Husqvarna 359 EPA III, 1151436-95 manual Contents

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CONTENTS

Contents
KEY TO SYMBOLS
Symbols on the machine:	2
Symbols in the operator’s manual:	2
CONTENTS
Contents	4
INTRODUCTION
Dear customer!	5
WHAT IS WHAT?
What is what on the chain saw?	6
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Before using a new chain saw	7
Important	7
Always use common sense	7
Personal protective equipment	8
Machine′s safety equipment	8
Cutting equipment	11
ASSEMBLY
Fitting the bar and chain	17
FUEL HANDLING
Fuel	18
Fueling	19
Fuel safety	19
STARTING AND STOPPING
Starting and stopping	20
WORKING TECHNIQUES
Before use:	22
General working instructions	22
How to avoid kickback	29
MAINTENANCE
General	30
Carburetor adjustment	30
Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw safety
equipment	31
Mufﬂer	33
Starter	34
Air ﬁlter	35
Spark plug	35
Lubricating the bar tip sprocket	35
Needle bearing lubrication	36
Adjustment of the oil pump	36
Cooling system	36
”Air Injection” centrifugal cleaning	36
Winter use	37
Heated handles	37
Maintenance schedule	38
TECHNICAL DATA
Technical data	39
Bar and chain combinations	40
Saw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges	41
4 – English

FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY
STATEMENT
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND
OBLIGATIONS	42
AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Safety precautions for chain saw users	43

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Contents 357XP EPA I 359 EPA EnglishSymbols on the machine KEY to SymbolsSymbols in the operator’s manual EPA Contents Introduction Dear customerWhat is WHAT? What is what on the chain saw?Before using a new chain saw General Safety PrecautionsAlways use common sense Personal protective equipment Machine′s safety equipmentChain brake and front hand guard General Safety Precautions Throttle lockout Chain catcherRight hand guard Vibration damping systemStop switch Cutting equipmentMufﬂer General rulesBar Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickbackChain Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge setting General information on sharpening cutting teethTensioning the chain Filling with chain oil Lubricating cutting equipmentChecking chain lubrication Needle bearing lubrication Chain drive sprocketChecking wear on cutting equipment Fitting the bar and chain AssemblyWorking with the chain Fuel Handling FuelFuel safety FuelingTransport and storage Long-term storageStarting and Stopping Starting and stoppingCold engine Warm engineStopping Basic safety rules Working TechniquesBefore use General working instructionsGeneral rules Basic cutting technique TermsLimbing Tree felling technique Safe distanceFelling direction Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreatDirectional cuts FellingFelling cut Freeing a trapped tree Freeing a tree that has fallen badlyCutting trees and branches that are in tension How to avoid kickback What is kickback?General advice Cutting the trunk into logsCarburetor adjustment MaintenanceGeneral Correctly adjusted carburetor High speed jet HChecking the brake trigger ImmediatelyMufﬂer Starter Changing a broken or worn starter cordTensioning the recoil spring Changing a broken recoil springAir ﬁlter Spark plugLubricating the bar tip sprocket Fitting the starterAdjustment of the oil pump Air Injection centrifugal cleaningWhen making adjustments Needle bearing lubricationTemperature 0C 32F or colder Winter useHeated handles Electrical carburetor heatingMaintenance schedule Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenanceTechnical Data Technical data050 Bar and chain combinations058 Saw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Repair or Replacement of Parts Repair orAmerican Standard Safety Precautions Safety precautions for chain saw usersKickback safety precautions Other safety precautions1151436-95