1151439-95 ´z+SK¶5C¨ ´z+SK¶5C¨ | Husqvarna 338 XPT California

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Husqvarna 338 XPT California manual 1151439-95 ´z+SK¶5C¨ ´z+SK¶5C¨

Contents

Operator’s manual EPA III, CARB 338XPT CaliforniaEnglish Symbols on the machine KEY TO SYMBOLSSymbols in the operator’s manual CONTENTS 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 Will my hand always activate the chain brake during a kickback? Stop switch Throttle lockChain catcher Vibration damping system Cutting equipment MufﬂerGeneral rules Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickback Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge setting General information on sharpening cutting teethWARNING! Departure from the sharpening instructions considerably increases the risk of kickback General advice on adjusting depth gauge setting Adjustment of depth gauge settingTensioning the chain Sharpening cutting teeth Lubricating cutting equipment Chain oilFilling with chain oil Checking chain lubrication Checking wear on cutting equipment Chain drive sprocketThe clutch drum is ﬁtted with one of the following drive sprockets ASSEMBLY Fitting the bar and chain FUEL HANDLING FuelGasoline Two-stroke oil 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 Do not let go of the handles Basic cutting technique GeneralTerms Cutting Felling technique for tree tops LimbingSafe distance Felling direction Felling WARNING! During critical felling operationsDirectional cuts Felling cut Freeing a tree that has fallen badly General adviceCutting trees and branches that are in tension What is kickback? How to avoid kickbackCutting the trunk into logs MAINTENANCE Carburetor adjustmentBasic settings and running in Fine adjustment Correctly adjusted carburetor High speed jet HChecking brake band wear Checking the front hand guard MAINTENANCE Starter MufﬂerChanging a broken or worn starter cord Air ﬁlter Spark plugTensioning the recoil spring Changing a broken recoil spring Lubricating the bar tip sprocket Adjustment of the oil pumpCooling system Maintenance schedule Daily maintenanceWeekly maintenance Monthly maintenance TECHNICAL DATA Technical data Bar and chain combinations, model 338XPT California Recommended original and replacement bar and chain combinationsSaw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS MANUFACTURER′S WARRANTY COVERAGEOWNER′S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES WARRANTY COMMENCEMENT DATE AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Safety precautions for chain saw usersKickback safety precautions Other safety precautionsPage Page 1151439-95 ´z+SK¶5C¨ ´z+SK¶5C¨