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Husqvarna 357XP EPA I, 357XP EPA I, 359 EPA II KEY TO SYMBOLS

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KEY TO SYMBOLS

Symbols on the machine:

WARNING! Chain saws can be dangerous!

Careless or improper use can result in

serious or fatal injury to the operator or

others.

Please read the operator’s manual carefully

and make sure you understand the

instructions before using the machine.

Always wear:

• Approved protective helmet

• Approved hearing protection

• Protective goggles or a visor

Both of the operator

′

s hands must be used to

operate the chain saw.

Never operate a chain saw holding it with one

hand only.

Never let the guide bar tip come in contact with

any object.

WARNING! Kickback may occur when the

nose or tip of the guide bar touches an object,

and cause a lightning fast reverse reaction,

kicking the guide bar up and towards the

operator. May cause serious personal injury.

If your machine bears this symbol it is

equipped with a catalytic converter.

Other symbols/decals on the machine refer to special

certiﬁcation requirements for certain markets.

Symbols in the operator’s manual:

Switch off the engine by moving the stop

switch to the STOP position before carrying

out any checks or maintenance.

Always wear approved protective gloves.

Regular cleaning is required.

Visual check.

Protective goggles or a visor must be worn.

Refuelling.

Filing with oil and adjusting oil ﬂow.

The chain brake must be engaged when

the chain saw is started.

You will ﬁnd the following labels on your chain saw:

EPA I

EPA II

The Emissions Compliance Period referred to on the

Emission Compliance label indicates the number of operating

hours for which the engine has been shown to meet Federal

emissions requirements. Category C = 50 hours, B = 125

hours, and A = 300 hours.

Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control

devices and system may be performed by any nonroad

engine repair establishment or individual.

Contents

Main KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols on the machine: Symbols in the operators manual: CONTENTS Contents INTRODUCTION Dear customer! WHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the chain saw? Before using a new chain saw Important Always use common sense Personal protective equipment Chain brake and front hand guard s safety equipment Machine Page Will my hand always activate the chain brake during a kickback? Vibration damping system Right hand guard Chain catcher Will my inetria activated chain brake always activate during kickback in the event of a kickback? Will my chain brake always protect me from injury in the event of a kickback? Throttle lock Stop switch Cutting equipment 11 Chain Some terms that describe the bar and chain Chain Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickback Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge setting General information on sharpening cutting teeth Sharpening cutting teeth General advice on adjusting depth gauge setting Adjustment of depth gauge setting Tensioning the chain 14 Lubricating cutting equipment Chain oil Filling with chain oil Checking chain lubrication Chain drive sprocket Needle bearing lubrication Checking wear on cutting equipment ASSEMBLY Fitting the bar and chain FUEL HANDLING Fuel Gasoline Environment fuel Running-in FUEL HANDLING Fueling Fuel safety Transport and storage Long-term storage STARTING AND STOPPING Starting and stopping A Cold engine Warm engine STARTING AND STOPPING Stopping Before use: General working instructions Basic safety rules General rules Basic cutting technique General Terms There are ve important factors you should consider before making a cut: 24 Limbing Cutting Tree felling technique Safe distance Felling direction Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreat 26 Felling Freeing a tree that has fallen badly Freeing a trapped tree Cutting trees and branches that are in tension General advice: 28 How to avoid kickback What is kickback? Limbing Cutting the trunk into logs General LH T 30 Correctly adjusted carburetor Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw safety equipment Chain brake and front hand guard Checking brake band wear Checking the front hand guard Checking the inertia brake release Page Mufer Starter Changing a broken or worn starter cord Tensioning the recoil spring Changing a broken recoil spring Air lter Spark plug Lubricating the bar tip sprocket Needle bearing lubrication Adjustment of the oil pump Cooling system + Air Injection centrifugal cleaning Winter use C (32 Temperature 0 F) or colder: Maintenance schedule TECHNICAL DATA Technical data TECHNICAL DATA Recommended original and replacement bar and chain combinations Bar and chain combinations Page 40 FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY COVERAGE OWNERS WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES WARRANTY COMMENCEMENT DATE AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Safety precautions for chain saw users Kickback safety precautions Other safety precautions