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Husqvarna 346XP EPA II, 353 EPA I manual 1140204-95

Contents

Operator’s manual EPA KEY to Symbols Key to symbols Contents Before using a new chain saw Please read the operator’s manual carefully Machine′s safety equipment Safety InstructionsPersonal protective equipment Chain brake and front hand guard Stop switch Throttle lockChain catcher Right hand guard Mufﬂer Checking brake band wearChecking the front hand guard Checking the inertia brake release Stop switch Throttle lockChain catcher Right hand guard Cutting equipment General rulesCutting equipment designed to minimise kickback Bar Some terms that describe the bar and chain Sharpening your chain and adjusting raker clearanceGeneral information on sharpening cutting teeth Setting the raker clearance General advice on setting raker clearanceSharpening cutting teeth Tensioning the chain Lubricating cutting equipmentChain oil Filling with chain oil Checking chain lubrication Lubricating the bar tip sprocketNeedle bearing lubrication Checking wear on cutting equipment How to avoid kickback What is kickback? General safety precautions Starting Fuel safetyTransport and storage Basic safety rules General working instructionsBasic cutting technique General Cutting Tree felling technique LimbingSafe distance Felling direction Felling Directional cuts General advice Freeing a tree that has fallen badlyCutting the trunk into logs Freeing a trapped tree What is WHAT? What is what on the chain saw? Assembly Fitting the bar and chain Fuel Fuel HandlingFollowing applies to chain saws with catalytic converters Chain oil Fuelling Fuel Handling Starting and Stopping Starting and stoppingCold engine Warm engine Stopping Maintenance Carburettor Correctly adjusted carburettor StarterChanging a broken or worn starter cord Tensioning the recoil spring Air ﬁlter Spark plugMufﬂer Fitting the starter Adjustment of the oil pump Air Injection centrifugal cleaningNeedle bearing lubrication Cooling system Temperature 0 C 32 F or colder Temperature -5C 23 F or colderHeated handles Electrical carburettor heating Daily maintenance Weekly maintenanceMonthly maintenance Below you will ﬁnd some general maintenance instructions Technical Data Technical data Bar Chain Length, inches Pitch, inch Max nose radius Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Your Warranty Rights and Obligations Emission Control Warranty Parts List 1140204-95