61/ 268/ 272XP
Operator´s manual
Please read these instructions carefully and make
sure you understand them before using the saw.
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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
This product is in accordance with
applicable CE directives.
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 protective gloves.
Regular cleaning is required.
Visual check.
Protective glasses or a visor must be worn.
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CONTENTS
Before using a new saw
Contents
• Read the instructions carefully.
• Check cutting equipment is correctly fitted and adjusted. See
page 25.
Key to symbols ..........................................2
Safety instructions
Personal protective equipment.........................4
• 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.
Chain saw safety equipment ............................4
Inspecting, maintaining and servicing
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.
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
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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
Adjusting the oil pump ....................................................... 31
Needle bearing maintenance ............................................ 32
Cooling system .................................................................. 32
Heated handles (272XPG) ................................................ 32
Winter use ......................................................................... 32
Daily maintenance ............................................................. 33
Weekly maintenance ......................................................... 33
Monthly maintenance ........................................................ 33
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Technical data
61 ...................................................................................... 34
268 .................................................................................... 34
272XP................................................................................ 35
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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 OPERA-
TOR. 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.
NEVER USE A CHAIN SAW THAT HAS
FAULTY SAFETY EQUIPMENT! Carry out the
inspection, maintenance and service routines
listed in this section.
Long or continuous exposure to high noise
levels may cause permanent hearing
impairment. Always wear approved hearing
protection when operating a chain saw.
1
2
Chain brake and front
hand guard
• PROTECTIVE HELMET
• HEARING PROTECTION
• PROTECTIVE GLASSES
OR VISOR
Throttle lock
• GLOVES WITH
SAW PROTECTION
3
Chain catcher
4
5
6
7
8
Right hand guard
Vibration damping system
Stop switch
• PROTECTIVE TROUSERS
WITH SAW PROTECTION
• BOOTS WITH SAW
PROTECTION, STEEL
TOE-CAP AND NON-SLIP
SOLE
Generally clothes should be
close-fitting without restricting
your freedom of movement.
Muffler
• ALWAYS HAVE A FIRST
AID KIT NEARBY
Cutting equipment (see
”Cutting equipment”
section).
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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The front hand guard is
not designed solely to
1 Chain brake and front hand guard
YOUR chain saw is equipped with a chain brake that is desig-
ned to stop the chain immediately if you get a kickback.
The chain brake reduces the risk of accidents, but only You can
prevent them.
activate the chain brake.
Another important safety
feature is that it prevents
the chain from hitting your
left hand if you lose your
grip on the front handle.
Take care when using your
saw and make sure the
kickback zone of the bar
never touches any object.
3
You can also use the
chain brake as a
temporary brake when you
change position or if you
put the saw down for a
short time. You should
also apply the chain brake
manually if there is a risk
of the chain accidentally
hitting anyone or anything
close by.
1
The chain brake (A) can
either be activated
manually (by your left
hand) or automatically by
the inertia release
mechanism (a free-
swinging pendulum). On
most of our models the
front hand guard acts as a
counterweight in case of
kickback.
B
A
B
The brake is applied
when the front hand
guard (B) is pushed
forwards.
B
4
To release the chain brake
pull the front hand guard
backwards, towards the
front handle.
This movement activates
a spring-loaded
mechanism that tightens
the Brake Band (C)
around the engine drive
system (D) (Clutch Drum).
C
D
5
As mentioned in section A,
kickback can be very
sudden and violent.
Most kickbacks are
minor and do not always
activate the chain brake.
If this happens you
should hold the chain
saw firmly and not let
go.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
6
The way the chain brake is triggered, either manually or
2 Throttle lock
automatically, depends 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.
The throttle lock is designed
to prevent accidental opera-
tion of the throttle control.
When you press the lock (A)
(i.e. when you grasp the
handle) it releases the throttle
trigger (B).
A
If you get a violent
kickback while the
kickback zone of the bar
is farthest away from you
the chain brake will be
activated by the
movement of the
counterweight (INERTIA
ACTIVATED).
When you release the handle
the throttle trigger and the
throttle lock both move back
to their original positions. This
movement is controlled by two
independent return springs.
This arrangement means that
the throttle control is
B
automatically locked at the
idle setting when you release
the handle.
3 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 section on
”Assembly”) and if the bar and
chain are properly serviced
and maintained.
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.
(See section on ”General
working instructions”).
4 Right hand guard
Apart from protecting your
hand if the chain jumps or
snaps, the right hand guard
stops branches and twigs
from interfering with your grip
on the rear handle.
7
During felling your left
hand grasps the front
handle in such a way that
it cannot activate the front
hand guard. In this
position the chain brake
can only be activated by
the inertia action of the
counterweight.
The inertia activated
chain brake increases
your safety but there are
certain factors to
remember (see point 6
above).
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
5 Vibration damping system
6 Stop switch
Use the stop switch to switch
off the engine.
Your chain saw is equipped
with a vibration damping
system that is designed to
minimise vibrations and make
operation easier.
When you use a chain saw
vibrations are generated by
the uneven contact between
the chain and the wood you
are cutting.
Cutting hardwoods (most
broadleaf trees) creates more
vibration than cutting
softwoods (most conifers).
Cutting with a chain that is
blunt or faulty (wrong type or
badly sharpened, see section
D) will increase the vibration
level.
7 Muffler
The muffler is designed to keep noise levels to a minimum and
to direct exhaust fumes away from the user.
The exhaust fumes from the engine are hot
and may contain sparks which can start a fire.
Never start the saw indoors or near
combustible material!
The vibration damping system
reduces the vibrations
transmitted from the engine
and chain to the handles of
the chain saw. The body of
the saw, including the cutting
equipment, is insulated from
the handles by vibration
damping units.
In areas with a hot, dry
climate there is a high risk of
forest fires. These areas are
sometimes controlled by
legislation and requirements
that among other things the
muffler must be equipped with
an approved type of spark
arrestor mesh.
Overexposure to vibration can lead to
circulatory damage or nerve damage in people
who have impaired circulation.
For mufflers it is very
Contact your doctor if you experience
symptoms of overexposure to vibration.
These symptoms include numbness, loss of
feeling, tingling, pricking, pain, loss of
strength, changes in skin colour or condition.
These symptoms normally appear in the
fingers, hands or wrists.
important that you follow the
instructions on checking,
maintaining and servicing your
saw (see the section on
”Inspecting, maintaining and
servicing chain saw safety
equipment”).
The muffler gets very hot in use and remains
so for a short time afterwards. DO NOT
TOUCH THE MUFFLER IF IT IS HOT!
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
3
Checking the inertia brake release
Inspecting, maintaining and servicing
chain saw safety equipment
SPECIAL TRAINING IS REQUIRED to service
and repair chain saws. This is especially true
of chain saw safety equipment. If your chain
saw fails any of the checks described below
take it to your SERVICE AGENT.
When you buy any of our products we
guarantee the availability of professional
repairs and service. If the retailer who sells
your saw is not a SERVICING DEALER, ask
him for the address of your nearest SERVICE
AGENT.
Hold the chain saw over a
stump or other firm object.
Let go of the front handle
so that the bar falls onto
the stump.
1 Chain brake and front hand guard
When the bar hits the
stump the brake should
be applied.
1
Checking brake band wear
Brush off any sawdust,
resin and dirt from the
chain brake and clutch
drum. Dirt and wear can
impair operation of the
brake.
4
Checking the brake trigger
Start the chain saw and
place it on firm ground.
Make sure the chain does
not touch the ground or
any other object.
Regularly check that the
brake band is at least 0.6
mm thick at its thinnest
point.
2
Checking the front hand guard
Grasp the saw firmly,
wrapping your fingers and
thumbs around the
handles.
A Make sure the
FRONT HAND GUARD
is not damaged and
that there are no visible
defects such as cracks.
Apply full throttle and
activate the chain brake
by tilting your wrist
forward onto the front
hand guard. Do not let go
of the front handle.
The chain should stop
immediately.
B Move the front hand
guard forwards and
back to make sure it
runs freely and that it is
securely anchored to
the clutch cover.
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