Husqvarna 346XP EPA II, 353 EPA I manual Chain oil, Fuelling

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FUEL HANDLING

Chain oil

•The chain lubrication system is automatic and we recommend the use of special oil (chain oil) with good adhesion characteristics.

•In countries where no special chain oil is available, EP90 transmission oil can be used.

•Never use waste oil. This results in damage to the oil pump, the bar and the chain.

•It is important to use oil of the right grade (suitable viscosity range) to suit the air temperature.

•In temperatures below 0° C (32° F) some oils become too viscous. This can overload the oil pump and result in damage to the oil pump components.

•Contact your service agent when choosing chain oil.

Fuelling

WARNING! Taking the following precautions,

!will lessen the risk of ﬁre:

Do not smoke or place hot objects near fuel. Always shut off the engine before refuelling.

When refuelling, open the fuel cap slowly so that any excess pressure is released gently.

Tighten the fuel cap carefully after refuelling.

Always move the machine away from the refuelling area before starting.

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.

Clean the area around the fuel cap. Clean the fuel and chain oil tanks regularly. The fuel ﬁlter must be replaced at least once a year. Contamination in the tanks causes malfunction. Make sure the fuel is well mixed by shaking the container before refuelling. The capacities of the chain oil tank and fuel tank are carefully matched. You should therefore always ﬁll the chain oil tank and fuel tank at the same time.

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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 carefullyPersonal protective equipment Safety InstructionsMachine′s safety equipment Chain brake and front hand guard Chain catcher Stop switchThrottle lock Right hand guardChecking the front hand guard MufﬂerChecking brake band wear Checking the inertia brake releaseChain catcher Stop switchThrottle lock Right hand guardCutting equipment designed to minimise kickback Cutting equipmentGeneral rules 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 Chain oil Tensioning the chainLubricating cutting equipment Filling with chain oilNeedle bearing lubrication Checking chain lubricationLubricating the bar tip sprocket Checking wear on cutting equipmentHow to avoid kickback What is kickback?General safety precautions Transport and storage Fuel safetyStarting Basic cutting technique Basic safety rulesGeneral working instructions GeneralCutting Safe distance Tree felling techniqueLimbing Felling directionFelling Directional cutsCutting the trunk into logs General adviceFreeing a tree that has fallen badly Freeing a trapped treeWhat is WHAT? What is what on the chain saw?Assembly Fitting the bar and chainFollowing applies to chain saws with catalytic converters Fuel HandlingFuel Chain oil FuellingFuel Handling Cold engine Starting and StoppingStarting and stopping Warm engineStopping Maintenance CarburettorChanging a broken or worn starter cord Correctly adjusted carburettorStarter Tensioning the recoil springMufﬂer Air ﬁlterSpark plug Fitting the starterNeedle bearing lubrication Adjustment of the oil pumpAir Injection centrifugal cleaning Cooling systemHeated handles Temperature 0 C 32 F or colderTemperature -5C 23 F or colder Electrical carburettor heatingMonthly maintenance Daily maintenanceWeekly 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