Husqvarna 350 epa I, 340E EPA II, 340 EPA II, 345E EPA II manual General rules

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5Take great care when cutting a tree that is under tension. A tree that is under tension may spring back to its normal position before or after being cut. If you position yourself incorrectly or make the cut in the wrong place the tree may hit you or the machine and cause you to lose control. Both situations can cause serious personal injury.

6Before moving your chain saw switch off the engine and lock the chain using the chain brake. Carry the chain saw with the bar and chain pointing backwards. Fit a guard to the bar before transporting the chain saw or carrying it for any distance.

7When you put the chain saw on the ground, lock the saw chain using the chain brake and ensure you have a constant view of the machine. Switch the engine off before leaving your chain saw for any length of time.

General rules

1If you understand what kickback is and how it happens then you can reduce or eliminate the element of surprise. By being prepared you reduce the risk. Kickback is usually quite mild, but it can sometimes be very sudden and violent.

2Always hold the chain saw firmly with your right hand on the rear handle and your left hand on the front handle. Wrap your fingers and thumbs around the handles. You should use this grip whether you are right-handed or left-handed. This grip minimizes the effect of kickback and lets you keep the chain saw under control. Do not let go of the handles!

3Most kickback accidents happen during limbing. Make sure you are standing firmly and that there is nothing in the way that might make you trip or lose your balance.

Lack of concentration can lead to kickback if the kickback zone of the bar accidentally touches a branch, nearby tree or some other object.

Have control over the workpiece. If the pieces you intend to cut are small and light, they can jam in the saw chain and be thrown towards you. Even if this does not need to be a danger, you may be surprised and lose control of the saw. Never saw stacked logs or branches without first separating them. Only saw one log or one piece at a time. Remove the cut pieces to keep your working area safe.

4Never use the chain saw above shoulder height and avoid cutting with the tip of the bar. Never use the chain saw one-handed!

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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?Before using a new chain saw General Safety PrecautionsAlways use common sense Personal protective equipment Machine′s safety equipmentChain brake and front hand guard General Safety Precautions Chain catcher Throttle lockoutRight hand guard Cutting equipment Stop switchVibration damping system MufflerBar Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickbackChain General information on sharpening cutting teeth Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge settingTensioning the chain 345e Lubricating cutting equipmentChecking chain lubrication Filling with chain oilChain 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 Safe distance Tree felling techniqueFelling 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 Carburetor adjustment MaintenanceGeneral 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 BWhen making adjustments Needle bearing lubrication Adjustment of the oil pumpLubricating 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 DataSaw chain filing and file gauges Bar and chain combinations050 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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