Assembly; Computed Kickback Angle (Cka) Table; Attaching Bar And Chain - Husqvarna 136 Operator's Manual

• Tipcontactin somecasesmaycausea
lightning f astreverse REACTION, kicking
theguidebarupandbacktoward theoper-
ator.
• Pinching t hesawchain alongthetopofthe
guidebarmaypushtheguidebarrapidly
backtoward theoperator.
• Eitherof t hesereactions may causeyouto
losecontrol o fthesawwhichcouldresult
in seriousinjury.Do not rely exclusively
uponthe safetydevices b uiltintoyoursaw.
_k, WAP.NING:
Computed kickback
angle (CKA) listed on your saw and listed in
the CKA table below represents angle of
kickback your bar and chain combinations
will have when tested in accordance with
CSA (Canadian Standards Association) and
ANSI standards. When purchasing replace-
ment bar and chain, considerations should
Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table
BAR
be given to the lower CKA values. Lower
CKA values represent safer angles to the
user, higher values indicate more angle and
higher kick energies. Computed angles rep-
resented in the non-activated column indi-
cate total energy and angle associated with-
out activation of the chain brake during
kickback. Activated angle represents chain
stopping time relative to activation angle of
chain break and resulting kick angle of saw.
In all cases lower CKA values represent a
safer operating environment for the user.
The following guide bar and chain combina-
tions meet kickback requirements of CSA
Standards Z62.1, Z62.3, & ANSI B175.1
when used on saws listed in this manual.
Use of bar and chain combinations other
than those listed is not recommended and
may not meet the CKA requirements per
standard.
MODEL
136
141
141
Type Length
0.050 GA 14"
0.050 GA 16"
0.050 GA 18"
CHAIN P/N
91VG/VJ- 52
91VG- 56
H 30-72
CKA without chain brake
11 °
11 °
38 °
NOTE: If this saw is to be used for
commercial logging, a chain brake is
required and shall not be removed or
otherwise disabled to comply with Federal
OSHA Regulationsfor Commercial Logging.
Contact your authorized Husqvarna service
dealer.
SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to
vibrations through prolonged use of gasoline
powered hand tools could cause blood
vessel or nerve damage in the fingers,
hands, and joints of people prone to
circulation disorders or abnormal swellings.
Prolonged use in cold weather has been
linked to blood vessel damage in otherwise
healthy people. If symptoms occur such as
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 this tool and seek medical attention. An
anti-vibrationsystem does not guaranteethe
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: Yoursaw is equipped
with a temperaturelimiting 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 you operate a chain saw in a state or
locale where such regulations exist, you are
legally responsible for maintaining the
operatingconditionofthese parts. Failureto
do so is a violation of the law. Refer to the
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS sectionfor
maintenanceof the Spark Arresting Screen.
Failure to follow all Safety Rules and
Precautions can result in serious injury. If
situationsoccurwhich are not covered in this
manual, use care and good judgement. If you
need assistance, contact your authorized
service dealer.
STANDARDS
CSA Z62.1 "Chain Saws - Occupational
Health and Safety"
CSA Z62.3 "Chain Saw Kickback Occupa-
tional Health and Safety"
ANSI B175.1-2000- "American National
Standard for Powered Tools - Gasoline
Powered Chain Saw - Safety Require-
ments"
Protective gloves (not provided) should be
worn during assembly.
ATTACHING THE BAR & CHAIN (If not
already attached)
_WAP.NING: Recheckeach assem-
bly
step if the saw is received assembled. AI-
6
ways wear gloves when handling the chain.
The chain is sharp and can cut you even
when it is not moving!
• Loosen and remove the clamp nuts and
the bar clamp from the saw.
• Remove the plastic shipping spacer (if
present).