Husqvarna 435 manual Your Warranty Rights and Obligations

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FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT

YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS

The EPA (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency), CARB (California Air Resources Board), Environment Canada and Husqvarna Forest & Garden are pleased to explain the emissions control system’s warranty on your 2007 and later small off-road engine. In U.S. and Canada, new equipment that use small off-road engines must be designed, built, and equipped to meet the applicable Federal or Californian stringent anti-smog standards. Husqvarna Forest & Garden must warrant the emissions control system on your small off- road engine for the period listed below provided there has been no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of your equipment. Your emissions control system may include parts such as the carburetor, ignition system, catalytic converter, fuel tank, filters and other associated components. Also, included may be hoses, belts, connectors, sensors, and other emission-related assemblies. Where a warrantable condition exists, Husqvarna Forest & Garden will repair your small off-road engine at no cost to you including diagnosis, parts and labor.

MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY

COVERAGE

The emissions control system is warranted for two years. If any emissions-related part on your equipment is defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by Husqvarna Forest & Garden.

OWNERS WARRANTY

RESPONSIBILITIES

As the small off-road engine owner, you are responsible for performance of the required maintenance listed in your operator’s manual. Husqvarna Forest & Garden recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your small off-road engine, but Husqvarna Forest & Garden cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance.

As the small off-road engine owner, you should however be aware that Husqvarna Forest & Garden may deny you warranty coverage if your small off-road engine or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance or unapproved modifications.

You are responsible for presenting your small off-road engine to a Husqvarna Forest & Garden distribution center or service center as soon as the problem exists. The warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days. If you have any questions regarding your warranty coverage, you should contact Husqvarna Forest & Garden at 1-800-487-5963.

WARRANTY COMMENCEMENT DATE

The warranty period begins on the date the engine or equipment is delivered to an ultimate purchaser.

LENGTH OF COVERAGE

Husqvarna Forest & Garden warrants to the ultimate purchaser and each subsequent owner that the engine or equipment is designed, built, and equipped so as to conform with all applicable regulations adopted by EPA and CARB, and is free from defects in materials and workmanship that causes the failure of a warranted part for a period of two years.

WHAT IS COVERED

REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS Repair or replacement of any warranted part under the warranty must be performed at no charge to the owner at a warranty station. Warranty services or repairs will be provided at all Husqvarna Forest & Garden distribution centers that are franchised to service the subject engines. Throughout the emissions warranty period of two years, Husqvarna Forest

&Garden must maintain a supply of warranted parts sufficient to meet the expected demand for such parts.

WARRANTY PERIOD Any warranted part that is scheduled for replacement as required in the maintenance schedule, is warranted for the period of time prior to the first scheduled replacement point for that part. If the part fails prior to the first scheduled replacement, the part will be repaired or replaced by Husqvarna Forest & Garden at no cost. Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty is warranted for the remainder of the period prior to the first scheduled replacement point for the part. Any warranted part that is not scheduled for replacement as required in the maintenance schedule, is warranted for two years. If any such part fails during the period of warranty coverage, it will be repaired and replaced by Husqvarna Forest & Garden at no cost. Any such part repaired or replaced under the warranty is warranted for the remaining warranty period. Any warranted part that is scheduled only for regular inspection in the maintenance schedule will be warranted for a period of two years. A statement in such written instructions to the effect of ”repair or replace as necessary” will not reduce the period of warranty coverage. Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty will be warranted for the remaining warranty period.

DIAGNOSIS The owner must not be charged for diagnostic labor that leads to the determination that a warranted part is in fact defective, provided that such diagnostic work is performed at a warranty station.

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Husqvarna Forest & Garden is liable for damages to other engine components proximately caused by a failure under warranty of any warranted part.

EMISSION WARRANTY PARTS LIST

1Carburetor and internal parts

2Intake pipe, airfilter holder and carburetor bolts.

3Airfilter and fuelfilter covered up to maintenance schedule.

4Spark Plug, covered up to maintenance schedule

5Ignition Module

6Muffler with catalytic converter

7Fuel tank

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Contents 435 435e 440e Symbols on the machine KEY to SymbolsSymbols in the operator’s manual You will find the following labels on your chain sawContents Dear customer IntroductionWhat is what on the chain saw? What is WHAT?Before using a new chain saw General Safety PrecautionsAlways use common sense Machine′s safety equipmentPersonal protective equipment Chain brake and front hand guardGeneral Safety Precautions Chain catcher Throttle lockoutRight hand guard Stop switchVibration damping system MufflerGeneral rules Cutting equipmentCutting equipment designed to reduce kickback BarGeneral information on sharpening cutting teeth Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge settingIncreased if the depth gauge setting is General advice on adjusting depth gauge settingAdjustment of depth gauge setting Too largeBar and cause serious or even fatal injury Tensioning the chain435 435e, 440eChecking chain lubrication Lubricating cutting equipmentFilling with chain oil Checking wear on cutting equipment Chain drive sprocketNeedle bearing lubrication Fitting the bar and chain Assembly435 435e, 440e115 10 82-95 Rev.2 Fuel Fuel HandlingFueling Fuel safetyTransport and storage Long-term storageStarting Starting and StoppingStarting and stopping Stopping Working Techniques Basic safety rulesBefore use General working instructionsGeneral rules Terms Basic cutting techniqueLimbing Tree felling techniqueLog is supported at one end. There is a high risk Safe distanceDirectional cuts Felling directionClearing the trunk and preparing your retreat Felling cut Freeing a tree that has fallen badly How to avoid kickbackWhat is kickback? Cutting the trunk into logs General MaintenanceCarburetor adjustment Checking the inertia brake release Muffler Tensioning the recoil spring StarterReplacing the starter cord Replacing the return and drive springs Air filterFitting the starter Recoil spring aLubricating the bar tip sprocket Spark plugNeedle bearing lubrication Cooling systemWinter use Air Injection centrifugal cleaningTemperature -5C 23F or colder Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Maintenance scheduleTechnical data Technical DataSaw chain filing and file gauges Bar and chain combinationsYour Warranty Rights and Obligations ´z+S=¶5Z¨ Safety precautions for chain saw users American Standard Safety PrecautionsKickback safety precautions Other safety precautions1151082-95

435 specifications

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One of the standout features of the Husqvarna 435 is its X-Torq engine. This innovative motor delivers impressive power while significantly reducing fuel consumption and emissions compared to traditional two-stroke engines. With an engine displacement of 40.9cc, it produces a robust performance that allows the user to tackle even challenging cutting jobs with ease.

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