Husqvarna 359/G, 359G E-tech, 357XP/XPG, 357XP E-tech, 357XPG E-tech, 1153179-95 manual Contents

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CONTENTS

Contents
KEY TO SYMBOLS
Symbols on the machine:	2
Symbols in the operator’s manual:	2
CONTENTS
Contents	4
INTRODUCTION
Dear customer!	5
WHAT IS WHAT?
What is what on the chain saw?	6
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Before using a new chain saw	7
Important	7
Always use common sense	8
Personal protective equipment	8
Machine′s safety equipment	8
Cutting equipment	11
ASSEMBLY
Fitting the bar and chain	17
FUEL HANDLING
Fuel	18
Fueling	19
Fuel safety	19
STARTING AND STOPPING
Starting and stopping	20
WORKING TECHNIQUES
Before use:	22
General working instructions	22
How to avoid kickback	29
MAINTENANCE
General	30
Carburetor adjustment	30
Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw
safety equipment	31
Mufﬂer	33
Starter	34
Air ﬁlter	35
Spark plug	35
Lubricating the bar tip sprocket	36
Needle bearing lubrication	36
Adjustment of the oil pump	36
Cooling system	36
”Air Injection” centrifugal cleaning	37
Winter use	37
Heated handles	37
Maintenance schedule	38
Technical data
Technical data	39
Bar and chain combinations	40

Saw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges	41
FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY
STATEMENT
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS	42
AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
Safety precautions for chain saw users	43

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Contents Operator’s manual Symbols on the machine KEY to SymbolsSymbols in the operator’s manual EPA Contents Introduction Dear customerWhat is WHAT? What is what on the chain saw?General Safety Precautions Before using a new chain sawMachine′s safety equipment Always use common sensePersonal protective equipment Chain brake and front hand guardGeneral Safety Precautions Chain catcher Throttle lockoutRight hand guard Stop switch Cutting equipmentVibration damping system MufﬂerBar Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickbackChain Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge setting General information on sharpening cutting teethIncreases the risk of kickback Sharpening cutting teethTensioning the chain Lubricating cutting equipment Needle bearing lubrication Chain drive sprocketChecking wear on cutting equipment Fitting the bar and chain AssemblyWorking with the chain Fuel Handling FuelFuel safety FuelingTransport and storage Long-term storageStarting and Stopping Starting and stoppingCold engine Warm engineStopping Basic safety rules Working TechniquesBefore use General working instructionsCleaning Clutch cover causing the chain toJam. Always stop the engine before Basic cutting technique TermsLogs are lying together. Such LimbingOr fatal injury Tree felling technique Safe distanceFelling direction Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreatTraining we advise you not to fell trees Your sawDirectional cuts Felling cutGeneral advice Freeing a tree that has fallen badlyFreeing a trapped tree Cutting trees and branches that are in tensionHow to avoid kickback What is kickback?Carburetor adjustment MaintenanceGeneral Correctly adjusted carburetor High speed jet HChecking the brake trigger Mufﬂer Wound up in the starter housing it is Changing a broken or worn starter cordTensioning the recoil spring Changing a broken recoil springSpark plug Air ﬁlterFitting the starter Adjustment of the oil pump When making adjustmentsLubricating the bar tip sprocket Needle bearing lubricationAir Injection centrifugal cleaning Temperature 0C 32F or colderWinter use Heated handlesMaintenance schedule Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenanceTechnical data 050 Bar and chain combinations058 Saw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Your Warranty Rights and ObligationsAmerican Standard Safety Precautions Safety precautions for chain saw usersKickback safety precautions Other safety precautionsOriginal instructions 1153179-95