Husqvarna 338XPT, 334T manual Contents

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CONTENTS

Contents
KEY TO SYMBOLS
Symbols on the machine:	2
Symbols in the operator’s manual:	2
CONTENTS
Contents	3
INTRODUCTION
Dear customer!	4
WHAT IS WHAT?
What is what on the chain saw?	5
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Before using a new chain saw	6
Important	6
Always use common sense	6
Personal protective equipment	7
Machine′s safety equipment	7
Cutting equipment	10
ASSEMBLY
Fitting the bar and chain	15
FUEL HANDLING
Fuel	16
Fueling	17
Fuel safety	17
STARTING AND STOPPING
Starting and stopping	18
WORKING TECHNIQUES
Before use:	20
General working instructions	20
How to avoid kickback	26
MAINTENANCE
General	27
Carburetor adjustment	27
Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw safety
equipment	28
Mufﬂer	29
Starter	30
Air ﬁlter	31
Spark plug	31
Lubricating the bar tip sprocket	31
Adjustment of the oil pump	31
Cooling system	32
Maintenance schedule	33
TECHNICAL DATA
Technical data	34
Bar and chain combinations, model 334T	35
Bar and chain combinations, model 338XPT	35
FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY
STATEMENT
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS	36
AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Safety precautions for chain saw users	37

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Contents 334T 338XPT KEY to Symbols Symbols on the machineSymbols in the operator’s manual Contents Dear customer IntroductionWhat is what on the chain saw? What is WHAT?General Safety Precautions Before using a new chain sawAlways use common sense Machine′s safety equipment Personal protective equipmentChain brake and front hand guard General Safety Precautions Vibration damping system Stop switchThrottle lock Chain catcherCutting equipment designed to reduce kickback Cutting equipmentMufﬂer General rulesGeneral information on sharpening cutting teeth Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge settingSharpening cutting teeth General advice on adjusting depth gauge settingAdjustment of depth gauge setting Tensioning the chainChecking chain lubrication Lubricating cutting equipmentChain oil Filling with chain oilChecking wear on cutting equipment Chain drive sprocketFitting the bar and chain AssemblyFuel 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 useDo not let go of the handles Basic cutting technique GeneralTerms Safe distance Felling technique for tree topsCutting LimbingDirectional cuts FellingGeneral advice Freeing a tree that has fallen badlyCutting trees and branches that are in tension How to avoid kickback What is kickback?Cutting the trunk into logs Maintenance Carburetor adjustmentGeneral Checking brake band wear Checking the front hand guardChecking the brake trigger Mufﬂer Changing a broken recoil spring StarterChanging a broken or worn starter cord Tensioning the recoil springLubricating the bar tip sprocket Adjustment of the oil pumpAir ﬁlter Spark plugCooling system Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Maintenance scheduleTechnical data Technical DataBar and chain combinations, model 334T Bar and chain combinations, model 338XPTSaw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges Your Warranty Rights and Obligations Federal Emission Control Warranty StatementOther safety precautions American Standard Safety PrecautionsSafety precautions for chain saw users Kickback safety precautions´z+R*G¶55¨ Page 1150103-95 ´z+R*G¶55¨ ´z+R*G¶55¨