Husqvarna 338 XPT California, 1151439-95 manual Key To Symbols, Symbols on the machine

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KEY TO SYMBOLS

KEY TO SYMBOLS

Symbols on the machine:

WARNING! Chain saws can be dangerous! Careless or improper use can result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others.

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

Always wear:

• Approved protective helmet

• Approved hearing protection

•Protective goggles or a visor

Both of the operator′s hands must be used to operate the chain saw.

Never operate a chain saw holding it with one hand only.

Never let the guide bar tip come in contact with any object.

WARNING! Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the guide bar touches an object, and cause a lightning fast reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and towards the operator. May cause serious personal injury.

Other symbols/decals on the machine refer to special certiﬁcation requirements for certain markets.

Symbols in the operator’s manual:

Switch off the engine by moving the stop switch to the STOP position before carrying out any checks or maintenance.

Working position

Choke

Always wear approved protective gloves.

Regular cleaning is required.

Visual check.

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Protective goggles or a visor must be worn.

Refuelling.

Filing with oil and adjusting oil ﬂow.

The chain brake must be engaged when the chain saw is started.

WARNING! Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the guide bar touches an object, and cause a lightning fast reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and towards the operator. May cause serious personal injury.

You will ﬁnd the following labels on your chain saw:

EPA III

The Emissions Compliance Period referred to on the Emission Compliance label indicates the number of operating hours for which the engine has been shown to meet Federal and Californian emissions requirements.

Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and system may be performed by any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual.

The engine exhaust from this product contains chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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Contents English 338XPT CaliforniaOperator’s manual EPA III, CARB Symbols in the operator’s manual KEY TO SYMBOLSSymbols on the machine CONTENTS ContentsINTRODUCTION Dear customerWHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the chain saw?Always use common sense GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSBefore using a new chain saw Chain brake and front hand guard Machine′s safety equipmentPersonal protective equipment Will my hand always activate the chain brake during a kickback? Chain catcher Stop switchThrottle lock Vibration damping systemGeneral rules Cutting equipmentMufﬂer Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickbackWARNING! Departure from the sharpening Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge settingGeneral information on sharpening cutting teeth instructions considerably increases the risk of kickbackTensioning the chain General advice on adjusting depth gauge settingAdjustment of depth gauge setting Sharpening cutting teethFilling with chain oil Lubricating cutting equipmentChain oil Checking chain lubricationThe clutch drum is ﬁtted with one of the following drive sprockets Chain drive sprocketChecking wear on cutting equipment ASSEMBLY Fitting the bar and chainGasoline FUEL HANDLINGFuel Two-stroke oilTransport and storage Fuel safetyFueling Long-term storageCold engine STARTING AND STOPPINGStarting and stopping Warm engineStopping Before use Basic safety rulesWORKING TECHNIQUES General working instructionsDo not let go of the handles Terms Basic cutting techniqueGeneral CuttingSafe distance Felling technique for tree topsLimbing Felling directionDirectional cuts FellingWARNING! During critical felling operations Felling cutCutting trees and branches that are in tension General adviceFreeing a tree that has fallen badly Cutting the trunk into logs How to avoid kickbackWhat is kickback? Basic settings and running in MAINTENANCECarburetor adjustment Fine adjustmentChecking brake band wear Correctly adjusted carburetorHigh speed jet H Checking the front hand guardThrottle lock Changing a broken or worn starter cord MufﬂerStarter Tensioning the recoil spring Air ﬁlterSpark plug Changing a broken recoil springCooling system Adjustment of the oil pumpLubricating the bar tip sprocket Weekly maintenance Maintenance scheduleDaily maintenance Monthly maintenanceTECHNICAL DATA Technical dataSaw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges Recommended original and replacement bar and chain combinationsBar and chain combinations, model 338XPT California OWNER′S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONSMANUFACTURER′S WARRANTY COVERAGE WARRANTY COMMENCEMENT DATEKickback safety precautions AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY PRECAUTIONSSafety precautions for chain saw users Other safety precautionsPage Page 1151439-95 ´z+SK¶5C¨ ´z+SK¶5C¨