Husqvarna 357XP, 359 manual Checking brake band wear, Checking the front hand guard

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Inspecting, maintaining and servicing chain saw safety equipment

SPECIAL TRAINING IS REQUIRED to service and repair chain saws. This is especially true of chain saw safety equipment. If your chain saw fails any of the checks described below take it to your SERVICE AGENT.

When you buy any of our products we guarantee the availability of professional repairs and service. If the retailer who sells your saw is not a SERVICING DEALER, ask him for the address of your nearest SERVICE AGENT.

1 Chain brake and front hand guard

1Checking brake band wear

Brush off any sawdust, resin and dirt from the

chain brake and clutch drum. Dirt and wear can impair operation of the brake.

Regularly check that the brake band is at least 0.6

mmthick at its thinnest point.

2 Checking the front hand guard

AMake sure the

FRONT HAND GUARD is not damaged and

that there are no visible defects such as cracks.

B Move the front hand guard forwards and back to make sure it runs freely and that it is securely anchored to the clutch cover.

3 Checking the inertia brake release

Hold the chain saw over a stump or other firm object. Let go of the front handle so that the bar falls onto the stump.

When the bar hits the stump the brake should be applied.

4Checking the brake trigger

Start the chain saw and place it on firm ground.

Make sure the chain does not touch the ground or any other object. See instructions under the heading Start and stop.

Grasp the saw firmly, wrapping your fingers and thumbs around the handles.

Apply full throttle and activate the chain brake by tilting your wrist forward onto the front hand guard. Do not let go of the front handle.

The chain should stop immediately.

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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 brake band wear Checking the front hand guardChecking the inertia brake release Checking the brake triggerThrottle lock Cutting Equipment 5 basic rulesCutting equipment designed to minimise kickback BarSaw chain Some terms that describe the bar and chainSharpening your chain and adjusting raker clearance General information on sharpening cutting teethSharpening cutting teeth Risk of kickback is increased with a badly sharpened chainTensioning the chain General advice on setting raker clearanceSetting the raker clearance Lubricating cutting equipment Chain oilFilling with chain oil Never use waste oilNeedle bearing maintenance Checking chain lubricationChecking wear on cutting equipment 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 InstructionsBasic cutting technique GeneralTerms CuttingTree felling technique Safe distanceLimbing Felling directionClearing the trunk and preparing your retreat FellingGeneral advice Freeing a tree that has fallen badly = high accident riskCutting the trunk into logs Freeing a Trapped treeWhat is WHAT? What is what?Assembly Mounting guide bar and chainFuel Handling FuelmixFuelling Chain oilMin 3 m 10ftStart and Stop Start and stopStart StopMaintenance CarburetorStarter device assembly Starter deviceChanging a broken or worn starter cord Tensioning the recoil springNeedle bearing maintenance Spark plug Air filterMuffler IMPORTANT! a damaged air filter must always be replacedAdjustment of the oil pump Centrifugal cleaning Air InjectionCooling system Heated handles 357XPG, 359GWeekly maintenance Daily maintenance Monthly maintenanceTechnical Data Recommended original and replacement357XP 359 Bar and chain combinationsEmission Control Warranty Statement Your Warranty Rights Obligations114 00 2002W22