Husqvarna 240 Operation Manual

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Page 1 Oper ator’s manual (EPA) 235e 240e E E E E n n n n g g g g l l l l i i i i s s s s h h h h Please r ead the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. Lir e attentivement et bien assimiler le manuel d’utilisation avant d’utiliser la machine.
Page 2: Parts View
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Page 6: Introduction
Congratulations on your choice to buy a Husqvarna Both of the operator′s hands must be product! Husqvarna is based on a tradition that dates back used to operate the chain saw. to 1689, when the Swedish King Karl XI ordered the construction of a factory on the banks of the Huskvarna River, for production of muskets.
Page 7: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION What is what on the chain saw? (1) Contents INTRODUCTION 1 Product and serial number plate Dear customer! ............6 2 Throttle lockout (Prevents accidental operation of throttle control.) Symbols on the machine: ........... 6 3 Front handle What is what on the chain saw? ......... 7 4 Cylinder cover CONTENTS 5 Front hand guard...
Page 8: General Safety Precautions
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS For Canada: Before using a new chain saw • Please read this manual carefully. WARNING! When using a chain saw, a • (1) - (51) refer to ﬁgures on p. 2-5. ﬁre extinguisher should be available. • Check that the cutting equipment is correctly ﬁtted and adjusted.
Page 9: Always Use Common Sense
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Always use common sense (2) carried out professionally. If you need further information please contact your nearest servicing dealer. It is not possible to cover every conceivable situation you can face when using a chain saw. Always exercise care WARNING! Never use a machine with and use your common sense.
Page 10: Cutting Equipment
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Will my hand always activate the chain The machine′s vibration damping system reduces the transfer of vibration between the engine unit/cutting brake during a kickback? equipment and the machine′s handle unit. The body of the No. It takes a certain force to move the hand guard forward. chain saw, including the cutting equipment, is insulated If your hand only lightly touches the front guard or slips from the handles by vibration damping units.
Page 11: Sharpening/Adjusting Depth Gauge Setting
ﬁle and gauge that are bar and chain combinations recommended by Husqvarna. recommended for the chain ﬁtted to your chain saw. See instructions under the heading Technical Data for a list of replacement bar and chain combinations we •...
Page 12: Rev.3 2007
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS File all the teeth to the same length. When the length of the • Tighten the clutch cover by turning the knob clockwise cutting teeth is reduced to 0.16 inch (4 mm) the chain is while lifting tip of bar. (13) worn out and should be replaced.
Page 13: Fitting The Bar And Chain
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS / ASSEMBLY If the chain lubrication system is still not working after Fitting the bar and chain carrying out the above checks and associated measures you should contact your servicing dealer. WARNING! Switch off the engine before Chain drive sprocket carrying out any checks or maintenance.
Page 14: Fuel Handling
ﬁrst 10 hours. released gently. Two-stroke oil Tighten the fuel cap carefully after • For best results and performance use HUSQVARNA refuelling. two-stroke engine oil, which is specially formulated for our air-cooled two stroke-engines. Always move the machine away from the refuelling area before starting.
Page 15: Starting And Stopping
FUEL HANDLING / STARTING AND STOPPING Start throttle: The correct choke/start throttle setting is WARNING! Never use a machine with obtained by moving the control to the choke position. (23) visible damage to the spark plug guard Air purge: Press the air purge repeatedly until fuel begins and ignition cable.
Page 16: Working Techniques
WORKING TECHNIQUES Before use: (33) 5 Take great care when cutting a tree that is under tension. A tree that is under tension may spring back to 1 Check that the chain brake works correctly and is not its normal position before or after being cut. If you damaged.
Page 17 WORKING TECHNIQUES pulling chain. In this case the chain saw pulls itself Limbing towards the tree and the front edge of the chain saw When limbing thick branches you should use the same body rests naturally on the trunk when cutting. Cutting approach as for cutting.
Page 18: Freeing A Tree That Has Fallen Badly
WORKING TECHNIQUES • Arrangement of branches Make the felling cut about 1.5-2 inches (3-5 cm) above the bottom directional cut. (42) • Weight of snow • Obstacles within the reach of the tree: for example, Finish the felling cut parallel with the directional cut line so other trees, power lines, roads and buildings.
Page 19: How To Avoid Kickback
Make sure the front hand guard is not damaged and that there are no visible defects such as cracks. Your Husqvarna product has been designed and Move the front hand guard forwards and back to make sure manufactured to speciﬁcations that reduce harmful it moves freely and that it is securely anchored to the clutch emissions.
Page 20: Mufﬂer
Right hand guard A HUSQVARNA chain saw can be equipped with different types of air ﬁlters according to working conditions, weather, Check that the right hand guard is not damaged and that season, etc.
Page 21: Maintenance Schedule
MAINTENANCE Maintenance schedule The following is a list of the maintenance that must be performed on the machine. Most of the items are described in the Maintenance section. Daily maintenance (Every 5-10 h) Weekly maintenance (Every 10-25 h) Monthly maintenance (Every 25-40 h) Check the brake band on the chain Check the starter, the starter cord and brake for wear.
Page 22: Technical Data
TECHNICAL DATA Technical data 235e 240e Engine Cylinder displacement, cu.in/cm 2.07/34 2,3/38 Stroke, inch/mm 1,26/32 1,26/32 Idle speed, rpm 3000 3000 Power, kW Ignition system Manufacturer of ignition system IIDA IIDA Type of ignition system Spark plug Champion RCJ 7Y Champion RCJ 7Y Electrode gap, inch/mm 0,02/0,5...
Page 23 ANSI B 175.1-2000. We recommend to use only the listed combinations of bars and chains for chain saw models Husqvarna 235 and 240. Other chain saw models may not meet the kickback requirements when equipped with the listed bar and chain combinations.
Page 24: Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement
FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND charge to the owner at an approved Husqvarna servicing dealer. If you have any questions regarding your warranty OBLIGATIONS rights and responsibilities, you should contact your nearest authorized servicing dealer or call Husqvarna at 1-800- The EPA (The US Environmental Protection Agency), 487-5963.
Page 25: American Standard Safety Precautions
AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Safety precautions for chain saw Other safety precautions users WARNING! Do not operate a chain saw with one hand! Serious injury to the (ANSI B 175.1-2000 Annex C) operator, helpers, bystanders or any Kickback safety precautions combination of these persons may result from one-handed operation.
Page 26: Warranty Statement
Rental Warranty: 90 days on all applicable professional equipment reference warranty time period charts mailed to Husqvarna Forest & Garden Company. This card should be mailed within ten (10) days from the date of purchase located in the back of the Retailer Warranty Policy & Procedure Manual.

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