Husqvarna 345E EPA II, 350 epa I Cutting equipment, Vibration damping system, Stop switch, Muffler

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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Vibration damping system

Your machine is equipped with a vibration damping system that is designed to reduce vibration and make operation easier.

The machine′s vibration damping system reduces the transfer of vibration between the engine unit/cutting equipment and the machine′s handle unit.The body of the chain saw, including the cutting equipment, is insulated from the handles by vibration damping units.

Cutting hardwoods (most broadleaf trees) creates more vibration than cutting softwoods (most conifers). Cutting with cutting equipment that is blunt or faulty (wrong type or badly sharpened) will increase the vibration level.

WARNING! Overexposure to vibration

! can lead to circulatory damage or nerve damage in people who have impaired circulation. Contact your doctor if you experience symptoms of overexposure to vibration. Such symptoms include numbness, loss of feeling, tingling, pricking, pain, loss of strength, changes in skin colour or condition. These symptoms normally appear in the fingers, hands or wrists. These symptoms may be increased in cold temperatures.

Stop switch

Use the stop switch to switch off the engine.

Muffler

The muffler is designed to keep noise levels to a minimum and to direct exhaust fumes away from the user.

WARNING! The exhaust fumes from the

! engine are hot and may contain sparks which can start a fire. Never start the machine indoors or near combustible material!

In areas with a hot, dry climate there is a high risk of fires. These areas are sometimes subject to government rules requiring among other things the muffler must be equipped with an approved type of spark arrestor screen.

CAUTION! The muffler gets very hot during and after use. This also applies during idling. Be aware of the fire hazard, especially when working near flammable substances and/or vapours.

WARNING! Never use a saw without a

! muffler, or with a damaged muffler. A damaged muffler may substantially increase the noise level and the fire hazard. Keep fire fighting equipment handy. If a spark arrestor screen is required in your area, never use the saw without or with a broken spark arrestor screen.

Cutting equipment

This section describes how to choose and maintain your cutting equipment in order to:

•Reduce the risk of kickback.

•Reduce the risk of the saw chain breaking or jumping off the bar.

•Obtain optimal cutting performance.

•Extend the life of cutting equipment.

•Avoid increasing vibration levels.

General rules

•Only use cutting equipment recommended by us! See instructions under the heading Technical data.

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Contents EPA II 340e EPA 345e EPA II 350 EPA You will find the following labels on your chain saw KEY to SymbolsSymbols on the machine Symbols in the operator’s manualEPA Contents Dear customer IntroductionWhat is what on the chain saw? What is WHAT?Always use common sense General Safety PrecautionsBefore using a new chain saw Chain brake and front hand guard Machine′s safety equipmentPersonal protective equipment General Safety Precautions Right hand guard Throttle lockoutChain catcher Muffler Stop switchCutting equipment Vibration damping systemChain Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickbackBar General information on sharpening cutting teeth Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge settingTensioning the chain 345e Lubricating cutting equipmentChain drive sprocket Filling with chain oilChecking chain lubrication Checking wear on cutting equipment Needle bearing lubrication345e AssemblyFitting the bar and chain 340, 340eAssembly Fuel Fuel HandlingLong-term storage Fuel safetyFueling Transport and storageWarm engine Starting and StoppingStarting and stopping Cold engineStopping General working instructions Basic safety rulesWorking Techniques Before useGeneral rules Terms Basic cutting techniqueLimbing Felling direction Tree felling techniqueSafe distance Felling cut Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreatFelling Directional cutsFreeing a trapped tree Freeing a tree that has fallen badlyCutting trees and branches that are in tension How to avoid kickbackWhat is kickback? General adviceCutting the trunk into logs General MaintenanceCarburetor adjustment High speed jet H Correctly adjusted carburetorImmediately Checking the brake triggerMuffler Tensioning the recoil spring Replacement of broken recoil and drive disc springsStarter Changing a broken or worn starter cordDrive disc spring B Air filterSpark plug Fitting the starterLubricating the bar tip sprocket Needle bearing lubrication Adjustment of the oil pumpWhen making adjustments Winter use Air Injection centrifugal cleaningTemperature 0C 32F or colder Cooling systemDaily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Maintenance scheduleTechnical data Technical Data050 H30 058 H25 Bar and chain combinationsSaw chain filing and file gauges Your Warranty Rights and Obligations Federal Emission Control Warranty StatementOther safety precautions American Standard Safety PrecautionsSafety precautions for chain saw users Kickback safety precautions´z+R§e¶57¨ 115 09 86-95 Rev.2 1150986-95
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