain Lubricating cutting equipment WARNING! Poor lubrication of cutting equipment may cause the chain to snap, which could lead to serious, even fatal WARNING! A slack chain may jump off and injuries. cause serious or even fatal injury. Chain oil The more you use a chain the longer it becomes. - Page 13 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS If the chain lubrication is not working: Checking wear on cutting equipment • Check that the oil channel in the bar is not obstructed. Clean if necessary. Check the chain daily for: • Check that the groove in the edge of the bar is clean. Clean if necessary.
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Page 14: How To Avoid Kickback
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Whether the tip of the bar is uneven or badly worn. If a Kickback always occurs in the cutting plane of the bar. hollow forms on the underside of the bar tip this is due to Normally the chain saw and bar are thrown backwards and running with a slack chain. -
Page 15: General Safety Precautions
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4 Never use the chain saw above shoulder height and try 8 Follow the instructions on sharpening and maintaining not to cut with the tip of the bar. Never use the chain saw your bar and chain. When you replace the bar and chain one-handed! use only combinations that are recommended by us. -
Page 16: Fuel Safety
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Before use: • Observe your surroundings and make sure that there is no risk of people or animals coming into contact with the cutting equipment. 1 Check that the chain brake works correctly and is not damaged. See the instructions under the heading Checking the chain brake. -
Page 17: General Working Instructions
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Transport and storage • Take great care when removing small branches and avoid cutting bushes (i.e. cutting many small branches at the • Always store the chain saw and fuel so that there is no risk same time). Small branches can be grabbed by the chain of leakages or fumes coming into contact with sparks or and thrown back at you, causing serious injury. -
Page 18: Basic Cutting Technique
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Basic cutting technique In most cases you can avoid these problems by cutting in two stages; from the top and from the bottom. You need to support the object so that it will not trap the chain or split during WARNING! Never use a chain saw by holding cutting. -
Page 19: Tree Felling Technique
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Finish by cutting from above so that the two cuts meet. Felling direction The aim is to fell the tree in a position where you can limb and cross-cut the log as easily as possible. You want it to fall in a location where you can stand and move about safely. - Page 20 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreat Felling cut Remove any branches that are in the way. To do this it is best The felling cut is made from the opposite side of the tree and to work from the top down and keep the trunk between you it must be perfectly horizontal.
- Page 21 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Freeing a tree that has fallen badly We recommend that you use a bar that is longer than the diameter of the tree, so that you can make the felling cut and directional cuts with single cutting strokes. See the Technical Freeing a ”trapped tree”...
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Page 22: What Is What
WHAT IS WHAT? Husqvarna XXX XXXX XXXXXXX Husqvarna AB Huskvarna, SWEDEN What is what on the chain saw? 1 Cylinder cover 17 Chain catcher (Catches chain if it jumps or breaks.) 2 Front handle 18 Clutch cover with built-in chain brake. -
Page 23: Assembly
ASSEMBLY Fitting the bar and chain Tension the chain by turning the chain tensioning screw clockwise using the combination spanner. The chain should be tensioned until it does not sag from the underside of the bar. WARNING! Always wear gloves, when working with the chain. -
Page 24: Fuel Handling
If the machine is not used for some time the fuel tank should be emptied and cleaned. Environment fuel HUSQVARNA recommends the use of alkylate fuel, either Chain oil Aspen two-stroke fuel or environment fuel for four-stroke engines blended with two-stroke oil as set out below. Note... - Page 25 FUEL HANDLING Fuelling WARNING! Taking the following precautions, will lessen the risk of fire: Do not smoke or place hot objects near fuel. Always shut off the engine before refuelling. When refuelling, open the fuel cap slowly so that any excess pressure is released gently. Tighten the fuel cap carefully after refuelling.
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Page 26: Starting And Stopping
STARTING AND STOPPING Starting and stopping Warm engine Use the same starting procedure as for a cold engine but without setting the choke control in the choke position. WARNING! Note the following before starting: Starting Never start a chain saw unless the bar, chain and all covers are fitted correctly. - Page 27 STARTING AND STOPPING Stopping Stop the engine by switching off the ignition. (Move the ignition switch to stop position.) – 27 English...
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Page 28: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Carburettor Changing the type of fuel Your Husqvarna product has been designed and Fine tuning may be required if the chain saw, after changing manufactured to specifications that reduce harmful the type of fuel, performs differently with regard to starting, emissions. -
Page 29: Starter
MAINTENANCE High speed jet H • Pull out the cord approx. 30 cm and hook it into the notch in the rim of the pulley. Release the recoil spring by letting the pulley rotate slowly backwards. • Undo the screw in the centre of the pulley and remove the This chain saw is equipped with a carburettor that has a built- pulley. -
Page 30: Air Filter
MAINTENANCE • Lubricate the recoil spring with light oil. Fit the pulley and An air filter that has been in use for a long time cannot be tension the recoil spring. cleaned completely. The filter must therefore be replaced with a new one at regular intervals. -
Page 31: Needle Bearing Lubrication
Bar 42" and longer: 1 3/4 turns from the closed position. damage to the cylinder and piston. Never use a machine with a muffler that is in poor condition. These recommendations apply to Husqvarna’s chain oil, for other chain oils increase the oil flow by one step. Needle bearing lubrication... -
Page 32: Daily Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Daily maintenance Monthly maintenance 1 Check that the components of the throttle control work safely. (Throttle lock and throttle control.) 2 Clean the chain brake and check that it operates safely. 1 Check the brake band on the chain brake for wear. Make sure that the chain catcher is undamaged, and 2 Check the clutch centre, clutch drum and clutch spring for replace it if necessary. -
Page 33: Technical Data Technical Data
TECHNICAL DATA Technical data 3120XP Engine Cylinder displacement, cm 118,8 Cylinder bore, mm Stroke, mm Idle speed, rpm 2500 Recommended max. speed, rpm 12000 Power, kW/ rpm, Europe 6,2/9000 Power, kW/ rpm, Australia 6,2/9000 Ignition system Manufacturer of ignition system... -
Page 34: Bar And Chain Combinations
TECHNICAL DATA Bar and chain combinations The following combinations are CE approved. Chain Max. radius nose Length, inches Pitch, inch wheel 24-42 0,404 34 mm Husqvarna H64, Oregon 27 ´®z+H<T¶6V¨ ´®z+H<T¶6V¨ 34 – English... -
Page 35: Ec-Declaration Of Conformity
Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel +46-36-146500, declares under sole responsibility that the chain saw Husqvarna 3120XP from 2002’s serial numbers and onwards (the year is clearly stated in plain text on the type plate with subsequent serial number), is in conformity with the requirements of the COUNCIL’S DIRECTIVES: of June 22, 1998 ”relating to machinery”... - Page 36 1140285-26 ´®z+H<T¶6V¨ ´®z+H<T¶6V¨ 2004-10-11...