Husqvarna 359 EPA III KEY to Symbols, Symbols on the machine, Symbols in the operator’s manual

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KEY TO SYMBOLS

Symbols on the machine:

WARNING! Chain saws can be dangerous! Careless or improper use can result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others.

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

Always wear:

•Approved protective helmet

•Approved hearing protection

•Protective goggles or a visor

Both of the operator′s hands must be used to operate the chain saw.

Never operate a chain saw holding it with one hand only.

Never let the guide bar tip come in contact with any object.

WARNING! Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the guide bar touches an object, and cause a lightning fast reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and towards the operator. May cause serious personal injury.

If your machine bears this symbol it is equipped with a catalytic converter.

Other symbols/decals on the machine refer to special certiﬁcation requirements for certain markets.

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Symbols in the operator’s manual:

Switch off the engine by moving the stop switch to the STOP position before carrying out any checks or maintenance.

Always wear approved protective gloves.

Regular cleaning is required.

Visual check.

Protective goggles or a visor must be worn.

Refuelling.

Filing with oil and adjusting oil ﬂow.

The chain brake must be engaged when the chain saw is started.

WARNING! Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the guide bar touches an object, and cause a lightning fast reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and towards the operator. May cause serious personal injury.

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Contents 357XP EPA I 359 EPA EnglishSymbols in the operator’s manual KEY to SymbolsSymbols on the machine EPA Contents Introduction Dear customerWhat is WHAT? What is what on the chain saw?Always use common sense General Safety PrecautionsBefore using a new chain saw Chain brake and front hand guard Machine′s safety equipmentPersonal protective equipment General Safety Precautions Right hand guard Throttle lockoutChain catcher Vibration damping systemMufﬂer Stop switchCutting equipment General rulesChain Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickbackBar Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge setting General information on sharpening cutting teethTensioning the chain Checking chain lubrication Lubricating cutting equipmentFilling with chain oil Checking wear on cutting equipment Chain drive sprocketNeedle bearing lubrication Working with the chain AssemblyFitting the bar and chain Fuel Handling FuelTransport and storage Fuel safetyFueling Long-term storageCold engine Starting and StoppingStarting and stopping Warm engineStopping Before use Basic safety rulesWorking Techniques General working instructionsGeneral rules Basic cutting technique TermsLimbing Felling direction Tree felling techniqueSafe distance Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreatFelling cut FellingDirectional cuts Cutting trees and branches that are in tension Freeing a tree that has fallen badlyFreeing a trapped tree General advice How to avoid kickbackWhat is kickback? Cutting the trunk into logsGeneral MaintenanceCarburetor adjustment Correctly adjusted carburetor High speed jet HChecking the brake trigger ImmediatelyMufﬂer Tensioning the recoil spring StarterChanging a broken or worn starter cord Changing a broken recoil springLubricating the bar tip sprocket Air ﬁlterSpark plug Fitting the starterWhen making adjustments Adjustment of the oil pumpAir Injection centrifugal cleaning Needle bearing lubricationHeated handles Temperature 0C 32F or colderWinter use Electrical carburetor heatingMaintenance schedule Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenanceTechnical Data Technical data058 Bar and chain combinations050 Saw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Repair or Replacement of Parts Repair orKickback safety precautions American Standard Safety PrecautionsSafety precautions for chain saw users Other safety precautions1151436-95