What is WHAT?

What is what on the chain saw?

1	Cylinder cover	16	Bumper spike
2	Front handle	17	Chain catcher
3	Chain brake and front hand guard	18	Clutch cover
4	Starter	19	Rear handle with right hand guard
5	Chain oil tank	20	Throttle control
6	Starter handle	21	Throttle lockout
7	Adjuster screws carburetor	22	Decompression valve (Model 353)
8	Choke control/Start throttle lock	23	Combination spanner
9	Rear handle	24	Chain tensioning screw
10	Stop switch (Ignition on/off switch.)	25	Operator’s manual
11	Fuel tank	26	Transport guard
12	Mufﬂer	27	Oil pump adjustment screw
13	Bar tip sprocket	28	Switch for heated handle (Models 346XPG, 353G)
14	Chain	29	Information and warning decal
15	Bar	30	Product and serial number plate

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Husqvarna 346XP EPA II manual What is WHAT?, What is what on the chain saw?

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? 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 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 Checking wear on cutting equipment Chain drive sprocketNeedle bearing lubrication 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 Terms Basic cutting techniqueGeneral Cutting Limbing Safe distance Tree felling techniqueFelling direction Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreat Felling cut FellingDirectional cuts Freeing a tree that has fallen badly General adviceFreeing a trapped tree Cutting trees and branches that are in tension Cutting the trunk into logs How to avoid kickbackWhat is kickback? General MaintenanceCarburetor adjustment High speed jet H Correctly adjusted carburetor Throttle lockout Changing a broken or worn starter cord MufﬂerStarter 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¨