435 435e 440e, English | Husqvarna 965168601, 965167936 instruction

Operator′s manual

435 435e 440e

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

English

115 10 82-26 Rev.2 2008-06-03

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Husqvarna 965168601, 965167936, 965167501 manual 435 435e 440e, English

Contents

English 435 435e 440e Symbols on the machine KEY to SymbolsSymbols in the operator’s manual Contents Dear Customer Introduction What is what on the chain saw? What is WHAT? Before using a new chain saw General Safety Precautions Always use common sense Machine′s safety equipmentPersonal protective equipment Chain brake and front hand guard General Safety Precautions Chain catcher Throttle lockout Right hand guard Stop switchVibration damping system Mufﬂer General rules Cutting equipmentCutting equipment designed to reduce kickback General information on sharpening cutting teeth Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge setting Tensioning the chain 435e, 440e 435 Which could lead to serious, even fatal injuries Chain oil Lubricating cutting equipmentFilling with chain oil Checking chain lubrication Needle bearing lubrication Chain drive sprocketChecking wear on cutting equipment Fitting the bar and chain Assembly435 435e, 440e Fitting a spike bumper Fuel Fuel Handling Fuelling Fuel safetyTransport and storage Long-term storage Starting and stopping Starting and StoppingStarting Stopping Working Techniques Basic safety rulesBefore use General working instructions General rules Terms Basic cutting technique Limbing Tree felling techniqueSafe distance Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreat Felling directionDirectional cuts Felling cut 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 Carburettor adjustment MaintenanceGeneral Immediately Checking the inertia brake release Mufﬂer Replacing the starter cord StarterTensioning the recoil spring Replacing the return and drive springs Air ﬁlterFitting the starter Lubricating the bar tip sprocket Spark plugNeedle bearing lubrication Cooling system Temperature -5C or colder Air Injection centrifugal cleaningWinter use Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Maintenance schedule Technical data Technical Data Saw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges Bar and chain combinations Applies to Europe only EC-declaration of conformityEN ISO 12100-22003, Cispr 122005, EN ISO ´z+S6¶68¨ Page 1151082-26