Husqvarna 1153178-95, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ... i is s s sh h h h 346XP 346XPG 346XP E tech 346XPG E tech 353 353G 353 E tech 353G E tech TrioBrake Operator s manual Please read the operator s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine ...

Page 2: ...ay cause serious personal injury Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the guide bar touches an object and cause a lightning fast reverse reaction kicking the guide bar up and towards the operator May cause serious personal injury Decompression valve The valve is to reduce the pressure in the cylinder and make starting easier You should always use the decompression valve when starting the mac...

Page 3: ...hen the nose or tip of the guide bar touches an object and cause a lightning fast reverse reaction kicking the guide bar up and towards the operator May cause serious personal injury You will find the following labels on your chain saw EPA I EPA III The Emissions Compliance Period referred to on the Emission Compliance label indicates the number of operating hours for which the engine has been sho...

Page 4: ...re use 22 General working instructions 22 How to avoid kickback 28 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 tip sprocket 36 Needle bearing lubrication 36 Adjustment of the oil pump 36 Cooling system 36 Air Injection centrifugal cleaning 37 Heated handles 37 ...

Page 5: ... and market high quality motor driven products for forestry and gardening as well as for building and construction industry Your purchase gives you access to professional help with repairs and service whenever this may be necessary If the retailer who sells your machine is not one of our authorized dealers ask for the address of your nearest servicing dealer It is our wish that you will be satisfi...

Page 6: ...le with right hand guard 11 Throttle control 12 Clutch cover 13 Oil pump adjustment screw 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 25 Adjuster screws carburetor 26 Air purge 27 Information and warning decal 28 Bar guard 29 Combination spanner 30 Operator ...

Page 7: ...sive medical implants To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury we recommend persons with medical implants to consult their physician and the medical implant manufacturer before operating this machine WARNING Never allow children to use or be in the vicinity of the machine As the machine is equipped with a spring loaded stop switch and can be started by low speed and force on the starter handl...

Page 8: ...se parts are located on your machine The life span of the machine can be reduced 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 servicing dealer Chain brake and front hand guard Your chain saw is equipped with a chain brake that is...

Page 9: ...rake when starting and when moving over short distances 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...

Page 10: ...heading Checking maintaining and servicing chain saw safety equipment We recommend you do before you begin each work 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...

Page 11: ...st be equipped with an approved type of spark arrestor screen Cutting equipment This section describes how to choose and maintain 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 WARNING Overexposure to vibration can lead to circulatory damage or nerve damage in people who have impaire...

Page 12: ...ain sharp and well maintained you can reduce the effects of kickback Bar The smaller the tip radius the lower the chance of kickback 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 an...

Page 13: ...havings The cutting part of the chain is called the cutter and consists of a cutting tooth A and the depth gauge B The cutters cutting depth is determined by the difference in height between the two depth gauge setting When you sharpen a cutting tooth there are four important factors to remember 1 Filing angle 2 Cutting angle 3 File position 4 Round file diameter It is very difficult to sharpen a ...

Page 14: ...recommend that you adjust the depth gauge setting every third time you sharpen the cutting teeth NOTE This recommendation assumes that the length of the cutting teeth is not reduced excessively You will need a flat file and a depth gauge tool We recommend that you use our depth gauge tool to acheive the correct depth gauge setting and bevel for the depth gauge Place the depth gauge tool over the c...

Page 15: ...ne 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 oil is too thin it will run out before the fuel and that yo...

Page 16: ...ou compare the existing chain with a new chain to decide how badly the existing chain is worn 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 Whether there are burrs on the edges of the bar Remove these with a file if necessary Whether the groove in the bar has become badly worn Replace the bar if necessary Whether the tip of...

Page 17: ...rive sprocket and that the chain is correctly located in the groove in the bar Tighten the bar nuts finger tight Tension the chain by turning the chain tensioning screw clockwise using the combination spanner 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 ...

Page 18: ...unning at a too high speed for extended periods during the first 10 hours Two stroke 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 Mixing ratio 1 50 2 ...

Page 19: ...at 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 gas station The bar guard must always be fitted to the cutting attachment when the machine is being transported or in storage in order to prevent accident contact with the sharp chain Even a non moving chain ca...

Page 20: ...hen pushing it in again Starting Grip the front handle with your 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 wrap the starter cord around your hand CAUTION Do not pull the start...

Page 21: ... Do not drop start This method 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 fr...

Page 22: ...ction 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 stand safely Check the area around you for possible obstacles roots rocks branches ditches etc in case you have to move suddenly Take great care when w...

Page 23: ...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 the way that might make you trip or lose your balance Lack of concentration can lead to kickback if the kickback zone of the bar accidentally touches a branch nearby tree or some other object Have control over the workpiece If ...

Page 24: ... 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 Make sure the cutting equipment will not jam in the cut 2 Make sure the object you are cutting will not split 3 Make sure the chain will not...

Page 25: ...og 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 from below about 1 3 of the way through Finish by cutting from above so that the two cuts meet The log is supported at both ends There is a high risk that the chain will jam Start by cutting from above a...

Page 26: ...f 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 heading Freeing a tree that has fallen badly Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreat Delimb the stem up to shoulder height It is safer to work from the top down and to have the tree between you...

Page 27: ...he pull stroke Make the felling cut about 1 5 2 inches 3 5 cm above the bottom directional cut Finish the felling cut parallel with the directional cut line so that the distance between them is at least 1 10 of the trunk diameter The uncut section of the trunk is called the felling hinge The felling hinge controls the direction that the tree falls in All control over the felling direction is lost ...

Page 28: ... tension is released Make one or more cuts at or near the point of maximum tension Make as many cuts of sufficient depth as necessary to reduce the tension and make the tree or branch break at the point of maximum tension Never cut straight through a tree or branch that is in tension If you must cut across tree limb make two to three cuts one inch apart one to two inches deep Continue to cut deepe...

Page 29: ...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 Basic cutting technique WARNING A majority of kickback accidents occur during limbing Do not use the kickback...

Page 30: ...e gives a lower idle speed Basic settings and running in The basic carburetor settings are adjusted during testing at the factory Avoid running at a too high speed for extended periods during the first 10 hours CAUTION If the chain rotates while idling theT 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 carbure...

Page 31: ...cceleration If the H 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 b...

Page 32: ...disable the chain brake Checking the brake trigger Place the chain saw on firm ground and start it Make sure the chain does not touch the ground or any other object See the instructions under the heading Start and stop Grasp the chain saw firmly wrapping your fingers and thumbs around the handles Apply full throttle and activate the chain brake by tilting your left wrist forward onto the front han...

Page 33: ...hed to the body of the chain saw Replace it if necessary with an aluminium chain catcher is available as spare part Right hand guard Check that the right hand guard is not damaged and that there are no visible defects such as cracks Vibration damping system Regularly check the vibration damping units for cracks or deformation Make sure the vibration damping units are securely attached to the engin...

Page 34: ... ventilated area Good air circulation should always prevail when working in snowy hollows ravines or in confined conditions Starter Changing a broken or worn starter cord Loosen the screws that hold the starter against the crankcase and remove the starter Pull out the cord approx 30 cm 12 inches and hook it into the notch in the rim of the pulley Release the recoil spring by letting the pulley rot...

Page 35: ...efitting make sure that the air filter seals tightly against the filter holder Clean the filter by brushing or shaking it The filter can be cleaned more thoroughly by washing it in water and detergent An air filter that has been in use for a long time cannot be cleaned completely The filter must therefore be replaced with a new one at regular intervals A damaged air filter must always be replaced ...

Page 36: ...oil flow and turning the screw anti clockwise will increase the oil flow Recommended settings Bar 13 15 Position 1 Bar 15 18 Position 2 Bar 18 20 Position 3 Cooling system To keep the working temperature as low as possible the machine is equipped with a cooling system The cooling system consists of 1 Air intake on the starter 2 Air guide plate 3 Fins on the flywheel 4 Cooling fins on the cylinder ...

Page 37: ...Too low engine temperature Icing of the air filter and carburetor 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 carburetor by using the heat from the cylinder Temperature 0 C 32 F or colder A special winter kit including necessary parts and assembly instructions is available for...

Page 38: ... 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 carburetor Check that the bar and chain are getting sufficient oil File off any burrs from the edges of the bar Check fuel hose for cracks or other damage Change if necessary Check the saw chain with regard to visible crack...

Page 39: ...r having the same length and nose radius as a sprocket nose bar may be considered to have equivalent or less kickback energy than the sprocket nose bar 346XP XPG E tech Triobrake 353 G E tech Triobrake Motor Cylinder displacement cu in cm3 3 06 50 1 3 15 51 7 Cylinder bore inch mm 1 74 44 3 1 77 45 Stroke inch mm 1 28 32 5 1 28 32 5 Idle speed rpm 2700 2700 Power kW rpm 2 7 9600 2 4 9000 Ignition ...

Page 40: ...sted chains or Low kickback saw chains which are available at your dealer Note For the chains above you are free to choose between 0 050 and 0 058 gauge drive link for the corresponding bar see the table below Saw chain filing and file gauges Bar Chain Length inch Pitch inch Gauge inch Max nose radius Type Drive link count 13 0 325 1 3 10T Husqvarna H30 56 15 0 325 10T 64 16 0 325 10T 66 18 0 325 ...

Page 41: ...wner and each subsequent purchaser that the engine is free from defects in materials and workmanship which cause the failure of a warranted part for a period of two years WHAT IS COVERED REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS Repair or replacement of any warranted part will be performed at no charge to the owner at an approved Husqvarna Forest Garden servicing dealer If you have any questions regarding yo...

Page 42: ...and securely assembled Be sure that the saw chain stops moving when the throttle control trigger is released Shut off the engine before setting the chain saw down Use extreme caution when cutting small size brush and saplings because slender material may catch the saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance When cutting a limb that is under tension be alert for springback so that y...

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