Husqvarna 345E EPA II, 340E EPA II, 350 epa I, 340 EPA II Checking the brake trigger, Immediately

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MAINTENANCE

Checking the brake trigger

Place the chain saw on ﬁrm ground and start it. Make sure the chain does not touch the ground or any other object. See the instructions under the heading Start and stop.

Grasp the chain saw ﬁrmly, wrapping your ﬁngers and thumbs around the handles.

Apply full throttle and activate the chain brake by tilting your left wrist forward onto the front hand guard. Do not let go of the front handle. The chain should stop

immediately.

Throttle lockout

•Make sure the throttle control is locked at the idle setting when the throttle lockout is released.

•Press the throttle lockout and make sure it returns to its original position when you release it.

•Check that the throttle control and throttle lockout move freely and that the return springs work properly.

•Start the chain saw and apply full throttle. Release the throttle control and check that the chain stops and remains stationary. If the chain rotates when the throttle control is in the idle position you should check the carburetor idle adjustment.

Chain catcher

Check that the chain catcher is not damaged and is ﬁrmly attached to the body of the chain saw. Replace it if necessary with an aluminium chain catcher (is available as spare part).

Right hand guard

Check that the right hand guard is not damaged and that there are no visible defects, such as cracks.

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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