Husqvarna 346XP E-tech, 353 E-tech, 353G E-tech Throttle lockout, Checking the brake trigger

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that the bar drops towards the stump as the chain saw rotates around the rear handle.

When the bar hits the stump the brake should be applied.

Checking the right-hand brake trigger

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

Push the trigger up and forwards to check that it moves freely and is securely hinged to the clutch cover.

Never carry or hang the saw by the trigger! This could damage the mechanism and disable the chain brake.

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.

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Contents Operator’s manual KEY to Symbols Symbols on the machineSymbols in the operator’s manual EPAContents 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 catcherStop switch Cutting equipmentRight hand guard Vibration damping systemGeneral rules Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickbackBar ChainSharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge setting General information on sharpening cutting teethIncreases the risk of kickback Sharpening cutting teethGeneral advice on adjusting depth gauge setting Adjustment of depth gauge settingTensioning the chain LargeLubricating cutting equipment When the chain touches the operator Chain drive sprocketNeedle 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 RiskBasic safety rules Working TechniquesBefore use General working instructionsJam. Always stop the engine before Clutch cover causing the chain toCleaning Limbing Basic cutting techniqueTerms Tree felling technique Logs are lying together. SuchOr fatal injury Safe distanceFelling direction Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreatTraining we advise you not to fell trees Your sawDirectional cuts Felling cutFreeing a tree that has fallen badly How to avoid kickbackWhat is kickback? Cutting the trunk into logs General MaintenanceCarburetor adjustment Correctly adjusted carburetor High speed jet HChecking the brake trigger Mufﬂer Tensioning the recoil spring StarterChanging a broken or worn starter cord Replacement of broken recoil and drive disc springs Air ﬁlterSpark plug Fitting the starterAdjustment of the oil pump When making adjustmentsLubricating the bar tip sprocket Needle bearing lubricationAir Injection centrifugal cleaning Temperature 0C 32F or colderHeated handles Electrical carburetor heatingMaintenance schedule Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenanceTechnical Data Technical dataBar and chain combinations Saw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges050/1,3 mm 058/1,5 mmFederal 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 1153178-95