36 / 141 136LE / 141LE Instruction Manual Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
IDENTIFICATION (WHAT IS WHAT?) 1 2 1 3 6 12 7 5 20 4 19 18 8 17 16 15 22 14 13 11 23 24 1. Cylinder Cover 2. Front Handle 3. Front Hand Guard 4. Starter Cover 5. Chain Oil Tank 6. Starter Handle 7. Carburetor Adjusting Screw 8. Choke Control 9. Rear Handle 10. ON/OFF Stop Switch 11. Fuel Tank 12. Muffler 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24.
SAFETY RULES S Carefully plan your sawing operation in advance. Do not start cutting until you have a clear work area, secure footing, and, if you are felling trees, a planned retreat path. WARNING: Always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs except carburetor adjustments.
ventilated place; and use an approved, marked container for all fuel purposes. Wipe up all fuel spills before starting saw. S Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from fueling site before starting engine. S Turn the engine off and let saw cool in a non-combustible area, not on dry leaves, straw, paper, etc. Slowly remove fuel cap and refuel unit. S Store the unit and fuel in an area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
Symmetrical Guide Bar Elbow locked Large Radius Tip S Low--Kickback Chain, designed with a contoured depth gauge and guard link which deflect kickback force and allow wood to gradually ride into the cutter. Low--Kickback Chain has met kickback performance requirements when tested on a representative sample of chain saws below 3.8 cubic inch displacement specified in ANSI B175.1.
chain brake should be made by an authorized servicing dealer. Take your unit to the place of purchase if purchased from a Husqvarna servicing dealer, or to the nearest authorized Husqvarna service dealer. S Tip contact in some cases may cause a lightning fast reverse REACTION, kicking the guide bar up and back toward the operator. S Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly back toward the operator.
ASSEMBLY Protective gloves (not provided) should be worn during assembly. 6. Prepare the chain by checking the proper direction. Without following the illustration it is easy to place the chain on the saw in the wrong direction. Use the illustration of the chain to determine the proper direction. ATTACHING THE BAR & CHAIN (If not already attached) WARNING: Recheck each assembly step if the saw is received assembled. Always wear gloves when handling the chain.
Adjusting Screw Guide Bar Chain Brake Nuts Chain Brake Nuts Guide Bar Adjusting Screw -- 1/4 Turn Chain Adjustment Tool (Bar Tool) Adjusting the tension: S Lift up the tip of the bar and tighten the chain brake nuts with the bar tool. S Recheck chain tension. Chain Brake Nuts Chain tension is very important. Chain stretches during use. This is especially true during the first few times you use your saw. Always check chain tension each time you use and refuel your saw.
OPERATING YOUR UNIT ON/STOP SWITCH WARNING: The chain must not move when the engine runs at idle speed. If the chain moves at idle speed refer to CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT within this manual. Avoid contact with the muffler. A hot muffler can cause serious burns. To stop the engine move the switch to the STOP position. To start the engine hold the saw firmly on the ground as illustrated below. Make sure the chain is free to turn without contacting any object. Use only 15”--18” of rope per pull.
S When cutting with the saw, the chain brake must be disengaged. Disengaged Engaged Place the saw on firm ground. Hold the handles with both hands and apply full throttle. Activate the chain brake by turning your left wrist against the hand guard without releasing your grip around the front handle. The chain should stop immediately. Inertia activating function control Braking function control CAUTION: The chain brake must be checked several times daily.
made on the opposite side of tree, the tree will tend to fall into the notch. NOTE: If the tree has large buttress roots, remove them before making the notch. If using saw to remove buttress roots, keep saw chain from contacting ground to prevent dulling of the chain. NOTCH CUT AND FELLING THE TREE S Make notch cut by cutting the top of the notch first. Cut through 1/3 of the diameter of the tree. Next complete the notch by cutting the bottom of the notch. See illustration.
First cut on compression side of log 1st Cut 2nd Cut Second cut Second cut LIMBING AND PRUNING First cut on compression side of log BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT S Overcut through 1/3 of the diameter of the log. S Roll the log over and finish with a second overcut. S Watch for logs with a compression side to prevent the saw from pinching. See illustration for cutting logs with a compression side. BUCKING USING A LOG OR SUPPORT STAND S Remember your first cut is always on the compression side of the log.
S Make your first cut 1/3 of the way through the bottom of the limb. S Next make a 2nd cut all the way through the limb. Then cut a third overcut leaving a 1 to 2 inch collar from the trunk of the tree. Second cut Third cut Collar First cut Pruning technique SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Muffler is very hot during and after use. Do not touch the muffler or allow combustible material such as dry grass or fuel to do so.
S Clean the oil holes and bar groove after each 5 hours of operation. Remove Sawdust From Guide Bar Groove 6. Reinstall the spark plug boot. 7. Reinstall the cylinder cover and 3 screws. Tighten securely. Oil Holes S Burring of guide bar rails is a normal process of rail wear. Remove these burrs with a flat file. S When rail top is uneven, use a flat file to restore square edges and sides.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit. TROUBLE CAUSE Engine will not start or will run only a few seconds after starting. 1. Ignition switch off. 2. Engine flooded. REMEDY Engine will not idle properly. 1. Carburetor requires adjustment. 2. Crankshaft seals worn. 1. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in the Service and Adjustments Section. 2.
care label. The fit of the protective apparel/boot is not covered under warranty. 30 Day Warranty: Replacement parts, accessories including bars and chains, tools and display items. SECTION 2: HUSQVARNA’S OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE WARRANTY Husqvarna will repair or replace defective components without charge for parts or labor if a component fails because of a defect in material or workmanship during the warranty period.
U.S. EPA / ENVIRONMENT CANADA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS: The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, Environment Canada and HUSQVARNA are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on your year 2002--2004 small off--road engine. HUSQVARNA must warrant the emission control system on your small off--road engine for the periods of time listed below provided there has been no abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance of your small off--road engine.
The information on the product label indicates which standard your engine is certified. Example: (Year) EPA Phase 1 or Phase 2 and/or CALIFORNIA.
