Husqvarna 1151439-95 manual 338XPT California, Operator’s manual EPA III, CARB, English

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Operator’s manual (EPA III, CARB III)

338XPT California

Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine.

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Contents Operator’s manual EPA III, CARB 338XPT CaliforniaEnglish Symbols on the machine KEY TO SYMBOLSSymbols in the operator’s manual Contents CONTENTSDear 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 Will my hand always activate the chain brake during a kickback? Throttle lock Stop switchChain catcher Vibration damping systemMufﬂer Cutting equipmentGeneral rules Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickbackGeneral information on sharpening cutting teeth Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge settingWARNING! Departure from the sharpening instructions considerably increases the risk of kickbackAdjustment of depth gauge setting General advice on adjusting depth gauge settingTensioning the chain Sharpening cutting teethChain oil Lubricating cutting equipmentFilling with chain oil Checking chain lubricationChecking wear on cutting equipment Chain drive sprocketThe clutch drum is ﬁtted with one of the following drive sprockets Fitting the bar and chain ASSEMBLYFuel FUEL HANDLINGGasoline Two-stroke oilFueling Fuel safetyTransport and storage Long-term storageStarting and stopping STARTING AND STOPPINGCold engine Warm engineStopping WORKING TECHNIQUES Basic safety rulesBefore use General working instructionsDo not let go of the handles General Basic cutting techniqueTerms CuttingLimbing Felling technique for tree topsSafe distance Felling directionWARNING! During critical felling operations FellingDirectional cuts Felling cutFreeing a tree that has fallen badly General adviceCutting trees and branches that are in tension What is kickback? How to avoid kickbackCutting the trunk into logs Carburetor adjustment MAINTENANCEBasic settings and running in Fine adjustmentHigh speed jet H Correctly adjusted carburetorChecking brake band wear Checking the front hand guardStop switch Starter MufﬂerChanging a broken or worn starter cord Spark plug Air ﬁlterTensioning the recoil spring Changing a broken recoil springLubricating the bar tip sprocket Adjustment of the oil pumpCooling system Daily maintenance Maintenance scheduleWeekly maintenance Monthly maintenanceTechnical data TECHNICAL DATABar and chain combinations, model 338XPT California Recommended original and replacement bar and chain combinationsSaw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges MANUFACTURER′S WARRANTY COVERAGE YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONSOWNER′S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES WARRANTY COMMENCEMENT DATESafety precautions for chain saw users AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY PRECAUTIONSKickback safety precautions Other safety precautionsPage Page 1151439-95 ´z+SK¶5C¨ ´z+SK¶5C¨