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Husqvarna 345e, 345, 346XP, 353 manual

Models: 345e 345, 346XP, 353

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English TrioBrakeOperator’s manual 345e EPA II 346XP EPA I 353 EPAYou will ﬁnd the following labels on your chain saw EPA EPA KEY TO SYMBOLSSymbols on the machine Symbols in the operator’s manualCONTENTS CONTENTSContents KEY TO SYMBOLSDear customer INTRODUCTIONWhat is what on the chain saw? WHAT IS WHAT?Always use common sense GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSBefore using a new chain saw WARNING! Faulty cutting equipment or theWARNING! Most chain saw accidents Machine′s safety equipmentPersonal protective equipment Chain brake and front hand guardGENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Right hand guard Will my hand always activate the chain brake during a kickback?Throttle lockout Chain catcherGeneral rules Stop switchCutting equipment MufﬂerSome terms that describe the bar and chain Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge settingCutting equipment designed to reduce kickback ChainSharpening cutting teeth General advice on adjusting depth gauge settingAdjustment of depth gauge setting if the depth gauge setting is too largeFilling with chain oil Tensioning the chainLubricating cutting equipment Chain oilGENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Chain drive sprocketNeedle bearing lubrication Checking wear on cutting equipmentWARNING! Most chain saw accidents happen when the chain touches the operatorGENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Check regularlyworking with the chain, in order to protect your hands from injury ASSEMBLYFitting the bar and chain WARNING! Always wear gloves, whenGasoline ventilation when handling fuelFUEL HANDLING FuelTransport and storage Fuel safetyWARNING! Taking the following precautions will lessen the risk of ﬁre FuelingWarm engine STARTING AND STOPPINGStarting and stopping Cold engineSTARTING AND STOPPING StoppingWARNING! Long term inhalation of the General working instructions Basic safety rulesWORKING TECHNIQUES Before useGeneral rules WORKING TECHNIQUES6 Always use a fast cutting speed, i.e. full throttle Limbing Basic cutting techniqueGeneral TermsWARNING! Never attempt to cut logs while Tree felling techniqueCutting Safe distanceWARNING! Unless you have special training Felling directionClearing the trunk and preparing your retreat FellingWORKING TECHNIQUES Felling cutFreeing a tree that has fallen badly How to avoid kickbackWhat is kickback? General adviceLimbing Cutting the trunk into logsWARNING! A majority of kickback accidents WORKING TECHNIQUESFine adjustment MAINTENANCECarburetor adjustment Basic settings and running inChecking the front hand guard Correctly adjusted carburetorWhen the bar hits the stump the brake should be applied Checking brake band wearThrottle lockout Checking the brake triggerMAINTENANCE Stop switchChanging a broken or worn starter cord WARNING! When the recoil spring is woundMufﬂer StarterFitting the starter Replacement of broken recoil and drive disc springsAir ﬁlter Tensioning the recoil springLubricating the bar tip sprocket Adjustment of the oil pumpWARNING! The engine must be stopped when making adjustments Spark plugElectrical carburetor heating ”Air Injection” centrifugal cleaningCooling system Heated handlesMAINTENANCE Temperature 0C 32F or colderMonthly maintenance Maintenance scheduleDaily maintenance Weekly maintenance345e TrioBrake TECHNICAL DATATechnical data WeightChain Recommended original and replacement bar and chain combinationsBar and chain combinations Saw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gaugesOWNER′S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENTYOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS MANUFACTURER′S WARRANTY COVERAGEOther safety precautions AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY PRECAUTIONSSafety precautions for chain saw users Kickback safety precautions´z+RA¶5¨ ´z+RA¶5¨ Page 1150330-95 ´z+RA¶5¨ ´z+RA¶5¨