Husqvarna T435 manual Tensioning the chain, Lubricating cutting equipment

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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Adjustment of depth gauge setting

•The cutting teeth should be newly sharpened before adjusting the depth gauge setting. We recommend that you adjust the depth gauge setting every third time you sharpen the cutting teeth. NOTE! This recommendation assumes that the length of the cutting teeth is not reduced excessively.

•You will need a flat file and a depth gauge tool. We recommend that you use our depth gauge tool to acheive the correct depth gauge setting and bevel for the depth gauge.

•Place the depth gauge tool over the chain. Detailed information regarding the use of the depth gauge tool, will be found on the package for the depth gauge tool. Use the flat file to file off the tip of the depth gauge that protrudes through the depth gauge tool. The depth gauge setting is correct when you no longer feel resistance as you draw the file along the depth gauge tool.

Tensioning the chain

 

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WARNING! 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.

Check the chain tension every time you refuel. NOTE! A new 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.

•Loosen the bar nut that holds the clutch cover and chain brake. Use the combination spanner.

•Raise the tip of the bar and stretch the chain by tightening the chain tensioning screw using the combination spanner. Tighten the chain until it does not sag from the underside of the bar.

•Use the combination spanner to tighten the bar nut while holding up the tip of the bar. Check that you can pull the saw chain round freely by hand, and that there is no slack on the underside of the bar.

The position of the chain tensioning screw on our chain saws varies from model to model. See instructions under the heading What is what? to find out where it is on your model.

Lubricating cutting equipment

WARNING! Poor lubrication of cutting

! equipment may cause the chain to snap, which could lead to serious, even fatal injuries.

Chain oil

Chain oil must demonstrate good adhesion to the chain and also maintain its flow characteristics regardless of whether it is warm summer or cold winter weather.

As a chain saw manufacturer we have developed an optimal chain oil which, with its vegetable oil base, is also biodegradable. We recommend the use of our own oil for both maximum chain life and to minimise environmental damage. If our own chain oil is not available, standard chain oil is recommended.

Never use waste oil! Using waste oil can be dangerous to you and damage the machine and environment.

IMPORTANT! When using vegetable based saw chain oil, dismantle and clean the groove in the bar and saw chain before long-term storage. Otherwise there is a risk of the saw chain oil oxidizing, which will result in the saw chain becoming stiff and the bar tip sprocket jamming.

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Contents T435 Symbols on the machine KEY to SymbolsSymbols in the operator’s manual Contents Dear Customer IntroductionWhat is what on the chain saw? What is WHAT?Before using a new chain saw General Safety PrecautionsAlways use common sense Personal protective equipment Machine′s safety equipmentChain brake and front hand guard Chain catcher Throttle lockoutVibration damping system Cutting equipment Stop switchMuffler General rulesCutting equipment designed to reduce kickback Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge settingBar ChainIncreased if the depth gauge setting is General advice on adjusting depth gauge settingToo large Tensioning the chain Adjustment of depth gauge settingLubricating cutting equipment Cause serious or even fatal injuryChecking chain lubrication Filling with chain oilChain drive sprocket Checking wear on cutting equipmentBar Fitting the bar and chain AssemblyFitting a spike bumper Working with the chainFuel Fuel HandlingFuelling Fuel safetyTransport and storage Long-term storageStarting and stopping Starting and StoppingCold engine Warm engineStopping Working Techniques Basic safety rulesBefore use General working instructionsAlways use a fast cutting speed, i.e. full throttle English General requirements working at height Using the chainsaw in the treePreparing to use the saw in the tree Basic cutting technique Working Techniques Limbing Felling technique for tree topsSafe distance Felling directionFelling cut Freeing a tree that has fallen badlyCutting trees and branches that are in tension What is kickback? How to avoid kickbackGeneral advice Cutting the trunk into logsCarburettor adjustment MaintenanceGeneral High speed jet H Correctly adjusted carburettorMuffler Changing a broken or worn starter cord StarterChanging a broken recoil spring Tensioning the recoil springFitting the starter Spark plug Air filterLubricating the bar tip sprocket Must always be replacedRunning when making adjustments Adjustment of the oil pumpCooling system Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Maintenance scheduleTechnical data Saw chain filing and file gauges EC-declaration of conformity Bar and chain combinationsApplies to Europe only Cispr 122001, EN ISOPage Page Page ´z+S?h¶6¨ Page 1151317-26
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