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Operator′s manual
346XP, 346XPG,
346Xp E-tech,
346XPG E-tech,
353, 353G, 353 E-tech,
E En ng glliis sh h
E En ng glliis sh h
353G E-tech, TrioBrake
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 Symbols on the machine: Symbols in the operator’s WARNING! Chain saws can be manual: dangerous! Careless or incorrect use Switch off the engine by moving the can result in serious or fatal injury to the stop switch to the STOP position operator or others. before carrying out any checks or Please read the operator’s manual maintenance. carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. Always wear approved protective
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CONTENTS Bar and chain combinations ................................. 39 Contents Saw chain filing and file gauges ........................... 39 KEY TO SYMBOLS EC-declaration of conformity ................................ 40 Symbols on the machine: ..................................... 2 Symbols in the operator’s manual: ....................... 2 CONTENTS Contents ............................................................... 3 INTRODUCTION Dear
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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 Husqvarna 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 the more than 300 years of beeing, the Husqvarna factory has produced a lot
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WHAT IS WHAT? 27 32 26 25 24 18 19 31 5 6 23 20 4 21 22 1 7 9 8 2 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 30 29 28 What is what on the chain saw? 1 Product and serial number plate 18 Starter handle 2 Throttle lockout 19 Chain oil tank 3 Decompression valve 20 Starter 4 Front handle 21 Fuel tank 5 Cylinder cover 22 Choke control/Start throttle lock 6 Front hand guard 23 Rear handle 7 Muffler 24 Stop switch 8 Spike bumper 25 Adjuster screws carburettor 9 Bar tip sprocket 26 Air purge 10 Rear handle w
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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 loaded stop switch and can be started by and adjusted. See instructions under the heading low speed and force on the starter Assembly. handle, even small children under some circumstances can produ
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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
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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. • To release the chain brake pull the front hand guard backwards, towards the front handle. A • The brake is applied when the front hand guard (B) is
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • In the felling position the left hand is in a position that Throttle lockout makes manual activation of the chain brake The throttle lockout is designed to prevent accidental impossible. With this type of grip, that is when the left operation of the throttle control. When you press the lock hand is placed so that it cannot affect the movement (A) (i.e. when you grasp the handle) it releases the throttle of the front hand guard, the chain brake can only be con
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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 minimize 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
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Keep the chain’s cutting teeth properly WARNING! Any contact with a rotating sharpened! Follow our instructions and use the saw chain can cause extremely serious recommended file gauge. A damaged or badly ! injuries. sharpened chain increases the risk of accidents. Some terms that describe the bar and chain To maintain the safety features of the cutting equipment, you should replace a worn or damaged bar or chain with a bar and chain combinations recommended by
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Drive link width (mm/inches) 3 File position 4 Round file diameter • Number of drive links. It is very difficult to sharpen a chain correctly without the right equipment. We recommend that you use our file gauge. This will help you obtain the maximum kickback reduction and cutting performance from your chain. Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge setting General information on sharpening cutting teeth • Never use a blunt chain. When the chain is blunt you
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • File all the teeth to the same length. When the length resistance as you draw the file along the depth gauge of the cutting teeth is reduced to 4 mm (5/32") the tool. chain is worn out and should be replaced. Tensioning the chain General advice on adjusting depth gauge setting • When you sharpen the cutting tooth (A) the depth gauge setting (C) will decrease. To maintain optimal cutting performance the depth gauge (B) has to be filed down to achieve the recommended
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The position of the chain tensioning screw on our chain throttle you should see a distinct line of oil on the light saws varies from model to model. See instructions under surface. the heading What is what? to find out where it is on your model. Lubricating cutting equipment WARNING! Poor lubrication of cutting equipment may cause the chain to snap, ! which could lead to serious, even fatal injuries. Chain oil If the chain lubrication is not working: Chain oil must
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS B Rim sprocket (replaceable) • Whether the groove in the bar has become badly worn. Replace the bar if necessary. • Whether the tip of the bar is uneven or badly worn. If Regularly check the degree of wear on the drive sprocket. a hollow forms on the underside of the bar tip this is Replace if wear is excessive. Replace the drive sprocket due to running with a slack chain. whenever you replace the chain. Needle bearing lubrication Both versions of sprockets have a
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ASSEMBLY underside of the bar. See instructions under the heading Fitting the bar and chain 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 the bar tip and tighten the bar nuts with the combination spanner. Remove the
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FUEL HANDLING Mixing ratio Fuel 1:50 (2%) with HUSQVARNA two-stroke oil. Note! The machine is equipped with a two-stroke engine 1:33 (3%) with oils class JASO FB or ISO EGB formulated and must always be run using a mixture of petrol and two- for air-cooled, two-stroke engines. stroke oil. It is important to accurately measure the amount of oil to be mixed to ensure that the correct Two-stroke oil, litre mixture is obtained. When mixing small amounts of fuel, Petrol, litre even small inaccur
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FUEL HANDLING • Move the machine at least 3 m from the refuelling Fuelling point before starting it. WARNING! Taking the following precautions, will lessen the risk of fire: ! Min. 3 m (10 ft) Do not smoke and do not place any hot objects in the vicinity of fuel. • Never start the machine: Always stop the engine and let it cool for a few minutes before refuelling. 1 If you have spilt fuel or chain oil on the machine. Wipe off the spillage and allow remaining fuel to evaporate. When refuellin
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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 A B starting: ! 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
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STARTING AND STOPPING prevents unnecessary wear to the clutch, clutch drum and • Observe your surroundings and make sure that there brake band. is no risk of people or animals coming into contact with the cutting equipment. Note! Reactivate the chain brake by pushing the front hand guard back towards the front handle. The chain saw is now ready for use. • Always hold the saw with both hands. The right hand should be on the rear handle, and the left hand on the front handle. All people, whe
