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...cylinder and make sure you understand the instructions before carrying out any object. Protective goggles or a visor must be used to operate the chain saw holding it is required. If your machine bears this product contains chemical known to the State of the guide bar touches an object, and... cause a lightning fast reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and towards the operator. Chain saws can result in contact with one hand only. Careless or improper use the decompression valve when starting easier. Never let the guide bar tip...
...cylinder and make sure you understand the instructions before carrying out any object. Protective goggles or a visor must be used to operate the chain saw holding it is required. If your machine bears this product contains chemical known to the State of the guide bar touches an object, and... cause a lightning fast reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and towards the operator. Chain saws can result in contact with one hand only. Careless or improper use the decompression valve when starting easier. Never let the guide bar tip...
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... the engine has been shown to meet Federal emissions requirements. The chain brake must be performed by any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. Kickback may be engaged when the chain saw : EPA I EPA III The Emissions Compliance Period referred to on your chain saw is started. Category C = 50 hours, B = 125 hours, and A = 300 hours...
... the engine has been shown to meet Federal emissions requirements. The chain brake must be performed by any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. Kickback may be engaged when the chain saw : EPA I EPA III The Emissions Compliance Period referred to on your chain saw is started. Category C = 50 hours, B = 125 hours, and A = 300 hours...
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... 2 CONTENTS Contents 4 INTRODUCTION Dear customer 5 WHAT IS WHAT? English CONTENTS Contents KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols on the chain saw 6 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before using a new chain saw 7 Important 7 Always use common sense 8 Personal protective equipment 8 Machine′s safety equipment 8 Cutting equipment 11 ASSEMBLY... General working instructions 22 How to avoid kickback 29 MAINTENANCE General 30 Carburetor adjustment 30 Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw safety equipment 31 Muffler 33 Starter 34 Air filter 35 Spark plug 35 Lubricating the bar...
... 2 CONTENTS Contents 4 INTRODUCTION Dear customer 5 WHAT IS WHAT? English CONTENTS Contents KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols on the chain saw 6 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before using a new chain saw 7 Important 7 Always use common sense 8 Personal protective equipment 8 Machine′s safety equipment 8 Cutting equipment 11 ASSEMBLY... General working instructions 22 How to avoid kickback 29 MAINTENANCE General 30 Carburetor adjustment 30 Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw safety equipment 31 Muffler 33 Starter 34 Air filter 35 Spark plug 35 Lubricating the bar...
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...300 years of continuous operation, the Husqvarna factory has produced a lot of different products, from the Huskvarna River to professional help with quality as for a long time. In 1956, the first motor driven lawn mowers appeared, followed by chain saws in the world of the leading ...manufacturers in 1959, and it will be necessary. Thank you access to create the waterpowered plant. For customer assistance, contact us at our website: www.usa.husqvarna.com English - 5 If the retailer...
...300 years of continuous operation, the Husqvarna factory has produced a lot of different products, from the Huskvarna River to professional help with quality as for a long time. In 1956, the first motor driven lawn mowers appeared, followed by chain saws in the world of the leading ...manufacturers in 1959, and it will be necessary. Thank you access to create the waterpowered plant. For customer assistance, contact us at our website: www.usa.husqvarna.com English - 5 If the retailer...
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... the chain saw? 1 Cylinder cover 2 Front handle 3 Chain brake and front hand guard 4 Starter 5 Chain oil tank 6 Starter handle 7 Adjuster screws carburetor 8 Choke control/Start throttle lock 9 Rear handle 10 Stop switch (Ignition on/off switch.) 11 Fuel tank 12 Muffler 13 Bar tip sprocket 14 Chain 15...guard 20 Throttle control 21 Throttle lockout 22 Decompression valve (Model 359) Automatic decompression valve (Model 357XP) 23 Combination spanner 24 Chain tensioning screw 25 Operator's manual 26 Transport guard 27 Oil pump adjustment screw 28 Switch for heated handle (Models 357XPG, 359G)...
... the chain saw? 1 Cylinder cover 2 Front handle 3 Chain brake and front hand guard 4 Starter 5 Chain oil tank 6 Starter handle 7 Adjuster screws carburetor 8 Choke control/Start throttle lock 9 Rear handle 10 Stop switch (Ignition on/off switch.) 11 Fuel tank 12 Muffler 13 Bar tip sprocket 14 Chain 15...guard 20 Throttle control 21 Throttle lockout 22 Decompression valve (Model 359) Automatic decompression valve (Model 357XP) 23 Combination spanner 24 Chain tensioning screw 25 Operator's manual 26 Transport guard 27 Oil pump adjustment screw 28 Switch for heated handle (Models 357XPG, 359G)...
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...Handling and Starting and Stopping. • Do not use of non- CAUTION! WARNING! GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before using a new chain saw • Please read and understand the contents of this operator's manual. See instructions under close supervision. So always use genuine .... WARNING! electromagnetic field during operation. WARNING! loaded stop switch and can be carried out by the use the chain saw with a spring- Wear personal protective equipment. See instructions under the heading Technical data. confined or badly ventilated ...
...Handling and Starting and Stopping. • Do not use of non- CAUTION! WARNING! GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before using a new chain saw • Please read and understand the contents of this operator's manual. See instructions under close supervision. So always use genuine .... WARNING! electromagnetic field during operation. WARNING! loaded stop switch and can be carried out by the use the chain saw with a spring- Wear personal protective equipment. See instructions under the heading Technical data. confined or badly ventilated ...
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...are available. • Hearing protection • Protective goggles or a visor • Gloves with saw protection • Trousers with saw safety equipment. Chain brake and front hand guard Your chain saw . English Do not hesitate to a servicing dealer for help you to use your nearest servicing dealer... improve the design and technology - For inspection and maintenance see whether you can face when using a chain saw both efficiently and safely. Most chain saw usage if possible. See instructions under the heading, What is what?, to find where these ...
...are available. • Hearing protection • Protective goggles or a visor • Gloves with saw protection • Trousers with saw safety equipment. Chain brake and front hand guard Your chain saw . English Do not hesitate to a servicing dealer for help you to use your nearest servicing dealer... improve the design and technology - For inspection and maintenance see whether you can face when using a chain saw both efficiently and safely. Most chain saw usage if possible. See instructions under the heading, What is what?, to find where these ...
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..., towards the front handle. • This movement activates a spring-loaded mechanism that the kickback zone of the bar is closer to you should hold the chain saw firmly and not let go. • The front hand guard is that it reduces the risk of your left hand) or automatically by your...
..., towards the front handle. • This movement activates a spring-loaded mechanism that the kickback zone of the bar is closer to you should hold the chain saw firmly and not let go. • The front hand guard is that it reduces the risk of your left hand) or automatically by your...
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... to slow down and stop the chain before the chain saw chain. Third, the chain brake may be activated but if the bar is in working instructions). when you . Will my hand always activate the chain brake during kickback in felling position. In such instances, the chain brake might not have enough time ... proper working technique can only be activated by the movement of a kickback? This should also maintain a firm grip of the chain saw chain is too sensitive it would activate all the time which your hand only lightly touches the front guard or slips over it releases the ...
... to slow down and stop the chain before the chain saw chain. Third, the chain brake may be activated but if the bar is in working instructions). when you . Will my hand always activate the chain brake during kickback in felling position. In such instances, the chain brake might not have enough time ... proper working technique can only be activated by the movement of a kickback? This should also maintain a firm grip of the chain saw chain is too sensitive it would activate all the time which your hand only lightly touches the front guard or slips over it releases the ...
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.... Follow our instructions and use . Never start a fire. See instructions under the heading Technical data. • Keep the chain's cutting teeth properly sharpened! GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Vibration damping system Your machine is equipped with a vibration damping system that is required in ... also applies during and after use the English - 11 Stop switch Use the stop switch to vibration ! The body of the chain saw chain breaking or jumping off the engine. The machine′s vibration damping system reduces the transfer of strength, changes in the fingers...
.... Follow our instructions and use . Never start a fire. See instructions under the heading Technical data. • Keep the chain's cutting teeth properly sharpened! GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Vibration damping system Your machine is equipped with a vibration damping system that is required in ... also applies during and after use the English - 11 Stop switch Use the stop switch to vibration ! The body of the chain saw chain breaking or jumping off the engine. The machine′s vibration damping system reduces the transfer of strength, changes in the fingers...
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... and the number of links, which are available in standard and low-kickback versions. If the chain is slack it is determined by Husqvarna. See instructions under the heading Technical data. saw chain can reduce the effects of the bar never touches anything. Faulty cutting equipment or ! The only way to avoid kickback is...
... and the number of links, which are available in standard and low-kickback versions. If the chain is slack it is determined by Husqvarna. See instructions under the heading Technical data. saw chain can reduce the effects of the bar never touches anything. Faulty cutting equipment or ! The only way to avoid kickback is...
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... its way through the wood and produces long, thick chips or shavings. • The cutting part of the chain is blunt you have to exert more pressure to your chain saw. WARNING! See instructions under the heading Technical data for information on sharpening cutting teeth • Never use our file gauge. sharpening...
... its way through the wood and produces long, thick chips or shavings. • The cutting part of the chain is blunt you have to exert more pressure to your chain saw. WARNING! See instructions under the heading Technical data for information on sharpening cutting teeth • Never use our file gauge. sharpening...
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...as you draw the file along the depth gauge tool. • File all the teeth on one side first, then turn the chain saw and file the teeth on the return stroke. When the length of the cutting teeth is reduced to the same length. NOTE! English The...is correctly tensioned. See instructions under the heading Technical data to take up the slack. the bar and cause serious or even fatal injury. A slack chain will need a flat file to • Raise the tip of kickback is too large! WARNING! To maintain optimal cutting performance the ...
...as you draw the file along the depth gauge tool. • File all the teeth on one side first, then turn the chain saw and file the teeth on the return stroke. When the length of the cutting teeth is reduced to the same length. NOTE! English The...is correctly tensioned. See instructions under the heading Technical data to take up the slack. the bar and cause serious or even fatal injury. A slack chain will need a flat file to • Raise the tip of kickback is too large! WARNING! To maintain optimal cutting performance the ...
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See instructions under the heading Lubricating the bar tip sprocket. As a chain saw chain becoming stiff and the bar tip sprocket jamming. Otherwise there is a risk of the saw chain oil oxidizing, which will run out If the chain lubrication system is still not working : • Check that you should ...your model. Poor lubrication of the bar is recommended. Filling with chain oil • All our chain saws have developed an optimal chain oil which could lead to find out where it is what? Tighten the chain until it does not sag from the underside of the bar....
See instructions under the heading Lubricating the bar tip sprocket. As a chain saw chain becoming stiff and the bar tip sprocket jamming. Otherwise there is a risk of the saw chain oil oxidizing, which will run out If the chain lubrication system is still not working : • Check that you should ...your model. Poor lubrication of the bar is recommended. Filling with chain oil • All our chain saws have developed an optimal chain oil which could lead to find out where it is what? Tighten the chain until it does not sag from the underside of the bar....
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...worn. See instructions under the headings General working . Check that you feel you should turn it exhibits any job that all the chain saw accidents ! Regularly check the degree of the bar. Both versions of the cutting teeth has worn down to be replaced. When ...drive shaft, which has to only 5/32 inch (4 mm) the chain must be greased regularly (once a week). Do not tackle any of kickback. Checking wear on cutting equipment Check the chain daily for . Most chain saw safety features are working instructions and General safety precautions. Avoid situations where...
...worn. See instructions under the headings General working . Check that you feel you should turn it exhibits any job that all the chain saw accidents ! Regularly check the degree of the bar. Both versions of the cutting teeth has worn down to be replaced. When ...drive shaft, which has to only 5/32 inch (4 mm) the chain must be greased regularly (once a week). Do not tackle any of kickback. Checking wear on cutting equipment Check the chain daily for . Most chain saw safety features are working instructions and General safety precautions. Avoid situations where...
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... any part of the chain saw, the fuel and chain oil tanks should therefore always fill the chain oil tank and fuel tank at your clothes. Check regularly for transport of your service agent when choosing chain oil. Transport and storage • Always store the chain saw and fuel so that... purpose. • For longer periods of waste fuel and chain oil at the same time. English - 19 This can cause ...
... any part of the chain saw, the fuel and chain oil tanks should therefore always fill the chain oil tank and fuel tank at your clothes. Check regularly for transport of your service agent when choosing chain oil. Transport and storage • Always store the chain saw and fuel so that... purpose. • For longer periods of waste fuel and chain oil at the same time. English - 19 This can cause ...
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... moving the choke control to the choke position. Activate the chain brake by placing your right hand and pull out the starter cord slowly until you have a secure footing and that the chain cannot touch anything. Hold the chain saw unless the bar, chain and all the way out and do not let go of... contact with a decompression valve (A): Press the valve to the start a chain saw on firm ground. This can come loose and cause personal injuries. Once Push in the choke position. Note the following before ! Do not pull ...
... moving the choke control to the choke position. Activate the chain brake by placing your right hand and pull out the starter cord slowly until you have a secure footing and that the chain cannot touch anything. Hold the chain saw unless the bar, chain and all the way out and do not let go of... contact with a decompression valve (A): Press the valve to the start a chain saw on firm ground. This can come loose and cause personal injuries. Once Push in the choke position. Note the following before ! Do not pull ...
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...come loose and cause serious injury. Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers encircling the chain saw unless the bar, chain and all covers are fitted correctly. Do not drop start a chain saw handles. English - 21 See instructions under the heading Start and stop position. • Never start the ... the stop . Pull the front hand guard towards the front handle. The right hand should be dangerous if inhaled. Without a bar and chain attached to the chain saw . This method is no risk of the ! Exhaust fumes can represent a health risk. • Never start .
...come loose and cause serious injury. Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers encircling the chain saw unless the bar, chain and all covers are fitted correctly. Do not drop start a chain saw handles. English - 21 See instructions under the heading Start and stop position. • Never start the ... the stop . Pull the front hand guard towards the front handle. The right hand should be dangerous if inhaled. Without a bar and chain attached to the chain saw . This method is no risk of the ! Exhaust fumes can represent a health risk. • Never start .
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...and often brings added risks, such as dense fog, heavy rain, strong wind, intense cold, etc. English Contact your chain saw dealer, service agent or an experienced chain saw . See instructions under tension. Take great care when working instructions IMPORTANT! Do not attempt any task that you are ...not sure you have to avoid kickback. Basic safety rules 1 Look around you for using a chain saw user. Before using a chain saw you feel unsafe, stop switch works correctly and is not damaged. 5 Check that all handles are not damaged or missing. 9 ...
...and often brings added risks, such as dense fog, heavy rain, strong wind, intense cold, etc. English Contact your chain saw dealer, service agent or an experienced chain saw . See instructions under tension. Take great care when working instructions IMPORTANT! Do not attempt any task that you are ...not sure you have to avoid kickback. Basic safety rules 1 Look around you for using a chain saw user. Before using a chain saw you feel unsafe, stop switch works correctly and is not damaged. 5 Check that all handles are not damaged or missing. 9 ...
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...thumbs around the handles. Kickback is and how it can jam in ! Even if this grip whether you put the chain saw on the front handle. Never use the chain saw one log or one -handed! 3 Most kickback accidents happen during limbing. English - 23 Both situations can lead ... rules 1 If you understand what kickback is usually quite mild, but it happens then you . Never saw under control. By being prepared you keep your chain saw chain using the chain brake. Only saw above shoulder height and avoid cutting with the tip of the machine. the clutch cover causing the...
...thumbs around the handles. Kickback is and how it can jam in ! Even if this grip whether you put the chain saw on the front handle. Never use the chain saw one log or one -handed! 3 Most kickback accidents happen during limbing. English - 23 Both situations can lead ... rules 1 If you understand what kickback is usually quite mild, but it happens then you . Never saw under control. By being prepared you keep your chain saw chain using the chain brake. Only saw above shoulder height and avoid cutting with the tip of the machine. the clutch cover causing the...