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Operator’s manual
357XP/XPG, 357XP E-tech
357XPG E-tech
359/G, 359 E-tech, 359G E-tech
Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine.
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KEY TO SYMBOLS Chain brake, activated (right) Symbols on the machine: Chain brake, not activated WARNING! Chain saws can be (left) dangerous! Careless or improper use Other symbols/decals on can result in serious or fatal injury to the the machine refer to special operator or others. certification requirements Please read the operator’s manual for certain markets. carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. Always wear
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KEY TO SYMBOLS The chain brake must be engaged when the chain saw is started. 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. You will find the following labels on your chain saw: EPA I EPA III The Emissions Compliance Period referred to on the Emission Compliance label indicates the number of operating hours
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CONTENTS Saw chain filing and file gauges ............................ 41 Contents FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY KEY TO SYMBOLS STATEMENT Symbols on the machine: ...................................... 2 YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS 42 Symbols in the operator’s manual: ........................ 2 AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS Contents ............................................................... 4 Safety precau
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INTRODUCTION Dear customer! Congratulations on your choice to buy a Husqvarna product! Husqvarna is based on a tradition that dates back to 1689, when the Swedish King Karl XI ordered the construction of a factory on the banks of the Huskvarna River, for production of muskets. The location was logical, since water power was harnessed from the Huskvarna River to create the water- powered plant. During over 300 years of continuous operation, the Husqvarna factory has produced a l
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WHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the chain saw? 1 Cylinder cover 16 Bumper spike 2 Front handle 17 Chain catcher 3 Chain brake and front hand guard 18 Clutch cover 4 Starter 19 Rear handle with right hand guard 5 Chain oil tank 20 Throttle control 6 Starter handle 21 Throttle lockout 7 Adjuster screws carburetor 22 Decompression valve (Model 359) Automatic decompression valve (Model 357XP) 8 Choke control/Start throttle lock 23 Combination spanner 9 Rear handle 24 Chain tensioning scre
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before using a new chain saw WARNING! Never allow children to use or be in the vicinity of the machine. As the • Please read this manual carefully. ! machine is equipped with a spring- • Check that the cutting equipment is correctly fitted and loaded stop switch and can be started by adjusted. See instructions under the heading low speed and force on the starter Assembly. handle, even small children under some circumstances can pro
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Hearing protection Always use common sense • Protective goggles or a visor It is not possible to cover every conceivable situation you • Gloves with saw protection can face when using a chain saw. Always exercise care and use your common sense. Avoid all situations which • Trousers with saw protection you consider to be beyond your capability. If you still feel • Boots with saw protection, steel toe-cap and non-slip uncertain about operating
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Take care when using your saw and make sure the reduce the risk of moving chain accidentally hitting kickback zone of the bar never touches any object. your leg or anyone or anything close by. • The chain brake (A) can either be activated manually (by your left hand) or automatically by the inertia release mechanism. • The brake is applied when the front hand guard (B) is pushed forwards. • To release the chain brake pull the front hand guard backwards, towards th
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS be activated manually by the movement of your left activated during the kickback as described above to stop hand. the saw chain. Third, the chain brake may be activated but if the bar is too close to you the brake might not have enough time to slow down and stop the chain before the chain saw hits you. Only you and proper working technique can eliminate kickback and its danger. Throttle lockout • In the felling position the left hand is in a position that The thr
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Vibration damping system Muffler Your machine is equipped with a vibration damping The muffler is designed to keep noise levels to a minimum system that is designed to reduce vibration and make and to direct exhaust fumes away from the user. operation easier. WARNING! The exhaust fumes from the engine are hot and may contain sparks ! which can start a fire. Never start the machine indoors or near combustible material! The machine′s vibration damping system reduces th
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS recommended file gauge. A damaged or badly WARNING! Any contact with a rotating sharpened chain increases the risk of accidents. saw chain can cause extremely serious ! injuries. Some terms that describe the bar and chain To maintain the safety features of the cutting equipment, • Maintain the correct depth gauge setting! Follow you should replace a worn or damaged bar or chain with our instructions and use the recommended depth a bar and chain combinations recom
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Chain 1 Filing angle • Chain pitch (inches) • Drive link width (mm/inches) 2 Cutting angle 3 File position • Number of drive links. 4 Round file diameter It is very difficult to sharpen a chain correctly without the Sharpening your chain and adjusting right equipment. We recommend that you use our file gauge. This will help you obtain the maximum kickback depth gauge setting reduction and cutting performance from your chain. General information on sharpening cutting te
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Check that the chain is correctly tensioned. A slack acheive the correct depth gauge setting and bevel for chain will move sideways, making it more difficult to the depth gauge. sharpen correctly. • Place the depth gauge tool over the chain. Detailed • Always file cutting teeth from the inside face. Reduce information regarding the use of the depth gauge tool, the pressure on the return stroke. File all the teeth on will be found on the package for the depth gauge
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS combination spanner. Tighten the chain until it does before the fuel), and that you adjust the carburetor as not sag from the underside of the bar. recommended (a lean mixture may mean that the fuel lasts longer than the oil) and that you also use the recommended cutting equipment (a bar that is too long will use more chain oil). Checking chain lubrication • Check the chain lubrication each time you refuel. See instructions under the heading Lubricating the bar ti
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Chain drive sprocket • Whether there are burrs on the edges of the bar. Remove these with a file if necessary. The clutch drum is fitted with one of the following drive sprockets: • Whether the groove in the bar has become badly A Spur sprocket (the chain sprocket is welded on the worn. Replace the bar if necessary. drum) B Rim sprocket (replaceable) • Whether the tip of the bar is uneven or badly worn. If a hollow forms on the underside of the bar tip this is
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ASSEMBLY Tension the chain by turning the chain tensioning screw Fitting the bar and chain clockwise using the combination spanner. See instructions under the heading Tensioning the chain. WARNING! Always wear gloves, when working with the chain. ! Check that the chain brake is in disengaged position by moving the front hand guard towards the front handle. The chain is correctly tensioned when it does not sag from the underside of the bar, but can still be turned easily by hand. Hold up th
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FUEL HANDLING Fuel Gasoline, litre Two-stroke oil, litre Note! The machine is equipped with a two-stroke engine 2% (1:50) and must always be run using a mixture of gasoline and 5 0,10 two-stroke oil. It is important to accurately measure the amount of oil to be mixed to ensure that the correct 10 0,20 mixture is obtained. When mixing small amounts of fuel, 15 0,30 even small inaccuracies can drastically affect the ratio of the mixture. 20 0,40 US gallon US fl. oz. WARNING! Always ensure the
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FUEL HANDLING • In temperatures below 32°F (0°C) some oils become • Move the machine at least 10 ft (3 m) from the too viscous. This can overload the oil pump and result refuelling point before starting it. in damage to the oil pump components. • Contact your service agent when choosing chain oil. Fueling WARNING! Taking the following precautions, will lessen the risk of fire: ! • Never start the machine: Do not smoke and do not place any hot 1 If you have spilled fuel or chain oil on the mach
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STARTING AND STOPPING the machine has started the valve will automatically return Starting and stopping to its original setting. WARNING! Note the following before starting: A ! The chain brake must be engaged when the chain saw is started to reduce the chance of contact with the moving chain during starting. Never start a chain saw unless the bar, Warm engine chain and all covers are fitted correctly. Use the same procedure as for starting a cold engine but Otherwise the clutch can come
