Husqvarna 346XP EPA II, 353 EPA I manual Operator’s manual EPA

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Operator’s manual (EPA)

346XP EPA II 353 EPA I

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

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Contents Operator’s manual EPA Key to symbols KEY to SymbolsContents Please read the operator’s manual carefully Before using a new chain sawMachine′s safety equipment Safety InstructionsPersonal protective equipment Chain brake and front hand guard Throttle lock Stop switchChain catcher Right hand guardChecking brake band wear MufﬂerChecking the front hand guard Checking the inertia brake releaseThrottle lock Stop switchChain catcher Right hand guardGeneral rules Cutting equipmentCutting equipment designed to minimise kickback BarSome terms that describe the bar and chain Sharpening your chain and adjusting raker clearanceGeneral information on sharpening cutting teeth Setting the raker clearance General advice on setting raker clearanceSharpening cutting teeth Lubricating cutting equipment Tensioning the chainChain oil Filling with chain oilLubricating the bar tip sprocket Checking chain lubricationNeedle bearing lubrication Checking wear on cutting equipmentWhat is kickback? How to avoid kickbackGeneral safety precautions Starting Fuel safetyTransport and storage General working instructions Basic safety rulesBasic cutting technique GeneralCutting Limbing Tree felling techniqueSafe distance Felling directionDirectional cuts FellingFreeing a tree that has fallen badly General adviceCutting the trunk into logs Freeing a trapped treeWhat is what on the chain saw? What is WHAT?Fitting the bar and chain AssemblyFuel Fuel HandlingFollowing applies to chain saws with catalytic converters Fuelling Chain oilFuel Handling Starting and stopping Starting and StoppingCold engine Warm engineStopping Carburettor MaintenanceStarter Correctly adjusted carburettorChanging a broken or worn starter cord Tensioning the recoil springSpark plug Air ﬁlterMufﬂer Fitting the starterAir Injection centrifugal cleaning Adjustment of the oil pumpNeedle bearing lubrication Cooling systemTemperature -5C 23 F or colder Temperature 0 C 32 F or colderHeated handles Electrical carburettor heatingWeekly maintenance Daily maintenanceMonthly maintenance Below you will ﬁnd some general maintenance instructionsTechnical data Technical DataBar Chain Length, inches Pitch, inch Max nose radius Your Warranty Rights and Obligations Federal Emission Control Warranty StatementEmission Control Warranty Parts List 1140204-95