Husqvarna 338XPT, 334T manual Lubricating cutting equipment, Chain oil, Filling with chain oil

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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

•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 has a vegetable oil base. 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.

•Check that the bar tip sprocket turns freely and that the lubricating hole in the tip sprocket is not blocked. Clean and lubricate if necessary.

If the chain lubrication system is still not working after carrying out the above checks and associated measures you should contact your servicing dealer.

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Contents 334T 338XPT 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 General Safety Precautions Throttle lock Stop switchChain catcher Vibration damping systemMuffler Cutting equipmentGeneral rules Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickbackGeneral information on sharpening cutting teeth Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge settingAdjustment of depth gauge setting General advice on adjusting depth gauge settingTensioning the chain Sharpening cutting teethChain oil Lubricating cutting equipmentFilling with chain oil Checking chain lubricationChecking wear on cutting equipment Chain drive sprocketFitting the bar and chain AssemblyFuel Fuel HandlingFueling Fuel safetyTransport and storage Long-term storageStarting and stopping Starting and StoppingCold engine Warm engineStopping Working Techniques Basic safety rulesBefore use General working instructionsDo not let go of the handles General Basic cutting techniqueTerms Cutting Felling technique for tree topsLimbing Safe distanceDirectional cuts FellingFreeing a tree that has fallen badly General adviceCutting trees and branches that are in tension What is kickback? How to avoid kickbackCutting the trunk into logs Carburetor adjustment MaintenanceGeneral Checking the front hand guard Checking brake band wearChecking the brake trigger Muffler Changing a broken or worn starter cord StarterTensioning the recoil spring Changing a broken recoil springAir filter Adjustment of the oil pumpSpark plug Lubricating the bar tip sprocketCooling system Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Maintenance scheduleTechnical data Technical DataBar and chain combinations, model 338XPT Bar and chain combinations, model 334TSaw chain filing and file gauges Your Warranty Rights and Obligations Federal Emission Control Warranty StatementSafety precautions for chain saw users American Standard Safety PrecautionsKickback safety precautions Other safety precautions´z+R*G¶55¨ Page 1150103-95 ´z+R*G¶55¨ ´z+R*G¶55¨
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