Husqvarna 1153163-95 manual Cutting equipment, Stop switch, Muffler, General rules

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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

chain saw, including the cutting equipment, is insulated from the handles by vibration damping units.

Cutting hardwoods (most broadleaf trees) creates more vibration than cutting softwoods (most conifers). Cutting with cutting equipment that is blunt or faulty (wrong type or badly sharpened) will increase the vibration level.

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WARNING! Overexposure to vibration

can lead to circulatory damage or nerve

 

 

damage in people who have impaired

 

circulation. Contact your doctor if you

 

experience symptoms of overexposure

 

to vibration. Such symptoms include

 

numbness, loss of feeling, tingling,

 

pricking, pain, loss of strength, changes

 

in skin colour or condition. These

 

symptoms normally appear in the

 

fingers, hands or wrists. These

 

symptoms may be increased in cold

 

temperatures.

Stop switch

Use the stop switch to switch off the engine.

Muffler

The muffler is designed to keep noise levels to a minimum and to direct exhaust fumes away from the user.

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WARNING! The exhaust fumes from the

engine are hot and may contain sparks

 

 

which can start a fire. Never start the

 

machine indoors or near combustible

 

material!

In areas with a hot, dry climate there is a high risk of fires. These areas are sometimes subject to government rules

requiring among other things the muffler must be equipped with an approved type of spark arrestor screen.

CAUTION! The muffler gets very hot during and after use. This also applies during idling. Be aware of the fire hazard, especially when working near flammable substances and/or vapours.

WARNING! Never use a saw without a

! muffler, or with a damaged muffler. A damaged muffler may substantially increase the noise level and the fire hazard. Keep fire fighting equipment handy. If a spark arrestor screen is required in your area, never use the saw without or with a broken spark arrestor screen.

Cutting equipment

This section describes how to choose and maintain your cutting equipment in order to:

•Reduce the risk of kickback.

•Reduce the risk of the saw chain breaking or jumping off the bar.

•Obtain optimal cutting performance.

•Extend the life of cutting equipment.

•Avoid increasing vibration levels.

General rules

•Only use cutting equipment recommended by us! See instructions under the heading Technical data.

•Keep the chain’s cutting teeth properly sharpened! Follow our instructions and use the recommended file gauge. A damaged or badly sharpened chain increases the risk of accidents.

•Maintain the correct depth gauge setting! Follow our instructions and use the recommended depth

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Contents English 346XP, 346XPG, 346XP Tech 353, 353GSymbols in the operator’s manual KEY to SymbolsSymbols on the machine EPA Contents Dear customer IntroductionWhat is what on the chain saw? What is WHAT?Always use common sense General Safety PrecautionsBefore using a new chain saw Chain brake and front hand guard Machine′s safety equipmentPersonal protective equipment General Safety Precautions Vibration damping system Throttle lockoutChain catcher Right hand guardGeneral rules Stop switchCutting equipment MufflerChain Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickbackBar General information on sharpening cutting teeth Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge settingTensioning the chain Lubricating cutting equipment Checking wear on cutting equipment Needle bearing lubricationWorking with the chain AssemblyFitting the bar and chain Fuel Fuel HandlingLong-term storage Fuel safetyFueling Transport and storageWarm engine Starting and StoppingStarting and stopping Cold engineStopping General working instructions Basic safety rulesWorking Techniques Before useJam. Always stop the engine before Clutch cover causing the chain toCleaning Terms Basic cutting techniqueLimbing Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreat Tree felling techniqueSafe distance Felling directionFelling cut Directional cutsCutting trees and branches that are in tension General adviceFreeing a tree that has fallen badly Freeing a trapped treeWhat is kickback? How to avoid kickbackGeneral MaintenanceCarburetor adjustment High speed jet H Correctly adjusted carburetorChecking the brake trigger Changing a broken or worn starter cord MufflerStarter Fitting the starter Air filterTensioning the recoil spring Changing a broken recoil springNeedle bearing lubrication Adjustment of the oil pumpSpark plug Lubricating the bar tip sprocketCooling system Air Injection centrifugal cleaningTemperature 0C 32F or colder When making adjustments346XPG, 353G Heated handlesElectrical carburetor heating Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Maintenance scheduleTechnical data Technical Data050 Bar and chain combinationsSaw chain filing and file gauges Recommended cutting equipment for CanadaYour Warranty Rights and Obligations Federal Emission Control Warranty StatementOther safety precautions American Standard Safety PrecautionsSafety precautions for chain saw users Kickback safety precautionsPage Original instructions 1153163-95
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