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Husqvarna manual Operator’s manual 346XP EPA II 353 EPA, English

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Operator’s manual

346XP EPA II 353 EPA I

Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine.

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Husqvarna manual Operator’s manual 346XP EPA II 353 EPA, English

Contents

English Operator’s manual 346XP EPA II 353 EPASymbols on the machine KEY TO SYMBOLSSymbols in the operator’s manual Contents CONTENTSDear customer INTRODUCTIONWhat is what on the chain saw? WHAT IS WHAT?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 PRECAUTIONSThe brake is applied when the front hand guard B is pushed forwards GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSThrottle lockout Will my hand always activate the chain brake during a kickback?Chain catcher Right hand guardCutting equipment Stop switchVibration damping system MufﬂerCutting equipment designed to reduce kickback General rulesChain Some terms that describe the bar and chainGeneral information on sharpening cutting teeth Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge settingSharpening cutting teeth GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSAdjustment of depth gauge setting General advice on adjusting depth gauge settingTensioning the chain GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSChain oil Lubricating cutting equipmentFilling with chain oil Checking chain lubricationNeedle bearing lubrication Chain drive sprocketChecking wear on cutting equipment GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSFitting the bar and chain ASSEMBLYFuel FUEL HANDLINGGasoline Two-stroke oilFueling Fuel safetyTransport and storage Long-term storageStarting and stopping STARTING AND STOPPINGCold engine Warm engineSTARTING AND STOPPING StoppingWORKING TECHNIQUES Basic safety rulesBefore use General working instructionsGeneral rules WORKING TECHNIQUES6 Always use a fast cutting speed, i.e. full throttle General Basic cutting techniqueTerms WORKING TECHNIQUESCutting LimbingWORKING TECHNIQUES Safe distance Tree felling techniqueFelling direction Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreatWORKING TECHNIQUES FellingWARNING! Unless you have special training Directional cutsFreeing a tree that has fallen badly General adviceFreeing a ”trapped tree” Cutting trees and branches that are in tensionWhat is kickback? How to avoid kickbackCutting the trunk into logs WORKING TECHNIQUESCarburetor adjustment MAINTENANCEBasic settings and running in Fine adjustmentHigh speed jet H Correctly adjusted carburetorChecking brake band wear Checking the front hand guardStop switch MAINTENANCEThrottle lockout Chain catcherStarter MufﬂerChanging a broken or worn starter cord MAINTENANCESpark plug Air ﬁlterTensioning the recoil spring Changing a broken recoil springLubricating the bar tip sprocket Adjustment of the oil pumpNeedle bearing lubrication Cooling systemTemperature 0C 32F or colder ”Air Injection” centrifugal cleaningWinter use Heated handlesMAINTENANCE Maintenance scheduleDaily maintenance Weekly maintenanceTechnical data TECHNICAL DATABar and chain combinations Recommended original and replacement bar and chain combinationsSaw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges TECHNICAL DATAYOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENTMANUFACTURER′S WARRANTY COVERAGE OWNER′S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIESSafety precautions for chain saw users AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY PRECAUTIONSKickback safety precautions Other safety precautionsPage ´z+RA¶5t¨ ´z+RA¶5t¨ Page 1150339-95 ´z+RA¶5t¨ ´z+RA¶5t¨