357XP EPA I 359 EPA, English | Husqvarna 1151436-95 instruction

Operator’s manual

357XP EPA I 359 EPA III

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

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Husqvarna 1151436-95, 359 EPA III manual 357XP EPA I 359 EPA, English

Contents

English 357XP EPA I 359 EPA Symbols on the machine KEY to SymbolsSymbols in the operator’s manual EPA 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 Bar Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickbackChain General information on sharpening cutting teeth Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge setting Tensioning the chain Filling with chain oil Lubricating cutting equipmentChecking chain lubrication Needle bearing lubrication Chain drive sprocketChecking wear on cutting equipment Fitting the bar and chain AssemblyWorking with the chain 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 technique Limbing Safe distance Tree felling techniqueFelling direction Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreat Directional cuts FellingFelling cut Freeing a trapped tree Freeing a tree that has fallen badlyCutting trees and branches that are in tension What is kickback? How to avoid kickbackGeneral advice Cutting the trunk into logs Carburetor adjustment MaintenanceGeneral High speed jet H Correctly adjusted carburetor Immediately Checking the brake trigger Mufﬂer Changing a broken or worn starter cord StarterTensioning the recoil spring Changing a broken recoil spring Spark plug Air ﬁlterLubricating the bar tip sprocket Fitting the starter Air Injection centrifugal cleaning Adjustment of the oil pumpWhen making adjustments Needle bearing lubrication Winter use Temperature 0C 32F or colderHeated handles Electrical carburetor heating Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Maintenance schedule Technical data Technical Data 050 Bar and chain combinations058 Saw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges Repair or Replacement of Parts Repair or Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Safety precautions for chain saw users American Standard Safety PrecautionsKickback safety precautions Other safety precautions 1151436-95