Husqvarna 346XP EPA II instruction

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

Contents

Operator’s manual 346XP EPA II 353 EPA Symbols on the machine KEY to SymbolsSymbols in the operator’s manual You will ﬁnd the following labels on your chain saw Contents Dear customer Introduction What 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 Precautions Chain catcher Throttle lockoutRight hand guard Cutting equipment Stop switchVibration damping system Mufﬂer Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickback General rulesBar Chain General information on sharpening cutting teeth Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge settingSharpening cutting teeth Instructions considerably increases the risk of kickback Adjustment of depth gauge setting General advice on adjusting depth gauge settingIf the depth gauge setting is too large Tensioning the chain Chain oil Lubricating cutting equipmentFilling with chain oil Checking chain lubrication Needle bearing lubrication Chain drive sprocketChecking wear on cutting equipment Fitting the bar and chain Assembly Fuel Fuel Handling Fueling Fuel safetyTransport and storage Long-term storage Starting and stopping Starting and StoppingCold engine Warm engine Stopping Working Techniques Basic safety rulesBefore use General working instructions General rules General Basic cutting techniqueTerms Cutting Limbing Safe distance Tree felling techniqueFelling direction Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreat Directional cuts FellingFelling cut Freeing a tree that has fallen badly General adviceFreeing a trapped tree Cutting trees and branches that are in tension What is kickback? How to avoid kickbackCutting the trunk into logs Carburetor adjustment MaintenanceGeneral High speed jet H Correctly adjusted carburetor Throttle lockout Starter MufﬂerChanging a broken or worn starter cord Spark plug Air ﬁlterTensioning the recoil spring Changing a broken recoil spring When making adjustments Adjustment of the oil pumpLubricating the bar tip sprocket Needle bearing lubrication Temperature 0C 32F or colder Air Injection centrifugal cleaningWinter use Heated handles Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Maintenance schedule Technical data Technical Data Saw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges Bar and chain combinations050/1,3 mm 058/1,5 mm Your Warranty Rights and Obligations Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Safety precautions for chain saw users American Standard Safety PrecautionsKickback safety precautions Other safety precautionsPage ´z+RA¶5t¨ Page 1150339-95 ´z+RA¶5t¨ ´z+RA¶5t¨