Husqvarna 340, 345, 350 manual General Safety Precautions, Min m, 10 ft

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

1

Chain saws are designed solely for cutting wood. The only

 

cutting equipment that can be used with this chain saw are

 

the combinations of bars and chains recommended in the

 

”Technical data” section.

 

2

Never use a chain saw if

 

you are tired, if you have

 

drunk alcohol, or if you

 

are taking medication that

7FUEL SAFETY

(Refuelling, fuel mixture, storage.)

!Fuel and fuel vapour are highly inflammable. Take care when handling fuel and chain oil. Keep away from naked flames and do not breathe in fuel vapour.

 

affects your vision, your

 

judgement or your co-

 

ordination.

 

 

 

 

 

3

Always wear suitable safety clothing. See the section on

 

”Personal protective equipment”.

4

Never use a chain saw that has been modified in any way

 

from its original specification.

 

 

 

 

 

5

Never use a chain saw

 

 

 

 

that is faulty. Carry out

 

 

 

 

the regular checks,

 

 

 

 

maintenance and service

 

 

 

 

routines described in this

 

 

 

 

manual. Some

 

 

 

 

maintenance and service

 

 

 

 

measures must be carried

 

 

 

 

out by trained specialists.

 

 

 

 

See the section on

 

 

 

 

”Maintenance”.

 

 

 

6

STARTING

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Never start a chain saw unless the bar, chain and clutch cover are fitted correctly. (See section on ”Assembly”).

Never try to refuel the saw while it is running.

Make sure there is plenty of ventilation when refuelling or mixing fuel (2-stroke mixture).

Move the saw at least 3 m from the refuelling point before starting it.

Never start the chain saw:

a)If you have spilt fuel or chain oil on the saw. Wipe off the spill and allow remaining fuel to evaporate.

b)If you spill fuel or chain oil on yourself or your clothes. Change your clothes.

c)If there is a fuel leak. Check regularly for leaks from the FUEL CAP and FUEL LINES.

Min. 3 m

(10 ft)

• Never start a chain saw indoors. Exhaust fumes can be dangerous.

• Before starting the saw make sure there are no people or animals nearby who might be put at risk.

• Place the saw on the ground and hold the rear handle down with your right foot. Grasp the front handle firmly using your left hand. Make sure the chain saw is steady and the chain is not touching the ground. Then grasp the starter handle with your right hand and pull the starter cord.

Always store the chain saw and fuel away from any sources of sparks or naked flames, e.g. machines, electric motors, relays, switches, boilers, etc.

Always store fuel in an approved container designed for that purpose.

For longer periods of storage or for transport of the saw, the fuel and chain oil tanks should be emptied. Ask where you can dispose of waste fuel and chain oil at your local gasoline station.

8Never use any accessories other than those recommended in this manual. See the sections on ”Cutting equipment” and ”Technical data”.

!The risk of accident is increased if you use the wrong cutting equipment or a chain that is not sharpened correctly. Using the wrong combi- nation of bar and chain can increase the risk of accidents!

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Contents 340/345/350 101 90KEY to Symbols SymbolsContents Safety Instructions Chain SAW Safety EquipmentChain brake and front hand guard Throttle lock Chain catcherRight hand guard Stop switch Vibration damping systemMuffler 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 your chain and adjusting raker clearance General information on sharpening cutting teethSharpening cutting teeth General advice on setting raker clearance Setting the raker clearanceTensioning the chain 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?General rules Do not let go of the handlesNever use the saw one- handed General Safety Precautions Min m10 ft 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?340 AssemblyMounting guide bar and chain 345/350Fuel Handling FuelmixFuelling Min 3 m10ft Start Start and StopStart and stop StopMaintenance CarburetorChanging a broken or worn starter cord Starter device assemblyStarter device Tensioning the recoil springAir filter Needle bearing maintenanceAdjustment of the oil pump MufflerCooling system Centrifugal cleaning Air InjectionTemperature -5C or colder Winter useWeekly maintenance Daily maintenanceMonthly maintenance Technical Data 340 345 350Federal and California Emission Control Warranty Statement Your Warranty Rights Obligations1998W48
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