Husqvarna 338 XPT California, 1151439-95 specs

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Husqvarna 338 XPT California, 1151439-95 manual

Contents

English 338XPT CaliforniaOperator’s manual EPA III, CARB Symbols in the operator’s manual KEY TO SYMBOLSSymbols on the machine CONTENTS Contents INTRODUCTION Dear customer WHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the chain saw? Always use common sense GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSBefore using a new chain saw Chain brake and front hand guard Machine′s safety equipmentPersonal protective equipment Will my hand always activate the chain brake during a kickback? Chain catcher Stop switchThrottle lock Vibration damping system General rules Cutting equipmentMufﬂer Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickback WARNING! Departure from the sharpening Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge settingGeneral information on sharpening cutting teeth instructions considerably increases the risk of kickback Tensioning the chain General advice on adjusting depth gauge settingAdjustment of depth gauge setting Sharpening cutting teeth Filling with chain oil Lubricating cutting equipmentChain oil Checking chain lubrication The clutch drum is ﬁtted with one of the following drive sprockets Chain drive sprocketChecking wear on cutting equipment ASSEMBLY Fitting the bar and chain Gasoline FUEL HANDLINGFuel Two-stroke oil Transport and storage Fuel safetyFueling Long-term storage Cold engine STARTING AND STOPPINGStarting and stopping Warm engine Stopping Before use Basic safety rulesWORKING TECHNIQUES General working instructions Do not let go of the handles Terms Basic cutting techniqueGeneral Cutting Safe distance Felling technique for tree topsLimbing Felling direction Directional cuts FellingWARNING! During critical felling operations Felling cut Cutting trees and branches that are in tension General adviceFreeing a tree that has fallen badly Cutting the trunk into logs How to avoid kickbackWhat is kickback? Basic settings and running in MAINTENANCECarburetor adjustment Fine adjustment Checking brake band wear Correctly adjusted carburetorHigh speed jet H Checking the front hand guard Throttle lock Changing a broken or worn starter cord MufﬂerStarter Tensioning the recoil spring Air ﬁlterSpark plug Changing a broken recoil spring Cooling system Adjustment of the oil pumpLubricating the bar tip sprocket Weekly maintenance Maintenance scheduleDaily maintenance Monthly maintenance TECHNICAL DATA Technical data Saw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges Recommended original and replacement bar and chain combinationsBar and chain combinations, model 338XPT California OWNER′S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONSMANUFACTURER′S WARRANTY COVERAGE WARRANTY COMMENCEMENT DATE Kickback safety precautions AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY PRECAUTIONSSafety precautions for chain saw users Other safety precautionsPage Page 1151439-95 ´z+SK¶5C¨ ´z+SK¶5C¨