Husqvarna 254XP 257 262XP Chainsaw Owners Manual, 1998

254XP/257/262XP Operator´s manual Please read these instructions carefully and make sure you understand them before using the saw. 101 88 43-26 KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols on the chain saw: CAUTION! Chain saws can be dangerous! Careless or incorrect use can result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. Please read the instructions carefully and make sure you understand them before using the saw. Always wear: · Approved protective helmet · Approved hearing protection · Protective glasses or visor Symbols in the operator’s manual: Switch off the engine by moving the stop switch to the STOP position before carrying out any checks or maintenance.

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Always wear approved protective gloves. Regular cleaning is required. Visual check. Protective glasses or a visor must be worn. 2 ­ English CONTENTS Before using a new saw · Read the instructions carefully. · Check cutting equipment is correctly fitted and adjusted. See page 25. · Refuel and start the saw. Check the carburettor settings. See pages 26-29. · Do not use the saw until sufficient chain oil has reached the chain, see page 14. IMPORTANT! If the carburettor mixture is too lean it greatly increases the risk of engine failure. Poor maintenance of the air filter will cause carbon build-up on the spark plug and lead to difficult starting. If the chain is badly adjusted it will cause increased wear or damage to the bar, drive sprocket and chain. Contents Key to symbols 2 Safety instructions Personal protective equipment 4 Chain saw safety equipment . 4 Inspecting, maintaining and servicing chain saw safety equipment 8 Cutting equipment 10 How to avoid kickback 16 General safety precautions .18 General working instructions . 19 What is what? ! ! What is what? 24 Under no circumstances should you modify the original design of the chain saw without approval from the manufacturer. Always use genuine spare parts. Unauthorized modifications or accessories may lead to serious injury or death. Assembly Mounting guide bar and chain . 25 Fuel handling Fuelmix 26 Fuelling 27 Start and stop Start and stop 28 A chain saw is a dangerous tool if used carelessly or incorrectly and can cause serious, even fatal injuries. It is very important that you read and understand these instructions. Maintenance Carburettor 29 Starter device 30 Air filter 31 Spark plug . 31 Muffler 31 Adjustment of the oil pump 31 Needle bearing maintenance 31 Cooling system 32 Centrifugal cleaning “Air Injection ” 32 Heated handles . 32 Winter use . 32 Daily maintenance . 33 Weekly maintenance . 33 Monthly maintenance 33 Technical data 254XP 34 257 34 262XP 35 English ­ 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT CHAIN SAW SAFETY EQUIPMENT This section explains the various safety features of the saw, how they work, and basic inspection and maintenance you should carry out to ensure safe operation. (See the “What is what? ” section to find out where these components are on Your saw). ! ! MOST CHAIN SAW ACCIDENTS HAPPEN WHEN THE CHAIN TOUCHES THE OPERATOR. You must wear approved protective equipment whenever you use a chain saw. Personal protective equipment cannot eliminate the risk of injury but it will reduce the degree of injury if an accident does happen. Ask your chain saw dealer for help in choosing the right equipment. ! 1 2

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