Husqvarna 359, 357XP manual Fuelling, Chain oil, Min 3 m, 10ft

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FUEL HANDLING

Chain oil

•	The chain lubrication
	system is automatic. Always
	use special chain oil with
	good adhesive
	characteristics.
•	In countries where no
	special chain oil is available,
	EP 90 transmission oil can
	be used.
•	Never use waste oil. This
	results in damage to the oil
	pump, the bar and the
	chain.
•	It is important to use oil of
	the right viscosity according
	to the air temperature.
•	In temperatures below 0oC
	(32oF) some oils become
	too viscous. This can

Fuelling

!Taking the following precautions, will lessen the risk of fire.

•Do not smoke or place warm objects in the vicinity of the fuel.

•Always shut off the engine before refuelling.

•Slowly open the fuel cap, when filling fuel, so that possible overpressure is slowly released.

•Tighten the fuel cap carefully after fuelling.

•Always move the saw from the fuelling area before starting.

!WARNING!

The catalytic converter muffler gets very hot during and after use. This also applies during idling. Be aware of the fire hazard, especially when handling the saw near flammable substances or vapours.

overload the oil pump and

result in damage to the oil

pump components.

• Contact your servicing

dealer when choosing chain

oil.

Clean around the fuel cap. Clean the fuel and chain oil tanks regularly. The fuel filter should be changed at least once a year. Contamination in the fuel tanks causes malfunction. Make sure the fuel is well mixed by shaking the container before fuelling. The volume of chain oil and fuel tanks are adjusted to each other. Therefore, always fill chain oil and fuel at the same time.

Min 3 m

(10ft)

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Contents 357XP Symbols KEY to SymbolsEPA ContentsChain SAW Safety Equipment Safety Instructions3a Starting Chain brake and front hand guardThrottle lock Chain catcherRight hand guard Stop switch Vibration damping systemMuffler Checking the brake trigger Checking brake band wearChecking the front hand guard Checking the inertia brake releaseThrottle lock 5 basic rules Cutting EquipmentSome terms that describe the bar and chain Cutting equipment designed to minimise kickbackBar Saw chainRisk of kickback is increased with a badly sharpened chain Sharpening your chain and adjusting raker clearanceGeneral information on sharpening cutting teeth Sharpening cutting teethGeneral advice on setting raker clearance Setting the raker clearanceTensioning the chain Never use waste oil Lubricating cutting equipmentChain oil Filling with chain oilLubricating the bar tip sprocket Needle bearing maintenanceChecking chain lubrication Checking wear on cutting equipmentWhat is kickback? HOW to Avoid KickbackGeneral rules Do not let go of the handlesNever use the saw one- handed General Safety Precautions Min m10 ft General Working Instructions Basic safety rulesCutting Basic cutting techniqueGeneral TermsFelling direction Tree felling techniqueSafe distance LimbingFelling Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreatFreeing a Trapped tree General adviceFreeing a tree that has fallen badly = high accident risk Cutting the trunk into logsWhat is what? What is WHAT?Mounting guide bar and chain AssemblyFuelmix Fuel Handling10ft FuellingChain oil Min 3 mStop Start and StopStart and stop StartCarburetor MaintenanceTensioning the recoil spring Starter device assemblyStarter device Changing a broken or worn starter cordIMPORTANT! a damaged air filter must always be replaced Needle bearing maintenance Spark plugAir filter MufflerHeated handles 357XPG, 359G Adjustment of the oil pumpCentrifugal cleaning Air Injection Cooling systemMonthly maintenance Weekly maintenance Daily maintenanceBar and chain combinations Technical DataRecommended original and replacement 357XP 359Your Warranty Rights Obligations Emission Control Warranty Statement2002W22 114 00