Husqvarna 359 manual 357XP

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Operator's manual (EPA I)

357XP 359

Please read these instructions carefully and make sure you understand them before using the machine.

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Contents 357XP Symbols KEY to SymbolsEPA ContentsChain SAW Safety Equipment Safety Instructions3a Starting Chain brake and front hand guardChain catcher Throttle lockRight hand guard Vibration damping system Stop switchMuffler Checking the front hand guard Checking brake band wearChecking the inertia brake release Checking the brake triggerThrottle lock 5 basic rules Cutting EquipmentBar Cutting equipment designed to minimise kickbackSaw chain Some terms that describe the bar and chainGeneral information on sharpening cutting teeth Sharpening your chain and adjusting raker clearanceSharpening cutting teeth Risk of kickback is increased with a badly sharpened chainSetting the raker clearance General advice on setting raker clearanceTensioning the chain Chain oil Lubricating cutting equipmentFilling with chain oil Never use waste oilChecking chain lubrication Needle bearing maintenanceChecking wear on cutting equipment Lubricating the bar tip sprocketWhat is kickback? HOW to Avoid KickbackDo not let go of the handles General rulesNever use the saw one- handed Min m General Safety Precautions10 ft General Working Instructions Basic safety rulesGeneral Basic cutting techniqueTerms CuttingSafe distance Tree felling techniqueLimbing Felling directionFelling Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreatFreeing a tree that has fallen badly = high accident risk General adviceCutting the trunk into logs Freeing a Trapped treeWhat is what? What is WHAT?Mounting guide bar and chain AssemblyFuelmix Fuel HandlingChain oil FuellingMin 3 m 10ftStart and stop Start and StopStart StopCarburetor MaintenanceStarter device Starter device assemblyChanging a broken or worn starter cord Tensioning the recoil springAir filter Needle bearing maintenance Spark plugMuffler IMPORTANT! a damaged air filter must always be replacedCentrifugal cleaning Air Injection Adjustment of the oil pumpCooling system Heated handles 357XPG, 359GMonthly maintenance Weekly maintenance Daily maintenanceRecommended original and replacement Technical Data357XP 359 Bar and chain combinationsYour Warranty Rights Obligations Emission Control Warranty Statement2002W22 114 00