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Husqvarna 967 06 23-15 Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 ® ® 61, 272 XP , 272 XP Operator's manual 2-37...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Intended use Product description This chainsaw for forest service is designed for forest The Husqvarna 61, 272 XP, 272 XPG are chainsaw work such as felling, limbing and cutting. models with a combustion engine. Work is constantly in progress to increase your safety...

  • Page 3: Safety

    5. Chain oil tank 6. Starter rope handle Always wear approved protective helmet, 7. Adjuster screws carburetor approved hearing protection and eye protection. 8. Choke control 9. Rear handle Chain brake, engaged (right). Chain 10. Start/stop switch brake, disengaged (left). 11.
  • Page 4 • Never use a product with visible damage to the CAUTION: Used if there is a risk of spark plug cap and ignition cable. A risk of sparking damage to the product, other materials or arises, which can cause a fire. the adjacent area if the instructions in the •...
  • Page 5 Do not hesitate to contact your dealer or Husqvarna if you have any questions about the use of the product. We will willingly be of service and provide you with advice as well as help you to use your product both efficiently and safely.
  • Page 6 Maintenance on page 21 . • If the safety devices are defective, speak to your Husqvarna servicing dealer. Chain brake and front hand guard Your product has a chain brake that stops the saw chain if you get a kickback. The chain brake decreases the risk of accidents, but only you can prevent them.
  • Page 7 the saw chain breaks or derails. The right hand guard areas with a hot, dry weather there is a high risk of fire. also gives you protection from branches or twigs. Obey local regulations and maintenance instructions. Vibration damping system The vibration damping system decreases vibration in the handles.
  • Page 8 After refuelling, there are some situations where you • Keep the correct depth gauge setting. Obey the must never start the product: instructions and use the recommended depth gauge setting. Too large depth gauge setting increases the • If you have spilled fuel or chain oil on the product. risk of kickback.

  • Page 9: Assembly

    Assembly Introduction WARNING: Always use protective gloves when you assemble the saw WARNING: Read and understand the chain. safety chapter before you assemble the 5. Make sure that the edges of the cutters point forward product. on the top edge of the guide bar. To assemble the guide bar and saw chain 1.
  • Page 10 1 month at a time. Two-stroke oil • For best results and performance use Husqvarna two-stroke oil. • If Husqvarna two-stroke oil is not available, use a two-stroke oil of good quality for air-cooled engines. 591 - 003 - 23.02.2021...
  • Page 11 WARNING: Obey the procedure that • Use Husqvarna chain oil for maximum saw chain life and to prevent negative effects on the environment. follows for your safety. If Husqvarna chain oil is not available, we recommend you to use a standard chain oil.
  • Page 12 To start the product use the product when the kickback occurs that causes the direction of the movement. To prepare to start with a cold engine WARNING: The chain brake must be engaged when the product is started to decrease the risk of injury. 1.
  • Page 13 To start the product 7. Push the decompression valve. WARNING: You must keep your feet in a stable position when you start the product. WARNING: If the saw chain rotates at idle speed, speak to your servicing dealer and do not use the product. 1.
  • Page 14 7. Quickly disengage the throttle trigger lockout to set • To cut on the push stroke is when you cut with the the product to idle speed. top of the guide bar. The saw chain pushes the product in the direction of the operator. 8.
  • Page 15 To cut a trunk that has support on two ends WARNING: Cut pieces in the cutting area increase the risk of kickback WARNING: Make sure that the saw and that you can not keep your balance. chain does not get caught in the trunk during cutting.
  • Page 16 b) Cut on the push stroke. 1. Remove the limbs on the right side of the trunk. a) Keep the guide bar on the right side of the trunk and keep the body of the product against the trunk. 3. Remove the limbs on the left side of the trunk. b) Select the applicable cutting technique for the tension in the branch.
  • Page 17 To keep a safe distance 6. Do not let the tree fall onto a different standing tree. It is dangerous to remove a caught tree and there is 1. Make sure that persons around you keep a safe To free a trapped tree a high accident risk.
  • Page 18 To fell a tree a) Make the top directional cut. Align the felling Husqvarna recommends you to make the directional direction mark (1) of the product with the felling cuts and then use the safe corner method when you fell direction of the tree (2).
  • Page 19 3. Put a wedge in the kerf straight from behind. 1. If the usable cutting length is longer than the tree diameter, do these steps (a-d). a) Make a bore cut straight into the trunk to complete the felling hinge width. 4.
  • Page 20 To cut trees and branches that are in tension 7. Continue to cut more into the tree until the tree/ branch bends and the tension is released. 1. Figure out which side of the tree or branch that is in tension.

  • Page 21: Maintenance

    the temperature increases above 0°C/32°F. 2. For temperatures below -5°C/23°F or in conditions with snow, a winter cover is available. Assemble the Risk of too high engine temperature and damage to the engine. winter cover on the starter housing. The winter cover decreases the flow of cool air and keeps snow away from the carburetor space.
  • Page 22 Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Turn the guide bar, do a check of the Clean the carburetor area. Do a check of all cables and connec- lubrication hole and clean the groove tions. in the guide bar. Refer to To do a check of the guide bar on page 31 .
  • Page 23 To do a check of the throttle trigger and 2. Make sure that the front hand guard moves freely and that it is attached safely to the clutch cover. throttle trigger lockout 1. Make sure that the throttle trigger and throttle trigger lockout move freely and that the return spring works correctly.
  • Page 24 To do a check of the right hand guard WARNING: Do not use a product that • Make sure that the right hand guard is not damaged has a defective muffler or a muffler that is in and that there are no defects, such as cracks. bad condition.
  • Page 25 To adjust the high speed needle (H) fumes from your product. You can only turn the adjustment screws maximum ½ turn. The engine is adjusted at the factory to operate at sea level. At higher altitudes, in different weather or different temperatures it can be necessary to adjust the high speed needle.
  • Page 26 To tighten the recoil spring 4. Let the pulley rotate slowly rearward to release the recoil spring. 1. Put the starter rope into the notch in the pulley. 2. Turn the starter pulley approximately 2 turns clockwise. 3. Pull the starter rope handle and pull out the starter rope fully.
  • Page 27 Replace a worn or damaged guide bar or saw chain with the guide bar and saw chain combination recommended by Husqvarna. This is necessary to keep the safety Accessories on page functions of the product. Refer to 35 , for a list of replacement bar and chain combinations that we recommend.
  • Page 28 It is not easy to sharpen a saw chain correctly without the correct equipment. Use Husqvarna file gauge. This Do not use a blunt saw chain. If the saw chain is blunt, will help you to keep maximum cutting performance and you must apply more pressure to push the guide bar the kickback risk at a minimum.
  • Page 29 Decrease the pressure on the pull stroke. 1. Use a flat file and a depth gauge tool to adjust the depth gauge setting. Only use Husqvarna depth gauge tool to get the correct depth gauge setting and bevel for the depth gauge.
  • Page 30 To do a check of the rim sprocket 4. Tighten the saw chain until it is tight against the guide bar but still can move easily. The clutch drum has a rim sprocket that can be replaced. 5. Tighten the bar nuts using the wrench and lift the 1.
  • Page 31 To examine the cutting equipment 4. Examine the groove in the guide bar for wear. Replace the guide bar if it is necessary. 1. Make sure that there are no cracks in rivets and links and that no rivets are loose. Replace if it is necessary.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    • Turn the adjustment screw for the oil pump. Use a starter (A) and the air guide plate (B), the pawls on the screwdriver or combination wrench. flywheel (C), the cooling fins on the cylinder (D) and the cylinder cover (E). 1.

  • Page 33: Transportation And Storage

    Product part to examine Possible cause Action Ignition, no spark The spark plug is dirty or wet. Make sure that the spark plug is dry and clean. The electrode gap is incorrect. Clean the spark plug. Make sure that the electrode gap and spark plug is correct, and that the correct spark plug type is the recommended or equivalent.

  • Page 34: Technical Data

    Maintenance on page 21 4. Clean the product. Refer to 5. Do a complete servicing of the product. for instructions. Technical data Technical data Husqvarna 61 Husqvarna 272 XP, 272 XPG Engine Cylinder displacement, cm 61.5 72.2 Idle speed, rpm 2500 2500 Maximum engine power acc.

  • Page 35: Accessories

    Both guide bar and Filing equipment and filing angles Use a Husqvarna file gauge to sharpen the saw chain. A Husqvarna file gauge makes sure that you get the correct filing angles. The part numbers are given in the table below.
  • Page 36 If you are not sure how to identify the type of saw chain on your product, refer to www.husqvarna.com for more information. 0.025 in / 0.65 5.5 mm / 7/32 in 505 69 81-30 25° 55° 0.025 in / 0.65 5.5 mm / 7/32 in...

  • Page 37: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel: +46-36-146500, declares under sole responsibility that the chainsaws for forest service Husqvarna 61, 272 XP, 272 XPG from 2016’s serial numbers and onwards (the year is clearly stated in plain text on the type plate with subsequent serial number), are in conformity with the requirements of the COUNCIL’S DIRECTIVES:...
  • Page 38 591 - 003 - 23.02.2021...
  • Page 39 591 - 003 - 23.02.2021...
  • Page 40 Original instructions 1159861-26 2021-03-04...

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