Husqvarna 338 XPT California, 1151439-95 manual Tensioning the chain, Sharpening cutting teeth

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Contents 338XPT California Operator’s manual EPA III, CARBEnglish KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols on the machineSymbols in the operator’s manual CONTENTS ContentsINTRODUCTION Dear customerWHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the chain saw?GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before using a new chain sawAlways use common sense Machine′s safety equipment Personal protective equipmentChain brake and front hand guard Will my hand always activate the chain brake during a kickback? Stop switch Throttle lockChain catcher Vibration damping systemCutting equipment MufflerGeneral rules Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickbackSharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge setting General information on sharpening cutting teethWARNING! Departure from the sharpening instructions considerably increases the risk of kickbackGeneral advice on adjusting depth gauge setting Adjustment of depth gauge settingTensioning the chain Sharpening cutting teethLubricating cutting equipment Chain oilFilling with chain oil Checking chain lubricationChain drive sprocket Checking wear on cutting equipmentThe clutch drum is fitted with one of the following drive sprockets ASSEMBLY Fitting the bar and chainFUEL HANDLING FuelGasoline Two-stroke oilFuel safety FuelingTransport and storage Long-term storageSTARTING AND STOPPING Starting and stoppingCold engine Warm engineStopping Basic safety rules WORKING TECHNIQUESBefore use General working instructionsDo not let go of the handles Basic cutting technique GeneralTerms CuttingFelling technique for tree tops LimbingSafe distance Felling directionFelling WARNING! During critical felling operationsDirectional cuts Felling cutGeneral advice Freeing a tree that has fallen badlyCutting trees and branches that are in tension How to avoid kickback What is kickback?Cutting the trunk into logs MAINTENANCE Carburetor adjustmentBasic settings and running in Fine adjustmentCorrectly adjusted carburetor High speed jet HChecking brake band wear Checking the front hand guardMAINTENANCE Muffler StarterChanging a broken or worn starter cord Air filter Spark plugTensioning the recoil spring Changing a broken recoil springAdjustment of the oil pump Lubricating the bar tip sprocketCooling system Maintenance schedule Daily maintenanceWeekly maintenance Monthly maintenanceTECHNICAL DATA Technical dataRecommended original and replacement bar and chain combinations Bar and chain combinations, model 338XPT CaliforniaSaw chain filing and file gauges YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS MANUFACTURER′S WARRANTY COVERAGEOWNER′S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES WARRANTY COMMENCEMENT DATEAMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Safety precautions for chain saw usersKickback safety precautions Other safety precautionsPage Page 1151439-95 ´z+SK¶5C¨ ´z+SK¶5C¨