S Make your fist cut 1/3 ofthe way through
the bottom of the limb.
S Next make a 2nd cut all the way
throughthelimb. Thencutathirdover-
cut leaving a 1 to 2 inch collar from the
trunk of the tree.
Second cut
Third cut
Collar
First cut
Pruning technique
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
6.
Reinstall cylinder cover and 3 screws.
TIghten securely.
WARNING: Muffler is very hot dur-
ingandafter use. Donot touchthe muffler or
allow combustible material such as dry
grass or fuel to do so.
We recommend all service and adjustments
not listed in this manual be performed by an
authorized Husqvarna Service Dealer.
Air Filter
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Check:
Air Filter
Screws
Fuel mixture level . . . . Before each use
Bar lubrication . . . . . . . Before each use
Chain tension . . . . . . . Before each use
Chain sharpness . . . . Before each use
For damaged parts . . Before each use
For loose caps . . . . . . Before each use
For loose fasteners . . . Before each use
For loose parts . . . . . . Before each use
Muffler . . . . . . . . . . . . . Every 25 hours*
MUFFLERANDSPARKARRESTING
SCREEN
WARNING: Themuffleronthisprod-
uctcontains chemicals knowntothe Stateof
California to cause cancer.
ARRESTING
SCREEN ON THIS UNIT IS NOT SERVI-
NOTE:
THE
SPARK
Inspect and Clean:
Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Before each use
Complete saw . . . . . . . After each use
Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . Every 5 hours*
Chain brake . . . . . . . . Every 5 hours*
CEABLE.
For normal homeowner use, the muffler and
spark arresting screen will not require re-
placement. After 75hours ofuse,werecom-
mend that your muffler be replaced by your
authorized Husqvarna service dealer.
Replace spark plug . Yearly
Replace fuel filter . . . Yearly
*
Hours of Operation
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS
The chain will be moving during most of this
procedure. Wear your protective equipment
and observe all safety precautions. The
chain must not move at idle speed.
The carburetor has been carefully set at the
factory. Adjustments may be necessary if
you notice any of the following conditions:
AIR FILTER
CAUTION: Do notclean filter in gasolineor
other flammable solvent to avoid creating a
firehazardor producing harmfulevaporative
emissions.
Cleaning the air filter:
S Chain moves at idle. See IDLE SPEED--T
A dirty air filter decreases engine perform-
ance and increases fuel consumption and
harmful emissions. Always clean after 15
tanks of fuel or 5 hours of operation, which-
ever comes first. Clean more frequently in
dusty conditions. A used air filter can never
be completely cleaned. It is advisable to re-
placeyour airfilter withanewoneafterevery
adjusting procedure.
S Saw will not idle. See IDLE SPEED--T ad-
justing procedure.
Idle Speed---T
Allow engine to idle. If the chain moves, idle
istoofast. Iftheenginestalls,idleis tooslow.
Adjust speed until engine runs without chain
movement (idle too fast) or stalling (idle too
slow).
50
hoursofoperation,or annually,whichever
comes first.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover.
S Turn idle speed screw (T) clockwise to in-
Remove cylinder cover.
crease engine speed.
Remove air filter.
S Turn idle speed screw (T) counterclock-
wise to decrease engine speed.If you re-
quire further assistance or are unsure about
performing this procedure, contact your au-
thorized service dealer.
Clean the air filter usinghot soapy water.
Rinsewithcleancoolwater. Air drycom-
pletely before reinstalling.
Reinstall air filter.
5.
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