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Husqvarna 281 XP Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 ® ® 281 XP , 288 XP Operator's manual 2-37...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Intended use Product description This product is intended for sawing in wood. The Husqvarna 281 XP, 288 XP are chainsaw models with a combustion engine. Note: National regulations can set limit to the Work is constantly in progress to increase your safety operation of the product.

  • Page 3: Safety

    5. Chain oil tank 6. Starter rope handle This product complies with applicable EC Directives. 7. Adjuster screws carburetor 8. Choke control Noise emission to the environment 9. Rear handle complies with applicable EC Directives. 10. Start/stop switch The noise emission of the product is 11.
  • Page 4 • Do not use the product in bad weather such as Note: Used to give more information that is necessary dense fog, heavy rain, strong wind, intense cold, in a given situation. etcetera. Working in bad weather is tiring and often brings added risks, such as icy ground, General safety instructions unpredictable felling direction, etcetera.
  • Page 5 Do not hesitate to contact your dealer or Husqvarna if you have any questions about the use of the product. We will willingly be of service and provide you with advice as well as help you to use your product both efficiently and safely.
  • Page 6 The chain catcher catches the saw chain if it breaks or the product on page 22 . comes loose. Correct saw chain tension and correctly • If the safety devices are defective, speak to your Husqvarna servicing dealer. 964 - 003 - 20.02.2021...
  • Page 7 applied maintenance on the saw chain and guide bar, WARNING: Do not operate a product decrease the risk of accidents. without a muffler or with a defective muffler. A defective muffler can increase the noise level and the risk of fire. Keep fire extinguishing tools near.
  • Page 8 • Always move the product at least 3 m (10 ft) away • Use protective gloves when you use or do from the refuelling area and fuel source before maintenance on the saw chain. A saw chain that starting. does not move can also cause injuries. •...

  • Page 9: Assembly

    Assembly Introduction 6. Align the hole in the guide bar with the chain adjuster pin and install the clutch cover. WARNING: Read and understand the safety chapter before you assemble the product. To assemble the guide bar and saw chain 1.

  • Page 10: Operation

    • If Husqvarna two-stroke oil is not available, use a 5. Make sure that there is no oil on the handles. two-stroke oil of good quality for air-cooled engines. Speak to your servicing dealer to select the correct 6.
  • Page 11 To fill the fuel tank dealer when you select your chain oil. WARNING: • Use Husqvarna chain oil for maximum saw chain life Obey the procedure that and to prevent negative effects on the environment. follows for your safety. If Husqvarna chain oil is not available, we recommend you to use a standard chain oil.
  • Page 12 chain before it touches you. There are also some Note: To see where the chain oil tank is on your positions in which your hand can not touch the front Product overview on page 2 . product, refer to hand guard to engage the chain brake. •...
  • Page 13 To start the product 3. Pull the choke control out to set the choke control in choke position. WARNING: You must keep your feet in a stable position when you start the product. WARNING: If the saw chain rotates at idle speed, speak to your servicing dealer and do not use the product.
  • Page 14 7. Quickly disengage the throttle trigger lockout to set • To cut on the push stroke is when you cut with the the product to idle speed. top of the guide bar. The saw chain pushes the product in the direction of the operator. 8.
  • Page 15 To cut a trunk that has support on two ends WARNING: Cut pieces in the cutting area increase the risk of kickback WARNING: Make sure that the saw and that you can not keep your balance. chain does not get caught in the trunk during cutting.
  • Page 16 b) Cut on the push stroke. 1. Remove the limbs on the right side of the trunk. a) Keep the guide bar on the right side of the trunk and keep the body of the product against the trunk. 3. Remove the limbs on the left side of the trunk. b) Select the applicable cutting technique for the tension in the branch.
  • Page 17 To keep a safe distance 6. Do not let the tree fall onto a different standing tree. It is dangerous to remove a caught tree and there is 1. Make sure that persons around you keep a safe To free a trapped tree a high accident risk.
  • Page 18 To fell a tree a) Make the top directional cut. Align the felling Husqvarna recommends you to make the directional direction mark (1) of the product with the felling cuts and then use the safe corner method when you fell direction of the tree (2).
  • Page 19 3. Put a wedge in the kerf straight from behind. 1. If the usable cutting length is longer than the tree diameter, do these steps (a-d). a) Make a bore cut straight into the trunk to complete the felling hinge width. 4.
  • Page 20 To cut trees and branches that are in tension 7. Continue to cut more into the tree until the tree/ branch bends and the tension is released. 1. Figure out which side of the tree or branch that is in tension.

  • Page 21: Maintenance

    Maintenance Introduction WARNING: Read and understand the safety chapter before you do maintenance on the product. Maintenance schedule Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Clean the external parts of the prod- Clean the cooling system. Refer to Do a check of the brake band. Refer To clean the cooling system on page To do a check of the brake band uct and make sure that there is no oil...
  • Page 22 Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Make sure that these are no fuel leaks from the engine, tank or fuel lines. Make sure that the saw chain does not rotate when the engine is at idle speed. Make sure that there is no damage on the right hand guard.
  • Page 23 To do a check of the throttle trigger and To do a check of the right hand guard throttle trigger lockout • Make sure that the right hand guard is not damaged and that there are no defects, such as cracks. 1.
  • Page 24 2. Make sure that the muffler is correctly attached to the product. 3. If your product has a special spark arrestor mesh, clean the spark arrestor mesh weekly. Basic adjustments and run-in The basic carburetor adjustments are done at the factory.
  • Page 25 The product is set too rich if the product 4-cycles and 3. Turn the idle speed screw counterclockwise until the saw chain stops. ejects smoke. Note: To examine if the carburetor is correctly The idle speed is correctly adjusted when the adjusted engine runs correctly in all positions.
  • Page 26 tension when it is wound up in the starter 6. Make sure that you can turn the pulley ½ turn after housing. If you are not careful, it can the starter rope is fully extended. eject and cause injuries. Use protective glasses and protective gloves.
  • Page 27 Replace a worn or damaged guide bar or saw chain with seals tightly against the filter holder. the guide bar and saw chain combination recommended by Husqvarna. This is necessary to keep the safety Accessories on page functions of the product. Refer to 35 , for a list of replacement bar and chain combinations that we recommend.
  • Page 28 It is not easy to sharpen a saw chain correctly without through the wood. If the saw chain is very blunt, there the correct equipment. Use Husqvarna file gauge. This will be no wood chips but sawdust. will help you to keep maximum cutting performance and A sharp saw chain eats through the wood and the wood the kickback risk at a minimum.
  • Page 29 1. Use a flat file and a depth gauge tool to adjust the depth gauge setting. Only use Husqvarna depth gauge tool to get the correct depth gauge setting and 4. Remove material from one side of all the cutting bevel for the depth gauge.
  • Page 30 To do a check of the rim sprocket 4. Tighten the saw chain until it is tight against the guide bar but still can move easily. The clutch drum has a rim sprocket that can be replaced. 5. Tighten the bar nuts using the wrench and lift the 1.
  • Page 31 To examine the cutting equipment 4. Examine the groove in the guide bar for wear. Replace the guide bar if it is necessary. 1. Make sure that there are no cracks in rivets and links and that no rivets are loose. Replace if it is necessary.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    • Turn the adjustment screw for the oil pump. Use a starter (A) and the air guide plate (B), the pawls on the screwdriver or combination wrench. flywheel (C), the cooling fins on the cylinder (D) and the cylinder cover (E). 1.

  • Page 33: Transportation And Storage

    Product part to examine Possible cause Action Ignition, no spark The spark plug is dirty or wet. Make sure that the spark plug is dry and clean. The electrode gap is incorrect. Clean the spark plug. Make sure that the electrode gap and spark plug is correct, and that the correct spark plug type is the recommended or equivalent.

  • Page 34: Technical Data

    Maintenance on page 21 4. Clean the product. Refer to 5. Do a complete servicing of the product. for instructions. Technical data Technical data Husqvarna 281 XP Husqvarna 288 XP Engine Cylinder displacement, cm 80.7 Idle speed, rpm 2500 2500 Maximum engine power acc.

  • Page 35: Accessories

    If you are not sure how to identify the type of saw chain Filing equipment and filing angles on your product, refer to www.husqvarna.com for more information. Use a Husqvarna file gauge to sharpen the saw chain. A Husqvarna file gauge makes sure that you get the 964 - 003 - 20.02.2021...
  • Page 36 0.025 in / 0.65 5.5 mm / 7/32 in 505 69 81-30 25° 55° 0.025 in / 0.65 5.5 mm / 7/32 in 586 93 85-01 30° 60° 964 - 003 - 20.02.2021...

  • Page 37: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel +46-36-146500, declares under sole responsibility that the chainsaws for forest service Husqvarna 281 XP, 288 XP from 2018’s serial numbers and onwards (the year is clearly stated in plain text on the type plate with subsequent serial number), are in conformity with the requirements of the COUNCIL’S DIRECTIVES:...
  • Page 38 964 - 003 - 20.02.2021...
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