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Oper ator ' s manual
281XP 288XP
Please r ead the operator's manual carefully and make sure you
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understand the instructions before using the machine.

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  • Page 1 Oper ator ′ s manual 281XP 288XP Please r ead the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you 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...

  • Page 2: Key To Symbols

    KEY T O SYMBOLS Symbols on the mac hine: Symbols in the operator’ s manual: W ARNING! Chain saws can be dangerous! Switch off the engine b y moving the stop Careless or incorrect use can result in switch to the STOP position before carrying serious or fatal injury to the operator or out any checks or maintenance.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Contents KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols on the machine: ..........Symbols in the operator’s manual: ....... CONTENTS Contents ..............INTR ODUCTION Dear Customer , ............WHA T IS WHAT? What is what on the chain sa w? ........GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS Bef ore using a new chain saw ........

  • Page 4: Intr Oduction

    Dear Customer , Cong ratulations on your choice to buy a Husqvarna product! Husqvarna is based on a tradition that dates back to 1689, when the Swedish King Charles XI ordered the construction of a factory on the banks of the Husqvarna River, for production of muskets. The location was logical, since water power was harnessed from the Huskvarna River to create the water-powered plant.

  • Page 5: Wha T Is What

    5 Chain oil tank 21 Throttle lock (Prevents accidental operation of throttle 6 Starter handle control.) 7 Adjuster screws carburettor 22 Decompression valve (288XP) 8 Choke control/Start throttle lock 23 Combination spanner 9 Rear handle 24 Chain tensioning screw 10 Stop switch (Ignition on/off switch.) 25 Operator ′...

  • Page 6: General Safety Preca Utions

    GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS Bef ore using a new chain saw Impor tant • Please read this manual carefully. IMPOR TANT! • Check that the cutting equipment is correctly fitted and adjusted. See instructions under the heading Assembly. The machine is only designed for cutting wood. •...

  • Page 7: Personal Protective Equipment

    GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS chain sa w usage if possible. Your dealer, forestry school or Generally clothes should be close-fitting without restricting your library can provide information about which training your freedom of movement. materials and courses are available. IMPOR TANT! Sparks can come from the muffler, the bar and chain or other sources.
  • Page 8 GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS • This movement activates a spring-loaded mechanism that • The way the chain brake is activated, either manually or tightens the brake band (C) around the engine drive automatically by the inertia release mechanism, depends system (D) (clutch drum). on the force of the kickback and the position of the chain saw in relation to the object that the kickback zone of the bar strikes.

  • Page 9: Right Hand Guard

    GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS Will m y inetria activated chain brake Right hand guard always activate during kickback in the Apart from protecting your hand if the chain jumps or snaps, event of a kickback? the right hand guard stops branches and twigs from interfering with your grip on the rear handle.

  • Page 10: Cutting Equipment

    A damaged or badly sharpened chain increases chain combinations recommended by Husqvarna. See the risk of accidents. instructions under the heading Technical Data for a list of replacement bar and chain combinations we recommend.
  • Page 11 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge setting • Length (inches/cm) General information on sharpening cutting teeth • Never use a blunt chain. When the chain is blunt you have to exert more pressure to force the bar through the wood •...

  • Page 12: Tensioning The Chain

    GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Sharpening cutting teeth Adjustment of depth gauge setting To sharpen cutting teeth you will need a round file and a file • The cutting teeth should be newly sharpened before gauge. See instructions under the heading Technical data for adjusting the depth gauge setting.

  • Page 13: Lubricating Cutting Equipment

    GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Raise the tip of the bar and stretch the chain by tightening (a lean mixture may mean that the fuel lasts longer than the chain tensioning screw using the combination the oil) and that you also use the recommended cutting spanner.
  • Page 14 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Chain drive sprocket Check regularly: The clutch drum is fitted with one of the following drive sprockets: • Whether there are burrs on the edges of the bar. Remove these with a file if necessary. A Spur sprocket (the chain sprocket is welded on the drum) B Rim sprocket (replaceable) •...

  • Page 15: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY Fitting the bar and chain Tension the chain by turning the chain tensioning screw clockwise using the combination spanner. The chain should be tensioned until it does not sag from the underside of the bar. WARNING! Always wear gloves, when working with the chain.

  • Page 16: Fuel Handling

    Then add the entire amount of oil. Mix (shake) the Environment fuel fuel mixture. Add the remaining amount of petrol. HUSQVARNA recommends the use of alkylate fuel, either • Mix (shake) the fuel mixture thoroughly before filling the Aspen two-stroke fuel or environment fuel for four-stroke machine’s fuel tank.

  • Page 17: Fuelling

    FUEL HANDLING Fuelling • Never start the machine: 1 If you have spilt fuel or chain oil on the machine. Wipe off the spillage and allow remaining fuel to evaporate. 2 If you have spilt fuel on yourself or your clothes, change your clothes.

  • Page 18: Starting And Stopping

    CAUTION! Do not pull the starter cord all the way out and do (288XP) not let go of the starter handle when the cord is fully extended. This can damage the machine.

  • Page 19: Starting And Stopping

    STARTING AND STOPPING Reactivate the chain brake by pushing the front hand guard • Always hold the saw with both hands. The right hand back towards the front handle. The chain saw is now ready for should be on the rear handle, and the left hand on the use.

  • Page 20: Working Techniques

    WORKING TECHNIQUES Before use: Basic safety rules 1 Look around you: • To ensure that people, animals or other things cannot affect your control of the machine. • To make sure that none of the above might come within reach of your saw or be injured by falling trees. 1 Check that the chain brake works correctly and is not damaged.
  • Page 21 WORKING TECHNIQUES incorrectly or make the cut in the wrong place the tree may 3 Most kickback accidents happen during limbing. Make hit you or the machine and cause you to lose control. Both sure you are standing firmly and that there is nothing in situations can cause serious personal injury.

  • Page 22: Basic Cutting Technique

    WORKING TECHNIQUES 7 Take great care when you cut with the top edge of the bar, Terms i.e. when cutting from the underside of the object. This is Cutting = General term for cutting through wood. known as cutting on the push stroke. The chain tries to push the chain saw back towards the user.
  • Page 23 WORKING TECHNIQUES Limbing If it is possible (can you turn the log?) stop cutting about 2/3 of the way through the log. When limbing thick branches you should use the same approach as for cutting. Cut difficult branches piece by piece. Turn the log and finish the cut from the opposite side.

  • Page 24: Tree Felling Technique

    WORKING TECHNIQUES Tree felling technique The main point to avoid is letting the tree fall onto another tree. It is very dangerous to remove a trapped tree and there is high accident risk. See instructions under the heading IMPORTANT! It takes a lot of experience to fell a tree. Freeing a tree that has fallen badly.
  • Page 25 WORKING TECHNIQUES Felling Set the spike bumper (if one is fitted) just behind the felling hinge. Use full throttle and advance the chain/bar slowly into the tree. Make sure the tree does not start to move in the WARNING! Unless you have special training opposite direction to your intended felling direction.
  • Page 26 WORKING TECHNIQUES We recommend that you use a bar that is longer than the The safest method is to use a winch. diameter of the tree, so that you can make the felling cut and • Tractor-mounted directional cuts with single cutting strokes. See instructions under the heading Technical data section to find out which lengths of bar are recommended for your saw.

  • Page 27: How To Avoid Kickback

    WORKING TECHNIQUES How to avoid kickback Limbing WARNING! A majority of kickback accidents WARNING! Kickback can happen very occur during limbing. Do not use the suddenly and violently; kicking the chain kickback zone of the guide bar. Be extremely saw, bar and chain back at the user. If this cautious and avoid contacting the log, other happens when the chain is moving it can limbs or objects with the nose of the guide...

  • Page 28: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Carburettor Fine adjustment When the machine has been ”run-in” the carburettor should Function, Basic settings, Fine adjustment be finely adjusted. The fine adjustment should be carried out by a qualified person. First adjust the L-jet, then the idling screw T and then the H-jet. The recommended engine WARNING! Do not start the chain saw unless speeds are as follows: the bar, chain and clutch cover (chain brake)

  • Page 29: Checking, Maintaining And Servicing Chain Saw Safety Equipment

    MAINTENANCE High speed jet H Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw safety equipment • The high speed jet H influences the power and engine speed of the machine. If the high speed jet is set too rich (H-jet screwed in too far) the machine will over-rev and Note! All service and repair work on the machine demands this will damage the engine.
  • Page 30 MAINTENANCE Throttle lock Checking the inertia brake release Place the chain saw, with the engine switched off, on a stump • Make sure the throttle control is locked at the idle setting or other stable surface. Release the front handle and let the when the throttle lock is released.

  • Page 31: Muffler

    MAINTENANCE Right hand guard Muffler Check that the right hand guard is not damaged and that Never use a machine that has a faulty muffler. there are no visible defects, such as cracks. Vibration damping system Regularly check that the muffler is securely attached to the machine.

  • Page 32: Starter

    MAINTENANCE Starter Tensioning the recoil spring • Hook the starter cord in the notch in the pulley and turn the starter pulley about 2 turns clockwise. WARNING! When the recoil spring is wound up in the starter housing it is under tension Note! Check that the pulley can be turned at least a further and can, if handled carelessly, pop out and 1/2 turn when the starter cord is pulled all the way out.

  • Page 33: Air Filter

    This needle bearing must be lubricated regularly (once a always be replaced. week). A HUSQVARNA chain saw can be equipped with different When lubricating, remove the clutch cover by loosening the types of air filter according to working conditions, weather, two bar nuts.

  • Page 34: Adjustment Of The Oil Pump

    MAINTENANCE Adjustment of the oil pump Winter use Running problems can occur when using the machine in the cold and snowy conditions caused by: • Too low engine temperature. The oil pump can be adjusted to give four different oil flow rates.

  • Page 35: 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 Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Check the brake band on the chain brake On chain saws without a catalytic for wear.

  • Page 36: Technical Data

    TECHNICAL DATA Technical data 281XP 288XP Engine Cylinder displacement, cm 80,7 Cylinder bore, mm Stroke, mm 38,0 38,0 Idle speed, rpm 2500 2500 Power, kW/ rpm 4,2/9000 4,5/9300 Ignition system Manufacturer of ignition system Type of ignition system AM 7...

  • Page 37: Bar And Chain Combinations

    The following recommended combinations of bar and saw chain are type approved for your chain saw. Chain Length, inch Pitch, inch Gauge, mm Max. nose radius Type Drive link count Husqvarna H42 34 mm 34 mm 34 mm 34 mm Saw chain filing and file gauges – 37 English...

  • Page 38: Ec-Declaration Of Conformity

    Electrolux do Brasil S.A. Div. Husqvarna, +55-16-3373 5262, declares under sole responsibility that the chain saws Husqvarna 281XP/XPG and 288XP/XPG from 2005’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: of June 22, 1998 ”relating to machinery”...
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