Husqvarna 353G E-tech, 353 E-tech Air Injection centrifugal cleaning, Heated handles, Winter use

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MAINTENANCE

”Air Injection” centrifugal cleaning

Centrifugal cleaning means the following: All air to the carburetor passes through the starter. Dirt and dust is pushed out by the cooling fan.

IMPORTANT! In order to maintain operation of the centrifugal cleaning system it must be regularly maintained. Clean the air intake to the starter, the fins on the flywheel, the space around the flywheel, inlet pipe and carburetor compartment.

Heated handles

(346XPG, 353G)

On models with the model code XPG/G both the front handle bar and the rear handle are equipped with electrical heating coils. These are supplied with electricity from a generator built into the chain saw.

When the switch is pushed upwards, the heat is switched on. When the switch is pushed downwards, the heat is switched off.

Electrical carburetor heating

(346XPG, 353G)

If this chain saw is marked with Carburetor Heating then it is equipped with an electrically heated carburettor. The electrical heating prevents icing in the carburettor. A thermostat regulates heating so that the carburettor always has the correct working temperature.

Winter use

Running problems can occur when using the machine in the cold and snowy conditions caused by:

•Too low engine temperature.

•Icing of the air filter and carburetor.

Special measures are therefore often required:

•Partly mask the air inlet on the starter to increase the working temperature of the engine.

•Preheat the intake air to the carburetor by using the heat from the cylinder.

Temperature 0°C (32°F) or colder:

A special winter kit, including necessary parts and assembly instructions, is available for using the machine in cold temperatures.

345e: Before usage a hole is made in the cylinder cover and a winter flap is fitted (see illustration below).

346XP, 353: The cylinder cover is designed so it can be adjusted for running in cold weather.

Twist the winter flap so that preheated air from the cylinder can pass into the carburetor space preventing icing of the air filter, etc.

For temperatures below -5°C (23°F) and/or in snow conditions there is also:

•a special cover (A) for the starter housing

•a winter plug (B) for the air nozzle that is fitted as shown.

These reduce the flow of cooling air and prevent large amounts of snow from being sucked into the carburetor space.

For further information see assembly instructions for the winter kit.

CAUTION! When the winter plug is fitted the winter flap must be open!

IMPORTANT! If the temperature rises above -5°C

(23°F) or 0°C (32°F) respectively the machine MUST be restored to its normal set-up. Otherwise there is a risk of overheating, which can cause severe engine damage.

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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?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 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 equipmentFitting the bar and chain AssemblyWorking 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 instructionsCleaning Clutch cover causing the chain toJam. Always stop the engine before Terms Basic cutting techniqueLimbing 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 cutsWhat is kickback? How to avoid kickbackFreeing a tree that has fallen badly Cutting the trunk into logs Carburetor adjustment MaintenanceGeneral High speed jet H Correctly adjusted carburetorChecking the brake trigger Muffler Changing a broken or worn starter cord StarterTensioning 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
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