Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 346XP Husqvarna
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Oper a tor´s manual Please read these instructions car efully and mak e sure you understand them bef ore using the machine. English 345 346XP 353 TA C.
2 – English Symbols KEY T O SYMBOLS CAUTION! Chain saws can be dangerous! Careless or incorrect use can result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. Switch off the engine by moving the stop switch to the STOP position before carrying out any checks or maintenance.
English – 3 CONTENTS Contents Key to symbols ............................................................... 2 Safety instructions Personal protective equipment ............................................ 4 Chain saw safety equipment ..............
4 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • PROTECTIVE HELMET • HEARING PROTECTION • PROTECTIVE GLASSES OR VISOR • PROTECTIVE GLOVES WITH SAW PROTECTION • PROTECTIVE TROUSERS WITH SAW PROTECTION • BOOTS WITH SAW PROTECTION, STEEL TOE-CAP AND NON-SLIP SOLE Generally clothes should be close-fitting without restricting your freedom of movement.
English – 5 1 Chain brake and front hand guard YOUR chain saw is equipped with a chain brake that is desig- ned to stop the chain immediately if you get a kickback. The chain brake reduces the risk of accidents, but only You can prevent them. Take care when using your saw and make sure the kickback zone of the bar never touches any object.
6 – English 6 The way the chain brake is triggered, either manually or automatically, depends on the force of the kickback and the position of the chain saw in relation to the object that the kickback zone of the bar strikes.
English – 7 5 Vibration damping system Your chain saw is equipped with a vibration damping system that is designed to minimise vibrations and make operation easier. When you use a chain saw vibrations are generated by the uneven contact between the chain and the wood you are cutting.
8 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Checking the inertia brake release Hold the chain saw over a stump or other firm object. Let go of the front handle so that the bar falls onto the stump.
English – 9 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4 Right hand guard Check that the right hand guard is not damaged and that there are no visible defects, such as cracks. 5 Vibration damping system Regularly check the vibration damping units for cracks or deformation Make sure the vibration damping units are securely attached to the engine unit and handles.
10 – English 7 Muffler Never use a chain saw that has a faulty muffler. Regularly check that the muffler is securely attached to the chain saw. If the muffler on your saw is fitted with a spark arrestor mesh this must be cleaned regularly. A blocked mesh will cause the engine to overheat and may lead to serious damage.
English – 11 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS C Some terms that describe the bar and chain When the cutting equipment supplied with your saw becomes worn or damaged you will need to replace it. Use only the type of bar and chain recommended by us. See the ” Technical data ” section to find out which equipment is recommended for your saw.
12 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 Sharpening your chain and adjusting raker clearance The risk of kickback is increased with a badly sharpened chain! A General information on sharpening cutting teeth • Never use a blunt chain.
English – 13 C General advice on setting raker clearance • When you sharpen the cutting teeth you reduce the RAKER CLEARANCE (cutting depth). To maintain cutting performance you must file back the raker teeth to the recommended height. See the ” Technical data ” section to find the raker clearance for your saw chain.
14 – English 1 Undo the bar nuts that hold the clutch cover and chain brake, using the combination spanner. Then tighten the nuts by hand as tight as you can. 2 Raise the tip of the bar and stretch the chain by tightening the chain tensioning screw using the combination spanner.
English – 15 C Checking chain lubrication • Check the chain lubrication each time you refuel. Aim the tip of the saw at a light coloured surface about 20 cm away. After 1 minute running at 3/4 throttle you should see a distinct line of oil on the light surface.
16 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS HOW TO A VOID KICKBACK Kickback can happen very suddenly and violently; kicking the saw, bar and chain back at the user.
English – 17 7 Take great care when you cut with the top edge of the bar, i.e. when cutting from the underside of the object. This is known as cutting on the push stroke.
18 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1 Chain saws are designed solely for cutting wood. The only cutting equipment that can be used with this chain saw are the combinations of bars and chains recommended in the ” Technical data ” section.
English – 19 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Min. 3 m (10 ft) • Never try to refuel the saw while it is running. • Make sure there is plenty of ventilation when refuelling or mixing fuel (2-stroke mixture). • Move the saw at least 3 m from the refuelling point before starting it.
20 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 6 Before moving your chain saw switch off the engine and lock the chain using the chain brake. Carry the saw with the bar and chain pointing backwards. Fit a guard to the bar before carrying the saw any distance. Never carry or hang the saw by the trigger.
English – 21 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 The log is supported at one end. There is a high risk that it will split. A Start by cutting from below (about 1/3 of the way through). B Finish by cutting from above so that the two cuts meet. 3 The log is supported at both ends.
22 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS C Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreat Remove any branches that are in the way. To do this it is best to work from the top down and keep the trunk between you and the chain saw. Never limb above shoulder height.
English – 23 We recommend that you use a bar that is longer than the diameter of the tree, so that you can make the FELLING CUT and DIRECTIONAL CUT with single cutting stokes. (See ”Technical data” to find out which lengths of bar are recommended for your saw).
24 – English WHA T IS WHA T? 1. Cylinder cover. 2. Front handle. 3. Front hand guard. 4. Starter cover. 5. Chain oil tank. 6. Starter handle. 7. Adjuster screw, carburettor. 8. Choke control/Start throttle lock. 9. Rear handle. 10. Stop switch. Ignition on/off switch.
English – 25 ASSEMBL Y Fitting a spike bumper To fit a spike bumper – contact your service agent. Hold up the tip of the bar and tighten the chain. The chain is correctly tensioned when there is no slack on the underside of the bar, but it can still be turned easily by hand.
26 – English Mixing • Always mix the petrol and oil in a clean container intended for fuel. • Always start by filling half the amount of the petrol to be used. Then add the entire amount of oil. Mix (shake) the fuel mixture. Add the remaining amount of petrol.
English – 27 FUEL HANDLING Fuelling Taking the following precautions, will lessen the risk of fire. • Do not smoke or place warm objects in the vicinity of the fuel. • Always shut off the engine before refuelling. • Slowly open the fuel cap, when filling fuel, so that possible overpressure is slowly released.
28 – English Start and stop WARNING! • Never start a chain saw unless the bar, chain and all covers are fitted correctly. Otherwise the clutch can come loose and cause personal injuries. • Always move the saw away from the fueling area before starting.
English – 29 MAINTENANCE Conditions • Before any adjustments are made the air filter should be clean and the cylinder cowling fitted. Adjusting the carburettor while a dirty air filter is in use will result in a leaner mixture when the filter is finally cleaned.
30 – English Starter device WARNING! • When the recoil spring is assembled in the starter housing, it is in tensioned position and can when treated carelessly, pop out and cause injuries. • Always be careful, when changing the recoil spring or the starter cord.
English – 31 MAINTENANCE Spark plug The spark plug condition is influenced by: • An incorrect carburettor setting. • Wrong fuel mixture (too much oil in the petrol). • A dirty air filter. These factors cause deposits on the spark plug electrodes, which may result in malfunction and starting difficulties.
32 – English MAINTENANCE Cooling system To obtain the lowest possible running temperature the saw is equipped with a cooling system. The cooling system consists of: 1. Air intake on the starter unit. 2. Air guide plate. 3. Fan blades on the flywheel.
English – 33 Below you will find some general maintenance instructions. If you have more questions, contact your servicing dealer. W eekly maintenance 1. Check that the AV elements are not soft or torn. 2. Lubricate the clutch drum bearing. 3. File off burrs, if any, on the sides of the bar.
34 – English Engine Cylinder volume, cu.in/cm 3 Cylinder bore, inch/mm Stroke, inch/mm Idle speed, rpm Recommended max. speed, unloaded, rpm Power, kW/ rpm Ignition system Manufacture Type of igniti.
English – 35 TECHNICAL DA T A Bar and chain combinations The following combinations are CE approved. Bar Chain Length, Pitch, Max. inches inches tip radius 13 0,325 10T Husqvarna H30 15 0,325 10T Hu.
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