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CONTENTS

Contents
KEY TO SYMBOLS
Symbols on the machine:	2
Symbols in the operator’s manual:	2
CONTENTS
Contents	4
INTRODUCTION
Dear customer!	5
WHAT IS WHAT?
What is what on the chain saw?	6
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Before using a new chain saw	7
Important	7
Always use common sense	7
Personal protective equipment	8
Machine′s safety equipment	8
Cutting equipment	11
ASSEMBLY
Fitting the bar and chain	17
FUEL HANDLING
Fuel	18
Fueling	19
Fuel safety	19
STARTING AND STOPPING
Starting and stopping	20
WORKING TECHNIQUES
Before use:	22
General working instructions	22
How to avoid kickback	29
MAINTENANCE
General	30
Carburetor adjustment	30
Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw
safety equipment	31
Mufﬂer	33
Starter	33
Air ﬁlter	34
Spark plug	35
Lubricating the bar tip sprocket	35
Needle bearing lubrication	35
Adjustment of the oil pump	35
Cooling system	36
”Air Injection” centrifugal cleaning	36
Winter use	36
Heated handles	37
Maintenance schedule	38
TECHNICAL DATA
Technical data	39
Bar and chain combinations	40
4 – English

Saw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges	40
FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY
STATEMENT
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS	41
AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
Safety precautions for chain saw users	42

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Husqvarna 1153163-95 manual Contents

Contents

346XP, 346XPG, 346XP Tech 353, 353G English Symbols on the machine KEY to SymbolsSymbols in the operator’s manual EPA Contents Introduction Dear customer What is WHAT? What is what on the chain saw? 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 Throttle lockout Chain catcherRight hand guard Vibration damping system Stop switch Cutting equipmentMufﬂer General rules Bar Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickbackChain Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge setting General information on sharpening cutting teeth Tensioning the chain Lubricating cutting equipment Needle bearing lubrication Checking wear on cutting equipment Fitting the bar and chain AssemblyWorking with the chain Fuel Handling Fuel Fuel safety FuelingTransport and storage Long-term storage Starting and Stopping Starting and stoppingCold engine Warm engine Stopping Basic safety rules Working TechniquesBefore use General working instructions Cleaning Clutch cover causing the chain toJam. Always stop the engine before Basic cutting technique Terms Limbing Tree felling technique Safe distanceFelling direction Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreat Directional cuts Felling cut General advice Freeing a tree that has fallen badlyFreeing a trapped tree Cutting trees and branches that are in tension How to avoid kickback What is kickback? Carburetor adjustment MaintenanceGeneral Correctly adjusted carburetor High speed jet H Checking the brake trigger Starter MufﬂerChanging a broken or worn starter cord Air ﬁlter Tensioning the recoil springChanging a broken recoil spring Fitting the starter Adjustment of the oil pump Spark plugLubricating the bar tip sprocket Needle bearing lubrication Air Injection centrifugal cleaning Temperature 0C 32F or colderWhen making adjustments Cooling system Electrical carburetor heating Heated handles346XPG, 353G Maintenance schedule Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Technical Data Technical data Bar and chain combinations Saw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gaugesRecommended cutting equipment for Canada 050 Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Your Warranty Rights and Obligations American Standard Safety Precautions Safety precautions for chain saw usersKickback safety precautions Other safety precautionsPage Original instructions 1153163-95