Husqvarna 336 EPA I manual Contents

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CONTENTS

Contents
KEY TO SYMBOLS
Symbols on the machine:	2
Symbols in the operator’s manual:	2
CONTENTS
Contents	3
INTRODUCTION
Dear customer!	4
WHAT IS WHAT?
What is what on the chain saw?	5
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Before using a new chain saw	6
Important	6
Always use common sense	6
Personal protective equipment	7
Machine′s safety equipment	7
Cutting equipment	10
ASSEMBLY
Fitting the bar and chain	16
FUEL HANDLING
Fuel	17
STARTING AND STOPPING
Starting and stopping	19
WORKING TECHNIQUES
Before use:	21
General working instructions	21
How to avoid kickback	28
MAINTENANCE
General	29
Carburetor adjustment	29
Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw safety
equipment	30
Mufﬂer	32
Starter	32
Air ﬁlter	33
Spark plug	34
Lubricating the bar tip sprocket	34
Adjustment of the oil pump	34
Cooling system	34
Maintenance schedule	35
TECHNICAL DATA
Technical data	36
Bar and chain combinations, model 336	37
Saw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges	37
FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY
STATEMENT
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS	38
AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Safety precautions for chain saw users	39

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Contents Operator’s manual 336 EPA KEY to Symbols Symbols on the machineSymbols in the operator’s manual Contents Dear 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 General Safety Precautions Throttle lockout Chain catcherRight hand guard Mufﬂer Stop switchCutting equipment Vibration damping systemChain General rulesCutting equipment designed to minimise kickback BarSharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge setting General information on sharpening cutting teethSharpening cutting teeth 336 General advice on adjusting depth gauge settingAdjustment of depth gauge setting Tensioning the chainFilling with chain oil Lubricating cutting equipment339XP Chain oilChain drive sprocket Needle bearing lubricationChecking wear on cutting equipment Fitting the bar and chain AssemblyFuel Fuel HandlingLong-term storage Fuel safetyFueling Transport and storageWarm engine Starting and StoppingStarting and stopping Cold engineStopping General working instructions Basic safety rulesWorking Techniques Before useGeneral rules Basic cutting technique GeneralTerms Cutting LimbingClearing the trunk and preparing your retreat Tree felling techniqueSafe distance Felling directionDirectional cuts FellingCutting trees and branches that are in tension General adviceFreeing a tree that has fallen badly Freeing a trapped treeHow to avoid kickback What is kickback?Cutting the trunk into logs Maintenance Carburetor adjustmentGeneral Checking the front hand guard Correctly adjusted carburetorHigh speed jet H Checking brake band wearChecking the brake trigger Mufﬂer StarterChanging a broken or worn starter cord Fitting the starter Air ﬁlterTensioning the recoil spring Changing a broken recoil springCooling system Adjustment of the oil pumpSpark plug Lubricating the bar tip sprocketDaily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Maintenance scheduleTechnical data Technical DataSaw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges Bar and chain combinations, modelYour Warranty Rights and Obligations Federal Emission Control Warranty StatementOther safety precautions American Standard Safety PrecautionsSafety precautions for chain saw users Kickback safety precautions1150239-95 ´z+R7¶5B¨ ´z+R7¶5B¨