Assembly, Fitting the bar and chain | Husqvarna 1153163-95 specification

ASSEMBLY

Fitting the bar and chain

	!	WARNING! Always wear gloves, when
	!	working with the chain.
		working with the chain.

Check that the chain brake is in disengaged position by moving the front hand guard towards the front handle.

Remove the bar nuts and remove the clutch cover (chain brake). Take off the transportation ring (A).

Fit the bar over the bar bolts. Place the bar in its rearmost position. Place the chain over the drive sprocket locate it in the groove on the bar. Begin on the top edge of the bar.

Make sure that the edges of the cutting links are facing forward on the top edge of the bar.

Fit the clutch cover and locate the chain adjuster pin in the hole in the bar. Check that the drive links of the chain ﬁt correctly over the drive sprocket and that the chain is correctly located in the groove in the bar. Tighten the bar nuts ﬁnger tight.

Tension the chain by turning the chain tensioning screw clockwise using the combination spanner. See instructions under the heading Tensioning the chain.

The chain is correctly tensioned when it does not sag from the underside of the bar, but can still be turned easily by hand. Hold up the bar tip and tighten the bar nuts with the combination spanner.

When ﬁtting a new chain, the chain tension has to be checked frequently until the chain is run-in. Check the chain tension regularly. A correctly tensioned chain ensures good cutting performance and long life.

Note: If clutch cover is difﬁcult to remove, replace bar nuts, engage brake and rerelease (an audible click will be heard if released properly).

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Husqvarna 1153163-95 manual Assembly, Fitting the bar and chain, Working with the chain

Contents

English 346XP, 346XPG, 346XP Tech 353, 353G Symbols in the operator’s manual KEY to SymbolsSymbols on the machine EPA Contents Dear customer Introduction What is what on the chain saw? What is WHAT? Always use common sense General Safety PrecautionsBefore using a new chain saw Chain brake and front hand guard Machine′s safety equipmentPersonal protective equipment General Safety Precautions Chain catcher Throttle lockoutRight hand guard Vibration damping system Cutting equipment Stop switchMufﬂer General rules Chain Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickbackBar 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 Working with the chain AssemblyFitting the bar and 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 Jam. Always stop the engine before Clutch cover causing the chain toCleaning 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 General MaintenanceCarburetor adjustment High speed jet H Correctly adjusted carburetor Checking the brake trigger Changing a broken or worn starter cord MufﬂerStarter 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 346XPG, 353G Heated handlesElectrical carburetor heating 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