Husqvarna 338 XPT California, 1151439-95 manual

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¨