Husqvarna 350 epa I, 340E EPA II Fueling, Fuel safety, Transport and storage, Long-term storage

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FUEL HANDLING

•It is important to use oil of the right grade (suitable viscosity range) to suit the air temperature.

•In temperatures below 32°F (0°C) some oils become too viscous. This can overload the oil pump and result in damage to the oil pump components.

•Contact your service agent when choosing chain oil.

Fueling

WARNING! Taking the following

!precautions, will lessen the risk of fire:

Do not smoke and do not place any hot objects in the vicinity of fuel.

Always stop the engine and let it cool for a few minutes before refuelling.

When refuelling, open the fuel cap slowly so that any excess pressure is released gently.

Tighten the fuel cap carefully after refuelling.

Always move the machine away from the refuelling area before starting.

Clean the area around the fuel cap. Clean the fuel and chain oil tanks regularly. The fuel filter must be replaced at least once a year. Contamination in the tanks causes malfunction. Make sure the fuel is well mixed by shaking the container before refuelling.The capacities of the chain oil tank and fuel tank are carefully matched. You should therefore always fill the chain oil tank and fuel tank at the same time.

WARNING! Fuel and fuel vapor are highly

! flammable. Take care when handling fuel and chain oil. Be aware of the risks of fire, explosion and those associated with inhalation.

Fuel safety

•Never refuel the machine while the engine is running.

•Make sure there is plenty of ventilation when refuelling or mixing fuel (gasoline and 2-stroke oil).

•Move the machine at least 10 ft (3 m) from the refuelling point before starting it.

•Never start the machine:

1If you have spilled fuel or chain oil on the machine. Wipe off the spillage and allow remaining fuel to evaporate.

2If you have spilled fuel on yourself or your clothes, change your clothes. Wash any part of your body that has come in contact with fuel. Use soap and water.

3If the machine is leaking fuel. Check regularly for leaks from the fuel cap and fuel lines.

WARNING! Never use a machine with

! visible damage to the spark plug guard and ignition cable. A risk of sparking arises, which can cause a fire.

Transport and storage

•Always store the chain saw and fuel so that there is no risk of leakages or fumes coming into contact with sparks or naked flames from electrical equipment, electric motors, relays/switches, boilers and the like.

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

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

•Ensure the machine is cleaned and that a complete service is carried out before long-term storage.

•The bar guard must always be fitted to the cutting attachment when the machine is being transported or in storage, in order to prevent accident contact with the sharp chain. Even a non-moving chain can cause serious cuts to yourself or persons you bump into with an exposed chain.

Long-term storage

Empty the fuel/oil tanks in a well ventilated area. Store the fuel in approved cans in a safe place. Fit the bar guard. Clean the machine. See instructions under the heading Maintenance schedule.

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Contents EPA II 340e EPA 345e EPA II 350 EPA Symbols on the machine KEY to SymbolsSymbols in the operator’s manual You will find the following labels on your chain sawEPA Contents Dear customer IntroductionWhat is what on the chain saw? What is WHAT?General Safety Precautions Before using a new chain sawAlways use common sense Machine′s safety equipment Personal protective equipmentChain brake and front hand guard General Safety Precautions Throttle lockout Chain catcherRight hand guard Cutting equipment Stop switchVibration damping system MufflerCutting equipment designed to reduce kickback BarChain General information on sharpening cutting teeth Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge settingTensioning the chain 345e Lubricating cutting equipmentFilling with chain oil Checking chain lubricationChain drive sprocket Checking wear on cutting equipment Needle bearing lubricationFitting the bar and chain Assembly340, 340e 345eAssembly Fuel Fuel HandlingFueling Fuel safetyTransport and storage Long-term storageStarting and stopping Starting and StoppingCold engine Warm engineStopping Working Techniques Basic safety rulesBefore use General working instructionsGeneral rules Terms Basic cutting techniqueLimbing Tree felling technique Safe distanceFelling direction Felling Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreatDirectional cuts Felling cutFreeing a trapped tree Freeing a tree that has fallen badlyWhat is kickback? How to avoid kickbackGeneral advice Cutting trees and branches that are in tensionCutting the trunk into logs Maintenance Carburetor adjustmentGeneral High speed jet H Correctly adjusted carburetorImmediately Checking the brake triggerMuffler Starter Replacement of broken recoil and drive disc springsChanging a broken or worn starter cord Tensioning the recoil springSpark plug Air filterFitting the starter Drive disc spring BNeedle bearing lubrication Adjustment of the oil pump When making adjustmentsLubricating the bar tip sprocket Temperature 0C 32F or colder Air Injection centrifugal cleaningCooling system Winter useDaily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Maintenance scheduleTechnical data Technical DataBar and chain combinations Saw chain filing and file gauges050 H30 058 H25 Your Warranty Rights and Obligations Federal Emission Control Warranty StatementSafety precautions for chain saw users American Standard Safety PrecautionsKickback safety precautions Other safety precautions´z+R§e¶57¨ 115 09 86-95 Rev.2 1150986-95
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