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Operator’s manual 135, 135e 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 Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine.
KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols on the machine: Air purge WARNING! Chainsaws can be dangerous! Careless or incorrect use can result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. yyyywwxxxxx The rating plate showing serial number. yyyy is the Please read the operator’s manual production year, ww is the carefully and make sure you...
CONTENTS Contents KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols on the machine: ........7 Symbols in the operator’s manual: ......7 CONTENTS Contents ............... 8 INTRODUCTION Dear Customer, ............. 9 WHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the chainsaw? ......9 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before using a new chainsaw .......
It is our wish that you will be satisfied with your product 25 Throttle trigger lockout and that it will be your companion for a long time. Think of 26 Clutch cover (135e) this operator′s manual as a valuable document. By 27 Chain tensioner wheel...
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before using a new chainsaw WARNING! This machine produces an electromagnetic field during operation. • Please read this manual carefully. This field may under some • (1) - (107) refer to figures on p. 2-6. circumstances interfere with active or passive medical implants.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Important as well as help you to use your chain saw both efficiently and safely. Attend a training course in chain saw usage if possible. Your dealer, forestry school or your library can IMPORTANT! provide information about which training materials and This chain saw for forest service is designed for forest courses are available.
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS carried out professionally. If you need further information designed to be activated by the inertia in the kickback please contact your nearest service workshop. direction. (8) If the kickback is less violent or the kickback zone of WARNING! Never use a machine with the bar is closer to you the chain brake will be defective safety components.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Muffler (A) (i.e. when you grasp the handle) it releases the throttle control (B). When you release the handle the throttle The muffler is designed to keep noise levels to a minimum control and the throttle lockout both move back to their and to direct exhaust fumes away from the user.
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Keep the chain properly tensioned! If the chain is • Bar groove width (inches/mm). The groove in the bar slack it is more likely to jump off and lead to increased must match the width of the chain drive links. wear on the bar, chain and drive sprocket.
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We recommend that you adjust the depth gauge setting every third 135e time you sharpen the cutting teeth. NOTE! This recommendation assumes that the length of the cutting teeth is not reduced excessively.
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS biodegradable. We recommend the use of our own oil for Regularly check the degree of wear on the drive sprocket. both maximum chain life and to minimise environmental Replace if wear is excessive. Replace the drive sprocket damage.
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • To prolong the life of the bar you should turn it over regularly. WARNING! Most chainsaw accidents happen when the chain touches the operator. Wear personal protective equipment. See instructions under the ”Personal protective equipment” heading. Do not tackle any job that you feel you are not adequately trained for.
Check the chain tension regularly. A correctly tensioned chain ensures good cutting performance and long life. (25) 135e Check that the chain brake is in disengaged position by moving the front hand guard towards the front handle.
FUEL HANDLING Fuel Two-stroke Petrol, litre oil, litre Note! The machine is equipped with a two-stroke engine and must always be run using a mixture of petrol and two- 2% (1:50) stroke oil. It is important to accurately measure the 0,10 amount of oil to be mixed to ensure that the correct mixture is obtained.
FUEL HANDLING Fueling If the machine is leaking fuel. Check regularly for leaks from the fuel cap and fuel lines. WARNING! Never use a machine with visible damage to the spark plug guard and ignition cable. A risk of sparking arises, which can cause a fire.
STARTING AND STOPPING Starting and stopping Pull the starter handle, 5: Grip the front handle with your left hand. Hold the chain saw on the ground by placing your right foot through the rear handle. (45) WARNING! Note the following before starting: Pull the starter handle with your right hand and pull out the starter cord slowly until you feel a resistance (as the...
WORKING TECHNIQUES Before use: (50) Take great care when removing small branches and avoid cutting bushes (i.e. cutting many small branches Check that the chain brake works correctly and is not at the same time). Small branches can be grabbed by damaged.
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WORKING TECHNIQUES saw chain and be thrown towards you. Even if this Terms does not need to be a danger, you may be surprised Cutting = General term for cutting through wood. and lose control of the saw. Never saw stacked logs or Limbing = Cutting branches off a felled tree.
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WORKING TECHNIQUES The log is lying on the ground. There is little risk of the Another very important factor, which does not affect the chain jamming or the object splitting. However there is a felling direction but does affect your safety, is to make sure risk that the chain will touch the ground when you finish the tree has no damaged or dead branches that might the cut.
WORKING TECHNIQUES Make the felling cut about 3-5 cm (1.5-2 inches) above the Never cut straight through a tree or branch that is in bottom directional cut. (74) tension! Set the spiked bumper (if one is fitted) just behind the If you must cut across tree/limb, make two to three cuts, felling hinge.
MAINTENANCE General Checking, maintaining and servicing chainsaw safety The user must only carry out the maintenance and service work described in this Operator's Manual. More equipment extensive work must be carried out by an authorized service workshop. Note! All service and repair work on the machine Carburettor adjustment demands special training.
MAINTENANCE Throttle trigger lockout Muffler Never use a machine that has a faulty muffler. • Make sure that the throttle trigger is locked at idle setting when the throttle trigger lockout is released. Regularly check that the muffler is securely attached to (90) the machine.
MAINTENANCE Tensioning the recoil spring The filter can be cleaned more thoroughly by washing it in water and detergent. • Hook the starter cord in the notch in the pulley and An air filter that has been in use for a long time cannot be turn the starter pulley about 2 turns clockwise.
MAINTENANCE Fins on the flywheel. Cooling fins on the cylinder. Cylinder cover (directs cold air over the cylinder). (104) Clean the cooling system with a brush once a week, more often in demanding conditions. A dirty or blocked cooling system results in the machine overheating which causes damage to the piston and cylinder.
MAINTENANCE Troubleshooting schedule Starting failure Check Possible Cause Action Adjust or replace the pawls. Starter pawls Binding pawls Clean around the pawls. Contact a servicing dealer. Fuel tank Incorrect fuel type Drain it and use correct fuel. Adjust the idling speed with the T- Carburettor Adjustment of the idle speed screw.
MAINTENANCE Maintenance schedule The following is a list of the maintenance steps that must be performed on the machine. Most of the items are described in the Maintenance section. Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Check the brake band on the chain brake for wear.
Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel: +46-36-146500, declares under sole responsibility that the chain saws for forest service Husqvarna 135, 135e from 2016’s serial numbers and onwards (the year is clearly stated in plain text on the type plate with subsequent serial number), are in conformity with the requirements of the COUNCIL’S DIRECTIVES: - of May 17, 2006 ”relating to machinery”...
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