Husqvarna 345e EPA III, 353 EPA III TrioBrake, 1151438-95 manual

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Operator’s manual

345e EPA III 346XP EPA I

353 EPA III TrioBrake

Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine.

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Contents EPA III TrioBrake Symbols on the machine KEY to SymbolsSymbols in the operator’s manual EPA You will ﬁnd the following labels on your chain sawContents 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 lockoutRight hand guard Vibration damping systemCutting equipment Stop switchMufﬂer General rulesCutting equipment designed to reduce kickback Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge settingIf the depth gauge setting is too large General advice on adjusting depth gauge settingTensioning the chain Adjustment of depth gauge settingBar and cause serious or even fatal injury 346XP TrioBrake, 353 TrioBrakeFilling with chain oil Lubricating cutting equipmentChecking chain lubrication Needle bearing lubrication Chain drive sprocketChecking wear on cutting equipment Fitting the bar and chain Assembly346XP TrioBrake, 353 TrioBrake 345e TrioBrakeAssembly Fuel Fuel HandlingFueling Fuel safetyTransport and storage Long-term storageStarting and stopping Starting and StoppingCold engine Warm engineStopping Working Techniques Basic safety rulesBefore use General working instructionsGeneral rules Terms Basic cutting techniqueLimbing Cutting Safe distance Tree felling techniqueFelling direction Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreatFelling cut Directional cutsFreeing a tree that has fallen badly General adviceFreeing a trapped tree Cutting trees and branches that are in tensionWhat is kickback? How to avoid kickbackCutting the trunk into logs Carburetor adjustment MaintenanceGeneral High speed jet H Correctly adjusted carburetorChecking the brake trigger Checking the right-hand brake triggerMufﬂer Changing a broken or worn starter cord StarterTensioning the recoil spring 345eAir 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 mmObligations Federal Emission Control Warranty StatementSafety precautions for chain saw users American Standard Safety PrecautionsKickback safety precautions Other safety precautions1151438-95