Husqvarna 346XP EPA II, 353 EPA I manual General safety precautions

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

3Most kickback accidents happen during limbing. Make sure you are standing firmly and that there is nothing in the way that might make you trip or lose your balance.

Lack of concentration can lead to kickback if the kickback zone of the bar accidentally touches a branch, nearby tree or some other object.

4Never use the chain saw above shoulder height and try not to cut with the tip of the bar. Never use the chain saw one-handed!

5In order to keep control of your saw, always maintain a firm foothold. Never work on a ladder, in a tree or on any other insecure support.

6Always use a fast cutting speed, i.e. full throttle.

7Take great care when you cut with the top edge of the bar, i.e. when cutting from the underside of the object. This is known as cutting on the push stroke. The chain tries to push the chain saw back towards the user.

Unless the user resists this pushing force there is a risk that the chain saw will move so far backwards that only the kickback zone of the bar is in contact with the tree, which will lead to a kickback.

Cutting with the bottom edge of the bar, i.e. from the top of the object downwards, is known as cutting on the pull stroke. In this case the chain saw pulls itself towards the tree and the front edge of the chain saw body rests naturally on the trunk when cutting. Cutting on the pull stroke gives the operator better control over the chain saw and the position of the kickback zone.

8Follow the instructions on sharpening and maintaining your bar and chain. When you replace the bar and chain use only combinations that are recommended by us. See instructions under the headings Cutting equipment and Technical data.

WARNING! The risk of kickback is increased

!if you use the wrong cutting equipment or a chain that is not sharpened correctly. The wrong combination of bar and chain can increase the risk of kickback!

General safety precautions

•Chain saws are designed solely for cutting wood. The only accessories you may use with this engine unit are the combinations of bars and chains we recommend in the Technical data section.

•Never use the machine if you are tired, if you have drunk alcohol, or if you are taking medication that could affect your vision, your judgement or your co-ordination.

•Wear personal protective equipment. See instructions under the heading Personal protective equipment.

•Never use a machine that has been modified in any way from its original specification.

•Never use a machine that is faulty. Carry out the checks, maintenance and service instructions described in this manual. Some maintenance and service measures must be carried out by trained and qualified specialists. See instructions under the heading Maintenance.

•Never use any accessories other than those recommended in this manual. See instructions under the headings Cutting equipment and Technical data.

WARNING! The risk of accident is increased

!if you use the wrong cutting equipment or a chain that is not sharpened correctly. Using the wrong combination of bar and chain can increase the risk of accidents.

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Contents Operator’s manual EPA KEY to Symbols Key to symbolsContents Before using a new chain saw Please read the operator’s manual carefullyMachine′s safety equipment Safety InstructionsPersonal protective equipment Chain brake and front hand guard Stop switch Throttle lockChain catcher Right hand guardMuffler Checking brake band wearChecking the front hand guard Checking the inertia brake releaseStop switch Throttle lockChain catcher Right hand guardCutting equipment General rulesCutting 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 Tensioning the chain Lubricating cutting equipmentChain oil Filling with chain oilChecking chain lubrication Lubricating the bar tip sprocketNeedle bearing lubrication Checking wear on cutting equipmentHow to avoid kickback What is kickback?General safety precautions Starting Fuel safetyTransport and storage Basic safety rules General working instructionsBasic cutting technique GeneralCutting Tree felling technique LimbingSafe distance Felling directionFelling Directional cutsGeneral advice Freeing a tree that has fallen badlyCutting the trunk into logs Freeing a trapped treeWhat is WHAT? What is what on the chain saw?Assembly Fitting the bar and chainFuel Fuel HandlingFollowing applies to chain saws with catalytic converters Chain oil FuellingFuel Handling Starting and Stopping Starting and stoppingCold engine Warm engineStopping Maintenance CarburettorCorrectly adjusted carburettor StarterChanging a broken or worn starter cord Tensioning the recoil springAir filter Spark plugMuffler Fitting the starterAdjustment of the oil pump Air Injection centrifugal cleaningNeedle bearing lubrication Cooling systemTemperature 0 C 32 F or colder Temperature -5C 23 F or colderHeated handles Electrical carburettor heatingDaily maintenance Weekly maintenanceMonthly maintenance Below you will find some general maintenance instructionsTechnical Data Technical dataBar Chain Length, inches Pitch, inch Max nose radius Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Your Warranty Rights and ObligationsEmission Control Warranty Parts List 1140204-95
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