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Operator's manual
English: page 1-34
Manuel d'utilisation
Français: page 35-68
101 91 41-95

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  • Page 1 Electric Operator’s manual English: page 1-34 Manuel d’utilisation Français: page 35-68 101 91 41-95...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Before using your new electric chain saw • Read the Operator’s Manual carefully. • Check the assembly and adjustment of the cutting equipment. • This electric chain saw is designed for use with a 120V AC power supply. Always pull out the plug before fitting any parts or adjusting the saw. •...

  • Page 4: Explanation Of Symbols

    Explanation of Symbols WARNING! WARNING! An electric chain saw can be dangerous! Careless or improper use can cause serious or even When using an fatal injury. electric chain saw, basic safety precautions should always Read All Instuctions be followed to Read and understand the Operator's Manual before reduce the risk using the electric chainsaw.

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Safety precautions for electric chain saw users Kickback safety precautions Hand guard designed to reduce the chance of your left hand coming into contact with the chain if it slips off the front handle. WARNING! STOP The relative position of front and rear handles is KICKBACK may occur when the nose or tip of the designed to provides better control, balance, and guide bar touches an object, or when the wood...
  • Page 6 11. When cutting a limb under tension, be alert scabbard mounted. for a sudden springback when the branch parts. 30. When servicing, always use Husqvarna original 12. Keep the handles dry, clean and free of oil. spare parts. 13. Give some thought to the environment of the work 31.
  • Page 7 Safety Precautions Safety Precautions for Electric Tools Important considerations. Secure the tool cable to the extention cord by Double insulation making a knot to prevent disconnection. Your electric chain saw is double-insulated for Do not abuse cables. Never carry the saw by the enhanced protection against electric shock.

  • Page 8: General Safety

    General Safety General Safety Precautions CAUTION! Perform safety check before starting each day. WARNING! STOP An electric chain saw is designed to cut wood, and can be dangerous. Careless or improper use can cause serious or even fatal injury. CAUTION! Know the requirements of each job and the terrain It is important that you fully understand the contents of before using an electric chain saw.

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Introduction Electric Chain Saw Operator This manual is primarily intended for the casual or occasional operator. These instructions are basic. It is not possible to cover every situation you may encounter while using your electric chain saw. Be careful at all times and avoid situations that may be too complicated for your experience.
  • Page 10 Introduction Your electric chain saw comes with an Operator’s Personal Equipment Manual containing general information on how to safely operate your electric chain saw. It also provides specific Your condition information on your particular model. Read the Operator’s Manual very carefully before Never operate an electric chain saw when you are tired, operating the electric chain saw.

  • Page 11: Introduction

    Introduction IMPORTANT! We strongly recommend the use of this safety equipment by all users at all times. Because safety records demonstrate a clear decrease in the rate of injury when safety equipment is used, most professional logging operations now require their operators to wear these items.

  • Page 12: User Explanation

    User Explanation Chain Saw Powerhead Rear handle Power trigger lockout Power trigger Air vents Front support handle Chain oil tank Oil level window Nose sprocket Saw chain Guide bar Chain brake - which is obscured by the clutch cover Front hand guard. Lever for chain brake Clutch cover Chain catcher - designed to catch the chain if the chain jumps or breaks...

  • Page 13: Mounting Guide Bar And Chain

    Mounting guide bar and chain WARNING! STOP Always pull out the plug before fitting parts or adjusting the saw. Wear gloves when working with the chain in order to protect your hands from injury. Check that the chain brake is disengaged by moving the front hand guard towards the front handle.

  • Page 14: Before Each Use

    Before each use WARNING! STOP • Always disconnect power cable before fitting parts or adjusting the saw. • Make sure the chain brake is undamaged and operating properly (see page 15). • Check right hand-guard for damage. • Check entire saw for loose screws and damaged or missing components. Cable insulation must be intact, with no cracks or deterioration.

  • Page 15: Chain Brake

    Chain Brake Chain brake Your saw is equipped with a chain brake which can be activated both manually and by the force of inertia. The chain brake consists of the front hand guard, an activating mechanism, a spring and a brake band encircling the clutch drum. When the front hand guard is moved foreward, the mechanism releases the spring, jerking the band tight around the clutch drum.

  • Page 16: Testing And Maintenance Of The Chain Brake

    Testing and maintenance of the chain brake IMPORTANT! Failure to check and maintain the chain brake may result in the failure of the chain brake to activate in the event of a kickback. Brake function test: The chain brake must be checked several times daily. Place the saw on firm ground.

  • Page 17: Maintenance

    Maintenance Tools and materials The tools and materials shown are absolutely essential for the everyday safe operation and maintenance of an electric chain saw. Combination wrench: - This type of wrench (A) or its equivalent should always be carried with your electric chain saw. The wrench is needed to adjust chain tension, which must be correctly adjusted for safer cutting.

  • Page 18: Cutting Equipment

    CSA Z62.3 Certified Cutting Equipment for Husqvarna Electric Chain Saws. Cutting equipment for class 2A Electric Chain Saws. Following is a list of evaluated combinations for use on the Husqvarna 316 Electric chain saw. These combinations have been determined in accordance with CSA Z62.1-95 Chain Saws and Z62.3-96 Chain Saw Kickback requirements.

  • Page 19: Chain Maintenance

    Chain Maintenance Chain maintenance - safety For personal safety, it is of great importance to use bar and chain combinations of the low-kickback type, and that the cutting equipment is properly maintained. Important notes : • Chain tension • Sharpening •...

  • Page 20: Chain Maintenance

    Chain Maintenance Sharpening Never cut with a dull chain. A chain which does not cut unless you bear down hard is damaged, dull or incorrectly filed. To file the chain correctly, you need: round file (A), file gauge (B), flat file (C) and depth gauge tool (D). Best results are obtained by using the correct file size (see table) and a file gauge with a marked filing angle.

  • Page 21: General Working Instruction

    General Working Instructions What is kickback ? WARNING! STOP KICKBACK ZONE Kickback can be sudden and violent, and may throw the bar and saw chain back at you, inflicting serious or fatal injury. A good understanding of this phenomenon and how it can be avoided is a must when working with an electric saw.

  • Page 22: General Working Instructions

    General Working Instructions Chain brake One safety feature of the chain saw is the chain brake. It will not prevent a kickback, but is designed to reduce the severity of certain kickbacks. When the chain brake is triggered, a mechanism which locks the clutch drum is activated and stops the saw chain almost instantly.
  • Page 23 General Working Instructions Pinch Kickback 1. Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar may push the saw back at you. 2. If the bar is pushed back far enough so that the kickback zone hits an object, a rotational kickback may occur.
  • Page 24 General Working Instructions Avoiding kickbacks Following the guidelines listed below will help avoid kickbacks: • Use proper working techniques. • Do not engage the kickback danger zone. • Maintain a proper grip. • Avoid unsafe and off-balance working positions. • Cut at high chain speed. •...
  • Page 25 General Working Instructions Use Proper Grip When the motor is running, keep a good, firm grip on the saw, always with both hands. The right hand should be on the rear handle, and the left hand on the front handle. All people, whether right or left handed, should use this grip.
  • Page 26 General Working Instructions Small Nose Radius Bar Avoiding Kickback - Your Equipment The smaller the bar-nose radius, the smaller the kickback zone and the less likely it is that a severe kickback will occur. Your Technical Manual lists small IMPORTANT! nose radius bars available for your saw.

  • Page 27: Basic Working Techniques

    Basic Working Techniques 2. Avoid stumbling on obstacles, such as stumps, roots, IMPORTANT! rocks, branches and fallen trees. This information does not cover every specific situation. Circumstances may vary depending on the terrain, 3. Watch out for holes and ditches. vegetation, type of wood, form and size of trees, etc.
  • Page 28 Basic Working Techniques Boring Cut A boring cut is used to fell large trees. Follow the steps listed below when performing a boring cut. 1. Cut, using the bottom portion of the guide bar tip, until the depth of the cut is equal to the width of the STEP 1 guide bar and deep enough to stop a kickback during steps 2 and 3.
  • Page 29 Basic Working Techniques Felling Felling is more than merely cutting down a tree. SHAPE OF You must also decide where you want it to fall and bring CROWN it down as close as possible to the intended line of fall without damaging the tree or anything else.
  • Page 30 Basic Working Techniques Basic Rules for Felling Trees Normally, felling consists of two main cutting operations - notching and the felling cut. DIRECTION OF FALL Felling Back Cut FELLING BACK Make the felling back cut at least 2 inches (5 cm) higher than the bottom of the notch, as illustrated and keep it parallel to the horizontal bottom of the notch.
  • Page 31 Basic Working Techniques Felling Cut - Trunk Diameter More than Twice Guide Bar Length. 1. Cut a large, wide notch. 2. Cut a recess into center of notch. IMPORTANT! Always leave a hinge on both sides of center cut. 3. Saw around trunk with a pulling chain to complete felling.
  • Page 32 Basic Working Techniques Lodged Trees WARNING! STOP A lodged tree is a dangerous situation. Do not try to fell a tree in which another tree is lodged. Do not fell another tree onto a lodged tree. Do not work inside the danger area of a lodged tree and do not allow people inside danger area.

  • Page 33: Limbing A Tree

    Basic Working Techniques Hang-Ups Use a portable or tractor-mounted winch to pull the tree down. CAUTION! Do not abandon a leaning, hung or lodged tree. Such trees are a danger to other people and must be taken down. Mark off the area if you have to leave in order to obtain assistance.
  • Page 34 Basic Working Techniques Cutting Logs WARNING! STOP Never attempt to cut two logs lying together or logs which are piled up. Doing so drastically increases the risk of kickback and serious or fatal injury. When cutting a pile of logs, remove each log from the pile and place on sawbench or prop up before cutting individually.
  • Page 35 Basic Working Techniques Cutting Trees or Limbs Under Tension. DO NOT STAND ON THIS SIDE CAUTION! Cutting trees or limbs under tension involves spesial hazards and must be done with care and planning. If the cut is made improperly, or you are in the wrong position, the tree may spring back at you and cause severe injury INSIDE...

  • Page 36: Basic Working Techniques

    Basic Working Techniques 1. Position yourself inside the bend. FINAL CUT 2. Start a V-cut on your side, inside the bend. Cut up to 1/4 of the diameter of the trunk, taking care that the saw does not jam. 3. Remaining on the inside of the bend, move the saw over to the opposite side.
  • Page 37 Trøskenveien 36 P.O.B. 10 N - 1708 Sarpsborg Norway 01.12. 2001...

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