346XP, 346XPG, 346XP Tech 353, 353G | Husqvarna 1153163-95 instruction

Operator’s manual

346XP, 346XPG, 346XP	E-tech
346XPG	E-tech
353, 353G, 353	E-tech
353G	E-tech

Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine.	English

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Husqvarna 1153163-95 manual 346XP, 346XPG, 346XP Tech 353, 353G, English

Contents

English 346XP, 346XPG, 346XP Tech 353, 353G Symbols on the machine KEY to SymbolsSymbols in the operator’s manual EPA Contents Dear customer Introduction What is what on the chain saw? What is WHAT? Before using a new chain saw General Safety PrecautionsAlways use common sense Personal protective equipment Machine′s safety equipmentChain brake and front hand guard General Safety Precautions Chain catcher Throttle lockoutRight hand guard Vibration damping system Cutting equipment Stop switchMufﬂer General rules Bar Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickbackChain General information on sharpening cutting teeth Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge setting Tensioning the chain Lubricating cutting equipment Checking wear on cutting equipment Needle bearing lubrication Fitting the bar and chain AssemblyWorking with the chain Fuel Fuel Handling Fueling Fuel safetyTransport and storage Long-term storage Starting and stopping Starting and StoppingCold engine Warm engine Stopping Working Techniques Basic safety rulesBefore use General working instructions Cleaning Clutch cover causing the chain toJam. Always stop the engine before Terms Basic cutting technique Limbing Safe distance Tree felling techniqueFelling direction Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreat Felling cut Directional cuts Freeing a tree that has fallen badly General adviceFreeing a trapped tree Cutting trees and branches that are in tension What is kickback? How to avoid kickback Carburetor adjustment MaintenanceGeneral High speed jet H Correctly adjusted carburetor Checking the brake trigger Starter MufﬂerChanging a broken or worn starter cord Tensioning the recoil spring Air ﬁlterChanging a broken recoil spring Fitting the starter Spark plug Adjustment of the oil pumpLubricating the bar tip sprocket Needle bearing lubrication Temperature 0C 32F or colder Air Injection centrifugal cleaningWhen making adjustments Cooling system Electrical carburetor heating Heated handles346XPG, 353G Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Maintenance schedule Technical data Technical Data Saw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges Bar and chain combinationsRecommended cutting equipment for Canada 050 Your Warranty Rights and Obligations Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Safety precautions for chain saw users American Standard Safety PrecautionsKickback safety precautions Other safety precautionsPage Original instructions 1153163-95

346XP, 346XPG, 346XP

E-tech

353, 353G, 353

English