Husqvarna 357XP EPA I Bedienungsanleitung

EEEEnnnngggglllliiiisssshhhh 357XP EP A I 359 EP A IIOperator’s manual Please r ead the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand t

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS10 – Englishof the front hand guard, the chain brake can only be activated by the inertia action. Will my hand always activ

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSEnglish – 11chain saw, including the cutting equipment, is insulated from the handles by vibration damping units.Cutting har

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS12 – English• Keep the chain properly tensioned! If the chain is slack it is more likely to jump off and lead to increased w

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSEnglish – 13• Number of drive links.Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge settingGeneral information on sharpening

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS14 – English• File all the teeth to the same length. When the length of the cutting teeth is reduced to 0.16 inch (4 mm) the

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSEnglish – 15The position of the chain tensioning screw on our chain saws varies from model to model. See instructions under

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS16 – EnglishChain drive sprocketThe clutch drum is fitted with one of the following drive sprockets:A Spur sprocket (the ch

ASSEMBLYEnglish – 17Fitting the bar and chainCheck that the chain brake is in disengaged position by moving the front hand guard towards the front han

FUEL HANDLING18 – EnglishFuelNote! The machine is equipped with a two-stroke engine and must always be run using a mixture of gasoline and two-stroke

FUEL HANDLINGEnglish – 19• Never use waste oil. This results in damage to the oil pump, the bar and the chain.• It is important to use oil of the righ

KEY T O SYMBOLS 2 – English Symbols on the mac hine: W ARNING! Chain saws can be dangerous! Careless or improper use can result in serious or fat

STARTING AND STOPPING20 – EnglishStarting and stoppingCold engineStarting: The chain brake should be activated when starting the chain saw. Activate t

STARTING AND STOPPINGEnglish – 21As the chain brake is still activated the engine must return to idling speed as soon as possible by disengaging the t

WORKING TECHNIQUES22 – EnglishBefore use:1 Check that the chain brake works correctly and is not damaged.2 Check that the rear right hand guard is not

WORKING TECHNIQUESEnglish – 236 Before moving your chain saw switch off the engine and lock the chain using the chain brake. Carry the chain saw with

WORKING TECHNIQUES24 – English5 In order to keep control of your saw, always maintain a firm foothold. Never work on a ladder, in a tree or on any othe

WORKING TECHNIQUESEnglish – 25Two factors decide whether the chain will jam or the object that you are cutting will split: the first is how the object

WORKING TECHNIQUES26 – EnglishStart by cutting from above (about 1/3 of the way through).Finish by cutting from below so that the two cuts meet.Tree f

WORKING TECHNIQUESEnglish – 27Remove any undergrowth from the base of the tree and check the area for obstacles (stones, branches, holes, etc.) so tha

WORKING TECHNIQUES28 – EnglishAll control over the felling direction is lost if the felling hinge is too narrow or non-existent, or if the directional

WORKING TECHNIQUESEnglish – 29General advice:Position yourself so that you will be clear of the tree or branch when the tension is released.Make one o

KEY T O SYMBOLS English – 3 Y ou will find the following labels on your chain saw: EP A IEPA II The Emissions Compliance P eriod referred to on th

MAINTENANCE30 – EnglishGeneralThe user must only carry out the maintenance and service work described in this manual.Carburetor adjustmentDue to exist

MAINTENANCEEnglish – 31High speed jet HAt the factory the engine is adjusted at sea level. When working at a high altitude or in different weather con

MAINTENANCE32 – EnglishChecking the brake triggerPlace the chain saw on firm ground and start it. Make sure the chain does not touch the ground or any

MAINTENANCEEnglish – 33Vibration damping systemRegularly check the vibration damping units for cracks or deformation.Make sure the vibration damping u

MAINTENANCE34 – EnglishStarterChanging a broken or worn starter cord• Loosen the screws that hold the starter against the crankcase and remove the sta

MAINTENANCEEnglish – 35Fitting the starter• To fit the starter, first pull out the starter cord and place the starter in position against the crankcase.

MAINTENANCE36 – EnglishNeedle bearing lubricationThe clutch drum has a needle bearing on the output shaft. This needle bearing must be lubricated regu

MAINTENANCEEnglish – 37Winter useRunning problems can occur when using the machine in the cold and snowy conditions caused by:• Too low engine tempera

38 – EnglishMAINTENANCEMaintenance scheduleThe following is a list of the maintenance that must be performed on the machine. Most of the items are des

English – 39TECHNICAL DATATechnical data357XP 359EngineCylinder displacement, cu.in/cm33,45/56,5 3,60/59,0Cylinder bore, inch/mm 1,81/46 1,85/47Stroke

CONTENTS 4 – English Contents KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols on the machine: ... 2Symbols in the operator’s manual: ..

40 – EnglishTECHNICAL DATARecommended original and replacement bar and chain combinationsFollowing is a list of recommended cutting equipment for the

English – 41TECHNICAL DATASaw chain filing and file gauges

´®z+Rz3¶5°¨´®z+Rz3¶5°¨42 – EnglishFEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENTYOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONSThe EPA (The US Environmental Protect

AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY PRECAUTIONSEnglish – 43Safety precautions for chain saw users(ANSI B 175.1-2000 Annex C)Kickback safety precautionsWith a bas

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English – 5 INTR ODUCTION Dear customer! Cong ratulations on your choice to buy a Husqvarna product! Husqvarna is based on a tradition that dates b

6 – English WHA T IS WHA T? What is what on the c hain saw? 1 Cylinder cover2 Front handle3 Chain brake and front hand guard4 Starter5 Chain oil t

GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS English – 7 Bef ore using a new chain saw • Please read this manual carefully.• Check that the cutting equipment is co

GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS 8 – English possib le. Your dealer, forestry school or your library can provide information about which training materi

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSEnglish – 9• The brake is applied when the front hand guard (B) is pushed forwards.• This movement activates a spring-loaded