Husqvarna 1151439-95, 338 XPT California manual

Contents 338XPT California Operator’s manual EPA III, CARBEnglish KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols on the machineSymbols in the operator’s manual Contents CONTENTSDear customer INTRODUCTIONWhat is what on the chain saw? WHAT IS WHAT?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? 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 oilChain drive sprocket Checking wear on cutting equipmentThe 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 cutsGeneral 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 Fine adjustment MAINTENANCECarburetor adjustment Basic settings and running inChecking the front hand guard Correctly adjusted carburetorHigh speed jet H Checking brake band wearChain catcher Muffler StarterChanging a broken or worn starter cord Changing a broken recoil spring Air filterSpark plug Tensioning the recoil springAdjustment of the oil pump Lubricating the bar tip sprocketCooling system Monthly maintenance Maintenance scheduleDaily maintenance Weekly maintenanceTechnical data TECHNICAL DATARecommended original and replacement bar and chain combinations Bar and chain combinations, model 338XPT CaliforniaSaw 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¨