Husqvarna 340e, 350 manual Contents

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CONTENTS

Contents
KEY TO SYMBOLS
Symbols on the machine:	2
Symbols in the operator’s manual:	2
CONTENTS
Contents	3
INTRODUCTION
Dear customer!	4
WHAT IS WHAT?
What is what on the chain saw?	5
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Before using a new chain saw	6
Important	6
Always use common sense	6
Personal protective equipment	7
Machine′s safety equipment	7
Cutting equipment	10
ASSEMBLY
Fitting the bar and chain	16
FUEL HANDLING
Fuel	17
Fueling	18
Fuel safety	18
STARTING AND STOPPING
Starting and stopping	19
WORKING TECHNIQUES
Before use:	21
General working instructions	21
How to avoid kickback	28
MAINTENANCE
General	29
Carburetor adjustment	29
Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw safety
equipment	30
Mufﬂer	32
Starter	32
Air ﬁlter	33
Spark plug	34
Lubricating the bar tip sprocket	34
Needle bearing lubrication	34
Adjustment of the oil pump	34
Cooling system	35
”Air Injection” centrifugal cleaning	35
Winter use	35
Maintenance schedule	36
TECHNICAL DATA
Technical data	37
Bar and chain combinations	38
Saw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges	38
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FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY
STATEMENT
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS	39
AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Safety precautions for chain saw users	40

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Contents 340 340e 345e KEY to Symbols Symbols on the machineSymbols in the operator’s manual 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 Vibration damping system Throttle lockChain catcher Right hand guardGeneral rules Stop switchCutting equipment MufﬂerCutting equipment designed to reduce kickback Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge settingGeneral advice on adjusting depth gauge setting Adjustment of depth gauge settingSharpening cutting teeth Filling with chain oil Tensioning the chainLubricating cutting equipment Chain oilChain drive sprocket Needle bearing lubricationChecking wear on cutting equipment To prolong the life of the bar you should turn it over daily Fitting the bar and chain AssemblyFuel 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 Basic cutting technique GeneralTerms Cutting LimbingClearing the trunk and preparing your retreat Tree felling techniqueSafe distance Felling directionDirectional cuts FellingCutting trees and branches that are in tension General adviceFreeing a tree that has fallen badly Freeing a trapped treeHow to avoid kickback What is kickback?Cutting the trunk into logs Maintenance Carburetor adjustmentGeneral High speed jet H Correctly adjusted carburetorThrottle lock Mufﬂer StarterChanging a broken or worn starter cord Fitting the starter Replacement of broken recoil and drive disc springsAir ﬁlter Tensioning the recoil springNeedle bearing lubrication Adjustment of the oil pumpSpark plug Lubricating the bar tip sprocketWinter use Air Injection centrifugal cleaningTemperature 0C 32F or colder Cooling systemDaily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Maintenance scheduleTechnical data Technical DataSaw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges Bar and chain combinationsYour Warranty Rights and Obligations Federal Emission Control Warranty StatementOther safety precautions American Standard Safety PrecautionsSafety precautions for chain saw users Kickback safety precautionsPage ´z+R#¶5E¨ Page 1150039-95 ´z+R#¶5E¨ ´z+R#¶5E¨

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