Husqvarna 281 XP User Manual

281 XP
®
, 288 XP
®
EN Operator's manual 2-37

Husqvarna 281 XP Specifications

General

Bar length (cm)	50 cm
Oil tank volume	0.4 l
Bar length (inches)	20 inches
Chain pitch	3/8 in
Chain gauge	0.058 inches

Summary

Introduction

Product description

The Husqvarna 281 XP, 288 XP are chainsaw models with a combustion engine.

Product overview

Symbols on the product

Safety

Safety definitions

Warnings, cautions and notes are used to point out specially important parts of the manual.

General safety instructions

Safety instructions for operation

Personal protective equipment

Chain brake and front hand guard

Throttle trigger lockout

Chain catcher

Safety devices on the product

Right hand guard

Vibration damping system

Start/stop switch

Muffler

Fuel safety

Safety instructions for maintenance

Safety instructions for the cutting equipment

Assembly

To assemble the guide bar and saw chain

Instructions for attaching the guide bar and saw chain to the chainsaw.

Operation

To do a function check before you use the product

Steps to verify the correct functioning of key safety and operational components.

To mix fuel

Guidance on mixing gasoline and two-stroke oil for the engine.

To fill the fuel tank

To use the correct chain oil

Kickback information

Common questions about kickback

Answers to frequently asked questions regarding chainsaw kickback.

To start the product

To prepare to start with a cold engine

Steps for starting a cold chainsaw engine safely.

To prepare to start with a warm engine

To stop the product

Pull stroke and push stroke

To use the cutting technique

To cut a trunk on the ground

To cut a trunk that has support on two ends

To cut a trunk that has support on one end

To use the limbing technique

To cut trees and branches that are in tension

To use the tree felling technique

To keep a safe distance

To calculate the felling direction

To clear the trunk and prepare your path of retreat

To make the directional cuts

To fell a tree

The felling hinge

Explains the importance and thickness of the felling hinge for safe tree felling.

To use the safe corner method

To free a trapped tree

To cut trees and branches that are in tension

To use the product in cold weather

Maintenance

Daily maintenance

Tasks to be performed before or after each use of the chainsaw.

Weekly maintenance

Tasks to be performed on a weekly basis for the chainsaw.

Monthly maintenance

Tasks to be performed on a monthly basis for the chainsaw.

Maintenance and checks of the safety devices on the product

To do a check of the brake band

Procedure to inspect the condition and function of the brake band.

To do a check of the front hand guard and the chain brake activation

Verifying the function and attachment of the front hand guard.

To do a check of the chain brake

Procedure to test the engagement and function of the chain brake.

To do a check of the throttle trigger and throttle trigger lockout

To do a check of the right hand guard

To do a check of the vibration damping system

To do a check of the start/stop switch

To do a check of the chain catcher

To do a check of the muffler

Basic adjustments and run-in

To adjust the low speed needle (L)

Procedure for adjusting the low speed needle for optimal engine performance.

To adjust the idle speed screw

To adjust the high speed needle (H)

To replace a broken or worn starter rope

To assemble the starter housing on the product

To tighten the recoil spring

To clean the air filter

To do a check of the spark plug

Information about the guide bar and saw chain

To sharpen the saw chain

General information about how to sharpen the cutters

To sharpen the cutters

General information about how to adjust the depth gauge setting

To adjust the depth gauge setting

To adjust the tension of the saw chain

To do a check of the rim sprocket

To lubricate the needle bearing

To do a check of the saw chain lubrication

To examine the cutting equipment

To do a check of the guide bar

To do maintenance on the fuel tank and the chain oil tank

To adjust the chain oil flow

To clean the cooling system

Troubleshooting

The engine does not start

Diagnosing and resolving issues when the engine fails to start.

The engine starts but stops again

Transportation and storage

To prepare your product for long-term storage

Instructions for preparing the chainsaw for extended periods of non-use.

Technical data

Accessories

Recommended cutting equipment

List of guide bar and saw chain combinations evaluated for safety.

Kickback and guide bar nose radius

Information on selecting guide bars based on kickback and nose radius.

Filing equipment and filing angles

EC Declaration of Conformity