Gardena 340e, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...E E E En n n ng g g gl l l li i i is s s sh h h h 340 340e 345e 350 Operator s manual Please read the operator s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine ...

Page 2: ...on is specified in chapter Technical data and on label Other symbols decals on the machine refer to special certification requirements for certain markets 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 Regular cleaning is required Visual check Protective goggl...

Page 3: ...ng 20 Fuel safety 20 STARTING AND STOPPING Starting and stopping 21 WORKING TECHNIQUES Before use 23 General working instructions 23 How to avoid kickback 30 MAINTENANCE General 31 Carburettor adjustment 31 Checking maintaining and servicing chain saw safety equipment 32 Muffler 34 Starter 34 Air filter 35 Spark plug 36 Lubricating the bar tip sprocket 36 Needle bearing lubrication 36 Adjustment o...

Page 4: ...ndustry Husqvarna s aim is also to be in the front edge according to ergonomics usability security and environmental protection That is the reason why we have developed many different features to provide our products within these areas We are convinced that you will appreciate with great satisfaction the quality and performance of our product for a very long time to come The purchase of one of our...

Page 5: ...Spike bumper 9 Bar tip sprocket 10 Rear handle with right hand guard 11 Throttle control 12 Clutch cover 13 Oil pump adjustment screw 350 14 Chain catcher 15 Chain tensioning screw 16 Bar 17 Chain 18 Starter handle 19 Chain oil tank 20 Starter 21 Fuel tank 22 Choke control Start throttle lock 23 Rear handle 24 Stop switch Ignition on off switch 25 Adjuster screws carburettor 26 Air purge 340e 345e...

Page 6: ...ler WARNING Long term inhalation of the engine s exhaust fumes chain oil mist and dust from sawdust can represent a health risk WARNING The ignition system of this machine produces an electromagnetic field during operation This field may under some circumstances interfere with pacemakers To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury we recommend persons with pacemakers to consult their physician a...

Page 7: ...d and the risk of accidents can increase if machine maintenance is not carried out correctly and if service and or repairs are not carried out professionally If you need further information please contact your nearest service workshop Chain brake and front hand guard Your chain saw is equipped with a chain brake that is designed to stop the chain if you get a kickback The chain brake reduces the r...

Page 8: ...es to reduce the risk of moving chain accidentally hitting your leg or anyone or anything close by To release the chain brake pull the front hand guard backwards towards the front handle Kickback can be very sudden and violent Most kickbacks are minor and do not always activate the chain brake If this happens you should hold the chain saw firmly and not let go The way the chain brake is activated ...

Page 9: ...ork session Second the kickback must be strong enough to activate the chain brake If the chain brake is too sensitive it would activate all the time which would be a nuisance Will my chain brake always protect me 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 ab...

Page 10: ...aintain your cutting equipment in order to Reduce the risk of kickback Reduce the risk of the saw chain breaking or jumping off the bar Obtain optimal cutting performance Extend the life of cutting equipment Avoid increasing vibration levels WARNING Overexposure to vibration can lead to circulatory damage or nerve damage in people who have impaired circulation Contact your doctor if you experience...

Page 11: ...ack Chain A chain is made up of a number of links which are available in standard and low kickback versions 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 Husqvarna See instructions under the heading Technical Data for a list of replacement bar and...

Page 12: ...angle 2 Cutting angle 3 File position 4 Round file diameter 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 See instructions under the heading Technical data for information about sharpening your chain Sharpening cutting teeth To sh...

Page 13: ...h gauge that protrudes through the depth gauge tool The depth gauge setting is correct when you no longer feel resistance as you draw the file along the depth gauge tool Tensioning the chain The more you use a chain the longer it becomes It is therefore important to adjust the chain regularly to take up the slack Check the chain tension every time you refuel NOTE A new chain has a running in perio...

Page 14: ...ng waste oil can be dangerous to you and damage the machine and environment Filling with chain oil All our chain saws have an automatic chain lubrication system On some models the oil flow is also adjustable The saw chain oil tank and the fuel tank are designed so that the fuel runs out before the saw chain oil However this safety feature requires that you use the right sort of chain oil if the oi...

Page 15: ... service agent Chain drive sprocket The clutch drum is fitted with one of the following drive sprockets A Spur sprocket the chain sprocket is welded on the drum B Rim sprocket replaceable Regularly check the degree of wear on the drive sprocket Replace if wear is excessive Replace the drive sprocket whenever you replace the chain Needle bearing lubrication Both versions of sprockets have a needle ...

Page 16: ... Wear personal protective equipment See instructions under the heading Personal protective equipment Do not tackle any job that you feel you are not adequately trained for See instructions under the headings Personal protective equipment How to avoid kickback Cutting equipment and General working instructions Avoid situations where there is a risk of kickback See instructions under the heading Mac...

Page 17: ...e in the bar Tighten the bar nuts finger tight Tension the chain by turning the chain tensioning screw clockwise using the combination spanner The chain should be tensioned until it does not sag from the underside of the bar See instructions under the heading Tensioning the chain The chain is correctly tensioned when it does not sag from the underside of the bar but can still be turned easily by h...

Page 18: ...tall the chain tensioning pulley but do not tighten Tension the chain by turning the wheel down The chain should be tensioned until it does not sag from the underside of the bar See instructions under the heading Tensioning the chain 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 clu...

Page 19: ...troke oil For best results and performance use HUSQVARNA two stroke engine oil which is specially formulated for our air cooled two stroke engines Never use two stroke oil intended for water cooled engines sometimes referred to as outboard oil rated TCW Never use oil intended for four stroke engines A poor oil quality and or too high oil fuel ratio may jeopardise function and decrease the life tim...

Page 20: ...er designed for that purpose For longer periods of storage or for transport of the chain saw the fuel and chain oil tanks should be emptied Ask where you can dispose of waste fuel and chain oil at your local petrol station Ensure the machine is cleaned and that a complete service is carried out before long term storage The bar guard must always be fitted to the cutting attachment when the machine ...

Page 21: ...left hand Hold the chain saw on the ground by placing your right foot through the rear handle Pull the starter handle with your right hand and pull out the starter cord slowly until you feel a resistance as the starter pawls engage then pull firmly and rapidly Never twist the starter cord around your hand CAUTION Do not pull the starter cord all the way out and do not let go of the starter handle ...

Page 22: ... is very dangerous because you may lose control of the saw Never start the machine indoors Exhaust fumes can be dangerous if inhaled Observe your surroundings and make sure that there is no risk of people or animals coming into contact with the cutting equipment 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 whether ...

Page 23: ...og heavy rain strong wind intense cold etc Working in bad weather is tiring and often brings added risks such as icy ground unpredictable felling direction etc 3 Take great care when removing small branches and avoid cutting bushes i e cutting many small branches at the same time Small branches can be grabbed by the chain and thrown back at you causing serious injury 4 Make sure you can move and s...

Page 24: ... rear handle and your left hand on the front handle Wrap your fingers and thumbs around the handles You should use this grip whether you are right handed or left handed This grip minimises the effect of kickback and lets you keep the chain saw under control Do not let go of the handles 3 Most kickback accidents happen during limbing Make sure you are standing firmly and that there is nothing in th...

Page 25: ...om below Cutting on the push stroke Cutting on the push stroke increases the risk of kickback See instructions under the heading How to avoid kickback Terms Cutting General term for cutting through wood Limbing Cutting branches off a felled tree Splitting When the object you are cutting breaks off before the cut is complete There are five important factors you should consider before making a cut 1...

Page 26: ... all the way through the log from above Avoid letting the chain touch the ground as you finish the cut Maintain full throttle but be prepared for what might happen If it is possible can you turn the log stop cutting about 2 3 of the way through the log Turn the log and finish the cut from the opposite side The log is supported at one end There is a high risk that it will split Start by cutting fro...

Page 27: ...u first intended Another very important factor which does not affect the felling direction but does affect your safety is to make sure the tree has no damaged or dead branches that might break off and hit you during felling The main point to avoid is letting the tree fall onto another tree It is very dangerous to remove a trapped tree and there is high accident risk See instructions under the head...

Page 28: ...e of the tree and it must be perfectly horizontal Stand on the left side of the tree and cut on the pull stroke Make the felling cut about 3 5 cm 1 5 2 inches above the bottom directional cut Set the spike bumper if one is fitted just behind the felling hinge Use full throttle and advance the chain bar slowly into the tree Make sure the tree does not start to move in the opposite direction to your...

Page 29: ... is very dangerous to remove a trapped tree and there is high accident risk Never try to fell the tree that is trapped Never work in the risk zone of the hanging trapped tree The safest method is to use a winch Tractor mounted Portable Cutting trees and branches that are in tension Preparations Work out which side is in tension and where the point of maximum tension is i e where it would break if ...

Page 30: ... kickback zone of the bar touches an object Limbing Make sure that you can stand and move about safely Work on the left side of the trunk Work as close as possible to the chain saw for maximum control If possible let the weight of the chain saw rest on the trunk Keep the trunk between you and the chain saw as you move along the trunk Cutting the trunk into logs See instructions under the heading B...

Page 31: ...ain rotates while idling the T screw must be turned anti clockwise until the chain stops Rec idle speed 2700 rpm Fine adjustment When the machine has been run in the carburettor should be finely adjusted The fine adjustment should be carried out by a qualified person First adjust the L jet then the idling screw T and then the H jet Changing the type of fuel Fine tuning may be required if the chain...

Page 32: ...jet is set too lean the machine will have less power poor acceleration and could suffer damage to the engine Checking maintaining and servicing chain saw safety equipment Chain brake and front hand guard Checking brake band wear Brush off any wood dust resin and dirt from the chain brake and clutch drum Dirt and wear can impair operation of the brake Regularly check that the brake band is at least...

Page 33: ...en you release it Check that the throttle control and throttle lockout move freely and that the return springs work properly Start the chain saw and apply full throttle Release the throttle control and check that the chain stops and remains stationary If the chain rotates when the throttle control is in the idle position you should check the carburettor idle adjustment Chain catcher Check that the...

Page 34: ...operator The exhaust gases are hot and can contain sparks which may cause fire if directed against dry and combustible material A muffler equipped with a catalytic converter significantly reduces the amount of hydrocarbons HC nitrogen oxides NO and aldehydes in the exhaust fumes Carbon monoxide CO which is poisonous and odourless is not however reduced Consequently never work in an enclosed or bad...

Page 35: ... recoil spring in the starter Fit the starter pulley and tension the recoil spring Drive disc spring B Undo the bolt in the centre of the pulley and remove the drive disc and the drive disc spring Replace the drive disc spring and fit the drive disc above the spring Fitting the starter To fit the starter first pull out the starter cord and place the starter in position against the crankcase Then s...

Page 36: ...ubricating the bar tip sprocket Lubricate the bar tip sprocket each time you refuel Use the special grease gun and a good quality bearing grease Needle bearing lubrication The clutch drum has a needle bearing on the output shaft This needle bearing must be lubricated regularly once a week When lubricating remove the clutch cover by loosening the two bar nuts Lay the saw on its side with the clutch...

Page 37: ...ent Winter use Running problems can occur when using the machine in the cold and snowy conditions caused by Too low engine temperature Icing of the air filter and carburettor Special measures are therefore often required Partly mask the air inlet on the starter to increase the working temperature of the engine Preheat the intake air to the carburettor by using the heat from the cylinder Temperatur...

Page 38: ...urned daily for more even wear Check the lubrication hole in the bar to be sure it is not clogged Clean the bar groove If the bar has a sprocket tip this should be lubricated Lubricate the clutch drum bearing Clean the outside of the carburettor Check that the bar and chain are getting sufficient oil File off any burrs from the edges of the bar Check the fuel filter and the fuel hose Replace if ne...

Page 39: ... 7A Champion RCJ 7Y Electrode gap mm 0 5 0 5 0 5 Fuel and lubrication system Manufacturer of carburettor Zama Zama Zama Carburettor type C3 EL18B C3 EL32 C3 EL 32 C3 EL 32 Fuel tank capacity litre 0 5 0 5 0 5 Oil pump capacity at 9 000 rpm ml min 9 9 5 12 Oil tank capacity litre 0 25 0 25 0 25 Type of oil pump Automatic Automatic Automatic Weight Chain saw without bar or chain empty tanks kg 4 7 4...

Page 40: ...nations are CE approved Saw chain filing and file gauges Bar Chain Length inch Pitch inch Gauge mm Max nose radius Type Length drive links no 13 0 325 1 3 10T Husqvarna H30 56 15 10T 64 16 10T 66 18 10T 72 13 1 5 10T Husqvarna H25 56 15 10T 64 16 10T 66 18 10T 72 20 12T 80 ...

Page 41: ...g to noise emissions see the chapter Technical data The following standards have been applied EN 292 2 CISPR 12 1997 EN 608 Notified body 0404 SMP Svensk Maskinprovning AB Fyrisborgsgatan 3 SE 754 50 Uppsala Sweden has carried out EC type examination in accordance with the machinery directive s 98 37 EC article 8 point 2c The certificates for EC type examination in accordance with annex VI have th...

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