Lubricating cutting equipment

Husqvarna 1153179-26 manual Lubricating cutting equipment, Filling with chain oil

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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

combination spanner. Tighten the chain until it does not sag from the underside of the bar.

•Use the combination spanner to tighten the bar nuts while lifting the tip of the bar at the same time. Check that you can pull the chain round freely by hand and that it does not sag from 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.

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.

Filling with chain oil

•All our chain saws have an automatic chain lubrication system. On some models the oil ﬂow is also adjustable.

•The saw chain oil tank and the fuel tank are designed so that the fuel runs out before the saw chain oil.

However, this safety feature requires that you use the right sort of chain oil (if the oil is too thin it will run out before the fuel), and that you adjust the carburetor as recommended (a lean mixture may mean that the fuel lasts longer than the oil) and that you also use the recommended cutting equipment (a bar that is too long will use more chain oil).

Checking chain lubrication

•Check the chain lubrication each time you refuel. See instructions under the heading Lubricating the bar tip sprocket.

Aim the tip of the bar at a light coloured surface about 20 cm (8 inches) away. After 1 minute running at 3/4 throttle you should see a distinct line of oil on the light surface.

If the chain lubrication is not working:

•Check that the oil channel in the bar is not obstructed. Clean if necessary.

•Check that the groove in the edge of the bar is clean. Clean if necessary.

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Contents

Operator′s manual Symbols in the operator’s manual KEY to SymbolsSymbols on the machine Contents Introduction Dear CustomerWhat is WHAT? What is what on the chain saw?General Safety Precautions Before using a new chain sawPersonal protective equipment Machine′s safety equipmentAlways use common sense Chain brake and front hand guardGeneral Safety Precautions Throttle lockout Chain catcher Right hand guard Stop switch Cutting equipment Vibration damping systemGeneral rules Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickbackSharpening instructions considerably Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge settingGeneral information on sharpening cutting teeth Increases the risk of kickbackTensioning the chain General advice on adjusting depth gauge settingAdjustment of depth gauge setting Too largeFilling with chain oil Lubricating cutting equipmentWhich could lead to serious, even fatal injuries Chain oil Checking chain lubricationChecking wear on cutting equipment Chain drive sprocketNeedle bearing lubrication To prolong the life of the bar you should turn it over daily Fitting a spike bumper AssemblyFitting the bar and chain Working with the chainFuel Handling FuelTransport and storage Fuel safetyFuelling Long-term storageCold engine Starting and StoppingStarting and stopping Warm engineStopping Before use Basic safety rulesWorking Techniques General working instructionsJam. Always stop the engine before Clutch cover causing the chain toCleaning Basic cutting technique TermsOr fatal injury LimbingLogs are lying together. Such Log is supported at both ends. There is a high riskFelling direction Tree felling techniqueSafe distance Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreatDirectional cuts Training we advise you not to fell treesYour saw Felling cutFreeing a trapped tree General adviceFreeing a tree that has fallen badly Cutting trees and branches that are in tensionHow to avoid kickback What is kickback?General MaintenanceCarburettor adjustment Carburettor with movement limitersCarburettor without movement limiters Fine adjustment of the idle speed TCorrectly adjusted carburettor Low speed jet LRpm 357XP 14000 2700 359 13500 Checking the inertia brake release Checking brake band wearChecking the front hand guard Immediately Changing a broken or worn starter cord MufﬂerStarter Changing a broken recoil spring Air ﬁlterTensioning the recoil spring Fitting the starterLubricating the bar tip sprocket Adjustment of the oil pumpSpark plug Needle bearing lubricationRunning when making adjustments Air Injection centrifugal cleaningTemperature 0C or colder Cooling system357 XPG, 359 G Heated handlesElectrical carburettor heating Maintenance schedule Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenanceTechnical data 357XP 359Bar and chain combinations Saw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gaugesEN ISO 12100-22003, Cispr 122005, EN ISO EC-declaration of conformityApplies to Europe only Original instructions 1153179-26

Husqvarna 1153179-26 manual Lubricating cutting equipment, Filling with chain oil

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS