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Husqvarna 1153163-95 manual Epa

Models: 1153163-95

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KEY TO SYMBOLS

The chain brake must be engaged when the chain saw is started.

WARNING! Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the guide bar touches an object, and cause a lightning fast reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and towards the operator. May cause serious personal injury.

You will ﬁnd the following labels on your chain saw:

EPA I

EPA III

The Emissions Compliance Period referred to on the Emission Compliance label indicates the number of operating hours for which the engine has been shown to meet Federal emissions requirements. Category C = 50 hours, B = 125 hours, and A = 300 hours.

Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and system may be performed by any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual.

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Contents

English 346XP, 346XPG, 346XP Tech 353, 353GKEY to Symbols Symbols on the machineSymbols in the operator’s manual EPA 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 Vibration damping system Throttle lockoutChain catcher Right hand guardGeneral rules Stop switchCutting equipment MufﬂerCutting equipment designed to reduce kickback BarChain General information on sharpening cutting teeth Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge settingTensioning the chain Lubricating cutting equipment Checking wear on cutting equipment Needle bearing lubricationAssembly Fitting the bar and chainWorking with the chain Fuel 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 useClutch cover causing the chain to CleaningJam. Always stop the engine before Terms Basic cutting techniqueLimbing Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreat Tree felling techniqueSafe distance Felling directionFelling cut Directional cutsCutting trees and branches that are in tension General adviceFreeing a tree that has fallen badly Freeing a trapped treeWhat is kickback? How to avoid kickbackMaintenance Carburetor adjustmentGeneral High speed jet H Correctly adjusted carburetorChecking the brake trigger Mufﬂer StarterChanging a broken or worn starter cord Fitting the starter Air ﬁlterTensioning the recoil spring Changing a broken recoil springNeedle bearing lubrication Adjustment of the oil pumpSpark plug Lubricating the bar tip sprocketCooling system Air Injection centrifugal cleaningTemperature 0C 32F or colder When making adjustmentsHeated handles Electrical carburetor heating346XPG, 353G Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Maintenance scheduleTechnical data Technical Data050 Bar and chain combinationsSaw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges Recommended cutting equipment for CanadaYour Warranty Rights and Obligations Federal Emission Control Warranty StatementOther safety precautions American Standard Safety PrecautionsSafety precautions for chain saw users Kickback safety precautionsPage Original instructions 1153163-95