EPA III TrioBrake | Husqvarna 345e EPA III, 1151438-95 instruction

Operator’s manual

345e EPA III 346XP EPA I

353 EPA III TrioBrake

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

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Husqvarna 345e EPA III, 353 EPA III TrioBrake, 1151438-95 manual

Contents

EPA III TrioBrake Symbols on the machine KEY to SymbolsSymbols in the operator’s manual EPA 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 Vibration damping system Cutting equipment Stop switchMufﬂer General rules Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickback Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge setting If the depth gauge setting is too large General advice on adjusting depth gauge setting Tensioning the chain Adjustment of depth gauge settingBar and cause serious or even fatal injury 346XP TrioBrake, 353 TrioBrake Filling with chain oil Lubricating cutting equipmentChecking chain lubrication Needle bearing lubrication Chain drive sprocketChecking wear on cutting equipment Fitting the bar and chain Assembly346XP TrioBrake, 353 TrioBrake 345e TrioBrake 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 techniqueLimbing Cutting Safe distance Tree felling techniqueFelling direction Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreat Felling cut Directional cuts 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 Checking the brake trigger Checking the right-hand brake trigger Mufﬂer Changing a broken or worn starter cord StarterTensioning the recoil spring 345e Air ﬁlter Replacement of broken recoil and drive disc springsSpark plug Fitting the starter When making adjustments Adjustment of the oil pumpLubricating the bar tip sprocket Needle bearing lubrication Temperature 0C 32F or colder Air Injection centrifugal cleaningHeated handles Electrical carburetor heating 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 Obligations Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Safety precautions for chain saw users American Standard Safety PrecautionsKickback safety precautions Other safety precautions 1151438-95