Husqvarna 338 XPT California Muffler, Starter, Changing a broken or worn starter cord, Maintenance

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? 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 lubricationChain drive sprocket Checking wear on cutting equipmentThe clutch drum is fitted with one of the following drive sprockets 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 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 Basic settings and running in MAINTENANCECarburetor adjustment Fine adjustmentChecking brake band wear Correctly adjusted carburetorHigh speed jet H Checking the front hand guardThrottle lock Muffler StarterChanging a broken or worn starter cord Tensioning the recoil spring Air filterSpark plug Changing a broken recoil springAdjustment of the oil pump Lubricating the bar tip sprocketCooling system Weekly maintenance Maintenance scheduleDaily 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 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¨