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Husqvarna 353 EPA III, 1151435-95 manual Contents

Models: 353 EPA III 1151435-95

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Contents

KEY TO SYMBOLS
Symbols on the machine:	2
Symbols in the operator’s manual:	2
CONTENTS
Contents	4
INTRODUCTION
Dear customer!	5
WHAT IS WHAT?
What is what on the chain saw?	6
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Before using a new chain saw	7
Important	7
Always use common sense	8
Personal protective equipment	8
Machine′s safety equipment	8
Cutting equipment	11
ASSEMBLY
Fitting the bar and chain	17
FUEL HANDLING
Fuel	18
Fueling	19
Fuel safety	19
STARTING AND STOPPING
Starting and stopping	20
WORKING TECHNIQUES
Before use:	22
General working instructions	22
How to avoid kickback	29
MAINTENANCE
General	30
Carburetor adjustment	30
Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw
safety equipment	31
Mufﬂer	33
Starter	34
Air ﬁlter	35
Spark plug	35
Lubricating the bar tip sprocket	35
Needle bearing lubrication	35
Adjustment of the oil pump	36
Cooling system	36
”Air Injection” centrifugal cleaning	36
Winter use	36
Heated handles	37
Maintenance schedule	38
TECHNICAL DATA
Technical data	39
Bar and chain combinations	40
Saw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges	41

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FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT

YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS 42

AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY

PRECAUTIONS

Safety precautions for chain saw users

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Husqvarna 353 EPA III, 1151435-95 manual Contents

Contents

346XP EPA I 353 EPA Symbols on the machine KEY to SymbolsSymbols in the operator’s manual EPA Contents Introduction Dear customerWhat is WHAT? What is what on the chain saw?General Safety Precautions Before using a new chain sawMachine′s safety equipment Always use common sensePersonal protective equipment Chain brake and front hand guardGeneral Safety Precautions Chain catcher Throttle lockoutRight hand guard Stop switch Cutting equipmentVibration damping system MufﬂerCutting equipment designed to reduce kickback BarChain Injuries Some terms that describe the bar and chainSharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge setting General information on sharpening cutting teethTensioning the chain Lubricating cutting equipment Which could lead to serious, even fatal injuries Chain oilFilling with chain oil Checking chain lubricationNeedle bearing lubrication Chain drive sprocketChecking wear on cutting equipment Fitting the bar and chain AssemblyProtect your hands from injury Fuel Handling FuelFuel safety FuelingTransport and storage Long-term storageStarting and Stopping Starting and stoppingCold engine Warm engineStopping Basic safety rules Working TechniquesBefore use General working instructionsGeneral rules Basic cutting technique TermsLimbing Tree felling technique Safe distanceFelling direction Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreatDirectional cuts Felling cutGeneral advice Freeing a tree that has fallen badlyFreeing a trapped tree Cutting trees and branches that are in tensionWhat is kickback? How to avoid kickbackCutting the trunk into logs Carburetor adjustment MaintenanceGeneral Correctly adjusted carburetor High speed jet HChecking brake band wear Checking the front hand guardChecking the inertia brake release ImmediatelyMufﬂer Starter Changing a broken or worn starter cordTensioning the recoil spring Changing a broken recoil springAir ﬁlter Spark plugLubricating the bar tip sprocket Needle bearing lubricationAdjustment of the oil pump Air Injection centrifugal cleaningTemperature 0C 32F or colder Cooling systemElectrical carburetor heating Heated handles346XPG, 353G Maintenance schedule Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenanceTechnical Data Technical data050 Bar and chain combinations058 Saw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges Repair or Replacement of Parts Repair or Federal Emission Control Warranty StatementConsequential Damages Husqvarna Forest American Standard Safety Precautions Safety precautions for chain saw usersKickback safety precautions Other safety precautions1151435-95