Husqvarna 353, 346XP manual Safety Instructions, Chain SAW Safety Equipment

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

MOST CHAIN SAW ACCIDENTS HAPPEN WHEN THE CHAIN TOUCHES THE OPERA- TOR. You must use approved personal protective equipment whenever you use the machine. Personal protective equipment cannot eliminate the risk of injury but it will reduce the degree of injury if an accident does happen. Ask your dealer for help in choosing the right equipment.

Long or continuous exposure to high noise levels may cause permanent hearing impairment. Always wear approved hearing protection when operating a chain saw.

•PROTECTIVE HELMET

•HEARING PROTECTION

•PROTECTIVE GLASSES

OR VISOR

• PROTECTIVE GLOVES WITH SAW PROTECTION

•PROTECTIVE TROUSERS WITH SAW PROTECTION

•BOOTS WITH SAW PROTECTION, STEEL TOE-CAP AND NON-SLIP

SOLE

Generally clothes should be close-fitting without restricting your freedom of movement.

• ALWAYS HAVE A FIRST AID KIT NEARBY

CHAIN SAW SAFETY EQUIPMENT

This section explains the various safety features of the saw, how they work, and basic inspection and maintenance you should carry out to ensure safe operation. (See the ”What is what?” section to find out where these components are on Your saw).

NEVER USE A CHAIN SAW THAT HAS FAULTY SAFETY EQUIPMENT! Carry out the inspection, maintenance and service routines listed in this section.

•Chain brake and front hand guard

•Throttle lock

• Chain catcher

• Right hand guard

• Vibration damping system

•Stop switch

• Muffler

• Cutting equipment (see ”Cutting equipment” section).

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Contents TAC KEY to Symbols SymbolsContents Safety Instructions Chain SAW Safety EquipmentChain brake and front hand guard 3a StartingChain catcher Throttle lockRight hand guard Vibration damping system Stop switchMuffler Checking the right-hand brake trigger Checking brake band wearChecking the brake trigger Throttle lock Cutting Equipment 5 basic rulesCutting equipment designed to minimise kickback BarSaw chain Some terms that describe the bar and chainGeneral information on sharpening cutting teeth Sharpening your chain and adjusting raker clearanceSharpening cutting teeth Setting the raker clearance General advice on setting raker clearanceTensioning the chain Chain oil Lubricating cutting equipmentFilling with chain oil Needle bearing maintenance Checking chain lubricationChecking wear on cutting equipment Lubricating the bar tip sprocketHOW to Avoid Kickback What is kickback?General rules Do not let go of the handlesGeneral Safety Precautions Basic safety rules General Working InstructionsMin m 10 ftBasic cutting technique GeneralTerms CuttingTree felling technique Safe distanceLimbing Felling directionClearing the trunk and preparing your retreat FellingFreeing a tree that has fallen badly = high accident risk Cutting the trunk into logsFreeing a Trapped tree Cutting trees and branches that are in tension PreparationsWhat is WHAT? What is what?Mounting guide bar and chain AssemblyFitting a spike bumper Fuel Handling FuelmixFuelling Chain oilMin 3 m 10ftStart and Stop Start and stopStart StopMaintenance CarburettorStarter device assembly Starter deviceChanging a broken or worn starter cord Tensioning the recoil springAir filter Needle bearing maintenanceSpark plug Muffler Adjustment of the oil pump 346XP/353 Centrifugal cleaning Air InjectionCooling system Heated handles 346XPG, 353GWeekly maintenance Daily maintenance Monthly maintenance345 TAC Technical Data346XP TAC Bar and chain combinations Bar Chain114 01 2002W42