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Page 1: ...E E E En n n ng g g gl l l li i i is s s sh h h h 3120XP Operator s manual Please read the operator s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine ...

Page 2: ... choke control in the choke position This should automatically set the stop switch to the start position Adjustment of the oil pump Other symbols decals on the machine refer to special certification requirements for certain markets 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 Always wear approved ...

Page 3: ...d chain 16 FUEL HANDLING Fuel 17 Fuelling 18 Fuel safety 18 STARTING AND STOPPING Starting and stopping 20 WORKING TECHNIQUES Before use 22 General working instructions 22 How to avoid kickback 28 MAINTENANCE Carburettor 29 Checking maintaining and servicing chain saw safety equipment 30 Muffler 32 Starter 32 Air filter 34 Spark plug 34 Lubricating the bar tip sprocket 34 Needle bearing lubrication ...

Page 4: ...dustry Husqvarna s aim is also to be in the front edge according to ergonomics usability security and environmental protection That is the reason why we have developed many different features to provide our products within these areas We are convinced that you will appreciate with great satisfaction the quality and performance of our product for a very long time to come The purchase of one of our ...

Page 5: ...ike bumper 17 Chain catcher Catches chain if it jumps or breaks 18 Clutch cover with built in chain brake 19 Right hand guard Protects right hand if chain breaks or jumps 20 Throttle control 21 Throttle lockout Prevents accidental operation of throttle control 22 Decompression valve 23 Combination spanner 24 Chain tensioning screw 25 Operator s manual 26 Bar guard 27 Air filter cover 28 Lever for e...

Page 6: ... muffler WARNING Long term inhalation of the engine s exhaust fumes chain oil mist and dust from sawdust can represent a health risk WARNING This machine produces an electromagnetic field during operation This field may under some circumstances interfere with active or passive medical implants To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury we recommend persons with medical implants to consult their ph...

Page 7: ... please contact your nearest service workshop Chain brake and front hand guard Your chain saw is equipped with a chain brake that is designed to stop the chain if you get a kickback The chain brake reduces the risk of accidents but only you can prevent them Take care when using your saw and make sure the kickback zone of the bar never touches any object The chain brake A can either be activated ma...

Page 8: ...ake is designed to be activated by the inertia in the kickback direction If the kickback is less violent or the kickback zone of the bar is closer to you the chain brake will be activated manually by the movement of your left hand In the felling position the left hand is in a position that makes manual activation of the chain brake impossible With this type of grip that is when the left hand is pl...

Page 9: ...automatically locked at the idle setting Chain catcher The chain catcher is designed to catch the chain if it snaps or jumps off This should not happen if the chain is properly tensioned see instructions under the heading Assembly and if the bar and chain are properly serviced and maintained see instructions under the heading General working instructions Right hand guard Apart from protecting your...

Page 10: ... more likely to jump off and lead to increased wear on the bar chain and drive sprocket Keep cutting equipment well lubricated and properly maintained A poorly lubricated chain is more likely to break and lead to increased wear on the bar chain and drive sprocket Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickback The only way to avoid kickback is to make sure that the kickback zone of the bar never tou...

Page 11: ...th on the bar tip sprocket Bar groove width inches mm The groove in the bar must match the width of the chain drive links Chain oil hole and hole for chain tensioner The bar must be matched to the chain saw design Chain Chain pitch inches Drive link width mm inches Number of drive links Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge setting General information on sharpening cutting teeth Never us...

Page 12: ...rst then turn the chain saw over and file the teeth on the other side File all the teeth to the same length When the length of the cutting teeth is reduced to 4 mm 5 32 the chain is worn out and should be replaced General advice on adjusting depth gauge setting When you sharpen the cutting tooth A the depth gauge setting C will decrease To maintain optimal cutting performance the depth gauge B has ...

Page 13: ...ns under the heading What is what to find out where it is on your model Lubricating cutting equipment Chain oil Chain oil must demonstrate good adhesion to the chain and also maintain its flow characteristics regardless of whether it is warm summer or cold winter weather As a chain saw manufacturer we have developed an optimal chain oil which with its vegetable oil base is also biodegradable We reco...

Page 14: ...iated measures you should contact your service agent Chain drive sprocket The clutch drum is fitted with one of the following drive sprockets A Spur sprocket the chain sprocket is welded on the drum B Rim sprocket replaceable Regularly check the degree of wear on the drive sprocket Replace if wear is excessive Replace the drive sprocket whenever you replace the chain Needle bearing lubrication Both...

Page 15: ... Wear personal protective equipment See instructions under the heading Personal protective equipment Do not tackle any job that you feel you are not adequately trained for See instructions under the headings Personal protective equipment How to avoid kickback Cutting equipment and General working instructions Avoid situations where there is a risk of kickback See instructions under the heading Mac...

Page 16: ... that the drive links of the chain fit correctly over the drive sprocket and that the chain is correctly located in the groove in the bar Tighten the bar nuts finger tight 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 The chain is correctly tensioned when it does not sa...

Page 17: ...troke oil For best results and performance use HUSQVARNA two stroke engine oil which is specially formulated for our air cooled two stroke engines Never use two stroke oil intended for water cooled engines sometimes referred to as outboard oil rated TCW Never use oil intended for four stroke engines A poor oil quality and or too high oil fuel ratio may jeopardise function and decrease the life tim...

Page 18: ...or mixing fuel petrol and 2 stroke oil Move the machine at least 3 m from the refuelling point before starting it 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 Wash any part of your body that has come in contact with fuel Use soap and w...

Page 19: ...e fuel and chain oil at your local petrol station The bar guard must always be fitted to the cutting attachment when the machine is being transported or in storage in order to prevent accident contact with the sharp chain Even a non moving chain can cause serious cuts to yourself or persons you bump into with an exposed chain Secure the machine during transport Long term storage Empty the fuel oil ...

Page 20: ...choke control in the choke position Starting Grip the front handle with your left hand Hold the chain saw on the ground by placing your right foot through the rear handle Pull the starter handle with your right hand and pull out the starter cord slowly until you feel a resistance as the starter pawls engage then pull firmly and rapidly Never twist the starter cord around your hand CAUTION Do not pu...

Page 21: ...in brake is still engaged the speed of the engine must be set to idling as soon as possible this is achieved by quickly disengaging the throttle lock This prevents unnecessary wear to the clutch clutch drum and brake band Reactivate the chain brake by pushing the front hand guard back towards the front handle The chain saw is now ready for use Stopping Stop the engine by switching off the ignition...

Page 22: ...lf incorrectly or make the cut in the wrong place the tree may hit you or the machine and cause you to lose control Both situations can cause serious personal injury 6 Before moving your chain saw switch off the engine and lock the chain using the chain brake Carry the chain saw with the bar and chain pointing backwards Fit a guard to the bar before transporting the chain saw or carrying it for an...

Page 23: ...r use the chain saw one handed 5 You must have a steady stance in order to have full control over the chain saw Never work standing on a ladder in a tree or where you do not have firm ground to stand on 6 Always use a fast cutting speed i e full throttle 7 Take great care when you cut with the top edge of the bar i e when cutting from the underside of the object This is known as cutting on the push...

Page 24: ...t Two factors decide whether the chain will jam or the object that you are cutting will split the first is how the object is supported before and after cutting and the second is whether it is in tension In most cases you can avoid these problems by cutting in two stages from the top and from the bottom You need to support the object so that it will not trap the chain or split during cutting The fol...

Page 25: ...ng felling Felling direction The aim is to fell the tree in a position where you can limb and cross cut the log as easily as possible You want it to fall in a location where you can stand and move about safely Once you have decided which way you want the tree to fall you must judge which way the tree would fall naturally Several factors affect this Lean of the tree Bend Wind direction Arrangement ...

Page 26: ...nal cuts should run 1 4 of the diameter through the trunk and the angle between the top cut and bottom cut should be 45 The line where the two cuts meet is called the directional cut line This line should be perfectly horizontal and at right angles 90 to the chosen felling direction Felling cut The felling cut is made from the opposite side of the tree and it must be perfectly horizontal Stand on ...

Page 27: ...n badly Freeing a trapped tree It is very dangerous to remove a trapped tree and there is high accident risk Never try to fell the tree that is trapped Never work in the risk zone of the hanging trapped tree The safest method is to use a winch Tractor mounted Portable Cutting trees and branches that are in tension Preparations Work out which side is in tension and where the point of maximum tensio...

Page 28: ...d and move about safely Work on the left side of the trunk Work as close as possible to the chain saw for maximum control If possible let the weight of the chain saw rest on the trunk Keep the trunk between you and the chain saw as you move along the trunk Cutting the trunk into logs See instructions under the heading Basic cutting technique WARNING Kickback can happen very suddenly and violently ...

Page 29: ...screw T The recommended engine speeds are as follows Idle speed 2500 rpm Changing the type of fuel Fine tuning may be required if the chain saw after changing the type of fuel performs differently with regard to starting acceleration maximum speed etc Conditions Before any adjustments are made the air filter should be clean and the cylinder cover fitted Adjusting the carburettor while a dirty air fil...

Page 30: ...on problems or too low a working speed Checking maintaining and servicing chain saw safety equipment Chain brake and front hand guard Checking brake band wear Brush off any wood dust resin and dirt from the chain brake and clutch drum Dirt and wear can impair operation of the brake Regularly check that the brake band is at least 0 6 mm thick at its thinnest point Checking the front hand guard Make...

Page 31: ...t the idle setting when the throttle lockout is released Press the throttle lockout and make sure it returns to its original position when you release it Check that the throttle control and throttle lockout move freely and that the return springs work properly Start the chain saw and apply full throttle Release the throttle control and check that the chain stops and remains stationary If the chain...

Page 32: ...t is damaged If the mesh is blocked the machine will overheat and this will cause damage to the cylinder and piston Never use a machine with a muffler that is in poor condition Never use a muffler if the spark arrestor mesh is missing or defective The muffler is designed to reduce the noise level and to direct the exhaust gases away from the operator The exhaust gases are hot and can contain sparks w...

Page 33: ...eck that the pulley can be turned at least a further 1 2 turn when the starter cord is pulled all the way out Changing a broken recoil spring Lift up the starter pulley See instructions under the heading Changing a broken or worn starter cord Remember that the recoil spring is coiled under tension in the starter housing Remove the recoil spring from inside the pulley by tapping the pulley lightly ...

Page 34: ... to working conditions weather season etc Contact your dealer for advice Spark plug The spark plug condition is influenced by Incorrect carburettor adjustment An incorrect fuel mixture too much or incorrect type of oil A dirty air filter These factors cause deposits on the spark plug electrodes which may result in operating problems and starting difficulties If the machine is low on power difficult to...

Page 35: ...commended settings These recommendations apply to Husqvarna s chain oil for other chain oils increase the oil flow by one step Cooling system To keep the working temperature as low as possible the machine is equipped with a cooling system The cooling system consists of 1 Air intake on the starter 2 Air guide plate 3 Fins on the flywheel 4 Cooling fins on the cylinder 5 Cylinder cover directs cold air...

Page 36: ...ar Check the lubrication hole in the bar to be sure it is not clogged Clean the bar groove If the bar has a sprocket tip this should be lubricated Lubricate the clutch drum bearing Clean the outside of the carburettor Check that the bar and chain are getting sufficient oil File off any burrs from the edges of the bar Check the fuel filter and the fuel hose Replace if necessary Check the saw chain wi...

Page 37: ...8 Cylinder bore mm 60 Stroke mm 42 Idle speed rpm 2500 Power kW rpm 6 2 9000 Ignition system Spark plug Champion RCJ 7Y NGK BPMR 7A Electrode gap mm 0 5 Fuel and lubrication system Fuel tank capacity litre 1 25 Oil pump capacity at 9 000 rpm ml min 30 54 Oil tank capacity litre 0 7 Type of oil pump Automatic Manual for extra oil flow Weight Chain saw without bar or chain empty tanks kg 10 4 Noise e...

Page 38: ...The following cutting attachments are approved for the model Husqvarna 3120XP Saw chain filing and file gauges Bar Chain Length inch Pitch inch Gauge mm Max nose radius Type Length drive links no 24 0 404 1 6 42 mm Husqvarna H64 76 28 84 30 92 36 104 42 124 ...

Page 39: ...llowing standards have been applied EN ISO 12100 2 2003 CISPR 12 2005 EN ISO 11681 1 2004 Notified body 0404 SMP Svensk Maskinprovning AB Fyrisborgsgatan 3 SE 754 50 Uppsala Sweden has carried out EC type examination in accordance with the machinery directive s 2006 42 EC article 12 point 3b The certificates for EC type examination in accordance with annex IX have the numbers 0404 09 2119 In additio...

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