Husqvarna Trimmer 250PS User Manual

250PS  
Operator's manual  
Read these instructions carefully and make sure  
you understand them before using the saw.  
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CONTENTS  
SYMBOL EXPLANATION  
WARNING!  
Symbols ................................................................................. 2  
Under no circumstances may the design  
of the machine be modified without the  
permission of the manufacturer. Always  
use genuine accessories. Non-authorised  
modifications and/or accessories can  
result in serious personal injury or the  
death of the operator or others.  
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CONTENTS  
Contents................................................................................3  
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Personal protective equipment ...............................................4  
The machine's safety equipment............................................4  
Control, maintenance and service of the machine's safety  
equipment .............................................................................6  
Cutting equipment designed to minimise kickback............... 7  
Specification of blade and chain ............................................8  
Sharpening your chain and adjusting raker clearance ............8  
Tensioning the saw chain .....................................................10  
Chain lubrication ................................................................10  
Checking wear on cutting equipment ..................................11  
General safety instructions...................................................12  
General working instructions ..............................................13  
Basic safety precautions .......................................................13  
Basic clearing techniques .....................................................14  
WARNING!  
The machine’s cutting equipment must  
under no circumstances be connected to  
other hydraulic units than what it is  
designed for.  
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WARNING!  
Only original cutting equipment must be  
connected to the hydraulic unit.  
WHAT IS WHAT?  
What is what on the machine?.............................................15  
ASSEMBLY  
Connecting the hydraulic hoses ...........................................16  
Adapter................................................................................16  
Dismantling the hydraulic hoses..........................................16  
Assembly of throttle handle .................................................16  
FUEL HANDLING  
Petrol ...................................................................................17  
Twostroke oil .......................................................................17  
Mixing .................................................................................17  
Fuelling ...............................................................................17  
Hydraulic oil .......................................................................18  
START AND STOP  
Cold engine .........................................................................18  
Warm engine .......................................................................18  
Stop .....................................................................................18  
Start .....................................................................................19  
Fitting the harness ...............................................................19  
Removing the harness ..........................................................19  
Quick release in case of hazard ............................................19  
MAINTENANCE  
Carburettor..........................................................................20  
Air filter ...............................................................................21  
Muffler ................................................................................21  
Spark plug ...........................................................................21  
Cooling system ....................................................................22  
Replacement of chain drive wheel .......................................22  
Cleaning of the shaft ...........................................................22  
Adjustment of the ball joint.................................................22  
Maintenance schedule .........................................................22  
TECHNICAL DATA  
250 PS .................................................................................24  
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Personal protective equipment  
The machine's safety equipment  
This section describes the machine's safety equipment, its  
function and how checks and maintenance are carried out to  
ensure that it operates correctly. (See the chapter "What is  
what" to locate where this equipment is positioned.)  
IMPORTANT INFORMATION  
A pruning saw used incorrectly or carelessly can  
become a dangerous tool that can cause serious  
or fatal injury to the operator or others. It is  
extremely important that you read and underst-  
and the content of this manual.  
WARNING!  
When using a pruning saw, personal protective  
equipment approved by the appropriate  
Never use a machine with defective  
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safety equipment. Follow the control,  
maintenance and service instructions  
described in this section.  
authorities must be used. Personal protective  
equipment does not eliminate the risk of  
accidents, however, it can reduce the effect of  
injury in the event of an accident. Ask your dealer  
for help when choosing protective equipment.  
GLOVES  
1. Throttle trigger  
Gloves should be worn  
when necessary, e.g. when  
assembling cutting  
equipment.  
lock  
The throttle trigger lock is  
designed to prevent the  
throttle from accidentally  
being engaged. When the  
trigger lock (A) is pressed  
into the handle (= when  
you hold the handle) the  
throttle (B) is released.  
When the grip on the  
HELMET  
A helmet should be worn  
to eliminate headinjuries  
caused by downfalling  
branches.  
A
B
handle is released the  
throttle and the throttle  
trigger lock return to their  
original positions. This  
takes space via two indepen-  
dent return spring systems.  
This means that the throttle  
is automatically locked in  
its "idling" position.  
EAR PROTECTION  
Ear protection offering  
sufficient dampening  
effect should be used.  
EYE PROTECTION  
Blows from branches or  
other can damage the  
eyes.  
2. Stop switch  
The stop switch should be  
used to stop the engine.  
SHOES OR BOOTS  
Use anti-slip and sturdy  
footwear.  
CLOTHING  
Wear clothes made of a  
strong fabric and avoid  
loose clothing that can  
catch on shrubs and  
branches.  
3. Emergency  
release  
The harness is fitted with  
an emergency release. By  
pulling the red strap the hip  
and one shoulder belt  
release at the same time,  
and the harness and engine  
unit slide down to the  
ground.  
FIRST AID KIT  
A first aid kit should  
always be easy to reach.  
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4. Vibration damp-  
ing system  
Your machine is equipped  
with a vibration damping  
system, which is designed to  
give as vibration-free and  
comfortable use as possible.  
5. Silencer  
The silencer is designed to  
give the lowest possible noise  
level and to direct the  
engine's exhaust fumes away  
from the operator.  
In countries that have a warm  
and dry climate the risk of  
fire is obvious. We have  
therefore fitted certain  
silencers with a spark arrest  
screen. Check if your silencer  
is fitted with this kind of  
screen.  
The machines vibration  
system reduces the transfer  
of vibrations between the  
engine unit and the harness.  
The harness is also well  
padded at the hip section  
and has wide shoulder belts  
to distribute the weight and  
vibrations.  
It is extremely important that the instructions for checking,  
The vibrations you are  
exposed to originate from  
the irregularcontact  
which occurs between the  
chain and the wood during  
the sawing.  
maintaining and servicing the silencer are followed. (See the  
section "Control, maintenance and service of the machine's  
safety equipment")  
WARNING!  
The exhaust fumes from the engine are hot  
!
Sawing in hardwood  
(most deciduous trees) gives  
more vibrations than sawing  
in softwood (most  
conifers).  
and may contain sparks which can start a  
fire. Never start the machine indoors or near  
combustible material!  
WARNING!  
Sawing with unsharp or  
incorrect (wrong type or  
incorrectly filed) cutting  
equipment increases the  
level of vibrations.  
During use and for some time after the  
silencer is very hot. Do not touch the  
silencer if it is hot!  
!
6. Cutting equip-  
ment  
Observe care when using,  
and make sure that the  
blades pitch sector never  
comes into contact with  
objects.  
WARNING!  
Over exposure to vibrations can result in  
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blood-vessel or nerve injury to persons  
suffering with blood circulation problems.  
Seek medical attention if you experience  
physical symptoms that can be related to  
over exposure to vibrations. Examples of  
such symptoms are "numbness", lack of  
feeling, "tickling", "pricking", "pain", lack  
of or a reduction in normal strength,  
changes in the colour of the skin or its  
surfaces. These symptoms normally  
appear in the fingers, hands or wrists.  
NOTE!  
The guard should always be  
fitted over the cutting  
equipment during trans-  
port and storage.  
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3. Vibration damp-  
ing system  
Check the vibration  
damping elements  
Control, maintenance and service of  
the machine's safety equipment  
IMPORTANT INFORMATION  
regularly for material  
cracks and distortion.  
All service and repairs to the machine require  
special training.  
This applies especially to the machine's safety  
equipment. If the machine does not meet any of  
the controls listed below you should contact  
your service workshop.  
Check that the vibration  
damping elements are  
securely attached between  
the engine unit and the  
harness.  
The purchase of one of our products guarantees  
that professional repair and servicing will be  
carried out on it. If the point of purchase is not  
one of our servicing dealers, please ask for  
details of the closest service workshop.  
1. Throttle trigger  
lock  
4. Silencer  
Check that the throttle is  
locked in the "idling  
position" when the  
Never use a machine that  
has a defective silencer.  
throttle trigger lock is in  
its original position.  
Check regularly that the  
silencer is secure.  
Press in the throttle  
trigger lock and make  
sure it returns to its  
original position when  
released.  
If the silencer is fitted  
with a spark arrest screen  
then it should be cleaned  
regularly. A blocked  
screen leads to the engine  
overheating with serious  
damage as a result. Never  
use a silencer with a  
defective spark arrest  
screen.  
Ensure that the throttle  
and throttle trigger lock  
move easily and that their  
return spring systems  
function.  
See section "Start". Start  
the machine and apply  
full throttle. Release the  
throttle and check that  
the cutting equipment  
stops and remains at a  
standstill. If the cutting  
equipment rotates with  
the throttle in the idling  
position then the  
carburettor's idling setting  
must be checked. See  
chapter "Main-tenance".  
2. Stop switch  
Start the engine and make  
sure that the engine stops  
when the stop switch is  
moved to the stop  
position.  
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5. Cutting equipment  
This section describes how through correct maintenance and  
through using the right type of cutting equipment you can:  
Cutting equipment designed to  
minimise kickback  
Obtain maximum cutting capacity.  
WARNING!  
Increase the service life of the cutting equipment.  
Faulty cutting equipment or the wrong  
!
combination of bar and chain increases the  
risk of kickback. Use only the bar and chain  
combinations recommended in the  
Technical datasection.  
A. Only use cutting  
equipment  
recommended by us!  
See the Technical data”  
section.  
The only way to avoid kickback is to make sure that the  
kickback zone of the bar never touches anything.  
By using cutting equipment with built-inkickback  
protection and keeping the chain sharp and well-maintained  
you can reduce the effects of kickback.  
B. Keep the chain cutting  
teeth properly  
sharpened! Follow our  
instructions and use the  
recommended file  
gauge. A damaged or  
badly sharpened chain  
increases the risk of  
accidents.  
Guide bar  
The smaller the tip radius the  
smaller the kickback zone  
and the lower the chance of  
kickback.  
C. Maintain the correct  
raker clearance! Follow  
our instructions and use  
the recommended raker  
gauge. Too large a  
Saw chain  
A saw chain is made up of a number of links, which are  
available in standard and low-kickback versions.  
clearance increases the  
risk of kickback.  
None  
Standard  
Low-kickback  
D. Keep the chain properly  
tesioned! If the chain is  
slack it is more likely to  
jump off and lead to  
increased wear on the  
bar, chain and drive  
sprocket.  
Cutting link  
Drive link  
Side link  
E. Keep cutting equip-  
ment well lubricated  
and properly main-  
tained! A poorly  
lubricated chain is more  
likely to break and lead  
to increased wear on the  
bar, chain and drive  
sprocket.  
Combining these links in different ways gives different degrees  
of kickback reduction. In terms of kickback reduction alone,  
four different types of link are available.  
Kickback reduction Cutting link Drive link  
Low  
Side link  
Standard  
WARNING!  
High  
!
Never use a machine with defective  
safety equipment. The safety equipment  
should be maintained as described in  
this section. If your machine does not  
meet any of these controls you should  
contact your service workshop.  
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Specification of blade and chain  
When the cutting equipment supplied with your saw  
becomes worn or damaged you will need to replace it. Use  
only the type of bar and chain recommended by us.  
Sharpening your chain and  
adjusting raker clearance  
WARNING!  
The risk of kickback is increased with a  
badly sharpened chain!  
!
Guide bar  
Length (inches/cm)  
A. General information on sharpening  
cutting teeth  
Number of teeth on bar  
tip sprocket (T).  
Never use a blunt chain. When the chain is blunt you have  
to exert more pressure to force the bar through the wood  
and the cuttings will be very small. If the chain is very blunt  
it will not produce any cuttings at all, just wood powder.  
Small number = small tip  
radius = low-kickback  
Chain pitch (inches)  
A sharp chain eats its way through the wood and produces  
long, thick cuttings.  
The spacing between the  
drive links of the chain  
must match the spacing of  
the teeth on the bar tip  
sprocket and drive  
The cutting part of the  
chain is called the  
CUTTING LINK and  
this consists of a  
A
B
sprocket.  
Number of drive links  
CUTTING TOOTH  
(A) and the RAKER LIP  
(B). The cutting depth is  
determined by the  
difference in height  
between the two.  
The number of drive links  
is determined by the  
length of the bar, the  
chain pitch and the  
number of teeth on the  
bar tip sprocket.  
When you sharpen a  
cutting tooth there are  
five important  
Bar groove width (inches/  
mm)  
factors to remember:  
The groove in the bar  
must match the width of  
the chain drive links.  
FILING ANGLE  
CUTTING ANGLE  
FILE POSITION  
Saw chain oil hole and  
hole for chain tensioner  
The bar must be matched  
to the chain saw design.  
Saw chain  
Saw chain pitch (inches)  
Spacing between drive  
links.  
Drive link width (mm/  
inches)  
Number of drive links  
Level of kickbak  
reduction  
ROUND FILE DIA-  
METER  
The level of kickback  
reduction offered by a  
chain is indicated by its  
model number.  
FILE DEPTH  
1
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It is very difficult to sharpen a  
chain correctly without the  
right equipment. We recom-  
mend you to use a file gauge.  
This will help you obtain the  
maximum kickback reduction  
and cutting performance from  
your chain.  
C. General advice on setting raker  
clearance  
When you sharpen the  
cutting teeth you reduce  
the RAKER  
CLEARANCE (cutting  
depth). To maintain  
cutting performance  
you must file back the  
raker teeth to the  
The following faults will increase the  
risk of kickback considerably.  
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recommended height.  
FILE ANGLE TOO  
LARGE  
On a low-kickback  
cutting link the front  
edge of the raker lip is  
rounded. It is very  
important that you  
maintain this radius or  
bevel when you adjust  
the raker clearance.  
CUTTING ANGLE TOO  
SMALL  
FILE DIAMETER TOO  
SMALL  
We recommend the use  
of a raker gauge to  
achieve the correct  
clearance and bevel on  
the raker lip.  
B. Sharpening  
cutting tooth  
To sharpen cutting teeth you  
will need a ROUND FILE  
and a FILE GAUGE.  
1. Check that the chain is  
correctly tensioned. A  
slack chain is difficult to  
sharpen correctly.  
WARNING!  
The risk of kickback is increased if the  
raker clearance is too large!  
!
2. Always file cutting teeth  
from the inside face,  
reducing the pressure on  
the return stroke.  
File all the teeth on one  
side first, then turn the  
saw over and file the  
teeth on the other side.  
min 4 mm  
(0,16")  
3. File all the teeth to the  
same length. When the  
length of the cutting  
teeth is reduced to 4 mm  
(.16") the chain is worn  
out and should be  
replaced.  
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D. Correction of raker clearance  
When correction of the  
raker clearance is made  
the teeth must be newly  
sharpened.  
1. Release the two nuts.  
We recommend that you  
adjust the raker clearance  
every third time you  
sharpen the chain.  
NOTE! This  
recommendation  
2. Adjust the chain tension by  
turning the chain  
tensioning screw.  
assumes that the length  
of the cutting teeth is not  
reduced excessively.  
A FLAT FILE and an  
RAKER CLEARANCE  
GAUGE are required to  
correct the raker  
3. Tighten both nuts.  
clearance.  
Place the gauge over the  
raker lip.  
Place the file over the  
part of the lip that  
protrudes through the  
gauge and file off the  
excess. The clearance is  
correct when you no  
longer feel any resistance  
as you draw the file over  
the gauge.  
Chain lubrication  
A. Checking  
Check the chain  
lubrication each time the  
petrol is replenished.  
Tensioning the saw chain  
WARNING!  
Aim the tip of the saw at a  
light coloured surface  
about 20 cm away. After 1  
minute running at 3/4  
throttle you should see a  
distinct line of oil on the  
light surface.  
A slack chain may jump off and cause  
serious or even fatal injury.  
!
The more you use a  
chain the longer it  
becomes. It is therefore  
important to adjust the  
chain regularly to take  
up the slack.  
The oil flow can be  
regulated with the screw  
(A) on the hydraulic  
motor.  
A
Check the chain tension  
every time you refuel.  
Turn the screw anti-  
clockwise to increase the  
flow.  
NOTE! A new saw chain  
has a running-in period  
during which you should  
check the tension more  
frequently.  
Tension the chain as  
tightly as possible, but  
not so tight that you  
cannot pull it round  
freely by hand.  
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B. Procedure if the lubrication does not  
B. Chain drive wheel  
function:  
Check regularly the degree  
of wear on the drive wheel.  
Change if it is irregularly  
worn.  
1. Check that the oil  
channel in the bar is not  
obstructed. Clean if  
necessary.  
The chain drive wheel  
should be changed each  
time the chain is changed.  
2. Check that the groove in  
the edge of the bar is  
clean. Clean if necessary.  
3. Check that the bar tip  
sprocket turns freely.  
If the chain lubrication  
system is still not  
C. Guide bar  
working after carrying  
out the above measures  
you should contact your  
service agent.  
Check regularly:  
Whether there are burrs  
on the edges of the bar.  
Remove these with a file  
if necessary.  
Whether the groove in  
the bar has become badly  
worn. Replace the bar if  
necessary.  
Checking wear on cutting equipment  
A. Saw chain  
Check the saw chain daily  
for:  
Whether the tip of the  
bar is uneven or badly  
worn. If a hollow forms  
on one side of the bar tip  
this is due to a slack  
chain.  
Visible cracks in rivets  
and links.  
Whether the chain is  
stiff.  
Whether rivets and links  
are badly worn.  
Use a new chain to  
compare the wear on the  
old one.  
min 4 mm  
(0,16")  
To prolong the life of the  
bar you should turn it  
over daily.  
When the length of the  
cutting teeth has worn  
down to only 4 mm the  
chain must be replaced.  
WARNING!  
Defective cutting equipment can increase  
the risk for accidents.  
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Fuel safety  
General safety instructions  
Never fill the machine  
while the engine is running.  
Always stop the engine and  
let it cool for a few minutes  
before refuelling.  
IMPORTANT INFORMATION  
The machine is only designed for tree pruning.  
The only accessories to be used with the  
engine unit as a drive source are the cutting  
units we recommend.  
Provide good ventilation  
when filling or mixing  
fuel.  
Never use the machine if you are tired, if you  
have consumed alcohol, or if you are taking  
medicines that can affect your sight, your  
judgement or the control of your body.  
Move the machine at least  
3 m from the filling  
position before starting.  
Use personal protective equipment. See the  
section "Personal protective equipment".  
Never use a machine that has been modified so  
that it no longer corresponds with the original  
design.  
Never start the machine:  
Never use a machine that is faulty. Follow the  
maintenance, control and service instructions  
in this Operator's Manual.  
a) If you have spilt fuel on  
it:  
Wipe up all spillage.  
Some maintenance and service actions should  
be carried out by trained and qualified  
specialists. See the chaper "Maintenance".  
b) If you have spilt fuel on  
yourself or your clothes:  
Change your clothes.  
c) If there is a fuel leak:  
Change damaged parts.  
Start  
Make regular checks for  
leakage from the fuel cap  
and the fuel supply pipes.  
Never start the engine unless the hydraulic oil has been  
replenished and the hydraulic hoses are connected. Running  
without hydraulic oil or without connected hoses can result  
in damage to the hydraulic system.  
Never start the engine indoors. Pay attention to the danger  
of inhaling toxic exhaust fumes.  
Make sure that there is no risk of people or animals coming  
in contact with the cutting equipment.  
Place the machine on the  
ground and make sure that  
the cutting equipment is  
not in contact with  
branches or stones.  
Press the engine to the  
ground with the left hand  
(NOTE! Not with the  
foot). Grip the start handle  
with the right hand and  
slowly pull out until a  
resistance is felt (the start  
hooks engage). Now give a  
quick and strong pull.  
WARNING!  
Starting with the start throttle function  
!
connected can give an uncontrolled  
activation of the cutting equipment.  
WARNING!  
!
Never touch the cutting equipment when  
the engine is running.  
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Transport and storage  
Basic safety precautions  
1. Observe your surroundings:  
Store and transport the machine and fuel so that any leakage  
or fumes do not risk coming into contact with sparks or  
naked flames. For example, electric machines, electric  
motors, electrical switches/power switches, heaters or the  
like.  
To ensure that people, animals or other things cannot affect  
your control of the machine.  
To ensure that the above mentioned do not come into  
contact with the cutting equipment or objects that can be  
thrown by the cutting equipment.  
When storing and transporting fuel approved containers  
intended for this purpose must be used.  
NOTE! Never use a machine without the possibility of  
calling for help in the event of an accident.  
When storing the machine for long periods the fuel tank  
must be emptied. Contact your local petrol station to find  
out how to dispose of excess fuel.  
2. Avoid usage in un-favourable weather conditions. For  
example, thick fog, heavy rain, strong winds or extreme  
cold, etc. To work in bad weather conditions is tiring and  
can create dangerous circumstances, e.g. slippery surfaces.  
WARNING!  
Exercise great care when handling fuel.  
!
3. Make sure you can walk and stand safely. Look out for any  
obstacles with unexpected movement (roots, stones,  
branches, pits, ditches , etc). Take great care when working  
on sloping ground.  
Bear in mind the risk of fire, explosions  
and inhaling fumes.  
4. When moving over  
longer distances and  
transporting the engine  
should be stopped and  
the transport guard  
should be used.  
General working instructions  
IMPORTANT INFORMATION  
This section takes up the basic safety  
precautions for working with the pruner.  
If you encounter a situation where you are  
uncertain how to proceed you should ask an  
expert. Contact your dealer or your service  
workshop.  
5. Never put the machine  
down with the engine  
running unless you have  
good sight of it.  
Avoid all usage which you consider to be beyond  
your capability.  
6. Never allow childern to  
use the machine.  
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When working with the  
Basic clearing techniques  
Always work with the engine at full throttle.  
cutting equipment at  
varying heights slide with  
the throttle handle on the  
shaft. Keep your feet in  
position.  
Always drop to idling speed after each working operation.  
Longer periods running at full throttle without loading the  
engine can lead to serious engine damage.  
Never saw in the knot  
seat (it accelerates waxing  
and counteracts rot)!  
WARNING!  
Never stand immediately below a branch  
!
being cut. This can result in serious or  
even fatal injury.  
Fit the guard on the blade  
to prevent unintentional  
sawing in the tree.  
Observe great care when working close to overhead power  
lines. Falling branches can result in short-circuiting.  
Search for the correct  
position in relation to the  
branch. Work with the  
shaft at an approx. 70°  
angle so that if possible  
the cut is at 90° to the  
branch.  
WARNING!  
Observe the applicable safety regulations  
for work in the vicinity of overhead cables.  
!
Do not work with shaft  
held straight out from the  
body (as with a fishing  
rod). This increases the  
strain of holding the  
WARNING!  
Check the shaft for cracks.  
!
Clean the shaft each time it is used.  
cutting equipment.  
The length of the shaft is  
adjustable within certain  
Use the support strap (A)  
to simplify handling of  
the shaft and relieve its  
weight.  
limits.  
Release the wheel (A) and  
push together or pull apart  
the shaft to the required  
length. Tighten the wheel  
well after adjusting.  
70°  
A
WARNING!  
Never use the throttle without having a  
full view of the cutting equipment.  
!
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What is what?  
1. Cylinder cover  
14. Throttle control  
15. Guide bar  
2. Start unit  
16. Adjuster screw for oil  
volume to chain  
3. Fuel tank  
4. Start handle  
17. Telescopic shaft  
18. Hydraulic motor  
19. Chain  
5. Choke control/start  
throttle lock  
6. Air filter cover  
20. Owner's manual  
21. Screw driver  
22. Trunk guard  
23. Transport guard  
24. Toolbag  
7. Suspension fitting  
8. Hydraulic oil tank  
9. Quick-couplings  
10. High-pressure hose and  
return hose  
11. Cabling, ignition/throttle  
control  
25. Hex key (5 mm)  
26. Hex key (4 mm)  
27. Combination key  
12. Stop switch.  
13. Throttle control lock.  
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ASSEMBLY  
Check that the coupling  
snaps in correctly.  
WARNING!  
The cutting equipment of the pruning saw  
may under no circumstances be connected  
to another type of hydraulic pump than  
what it is constructed for.  
Lock the coupling by  
pushing the ring (A) from  
the tank and then turning it  
approx. 90°.  
!
A
Connecting the  
hydraulic hoses  
NOTE!  
Dismantling the  
hydraulic hoses  
Release the extra lock by  
turning the ring until it  
snaps back to the hydraulic  
tank. Push in the lock sleeve  
and pull out the hoses  
quick-coupling.  
The hydraulic hoses and  
hydraulic oil tanks quick-  
couplings must be clean and  
free from impurities.  
Impurities in the hydraulic  
oil can result in malfunction  
of the hydraulic system.  
Connect the hydraulic  
hosesquick-couplings with  
the hydraulic oil tanks  
quick-couplings.  
NOTE!  
Make sure the protecting  
plugs are mounted when the  
quick couplings are not  
connected.  
1. Push in the locking  
sleeve on the quick  
coupling of the hydrau-  
lic tank inwards against  
the tank.  
2. Thereafter push in the  
quick coupling of the  
hydraulic hose into the  
quick coupling of the oil  
tank as far as possible.  
3. Release the locking  
sleeve.  
Assembly of  
throttle handle  
Snap the throttle handle  
onto the shaft.  
4. Make sure the quick  
coupling connects  
securely.  
5. Carry out the same procedure for the connection of the  
other hydraulic hose.  
The throttle handle can be  
moved forwards or  
backwards to obtain a  
comfortable working  
position.  
Adapter  
The shaft from the pruning  
shears 235 P can also be  
connected to 250 PS by  
means of adapter 503 78 10-  
01. Carefully check that  
both couplings snap in  
correctly. Connect the  
hydraulic hose to the  
adapter.  
A
Check that the lock ring (A)  
has sprung in to the oil  
tank. If not, turn the ring  
until it does.  
Now press the coupling ring  
(B) to the oil tank. Connect  
the hydraulic hose and  
release the coupling ring.  
B
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FUEL HANDLING  
Mixing  
Fuel mix  
Always mix the petrol and oil in a clean container intended  
for fuel.  
NOTE!  
The pruning saw is fitted with a two-stroke engine and must  
always be run on a mixture of petrol and two-stroke oil. To  
ensure the correct mixture proportions it is important to  
measure the quantity of oil accurately. When mixing small  
amounts of fuel small discrepancies in the amount of oil have  
a big effect on the proportions of the fuel mixture.  
Always start by filling half the amount of petrol to be used.  
Then add the entire amount of oil. Mix (shake) the fuel  
mixture. Add the remaining amount of petrol.  
Mix (shake) the fuel mixture thoroughly before filling the  
fuel tank.  
Do not mix more than max. one months supply of fuel.  
WARNING!  
If the pruner is not used for some time the fuel tank should  
be emptied and cleaned.  
Always provide good ventilation when  
handling fuel.  
!
Petrol  
Use unleaded or leaded  
high octane petrol mixed  
with oil.  
Gasolin  
Benzin  
Essence  
Gasolina  
Lit.  
Oil • Öl  
Huile Aceite  
Lit.  
The lowest octane  
recommended is 90. If  
you run the engine on a  
lower octane grade than  
90, so-called knocking can  
occur. This gives rise to a  
high engine temperature,  
which can result in serious  
engine damage.  
3% (1:33)  
2% (1:50)  
0,10  
0,15  
0,30  
0,45  
0,60  
5
0,20  
0,30  
0,40  
10  
15  
20  
US  
gallon  
US  
fl. oz.  
For work with  
2% (1:50)  
2 1/2  
6 1/2  
12 7/8  
3% (1:33)  
3 3/4  
9 3/4  
19 1/4  
continuously high revs a  
higher octane rating is  
recommended.  
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2 1/2  
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Twostroke oil  
Fuelling  
For the best results use  
Husqvarna twostroke oil.  
Mixing ratio 1:50 (2%).  
WARNING!  
The following precautions reduce the risk  
of fire:  
!
If Husqvarna twostroke  
oil is not available, you  
may use another two-  
stroke oil of good quality  
that is intended for air  
cooled engines. Contact  
your dealer when selecting  
an oil. Mixing ratio 1:33  
(3%).  
Do not smoke or place any sources of heat  
in the vicinity of the fuel. Never refuel when  
the engine is running. Always stop the  
engine and let it cool for a few minutes  
before refuelling. Open the fuel cap slowly  
when fuelling so that any over pressure is  
released slowly. Tighten the fuel cap  
carefully after refuelling. Always move the  
machine from the fuelling place before  
starting.  
Never use twostroke oil  
intended for water cooled  
outboard engines, so-  
called outboard oil.  
Never use oil intended for  
four-stroke engines.  
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FUEL HANDLING START AND STOP  
Clean around the fuel cap.  
Start and stop  
Contamination in the  
tank can disrupt opera-  
tions.  
WARNING!  
Always move the machine from the place  
of filling before starting.  
!
Ensure that the fuel is well  
mixed by shaking the  
container before filling the  
tank.  
Place the machine on a solid surface.  
Check that you stand steady when  
starting the engine.  
Make sure no unauthorized persons are  
within the working area.  
NOTE!  
Never start the engine  
without replenishing the  
hydraulic oil and with the  
hydraulic hoses fitted.  
Running the engine without  
hydraulic oil and without  
the hoses fitted can result in  
malfunction to the hydraulic  
system.  
Cold engine  
IGNITION:  
Set the stop switch in start  
position.  
Hydraulic oil  
CHOKE:  
ISO VG 32 hydraulic oil is  
recommended where the air  
temperature is below 20ºC.  
ISO VG 45 hydraulic oil is  
recommended if the air  
Set the choke lever in the  
choke position.  
temperature is above 20ºC.  
We also recommend any  
equivalent grade of approved  
biodegradable hydraulic oil.  
Varm engine  
Use the same procedure as  
for the cold engine but do  
not set the choke lever in  
the choke position.  
CAUTION!  
Start throttle is obtained by  
first moving the choke lever  
to the choke position and  
then back to the initial  
position.  
The oils flash point must be  
greater than +160°C. Fill  
the hydraulic oil until its  
level is visible in the sight-  
glass. Check the level of the  
hydraulic oil each time you  
refuel.  
Stop  
The engine is stopped by  
switching the ignition off.  
Fill with hydraulic oil until  
the level lies between the  
Minand Maxmarkings  
on the oil stick. Screw down  
the tank cap completely after  
each check.  
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START AND STOP  
WARNING!  
Fitting the  
harness  
Starting with the start throttle function  
connected can give an uncontrolled  
activation of the cutting equipment.  
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Put on the harness with  
engine unit.  
Start  
Press together the hip  
belts snap lock.  
Press the machine body to  
the ground with the left  
hand. (NOTE: Not with the  
foot!) Grip the start handle,  
Tension the hip belt so  
that it rests on the hips.  
Tension both shoulder  
belts so that the harness  
presses to the back.  
pull the start line slowly out  
with the right hand until a  
resistance is felt (the start  
hooks engage) and then make  
a quick and strong pull.  
Open the choke  
control immediately when the engine ignites and make  
repeated attempts to start until the engine starts. When the  
engine starts, give full throttle and the start throttle will  
automatically disconnect.  
NOTE!  
Do not pull the starter cord out completely and do not release  
the start handle from the fully drawn position. This can cause  
damage to the engine.  
NOTE!  
Removing the  
harness  
An new machine which is  
started for the first time  
should be run for a maxi-  
mum of half a minute with  
repeated throttle starts, after  
which hydraulic oil must be  
replenished in the hydraulic  
oil tank until the level is  
correct. Repeat this  
Switch off the engine.  
Release the hip belts snap  
lock.  
Pull one arm out of the  
shoulder belt and lower  
the harness and engine  
unit to the ground with  
the other hand.  
procedure until the level in  
the hydraulic tank stabilises.  
Quick release in  
case of hazard  
Pull out the red strap.  
WARNING!  
The hip belt and one  
shoulder belt will be  
automatically released at  
the same time and the  
harness and engine unit  
will slide to the ground.  
The hydraulic oil can during and after use  
be very hot. Avoid contact with the skin.  
!
Connection of  
the engine unit  
Hang the engine unit on  
the harness.  
Make sure the hydraulic  
hoses are on the right side  
of the harness (viewed  
from behind). Exhaust  
fumes will then be directed  
backwards, away from the  
harness.  
A
Fit the lock spring (A).  
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MAINTENANCE  
Fine adjustment  
Carburettor  
When the tree pruner is run inthe carburettor should be  
fine adjusted. Fine adjustment should be carried out by  
trained personnel. The L-nozzle is adjusted first, then the  
H-nozzle and finally the idling screw T. The following revs  
recommendations are applicable:  
Your Husqvarna product has been designed and  
manufactured to specifications that reduce harmful  
emissions.  
After your unit has been run 8-10 tanks of fuel the engine  
has broken in. To ensure that your unit is at peak  
performance and producing the least amount of harmful  
emissions after break in, have your authorized servicing  
dealer, who has a revolution counter at his disposal, to adjust  
your carburettor for optimum operating conditions.  
Max. race revs = 11 000, rpm  
Idling revs  
= 2 500, rpm  
Prerequisites  
During all adjustment the air filter should be clean and the  
cylinder casing fitted.  
WARNING!  
Carefully screw in (clockwise) the L- and H-nozzles to the  
bottom.  
Do not start the engine without the  
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Then unscrew (anti-clockwise) the nozzles 1 turn. The  
carburettor now has the setting H = 1 and L = 1.  
Start the pruner as per the starting instructions and run for  
about 10 minutes until it is warm.  
hydraulic tank and hoses connected. If  
you do, the clutch might come loose and  
cause severe injuries.  
Functioning  
NOTE!  
L
H
The carburettor governs  
the engine speed via the  
throttle trigger. In the  
carburettor, air/fuel is  
mixed. This air/fuel  
If the chain rotates during idling the T-screw should be turned  
anti-clockwise until the chain stops.  
Place the pruner on a flat surface so that the blade is  
pointing away from you and not in contact with the surface  
or any other object.  
mixture is adjustable. If  
you want to take advan-  
tage of the maximum  
power output of the  
engine, the setting must be  
correct.  
Low speed nozzle L  
Search for the highest idling revs by means of slowly screwing  
the low speed nozzle clockwise or anti-clockwise. When the  
highest revs have been found screw the L-nozzle anti-  
clockwise 1/4 turn.  
The setting of the  
carburettor means that the  
engine is adjusted to local  
conditions, for example  
climate, altitude, petrol  
and type of two-stroke oil.  
NOTE!  
T
If the chain rotates during idling the T-screw should be turned  
anti-clockwise until the chain stops.  
High speed nozzle H  
The high speed nozzle H affects the engine output and revs. A  
lean mixture of the high speed nozzle (H-nozzle screwed in  
too far) gives over-revs resulting in damage to the engine.  
Run the engine at full throttle for about 10 seconds.  
The H-nozzle is correctly adjusted when the saw putters  
slightly. If there is excessive smoke from the exhaust while the  
pruner is puttering excessively the setting is too rich. Turn the  
H-nozzle clockwise until the setting sounds right.  
The carburettor has three adjustment possibilities:  
L = Low speed needle  
H = High speed needle  
T = Idle speed adjustment screw  
The fuel quantity required in proportion to the airflow the  
throttle trigger position allows is adjusted by means of the  
L- and H-needles. Turning the needles clockwise gives a  
leaner fuel mixture (less fuel), turning them counter-  
clockwise gives a richer fuel mixture (more fuel). A lean  
mixture gives higher rpms and a rich one lower rpms.  
The idling speed screw (T) regulates the position of the  
throttle lever in the idling speed position. Turning the  
idling speed screw clockwise gives a higher idling speed,  
turning it counter-clockwise gives a lower idling speed.  
NOTE!  
To obtain an optimal setting contact a professional with access  
to a tachometer.  
Fine adjustment of idling T  
The setting of the idling speed is done with the screw marked  
T. If adjustment is necessary screw in (clockwise) the idling  
screw T with the engine running until the chain starts to  
rotate. Then open (anti-clockwise) until the chain stands still.  
The correct setting of the idling revs is obtained when the  
engine works regularly in all positions with a good margin  
until the revs when the chain begins to rotate.  
Basic setting  
The carburettor is adjusted to a basic setting at the factory.  
The basic setting is richer than the optimum setting and shall  
be maintained during the first working hours. The carburettor  
should be fine adjusted. The basic setting can be varied  
between H = 1 to 1 1/4 turns and L = 1 1/4 turns.  
WARNING!  
Contact your servicing dealer, if the idle  
!
speed setting cannot be adjusted. Do not  
use the pruner until it has been properly  
adjusted or repaired.  
NOTE!  
If the chain rotated during idling the T-screw should be  
turned anti-clockwise until the chain stops.  
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MAINTENANCE  
Correctly adjusted carburettor  
Muffler  
A correctly adjusted carburettor implies that the engine  
accelerates without a pause and that the engine splutters  
slightly at full throttle. Also, the chain does not rotate at  
idling speed. An excessively lean setting for the L-nozzle can  
result in starting difficulties and poor acceleration. An  
excessively lean H-nozzle setting results in a lower output,  
poor acceleration, and/or damage to the engine.  
The muffler is designed in  
order to reduce the noise  
level and to direct the  
exhaust gases away from the  
operator. The exhaust gases  
are hot and can contain  
sparks, which may cause fire  
if directed against dry and  
combustible material.  
An over rich setting of both L and H results in acceleration  
problems or excessively low working revs.  
Some mufflers are equipped  
with a special screen. If your  
saw has this type of muffler,  
you should clean the screen  
at least once a week. This is  
done with a wire brush. The  
screen must be replaced, if  
damaged. The engine will  
be overheated, if the screen  
is clogged. This results in  
damage on the cylinder and  
the piston.  
Air filter  
The air filters must be regularly cleaned from dust and dirt in  
order to avoid:  
Carburettor malfunctions  
Starting problems  
Engine power reduction  
Unnecessary wear on the engine parts  
Abnormal fuel consumption  
Cleaning/change  
CAUTION!  
Clean the filter after 25  
hours or more regularly if  
operating conditions are  
exceptionally dusty.  
Never use a pruner with a  
clogged or defective muffler.  
Dismantle the air filter  
cover and remove the air  
filters. Wash in clean, warm  
soapy water.  
Spark plug  
The spark plug condition is  
influenced by:  
Ensure that the filters are  
dry before refitting.  
An incorrect carburettor  
setting.  
An air filter used for a long  
period of time can never be  
cleaned completely.  
Therefore it is necessary to  
replace the filter from time  
to time with a new filter.  
0,5 mm  
An incorrect fuel mixture  
(too much or faulty oil).  
A dirty air filter.  
These factors cause deposits  
on the spark plug  
A damaged air filter must  
always be replaced.  
electrodes, which may result  
in malfunction and starting  
difficulties.  
If the engine is low on power, difficult to start or runs  
poorly at idling speed, always check the spark plug first.  
If the spark plug is dirty, clean it and check the electrode gap.  
Readjust if necessary. The correct gap is 0.5 mm (.020"). The  
spark plug should be replaced after about one month or  
earlier if the electrodes are badly eroded.  
IMPORTANT!  
Always use the recommended spark plug type. Wrong type  
may ruin the piston/cylinder.  
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Cooling system  
Maintenance schedule  
To maintain as low an  
operating temperature as  
possible the engine is  
equipped with a cooling  
system.  
Below follows some general maintenance instructions.  
If you need further information please contact your service  
workshop.  
The cooling system consits  
of:  
Daily maintenance  
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1. Clean the outside of the  
1. An air intake on the  
starter unit.  
machine.  
2. Fins on the flywheel.  
2. Check that the harness is  
undamaged.  
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3. Cooling fins on the cylinder.  
4. Cylinder cover (leads cold air onto the cylinder).  
3. Make sure the throttle  
trigger lock and the  
throttle function correctly  
from a safety point of  
Clean the cooling system using a brush at least once a week,  
in difficult conditions more often.  
A dirty or blocked cooling system leads to engine  
overheating resulting in damage to the cylinder and  
piston.  
view.  
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4. Check that the stop  
switch functions.  
Cleaning of the  
shaft  
Clean the shaft every time it  
is used.  
5. Check that the chain does  
not move at idling speed.  
6. Clean the air filter.  
4
Dirt which penetrates into  
cracks in the shaft can  
conduct electricity and result  
in personal injury in the  
event of contact with an  
electric cable.  
Replace if necessary.  
7. Check hoses and hose  
connections for damage  
and wear.  
5
8. Check the cutting  
equipment regarding  
damage, wear and oil  
leakage.  
6
Adjustment of the ball joint  
9. Check that all nuts and  
screws are tightened.  
WARNING!  
The engine must not be running during  
adjustment.  
!
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The fixture for the cutting  
tool is provided with a ball  
joint so that it is easy to  
change the cutting angle  
during work.  
It is important the joint  
round the ball joint is  
correctly adjusted.  
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Tighten the locking nut for a  
more rigid ball joint.  
Loosen the locking nut for a more manoeuvrable ball joint.  
9
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MAINTENANCE  
Weekly  
maintenance  
Monthly  
maintenance  
1
1
1.Check the starter, the  
starter cord and the return  
spring.  
1.Clean the fuel tank using  
petrol.  
2.Clean the carburettor and  
the space surrounding it.  
2.Make sure that the  
vibration damping  
elements are not damaged.  
2
4
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3.Clean the fan and the space  
around it.  
3.Clean the outside of the  
spark plug. Remove and  
check the electrode gap.  
Adjust the gap to 0.5 mm  
(.020") or change the spark  
plug.  
3
3
4.Check the fuel filter and the  
fuel pipe, replace if  
necessary.  
4
5.Check all cables and  
connections.  
5
4.Clean the fins on the  
flywheel.  
5
6.Replace the spark plug.  
5.Clean or replace the spark  
arrest screen on the  
silencer.  
7. Clean the inside of the  
hydraulic tank.  
6
6
6.Clean the carburettor  
space.  
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7
7.Clean the cooling fins on  
the cylinder and check that  
the air intake in the starter  
housing is not blocked.  
8
8.Clean the air filter.  
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TECHNICAL DATA  
Vibration levels  
Equivalent sound pressure level  
as per ISO 7505 max. output speed,  
unloaded engine.  
Technical data  
Engine  
Cylinder capacity, cm3  
48,7  
Cylinder bore, mm  
44,0  
Left (shaft) idling/max. output speed, m/s2  
1,0/1,9  
1,0/2,1  
Stroke, mm  
32,0  
Right (throttle handle) idling/max.  
output speed, m/s2  
Idling speed, rpm  
2 500  
Recommended race speed, rpm  
Max. engine output, acc. to. ISO 8893  
11 500  
2,1 kW/9 500 rpm  
Hydraulic transmission  
Hydraulic motor, capacity, cm3/rev  
Hydraulic pump, capacity, cm3/rev  
1,4  
1,2  
Working pressure, high pressure hose, bar 130  
Flow, l/min  
213  
Ignition system  
Manuafacturer/type of ignition system  
Spark plug  
Electrolux, ET  
Champion RCJ 7Y  
0,5  
Electrode gap, mm  
Fuel/oil system  
Manufacturer/type of carburettor  
Volume, fuel tank, litre  
Walbro HDA 86  
0,90  
Volume, hydraulic oil tank, litre  
Type of chain lubrication  
1,30  
Automatic  
Weight  
Engine unit without cutting equip., kg  
7,0  
Shaft with cutting equipment, kg  
2 m  
3 m  
4 m  
6 m  
2,2  
2,4  
2,9  
4,0  
Noise levels  
Equivalent noise level at ear level,  
with a balance between idling/max.  
output speed, unloaded engine of 50 %/  
50 % , Lp balanced, dB(A)  
94  
Equivalent noise level at a balance  
between idling /max. output speed,  
unloaded engine of 50 % / 50 %  
Lw balanced, dB(A)  
108  
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TECHNICAL DATA  
Bar and chain combinations  
The following combinations are CE approved.  
Bar  
Chain  
Length,  
inches  
Pitch,  
inches  
Max. no of teeth  
on tip sprocket  
10  
12  
3/8  
3/8  
7 T  
7 T  
Oregon 90 SG  
Oregon 90 SG  
L
1
5
Type  
Inch  
3/8"  
Inch/mm  
0,028"/1,1  
Inch/mm  
Angle  
Angle  
Angle  
Inch/mm  
Inch/cm: dl  
90 SG  
5/32" /4,0  
85°  
30°  
0°  
0,025"/0,65  
10"/25:40  
12"/30:45  
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EU declaration of conformity (Only applies to Europe)  
(Directive 89/392/EEC, Annex II, A)  
We, Husqvarna AB, S-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel. +46 36-146500, declare under sole responsibility that the  
pruner Husqvarna 250PS from the serial numbers of 1997 and onwards (the year is clearly stated in plain text on the  
type plate with subsequent serial number), is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents  
following the provisions in the COUNCILS DIRECTIVES:  
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of June 14 1989 relating to machinery89/392/EEC and applicable supplements.  
of May 3 1989 relating to electromagnetic compatibility89/336/EEC, and applicable supplements.  
The following standards have been applied: EN292-2.  
SMP Svensk Maskinprovning AB, Fyrisborgsgatan 3, S-754 50 Uppsala, Sweden, has carried out voluntary type  
approval for Husqvarna AB. The certificate is numbered: SEC/94/060.  
Huskvarna October 21, 1997  
Bo Andréasson, Development manager.  
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