Husqvarna 357XP, 359 manual KEY to Symbols

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

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

Always wear:

• Approved protective helmet

• Approved hearing protection

• Protective glasses or visor

Both of the operator´s hands must be used to operate the chain saw. Please see page 30 in your "Chain saw operator´s safety manual".

Never operate a chain saw holding it with one hand only. Please see page 30 in your "Chain saw operator´s safety manual".

Contact of the guide bar tip with any object should be avoided. Please see pages 12-21 in your "Chain saw operator´s safety manual".

Tip contact may cause the guide bar to move suddenly upward and backward, which may cause serious injury. Please see pages 12-21 in your "Chain saw operator´s safety manual".

This product is fitted with a catalytic converter

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 glasses or a visor must be worn.

Refuelling

Chain oil and chain oil flow adjustment

If your saw bears this decal it is equipped with carburettor heating.

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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