Cutting the trunk into logs | Husqvarna 340E EPA II, 350 epa I

WORKING TECHNIQUES

Limbing

WARNING! A majority of kickback

! accidents occur during limbing. Do not use the kickback zone of the guide bar. Be extremely cautious and avoid contacting the log, other limbs or objects with the nose of the guide bar. Be extremely cautious of limbs under tension. They can spring back toward you and cause loss of control resulting in injury.

Make sure that you can stand and move about safely. Work on the left side of the trunk. Work as close as possible to the chain saw for maximum control. If possible, let the weight of the chain saw rest on the trunk.

Keep the trunk between you and the chain saw as you move along the trunk.

Cutting the trunk into logs

See instructions under the heading Basic cutting technique.

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Husqvarna 340E EPA II, 350 epa I, 340 EPA II, 345E EPA II manual Cutting the trunk into logs

Contents

EPA II 340e EPA 345e EPA II 350 EPA KEY to Symbols Symbols on the machineSymbols in the operator’s manual You will ﬁnd the following labels on your chain saw EPA 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 General Safety Precautions Right hand guard Throttle lockoutChain catcher Stop switch Cutting equipmentVibration damping system Mufﬂer Chain Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickbackBar Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge setting General information on sharpening cutting teeth Tensioning the chain Lubricating cutting equipment 345e Chain drive sprocket Filling with chain oilChecking chain lubrication Needle bearing lubrication Checking wear on cutting equipment Assembly Fitting the bar and chain340, 340e 345e Assembly 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 General rules Basic cutting technique Terms Limbing Felling direction Tree felling techniqueSafe distance Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreat FellingDirectional cuts Felling cut Freeing a tree that has fallen badly Freeing a trapped tree How to avoid kickback What is kickback?General advice Cutting trees and branches that are in tension Cutting the trunk into logs General MaintenanceCarburetor adjustment Correctly adjusted carburetor High speed jet H Checking the brake trigger Immediately Mufﬂer Replacement of broken recoil and drive disc springs StarterChanging a broken or worn starter cord Tensioning the recoil spring Air ﬁlter Spark plugFitting the starter Drive disc spring B Lubricating the bar tip sprocket Needle bearing lubrication Adjustment of the oil pumpWhen making adjustments Air Injection centrifugal cleaning Temperature 0C 32F or colderCooling system Winter use Maintenance schedule Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Technical Data Technical data 050 H30 058 H25 Bar and chain combinationsSaw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Your Warranty Rights and Obligations American Standard Safety Precautions Safety precautions for chain saw usersKickback safety precautions Other safety precautions ´z+R§e¶57¨ 115 09 86-95 Rev.2 1150986-95