357XP | Husqvarna 359 instruction

Operator's manual (EPA I)

357XP 359

Please read these instructions carefully and make sure you understand them before using the machine.

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357XP Symbols KEY to Symbols EPA Contents Chain SAW Safety Equipment Safety Instructions 3a Starting Chain brake and front hand guard Chain catcher Throttle lockRight hand guard Vibration damping system Stop switchMuffler Checking the front hand guard Checking brake band wearChecking the inertia brake release Checking the brake trigger Throttle lock 5 basic rules Cutting Equipment Bar Cutting equipment designed to minimise kickbackSaw chain Some terms that describe the bar and chain General information on sharpening cutting teeth Sharpening your chain and adjusting raker clearanceSharpening cutting teeth Risk of kickback is increased with a badly sharpened chain Setting the raker clearance General advice on setting raker clearanceTensioning the chain Chain oil Lubricating cutting equipmentFilling with chain oil Never use waste oil Checking chain lubrication Needle bearing maintenanceChecking wear on cutting equipment Lubricating the bar tip sprocket What is kickback? HOW to Avoid Kickback Do not let go of the handles General rulesNever use the saw one- handed Min m General Safety Precautions10 ft General Working Instructions Basic safety rules General Basic cutting techniqueTerms Cutting Safe distance Tree felling techniqueLimbing Felling direction Felling Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreat Freeing a tree that has fallen badly = high accident risk General adviceCutting the trunk into logs Freeing a Trapped tree What is what? What is WHAT? Mounting guide bar and chain Assembly Fuelmix Fuel Handling Chain oil FuellingMin 3 m 10ft Start and stop Start and StopStart Stop Carburetor Maintenance Starter device Starter device assemblyChanging a broken or worn starter cord Tensioning the recoil spring Air filter Needle bearing maintenance Spark plugMuffler IMPORTANT! a damaged air filter must always be replaced Centrifugal cleaning Air Injection Adjustment of the oil pumpCooling system Heated handles 357XPG, 359G Monthly maintenance Weekly maintenance Daily maintenance Recommended original and replacement Technical Data357XP 359 Bar and chain combinations Your Warranty Rights Obligations Emission Control Warranty Statement 2002W22 114 00

Husqvarna 359 manual 357XP

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