FUEL HANDLING

Chain oil

The chain lubrication

 

system is automatic. Always

 

use special chain oil with

 

good adhesive

 

characteristics.

In countries where no

 

special chain oil is available,

 

EP 90 transmission oil can

 

be used.

Never use waste oil. This

 

results in damage to the oil

 

pump, the bar and the

 

chain.

It is important to use oil of

 

the right viscosity according

 

to the air temperature.

In temperatures below 0oC

 

(32oF) some oils become

 

too viscous. This can

Fuelling

Taking the following precautions, will lessen the risk of fire.

Do not smoke or place warm objects in the vicinity of the fuel.

Always shut off the engine before refuelling.

Slowly open the fuel cap, when filling fuel, so that possible overpressure is slowly released.

Tighten the fuel cap carefully after fuelling.

Always move the saw from the fuelling area before starting.

WARNING!

The catalytic converter muffler gets very hot during and after use. This also applies during idling. Be aware of the fire hazard, especially when handling the saw near flammable substances or vapours.

overload the oil pump and

result in damage to the oil

pump components.

• Contact your servicing

dealer when choosing chain

oil.

Clean around the fuel cap. Clean the fuel and chain oil tanks regularly. The fuel filter should be changed at least once a year. Contamination in the fuel tanks causes malfunction. Make sure the fuel is well mixed by shaking the container before fuelling. The volume of chain oil and fuel tanks are adjusted to each other. Therefore, always fill chain oil and fuel at the same time.

Min 3 m

(10ft)

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Husqvarna 355 manual Fuelling, Chain oil, Min 3 m, 10ft

355 specifications

The Husqvarna 355 is a powerful and versatile chainsaw designed for professionals and avid woodworkers alike. This model is engineered to deliver optimal performance, efficiency, and reliability, making it a popular choice for various cutting tasks in forestry, landscaping, and wood processing.

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