Husqvarna 1151439-95, 338 XPT California manual Starting And Stopping

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STARTING AND STOPPING

•The chain brake should be activated when starting. Se instructions under the heading Start and stop. Do not drop start. This method is very dangerous because you may lose control of the saw.

•Never start the machine indoors. Exhaust fumes can be dangerous if inhaled.

•Observe your surroundings and make sure that there is no risk of people or animals coming into contact with the cutting equipment.

•Always hold the saw with both hands. The right hand should be on the rear handle, and the left hand on the front handle. All people, whether right or left handed, should use this grip. Use a ﬁrm grip with thumbs and ﬁngers encircling the chain saw handles.

Stopping

The engine is stopped by pushing the stop switch to the stop position.

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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? Vibration damping system Stop switchThrottle lock Chain catcherCutting equipment designed to reduce kickback Cutting equipmentMufﬂer General rulesinstructions considerably increases the risk of kickback Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge settingGeneral information on sharpening cutting teeth WARNING! Departure from the sharpeningSharpening cutting teeth General advice on adjusting depth gauge settingAdjustment of depth gauge setting Tensioning the chainChecking chain lubrication Lubricating cutting equipmentChain oil Filling with chain oilChecking wear on cutting equipment Chain drive sprocketThe clutch drum is ﬁtted with one of the following drive sprockets Fitting the bar and chain ASSEMBLYTwo-stroke oil FUEL HANDLINGFuel GasolineLong-term storage Fuel safetyFueling Transport and storageWarm engine STARTING AND STOPPINGStarting and stopping Cold engineStopping General working instructions Basic safety rulesWORKING TECHNIQUES Before useDo not let go of the handles Cutting Basic cutting techniqueGeneral TermsFelling direction Felling technique for tree topsLimbing Safe distanceFelling cut FellingWARNING! During critical felling operations Directional cutsFreeing 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 Fine adjustment MAINTENANCECarburetor adjustment Basic settings and running inChecking the front hand guard Correctly adjusted carburetorHigh speed jet H Checking brake band wearChain catcher Starter MufﬂerChanging a broken or worn starter cord Changing a broken recoil spring Air ﬁlterSpark plug Tensioning the recoil springLubricating the bar tip sprocket Adjustment of the oil pumpCooling system Monthly maintenance Maintenance scheduleDaily maintenance Weekly maintenanceTechnical data TECHNICAL DATABar and chain combinations, model 338XPT California Recommended original and replacement bar and chain combinationsSaw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges WARRANTY COMMENCEMENT DATE YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONSMANUFACTURER′S WARRANTY COVERAGE OWNER′S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIESOther safety precautions AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY PRECAUTIONSSafety precautions for chain saw users Kickback safety precautionsPage Page 1151439-95 ´z+SK¶5C¨ ´z+SK¶5C¨