Husqvarna 346XP EPA II, 353 EPA I manual Starting, Fuel safety, Transport and storage

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Starting

WARNING! Long term inhalation of the

!engine’s exhaust fumes, chain oil mist and dust from sawdust can represent a health risk.

•Never start a chain saw unless the bar, chain and all covers are fitted correctly.

•The chain brake should be activated when starting (see section on “Starting”). Do not drop start. This method is very dangerous because you may lose control of the saw (see section on “Starting”).

•Never start a chain saw unless the bar, chain and clutch cover are fitted correctly. See instructions under the heading Assembly.

•Never start the machine indoors. Exhaust fumes can be dangerous if inhaled.

•Observe your surroundings and make sure that there is no risk of people or animals coming into contact with the cutting equipment.

•Place the chain saw on the ground and hold the rear handle down with your right foot. Grasp the front handle firmly using your left hand. Make sure the chain saw is steady and the chain is not touching the ground or other objects.Then grasp the starter handle with your right hand and pull the starter cord. Never wrap the starter cord around your hand

Fuel safety

WARNING! The catalytic converter muffler

!gets very hot during and after use. This also applies during idling. Be aware of the fire hazard, especially when working near flammable substances and/or vapours.

WARNING! Fuel and fuel vapour are highly

!flammable.Take care when handling fuel and chain oil. Be aware of the risks of fire, explosion and those associated with inhalation.

•Never refuel the machine while the engine is running.

•Make sure there is plenty of ventilation when refuelling or mixing fuel (gasoline and 2-stroke oil).

•Move the machine at least 3 m from the refuelling point before starting it.

•Never start the machine:

1If you have spilt fuel or chain oil on the machine. Wipe off the spillage and allow remaining fuel to evaporate.

2If you have spilt fuel on yourself or your clothes, change your clothes. Wash any part of your body that has come in contact with fuel. Use soap and water.

3If the machine is leaking fuel. Check regularly for leaks from the fuel cap and fuel lines.

Transport and storage

•Always store the chain saw and fuel so that there is no risk of leakages or fumes coming into contact with sparks or naked flames from electrical equipment, electric motors, relays/switches, boilers and the like.

•Always store fuel in an approved container designed for that purpose.

•For longer periods of storage or for transport of the chain saw, the fuel and chain oil tanks should be emptied. Ask where you can dispose of waste fuel and chain oil at your local gas station.

•Ensure the machine is cleaned and that a complete service is carried out before long-term storage.

•The transport guard must always be fitted to the cutting attachment when the machine is being transported or in storage.

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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 sawPersonal protective equipment Safety InstructionsMachine′s safety 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 BarGeneral information on sharpening cutting teeth Sharpening your chain and adjusting raker clearanceSome terms that describe the bar and chain Sharpening cutting teeth General advice on setting raker clearanceSetting the raker clearance 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 Transport and storage Fuel safetyStarting 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 AssemblyFollowing applies to chain saws with catalytic converters Fuel HandlingFuel 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
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