Husqvarna Complete Manual for 353G Chainsaw Maintenance and Safety Tips

Page 33

MAINTENANCE

•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. Replace it if necessary with an aluminium chain catcher (is available as spare part).

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.

Make sure the vibration damping units are securely attached to the engine unit and handle unit.

Stop switch

Start the engine and make sure the engine stops when you move the stop switch to the stop setting.

Mufﬂer

Never use a machine that has a faulty mufﬂer.

Regularly check that the mufﬂer is securely attached to the machine.

English – 33

Image 33

Contents Operator’s manual Symbols on the machine KEY to SymbolsEPA Symbols in the operator’s manualContents 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 Chain catcher Throttle lockoutCutting equipment Stop switchRight hand guard Vibration damping systemCutting equipment designed to reduce kickback General rulesBar ChainGeneral information on sharpening cutting teeth Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge settingIncreases the risk of kickback Sharpening cutting teethAdjustment of depth gauge setting General advice on adjusting depth gauge settingTensioning the chain LargeLubricating cutting equipment Chain drive sprocket When the chain touches the operatorNeedle bearing lubrication Checking wear on cutting equipmentAssembly Fitting the bar and chainWorking with the chain Fuel Fuel HandlingFueling Fuel safetyTransport and storage Long-term storageStarting and stopping Starting and StoppingCold engine Warm engineRisk StoppingWorking Techniques Basic safety rulesBefore use General working instructionsClutch cover causing the chain to CleaningJam. Always stop the engine before Basic cutting technique TermsLimbing Logs are lying together. Such Tree felling techniqueOr fatal injury Safe distanceClearing the trunk and preparing your retreat Felling directionTraining we advise you not to fell trees Your sawFelling cut Directional cutsHow to avoid kickback What is kickback?Freeing a tree that has fallen badly Cutting the trunk into logs Maintenance Carburetor adjustmentGeneral High speed jet H Correctly adjusted carburetorChecking the brake trigger Mufﬂer Starter Changing a broken or worn starter cordTensioning the recoil spring Air ﬁlter Replacement of broken recoil and drive disc springsSpark plug Fitting the starterWhen making adjustments Adjustment of the oil pumpLubricating the bar tip sprocket Needle bearing lubricationTemperature 0C 32F or colder Air Injection centrifugal cleaningHeated handles Electrical carburetor heatingDaily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Maintenance scheduleTechnical data Technical DataSaw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges Bar and chain combinations050/1,3 mm 058/1,5 mmYour Warranty Rights and Obligations Federal Emission Control Warranty StatementSafety precautions for chain saw users American Standard Safety PrecautionsKickback safety precautions Other safety precautionsPage Original instructions 1153178-95