Husqvarna 357XP, 359 manual Lubricating cutting equipment, Chain oil, Filling with chain oil

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1Undo the bar nuts that

hold the clutch cover and chain brake, using the combination spanner. Then tighten the nuts by hand as tight as you can.

2 Raise the tip of the bar and stretch the chain by tightening the chain tensioning screw using the combination spanner. Tighten the chain until it not hang slack on the underside of the bar.

3 Use the combination spanner to tighten the bar nuts while lifting the tip of the bar at the same time. Check that you can pull the chain round freely by hand and that it is not slack on the bottom of the bar.

The position of the chain tensioning screw varies from model to model. See the” What is what” section to find out where it is on your saw.

4 Lubricating cutting equipment

Poor lubrication of cutting equipment may cause the chain to snap and lead to serious, even fatal injuries.

A Chain oil

Chainsaw chain oil must demonstrate good adhesion to the chain and also maintain its flow caracteristics regardless of whether it is warm summer or cold winter weather.

As a chainsaw manufacturer we have developed an optimal chain oil which has a vegetable oil base. We recommend the use of our own oil for both maximum chain life and to minimise environmental damage.

If our own chain oil is not available, standard chain oil is recommended.

In areas where oil specifically for lubrication of saw chains is unavailable, ordinary EP 90 transmission oil may be used.

Never use waste oil!

This is dangerous for yourself, the saw and the environment.

BFilling with chain oil

• All our chain saws have an automatic chain lubrication system. On some models the oil flow is also adjustable.

The sizes of the chain oil

tank and fuel tank have been chosen so that the saw will run out of fuel before running out of oil. This means that you should never run with a dry chain.

However, this safety feature requires that you use the right sort of chain oil (if the oil is too thin it will run out before the fuel), and that you adjust the carburetor as recommended (a weak mixture may mean that the fuel lasts longer than the oil). You should also use the recommended cutting equipment (a bar that is too long will use more chain oil). The above conditions also apply to models with an adjustable oil pump.

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Contents 357XP KEY to Symbols SymbolsContents EPASafety Instructions Chain SAW Safety EquipmentChain brake and front hand guard 3a StartingRight hand guard Throttle lockChain catcher Muffler Stop switchVibration damping system Checking the inertia brake release Checking brake band wearChecking the front hand guard Checking the brake triggerThrottle lock Cutting Equipment 5 basic rulesSaw chain Cutting equipment designed to minimise kickbackBar Some terms that describe the bar and chainSharpening cutting teeth Sharpening your chain and adjusting raker clearanceGeneral information on sharpening cutting teeth Risk of kickback is increased with a badly sharpened chainTensioning the chain General advice on setting raker clearanceSetting the raker clearance Filling with chain oil Lubricating cutting equipmentChain oil Never use waste oilChecking wear on cutting equipment Needle bearing maintenanceChecking chain lubrication Lubricating the bar tip sprocketHOW to Avoid Kickback What is kickback?Never use the saw one- handed General rulesDo not let go of the handles 10 ft General Safety PrecautionsMin m Basic safety rules General Working InstructionsTerms Basic cutting techniqueGeneral CuttingLimbing Tree felling techniqueSafe distance Felling directionClearing the trunk and preparing your retreat FellingCutting the trunk into logs General adviceFreeing a tree that has fallen badly = high accident risk Freeing a Trapped treeWhat is WHAT? What is what?Assembly Mounting guide bar and chainFuel Handling FuelmixMin 3 m FuellingChain oil 10ftStart Start and StopStart and stop StopMaintenance CarburetorChanging a broken or worn starter cord Starter device assemblyStarter device Tensioning the recoil springMuffler Needle bearing maintenance Spark plugAir filter IMPORTANT! a damaged air filter must always be replacedCooling system Adjustment of the oil pumpCentrifugal cleaning Air Injection Heated handles 357XPG, 359GWeekly maintenance Daily maintenance Monthly maintenance357XP 359 Technical DataRecommended original and replacement Bar and chain combinationsEmission Control Warranty Statement Your Warranty Rights Obligations114 00 2002W22