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EN Operator's Manual, 6-23 PL Instrukcja obs∏ugi, 253-273
ES Manual de instrucciones, 24-43 EE Käsitsemisõpetus, 274-291
SE Bruksanvisning, 44-61 LV Lieto‰anas pamÇc¥ba, 292-309
FI Käyttöohje, 62-79 LT Naudojimosi instrukcijos, 310-327
DK Brugsanvisning, 80-97 HR Priruãnik, 328-345
NO Bruksanvisning, 98-115 BG úêîâîäñòâî çà åêñïëîàòàöèß,
IT Istruzion
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1 24 23 15 22 1 21 26 16 20 25 11 5 17 18 19 4 3 30 6 28 29 8 2 7 13 14 27 9 10 11 12 2 3 4 B E 240e TrioBrake 5 6 7 A A A C B 8 10 9 11 12 13 2 1154212-26 Rev.3 2012-02-22
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14 15 17 A 16 20 18 19 21 22 23 OFF HALF FULL 26 24 25 29 27 28 30 31 32 3 1154212-26 Rev.3 2012-02-22
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Danger zone Danger zone 33 5 4 10 7 3 6, 8 2 9 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 1 3 2 Retreat path 1 1 2 41 42 4 1154212-26 Rev.3 2012-02-22 Felling Direction Danger zone Retreat path
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44 43 46 45 48 47 240e TrioBrake 49 50 A A 51 3 2 1 52 5 1154212-26 Rev.3 2012-02-22
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INTRODUCTION Dear Customer, Symbols on the machine: WARNING! Chain saws can be Congratulations on your choice to buy a Husqvarna dangerous! Careless or incorrect use product! Husqvarna is based on a tradition that dates back can result in serious or fatal injury to to 1689, when the Swedish King Karl XI ordered the the operator or others. construction of a factory on the banks of the Husqvarna River, for production of muskets. The location was logical, since wa
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INTRODUCTION / CONTENTS What is what on the chain saw? Contents INTRODUCTION (1) Dear Customer, .......................................................... 6 1 Product and serial number plate Symbols on the machine: .......................................... 6 2 Throttle lockout (Prevents accidental operation of What is what on the chain saw? ................................ 7 throttle control.) CONTENTS 3 Front handle Contents ....................................................................
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before using a new chain saw Important • Please read this manual carefully. IMPORTANT! • (1) - (51) refer to figures on p. 2-5. The machine is only designed for cutting wood. • Check that the cutting equipment is correctly fitted and You should only use the saw with the bar and chain adjusted. See instructions under the heading Assembly. combinations we recommend in the chapter Technical • Refuel and start the chain saw. See the instructions data. under the headings
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS increase your safety and efficiency. Visit your dealer brake reduces the risk of accidents, but only you can regularly to see whether you can benefit from new features prevent them. that have been introduced. Take care when using your saw and make sure the kickback zone of the bar never touches any object (45). Personal protective equipment • The chain brake (A) can either be activated manually (by your left hand) or automatically by the inertia release WARNING! Mos
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS with cutting equipment that is blunt or faulty (wrong type or Will my inertia activated chain brake badly sharpened) will increase the vibration level. always activate during kickback in the event of a kickback? WARNING! Overexposure to vibration can lead to circulatory damage or nerve No. First your brake must be in working order. Testing the ! damage in people who have impaired brake is simple, see instructions under the heading circulation. Contact your doct
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Chain pitch (inches). The spacing between the drive General rules links of the chain must match the spacing of the teeth on • Only use cutting equipment recommended by us! the bar tip sprocket and drive sprocket. Number of drive See instructions under the heading Technical data. links. The number of drive links is determined by the length of the bar, the chain pitch and the number of teeth • Keep the chain’s cutting teeth properly sharpened! on the bar tip s
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS one side first, then turn the chain saw over and file the • Adjust the tension on the chain by turning the wheel teeth on the other side. down (+) for tighter tension and up (-) to loosen the tension. Lift tip of guide bar while adjusting tension. (12) • File all the teeth to the same length. When the length of the cutting teeth is reduced to 4 mm (0.16") the chain is • Tighten the clutch cover by turning the knob clockwise worn out and should be replaced. (8) while
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS / ASSEMBLY • Check that the bar tip sprocket turns freely and that the Fitting the bar and chain lubricating hole in the tip sprocket is not blocked. Clean and lubricate if necessary. WARNING! Switch off the engine before If the chain lubrication system is still not working after carrying out any checks or maintenance. ! carrying out the above checks and associated measures The stop switch automatically returns to you should contact your service agent. the start
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FUEL HANDLING Chain oil Fuel • We recommend the use of special oil (chain oil) with Note! The machine is equipped with a two-stroke engine good adhesion characteristics. and must always be run using a mixture of petrol and two- • Never use waste oil. This results in damage to the oil stroke oil. It is important to accurately measure the amount pump, the bar and the chain. of oil to be mixed to ensure that the correct mixture is • It is important to use oil of the right grade (suitable obta
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FUEL HANDLING / STARTING AND STOPPING rear handle. Transport and storage 3. Pull the starter handle with your right hand and pull out • Always store the chain saw and fuel so that there is no the starter cord slowly until you feel a resistance (as the risk of leakages or fumes coming into contact with starter pawls engage) then pull firmly and rapidly. Never sparks or naked flames from electrical equipment, twist the starter cord around your hand. (26) electric motors, relays/switches, bo
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WORKING TECHNIQUES suddenly. Take great care when working on sloping Before use: (33) ground. 1 Check that the chain brake works correctly and is not 5 Take great care when cutting a tree that is in tension. A damaged. tree that is in tension may spring back to its normal 2 Check that the rear right hand guard is not damaged. position before or after being cut. If you position yourself 3 Check that the throttle lockout works correctly and is not incorrectly or make the cut in the wrong pla
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WORKING TECHNIQUES 8 Unless the user resists this pushing force there is a risk The following instructions describe how to handle the that the chain saw will move so far backwards that only commonest situations you are likely to encounter when the kickback zone of the bar is in contact with the tree, using a chain saw. which will lead to a kickback. (36) Limbing Cutting with the bottom edge of the bar, i.e. from the top When limbing thick branches you should use the same of the object downwa
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WORKING TECHNIQUES • Wind direction Make the felling cut about 3-5 cm (1.5-2 inches) above the bottom directional cut. • Arrangement of branches • Weight of snow Set the spike bumper (if one is fitted) just behind the felling • Obstacles within the reach of the tree: for example, hinge. Use full throttle and advance the chain/bar slowly other trees, power lines, roads and buildings. into the tree. Make sure the tree does not start to move in the opposite direction to your intended felling dir
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WORKING TECHNIQUES / MAINTENANCE If you must cut across tree/limb, make two to three cuts, Carburettor adjustment one inch apart, one to two inches deep. Your Husqvarna product has been designed and Continue to cut deeper until tree/limb bends and tension is manufactured to specifications that reduce harmful released. emissions. Cut tree/limb from outside the bend, after tension has been released. Function • The carburettor governs the engine’s speed via the How to avoid kickback throttle
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MAINTENANCE Move the front hand guard forwards and back to make sure Muffler it moves freely and that it is securely anchored to the clutch Never use a machine that has a faulty muffler. Regularly cover. (47) check that the muffler is securely attached to the machine. Checking the inertia brake release Note: The spark arrestor screen (A) on this machine is serviceable. (50) The mesh must be replaced if it is Place the chain saw, with the engine switched off, on a damaged. If the mesh is block
