Husqvarna Chainsaw 262XP Manual

The Husqvarna 262XP is a professional-grade chainsaw designed for demanding forestry and tree service work. Featuring a powerful X-Torq engine for reduced emissions and fuel consumption, robust construction, and advanced safety features, it is built for high performance and durability. Below are key sections covering safety, features, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and specifications.

Features at a Glance

Key components: X-Torq engine, Air Injection cleaning system, Combined choke/stop control, Inertia activated chain brake, Side-mounted chain tensioner, LowVib anti-vibration system.

Safety Information

Read and understand all safety instructions before operation.

1. Personal Protective Equipment: Always wear safety helmet, hearing protection, eye protection, gloves, chainsaw protective pants, and steel-toe boots.
2. Work Area Safety: Clear area of bystanders, especially children. Ensure secure footing and escape path.
3. Kickback Prevention: Maintain secure grip, do not cut with tip of bar, keep chain sharp and properly tensioned.
4. Fuel Safety: Refuel outdoors, away from ignition sources. Use approved fuel/oil mix.

WARNING! Failure to follow safety instructions can result in serious injury or death. Never operate when tired or under influence.

Assembly & Preparation

Unpack and inspect contents. Assemble guide bar and chain.

1. Attach guide bar: Place bar on mounting studs, ensure tensioning pin engages in bar hole.
2. Install chain: Place chain on bar sprocket, ensure cutting teeth face forward on top of bar.
3. Tension chain: Use side tensioner to adjust until chain snaps back when pulled from bar.
4. Fuel mix: Use high-quality 2-stroke oil mixed with unleaded gasoline at 50:1 ratio (2%).
5. Lubrication: Fill bar and chain oil tank with special chainsaw oil.

CAUTION! Ensure chain brake is disengaged during assembly. Wear protective gloves.

Specifications

• Engine Type: 2-stroke, single cylinder, X-Torq.
• Displacement: 61.5 cc (3.75 cu.in).
• Power Output: 4.0 hp (3.0 kW).
• Fuel Tank Volume: 0.85 L (0.22 US gal).
• Oil Tank Volume: 0.35 L (0.09 US gal).
• Recommended Bar Length: 15" to 20" (38 cm to 50 cm).
• Chain Pitch: 3/8" or .325".
• Weight (excl. cutting equipment): 6.2 kg (13.7 lbs).
• Sound Pressure Level: 106 dB(A).
• Vibration Level: Front handle 4.2 m/s², Rear handle 3.8 m/s².

Controls and Components

Main components: Front handle with chain brake, Rear handle with throttle trigger, Throttle lockout, Stop switch, Choke/Stop control, Decompression valve, Primer bulb, Chain tensioner.

Controls: Throttle trigger (with lockout), Stop switch (ON/OFF), Choke control (Cold start/Stop), Chain brake lever (Front handle), Decompression valve button, Primer bulb, Master control lever (Combined choke/stop).

Safety features: Chain brake (manual/inertia activated), Throttle lockout (must be pressed to engage throttle), Right hand guard, Chain catcher, Spark arrestor muffler.

Starting & Stopping Procedure

Starting: Place on flat ground, clear of obstacles.

1. Cold start: Press decompression valve, set master control to choke position, press throttle lockout and throttle trigger, pull starter cord until engine fires, move master control to half-throttle, pull until starts.
2. Warm start: Master control in run position, pull starter cord.
3. Stopping: Release throttle, press stop switch to OFF.

Tip: Always engage chain brake when starting or carrying saw.

Operation & Cutting Techniques

Basic cutting positions and techniques.

1. Felling: Plan escape path, make notch cut, then felling cut leaving hinge.
2. Limbing: Stand on left side of trunk, cut from top down, use bar as support.
3. Bucking: Support log properly, cut from top, avoid cutting into ground.
4. Pruning: Use light touch, let chain do the work, avoid twisting bar.

WARNING! Beware of kickback zone (upper quadrant of bar tip). Never cut above shoulder height.

Maintenance Schedule

Daily: Check chain tension, sharpness, lubrication. Clean air filter, check for loose parts.

Weekly: Clean cooling fins, spark plug, fuel filter. Check bar for wear, clean oil holes.

Monthly: Clean carburetor air intake, check fuel lines, clean spark arrestor screen.

Annually: Replace fuel filter, check piston/cylinder through exhaust port, professional service recommended.

Chain Sharpening & Tensioning

Sharpening: Use round file matching chain pitch (typically 5.5mm). Maintain 30° cutting angle, 10° top plate angle. File all cutters to equal length.

Tensioning: Chain should be snug against bar but pull freely. Adjust when chain sags from bottom of bar. Proper tension: Chain should snap back when pulled from bar.

CAUTION! Disconnect spark plug before chain maintenance. Wear protective gloves.

Storage Guidelines

Long-term storage: Empty fuel tank, run engine until stops. Remove chain, clean and oil. Store in dry place, cover to prevent dust.

Short-term: Store with chain brake engaged. Keep away from moisture and direct sunlight.

CAUTION! Never store with fuel in tank for extended periods. Use fuel stabilizer if necessary.

Troubleshooting

Service: Authorized Husqvarna service centers only. Use genuine parts.

Support: Contact Husqvarna at 1-800-487-5962 or www.husqvarna.com