Introduction Intended use Product description This chainsaw for forest service is designed for forest Husqvarna 420 EL are chainsaw models with an electric work such as felling, limbing and cutting. motor. Work is constantly in progress to increase your safety...
(Fig. 15) Double insulation. (Fig. 17) The rating plate shows se- rial number. yyyy is the production year, ww is the (Fig. 16) Environmental mark. The product or production week. package of the product is not domestic waste. Recycle it at an approved disposal location for electrical and electronic Note: Other symbols/decals on the product refer to...
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• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance will ensure that the safety of the power tool is at all times. This enables better control of the power maintained. tool in unexpected situations. General chain saw safety warnings • Dress properly.
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Do not overreach and do not cut above shoulder • If the safety devices are defective, speak to your height. This helps prevent unintended tip contact Husqvarna servicing dealer. and enables better control of the chain saw in Chain brake and front hand guard unexpected situations.
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brake manually. This movement starts a spring-loaded correct maintenance on the guide bar and saw chain. Assembly on page 22 and Maintenance on page mechanism that stops the drive sprocket. 27 for instructions. (Fig. 21) (Fig. 29) How the chain brake is engaged is in relation to the force of the kickback and position of the product.
5. Make sure that there is no oil on the handles (E). • Use Husqvarna chain oil for maximum saw chain life 6. Do a check to make sure that all parts are correctly and to prevent negative effects on the environment.
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• Remove the cap to the chain oil tank. No. First, the chain brake must operate correctly. Maintenance and checks of the safety Refer to • Fill the chain oil tank with chain oil. devices on the product on page 27 for instructions •...
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To cut a trunk that has support on two ends of the guide bar does not touch the tree and causes a kickback. WARNING: Make sure that the saw (Fig. 45) chain does not get caught in the trunk during cutting.
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To fell a tree 1. Examine in which direction it is necessary for the Husqvarna recommends you to make the directional tree to fall. The goal is to fell it in a position where cuts and then use the safe corner method when you you can limb and cut the trunk easily.
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To make the directional cuts 5. When the tree starts to fall, use the path of retreat to move away from the tree. Move a minimum of 5 1. Make the directional cuts. Run the directional cuts m/15 ft away from the tree. 1/4 of the diameter of the tree.
Maintenance Introduction The following is a list of the maintenance steps that you Safety on page 18 for more must do on the product. See information. WARNING: Read and understand the safety chapter before you do maintenance on the product. Maintenance schedule WARNING: Remove the power plug...
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Replace a worn or damaged guide bar or saw chain with the guide bar and saw chain combination recommended 3. Apply full power and tilt your left wrist against the by Husqvarna. This is necessary to keep the safety front hand guard to engage the chain brake. The Accessories on functions of the product.
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(Fig. 105) It is not easy to sharpen a saw chain correctly without the correct equipment. Use Husqvarna file gauge. This 1. Use a flat file and a depth gauge tool to adjust will help you to keep maximum cutting performance and the depth gauge setting.
• Use the transportation guard on the product to prevent injuries or damage to the product. A saw Technical data Technical data 420 EL Motor Type Series AC Motor Power, W 2000 1782 - 001 - 03.02.2022...
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420 EL Voltage range, V 230-240 Lubrication system Type of oil pump Automatic Oil tank capacity, liter/cm 0.20/200 Weight Chainsaw without battery, guide bar, saw chain and empty chain oil tank, kg Noise emissions Sound power level, measured dB(A) 101.9...
The part numbers are given in the table below. Using Husqvarna file gauge will give you the correct If you do not know which saw chain you have on your filing angles. We recommend you to always use a product, turn to your servicing dealer.
EC Declaration of Conformity EU Declaration of conformity We, Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel: +46-36-146500, declare on our sole responsibility that the product: Description Chainsaw for forest service Husqvarna Brand 420 EL Type / Model Identification Serial numbers dating from and onwards...