S Watch out for springpoles. Use extreme
caution when cutting small size limbs.
Slender material may catch the saw chain
and be whipped toward you or pull you off
balance.
S Be alert for springback. Watch out for
branches that are bent or under pressure.
Avoid being struck by the branch or the
saw when the tension in the wood fibers is
released.
S Keep a clear work area. Frequently clear
branches out of the way to avoid tripping
over them.
freely hanging limbs. Undercutting could
cause limbs to fall and pinch the saw.
PRUNING
WARNING:
Limit pruning to limbs
shoulder height or below. Do not cut if
branches are higher than your shoulder.Get
a professional to do the job.
S
Make your fist cut 1/3 of the way
through the bottom of the limb.
S
Next make a 2nd cut all the way
through the limb. Then cut a third
overcut leaving a 1 to 2 inch collar from
the truck of the tree.
LIMBING
S Alwayslimbatreeafter itis cutdown. Only
then can limbing be done safely and prop-
erly.
Second cut
Third cut
S Leave the larger limbs underneath the
felled tree to support the tree as you work.
S Startatthebaseofthefelledtreeandwork
toward the top, cutting branches and
limbs. Remove small limbs with one cut.
S Keep the tree between you and the chain.
Cut from the side of the tree opposite the
branch you are cutting.
Collar
S Remove larger, supporting branches with
thecuttingtechniquesdescribedinBUCK-
ING WITHOUT A SUPPORT.
First cut
Pruning technique
S Always use an overcut to cut small and
SERVICE
Cleaning the air filter:
A dirty air filter decreases engine perform-
ance and increases fuel consumption and
harmful emissions. Always clean after every
WARNING:
Disconnect the spark
plug before performing maintenance except
for carburetor adjustments.
5
hours of operation.
We recommend all service and adjustments
not listed in this manual be performed by an
authorized service dealer.
1.
Clean thecover andthe areaaround itto
keep dirt and sawdust from falling into
the carburetor chamber when the cover
is removed.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Check:
2.
3.
Remove the parts as illustrated below.
Wash the filter in soap and water. Rinse
in clean cool water. Air dry completely
before reinstalling.
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
Inspect and Clean:
4.
Reinstall parts.
Air filter
Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Before each use
Complete saw . . . . . . . After each use
Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . Every 5 hours*
Chain brake . . . . . . . . Every 5 hours*
Spark arresting screen
Air filter
screws
and muffler . . . . . . . . . Every 25 hours*
Replace spark plug . Yearly
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
Replace fuel filter . . . Yearly
*
Hours of Operation
WARNING: Thechainwillbemoving
during most of this procedure. Wear your pro-
tective equipment and observe all safety pre-
cautions. 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 not clean filter in gasoline
or other flammable solvent to avoid creating
a fire hazard or producing harmful evapora-
tive emissions.
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| Categories | Chainsaw Manuals, Husqvarna Chainsaw Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Husqvarna 137, Husqvarna 142 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
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| Document Type | Operator's Manual |
| Language | English |
| Product Brand | Husqvarna, Chainsaw |
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| Publisher | husqvarna.com |
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| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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