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Operator’s manual
346XP,346XPG, 346XP E-tech
346XPG E-tech
353, 353G, 353 E-tech
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: Adjustment of the oil pump WARNING! Chain saws can be dangerous! Careless or improper use can result in serious or fatal injury to the If your machine bears this symbol operator or others. it is equipped with a catalytic converter. Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before Chain brake, activated (right) using the machine. Chain brake, not activated Always wear: (lef
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KEY TO SYMBOLS You will find the following labels on your chain saw: 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. EPA I Regular cleaning is required. EPA III Visual check. Protective goggles or a visor must be worn. The Emissions Compliance Period referred to on the Emission Compliance label indicates the number of op
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CONTENTS Bar and chain combinations .................................. 40 Contents Saw chain filing and file gauges ............................ 40 KEY TO SYMBOLS FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY Symbols on the machine: ...................................... 2 STATEMENT Symbols in the operator’s manual: ........................ 2 YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS 41 CONTENTS AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY Contents ..........................
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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? 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 Bumper spike 25 Adjuster screws carburetor 9 Bar tip sprocket 26 Air purge 10 Rear handle with
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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-loaded • Check that the cutting equipment is correctly fitted and stop switch and can be started by low adjusted. See instructions under the heading speed and force on the starter handle, Assembly. even small children under some circumstances can pr
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS We will willingly be of service and provide you with advice • Fire Extinguisher and Shovel as well as help you to use your chain saw both efficiently and safely. Attend a training course in chain saw usage if possible. Your dealer, forestry school or your library can provide information about which training materials and courses are available. Generally clothes should be close-fitting without restricting your freedom of movement. IMPORTANT! Sparks
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • The chain brake (A) can either be activated manually reduce the risk of moving chain accidentally hitting (by your left hand) or automatically by the inertia your leg or anyone or anything close by. release mechanism. A • The brake is applied when the front hand guard (B) is pushed forwards or when the right-hand brake trigger (E) is pushed up and forwards. B • To release the chain brake pull the front hand guard E backwards, towards the front handle. • This move
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS be activated manually by the movement of your left Will my chain brake always protect me hand. from injury in the event of a kickback? No. First, the chain brake must be in working order to provide the intended protection. Second, it must be activated during the kickback as described above to stop the saw chain. Third, the chain brake may be activated but if the bar is too close to you the brake might not have • In the felling position the left hand is in a posi
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Right hand guard Stop switch Apart from protecting your hand if the chain jumps or Use the stop switch to switch off the engine. snaps, the right hand guard stops branches and twigs from interfering with your grip on the rear handle. Muffler Vibration damping system The muffler is designed to keep noise levels to a minimum and to direct exhaust fumes away from the user. Your machine is equipped with a vibration damping system that is designed to reduce vibration and m
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Extend the life of cutting equipment. By using cutting equipment with ”built-in” kickback reduction and keeping the chain sharp and well- • Avoid increasing vibration levels. maintained you can reduce the effects of kickback. General rules Bar • Only use cutting equipment recommended by us! The smaller the tip radius the lower the chance of See instructions under the heading Technical data. kickback. Chain A chain is made up of a number of links, which are avail
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Bar groove width (inches/mm). The groove in the bar difference in height between the two (depth gauge must match the width of the chain drive links. setting). • Chain oil hole and hole for chain tensioner. The bar When you sharpen a cutting tooth there are four important must be matched to the chain saw design. factors to remember. 1 Filing angle Chain • Chain pitch (inches) 2 Cutting angle • Drive link width (mm/inches) 3 File position • Number of drive links. 4
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS data for information on the size of file and gauge that are Adjustment of depth gauge setting recommended for the chain fitted to your chain saw. • The cutting teeth should be newly sharpened before adjusting the depth gauge setting. We recommend that you adjust the depth gauge setting every third time you sharpen the cutting teeth. NOTE! This • Check that the chain is correctly tensioned. A slack recommendation assumes that the length of the chain will move sidewa
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Loosen the bar nuts that hold the clutch cover/chain Filling with chain oil brake. Use the combination spanner. Then tighten the • All our chain saws have an automatic chain lubrication bar nuts by hand as tight as you can. system. On some models the oil flow is also adjustable. • Raise the tip of the bar and stretch the chain by tightening the chain tensioning screw using the combination spanner. Tighten the chain until it does • The saw chain oil tank and the
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Check that the bar tip sprocket turns freely and that We recommend you compare the existing chain with a the lubricating hole in the tip sprocket is not blocked. new chain to decide how badly the existing chain is worn. Clean and lubricate if necessary. When the length of the cutting teeth has worn down to only 5/32 inch (4 mm) the chain must be replaced. Bar Check regularly: If the chain lubrication system is still not working after • Whether there are burrs on t
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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 0,43/0,20 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 ensur
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FUEL HANDLING • Never start the machine: Fueling 1 If you have spilled fuel or chain oil on the machine. Wipe off the spillage and allow remaining fuel to evaporate. 2 If you have spilled fuel on yourself or your clothes, change your clothes. Wash any part of your body that WARNING! Taking the following precautions, will lessen the risk of fire: has come in contact with fuel. Use soap and water. ! 3 If the machine is leaking fuel. Check regularly for leaks Do not smoke and do not place any
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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 com
