Husqvarna 288XP Lite Chainsaw Owners Owners Manual, 2001,2002,2003,2004,2005,2006,2007,2008,2009,2010 - English

288XP/XP Lite Operator’s manual (EPA) Please read these instructions carefully and make sure you understand them before using the saw. 101 90 04-95 KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols CAUTION! Chain saws can be dangerous! Careless or incorrect use can result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. Switch off the engine by moving the stop switch to the STOP position before carrying out any checks or maintenance. Please read the instructions carefully and make sure you understand them before using the saw.

Always wear approved protective gloves. Always wear: · Approved protective helmet · Approved hearing protection · Protective glasses or visor Regular cleaning is required. Both of the operator´s hands must be used to operate the chain saw. Please see page 30 in your “Chain saw operator´s safety manual “. Visual check. Never operate a chain saw holding it with one hand only. Please see page 30 in your “Chain saw operator´s safety manual “. Protective glasses or a visor must be worn. Contact of the guide bar tip with any object should be avoided. Please see pages 12-21 in your “Chain saw operator´s safety manual “. Tip contact may cause the guide bar to move suddenly upward and backward, which may cause serious injury. Please see pages 12-21 in your “Chain saw operator´s safety manual “. 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 carburetor settings. See pages 26-29. · Do not use the saw until sufficient chain oil has reached the chain, see page 14. IMPORTANT! If the carburetor 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. Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and systems may be performed by any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. 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 ! WARNING! Under no circumstances may the design of the machine be modified without the permission of the manufacturer. Always use genuine spare parts/accessories. Non-authorized modifications and/or accessories can result in serious personal injury or the death of the operator or others. Your warranty does not cover damage or liability caused by the use of non-authorized accessories or replacement parts. Assembly Mounting guide bar and chain . 25 Fuel handling Fuelmix 26 Fuelling 27 Start and stop Start and stop 28 Maintenance Carburetor . 29 Starter device 30 Air filter 31 Spark plug . 31 Muffler 31 Adjusting the oil pump . 31 Needle bearing maintenance 32 Cooling system 32 Winter use . 32 Daily maintenance . 33 Weekly maintenance . 33 Monthly maintenance 33 Technical data You will find the following labels on your chain saw: 288XP/XPLite 34 Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Your warranty rights and obligations . 35 English ­ 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ! ! 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. 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). PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT 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 NEVER USE A CHAIN SAW THAT HAS FAULTY SAFETY EQUIPMENT! Carry out the inspection, maintenance and service routines listed in this section. Chain brake and front hand guard · PROTECTIVE HELMET · HEARING PROTECTION · PROTECTIVE GLASSES OR VISOR · GLOVES WITH SAW PROTECTION Throttle lock 3 Chain catcher · PROTECTIVE TROUSERS WITH SAW PROTECTION 4 Right hand guard 5 Vibration damping system · BOOTS WITH SAW PROTECTION, STEEL TOE-CAP AND NON-SLIP SOLE Generally clothes should be close-fitting without restricting your freedom of movement. 6 Stop switch 7 Muffler · ALWAYS HAVE A FIRST AID KIT NEARBY 8 Cutting equipment (see “Cutting equipment ” section). 4 ­ English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Chain brake and front hand guard YOUR chain saw is equipped with a chain brake that is designed to stop the chain immediately 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. 2 The front hand guard is not designed solely to 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. 3 1 The chain brake (A) can either be activated manually (by your left hand) or automatically by the inertia release mechanism (a freeswinging pendulum). On most of our models the front hand guard acts as a counterweight in case of kickback. B A 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. B The brake is applied when the front hand guard (B) is pushed forwards.

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