Husqvarna 353 E-tech, 353G E-tech, 346XPG E-tech, 346XP E-tech Introduction, Dear customer

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INTRODUCTION

Dear customer!

Congratulations on your choice to buy a Husqvarna product! Husqvarna is based on a tradition that dates back to 1689, when the Swedish King Karl XI ordered the construction of a factory on the banks of the Huskvarna River, for production of muskets. The location was logical, since water power was harnessed from the Huskvarna River to create the water- powered plant. During over 300 years of continuous operation, the Husqvarna factory has produced a lot of different products, from wood stoves to modern kitchen appliances, sewing machines, bicycles, motorcycles etc. In 1956, the ﬁrst motor driven lawn mowers appeared, followed by chain saws in 1959, and it is within this area Husqvarna is working today.

Today Husqvarna is one of the leading manufacturers in the world of forest and garden products, with quality as our highest priority. We develop, manufacture and market high quality motor driven products for forestry and gardening as well as for building and construction industry.

Your purchase gives you access to professional help with repairs and service whenever this may be necessary. If the retailer who sells your machine is not one of our authorized dealers, ask for the address of your nearest servicing dealer.

It is our wish that you will be satisﬁed with your product and that it will be your companion for a long time. Think of this operator′s manual as a valuable document. By following its′ content (using, service, maintenance etc) the life span and the second-hand value of the machine can be extended. If you ever lend or sell this machine, make sure that the borrower or buyer gets the operator′s manual, so they will also know how to properly maintain and use it.

Thank you for using a Husqvarna product.

Husqvarna AB has a policy of continuous product development and therefore reserves the right to modify the design and appearance of products without prior notice.

For customer assistance, contact us at our website: www.usa.husqvarna.com

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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?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 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 equipmentWorking with the chain AssemblyFitting the bar and 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 instructionsJam. Always stop the engine before Clutch cover causing the chain toCleaning Limbing Basic cutting techniqueTerms 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 cutsFreeing a tree that has fallen badly How to avoid kickbackWhat is kickback? Cutting the trunk into logs General MaintenanceCarburetor adjustment High speed jet H Correctly adjusted carburetorChecking the brake trigger Mufﬂer Tensioning the recoil spring StarterChanging a broken or worn starter cord 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