Husqvarna 1153163-95 manual Throttle lockout, Checking the brake trigger

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MAINTENANCE

Checking the brake trigger

Place the chain saw on ﬁrm ground and start it. Make sure the chain does not touch the ground or any other object. See the instructions under the heading Start and stop.

Grasp the chain saw ﬁrmly, wrapping your ﬁngers and thumbs around the handles.

Apply full throttle and activate the chain brake by tilting your left wrist forward onto the front hand guard. Do not let go of the front handle. The chain should stop immediately.

Throttle lockout

•Make sure the throttle control is locked at the idle setting when the throttle lockout is released.

•Press the throttle lockout and make sure it returns to its original position when you release it.

•Check that the throttle control and throttle lockout move freely and that the return springs work properly.

•Start the chain saw and apply full throttle. Release the throttle control and check that the chain stops and remains stationary. If the chain rotates when the throttle control is in the idle position you should check the carburetor idle adjustment.

Chain catcher

Check that the chain catcher is not damaged and is ﬁrmly attached to the body of the chain saw.

Right hand guard

Check that the right hand guard is not damaged and that there are no visible defects, such as cracks.

Vibration damping system

Regularly check the vibration damping units for cracks or deformation.

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Contents 346XP, 346XPG, 346XP Tech 353, 353G EnglishSymbols in the operator’s manual KEY to SymbolsSymbols on the machine EPA Contents Introduction Dear customerWhat is WHAT? What is what on the chain saw?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 Throttle lockout Chain catcherRight hand guard Vibration damping systemStop switch Cutting equipmentMufﬂer General rulesChain Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickbackBar Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge setting General information on sharpening cutting teethTensioning the chain Lubricating cutting equipment Needle bearing lubrication Checking wear on cutting equipmentWorking with the chain AssemblyFitting the bar and chain Fuel Handling FuelFuel safety FuelingTransport and storage Long-term storageStarting and Stopping Starting and stoppingCold engine Warm engineStopping Basic safety rules Working TechniquesBefore use General working instructionsJam. Always stop the engine before Clutch cover causing the chain toCleaning Basic cutting technique TermsLimbing Tree felling technique Safe distanceFelling direction Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreatDirectional cuts Felling cutGeneral advice Freeing a tree that has fallen badlyFreeing a trapped tree Cutting trees and branches that are in tensionHow to avoid kickback What is kickback?General MaintenanceCarburetor adjustment Correctly adjusted carburetor High speed jet HChecking the brake trigger Changing a broken or worn starter cord MufﬂerStarter Air ﬁlter Tensioning the recoil springChanging a broken recoil spring Fitting the starterAdjustment of the oil pump Spark plugLubricating the bar tip sprocket Needle bearing lubricationAir Injection centrifugal cleaning Temperature 0C 32F or colderWhen making adjustments Cooling system346XPG, 353G Heated handlesElectrical carburetor heating Maintenance schedule Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenanceTechnical Data Technical dataBar and chain combinations Saw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gaugesRecommended cutting equipment for Canada 050Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Your Warranty Rights and ObligationsAmerican Standard Safety Precautions Safety precautions for chain saw usersKickback safety precautions Other safety precautionsPage Original instructions 1153163-95