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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: ...d make starting easier You should always use the decompression valve when starting the machine Ignition choke Set the choke control in the choke position This should automatically set the stop switch to the start position Air purge Adjustment of the oil pump If your machine bears this symbol it is equipped with a catalytic converter Chain brake activated right Chain brake not activated left Other ...

Page 3: ...ING AND STOPPING Starting and stopping 19 WORKING TECHNIQUES Before use 21 General working instructions 21 How to avoid kickback 28 MAINTENANCE General 29 Carburettor adjustment 29 Checking maintaining and servicing chain saw safety equipment 30 Muffler 32 Starter 33 Air filter 34 Spark plug 34 Lubricating the bar tip sprocket 34 Needle bearing lubrication 34 Adjustment of the oil pump 35 Cooling ...

Page 4: ...dustry 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: ...e 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 carburettor 26 Air purge 27 Information and warning decal 28 Bar guard 29 Combination spanner 30 Operator ...

Page 6: ...is equipped with a spring loaded stop switch and can be started by low speed and force on the starter handle even small children under some circumstances can produce the force necessary to start the machine This can mean a risk of serious personal injury Therefore remove the spark plug cap when the machine is not under close supervision IMPORTANT This chain saw for forest service is designed for f...

Page 7: ...y equipment In this section the machine s safety features and their function are explained For inspection and maintenance see instructions under the heading Checking maintaining and servicing chain saw safety equipment See instructions under the heading What is what to find where these parts are located on your machine The life span of the machine can be reduced and the risk of accidents can incre...

Page 8: ...chain brake as a parking brake 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...

Page 9: ... 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 above...

Page 10: ...isk 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 General rules Only use cutting equipment recommended by us See instructions under the heading Technical data WARNING Overexposure to vibration can lead to circulatory damage or nerve damage in people who have impa...

Page 11: ...le 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 chain combinations we recommend Bar Length inches cm Number of tee...

Page 12: ...ing 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 sharpen cuttin...

Page 13: ...und on the package for the depth gauge tool Use the flat file to file off the tip of the depth 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 th...

Page 14: ...asts longer than the oil and that you also use the recommended cutting equipment a bar that is too long will use more chain oil Checking chain lubrication Check the chain lubrication each time you refuel See instructions under the heading Lubricating the bar tip sprocket Aim the tip of the bar at a light coloured surface about 20 cm 8 inches away After 1 minute running at 3 4 throttle you should s...

Page 15: ... 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 the bar is uneven or badly worn If a hollow forms on the underside of the bar tip this is due to running with a slack chain To prolong the life of the bar you should turn it over daily WARNING Most chain saw accidents happen wh...

Page 16: ...rocket 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 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 t...

Page 17: ...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 18: ...ose 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 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 can ca...

Page 19: ...g 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 twist the starter cord around your hand CAUTION Do not pull the starter cord all the way out and do...

Page 20: ...stop 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 th...

Page 21: ...irection 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 whe...

Page 22: ...ntrol 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 the pieces you intend to cu...

Page 23: ... 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 strike t...

Page 24: ... 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 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...

Page 25: ... you 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 h...

Page 26: ...en felling direction Felling cut The felling cut is made from the opposite side 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 tr...

Page 27: ...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 it was bent even more Decide wh...

Page 28: ...s 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 Basic cutting technique WARNING K...

Page 29: ...nning 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 carburettor should be finely adjusted The fine adjustment should be carried out by a qualified person First adjust the L jet then the idling scre...

Page 30: ...mage 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 0 6 mm thick at its thinnest point Checking the front hand guard Make sure the front hand...

Page 31: ...throttle and activate the chain brake by tilting your left wrist forward onto the front hand guard Do not let go of the front handle The chain should stop immediately Throttle lockout Make sure the throttle control is locked at the idle setting when the throttle lockout is released Press the throttle lockout and make sure it returns to its original position when you release it Check that the throt...

Page 32: ...s when you move the stop switch to the stop setting Muffler Never use a machine that has a faulty muffler Regularly check that the muffler is securely attached to the machine Some mufflers are equipped with a special spark arrestor mesh If your machine has this type of muffler you should clean the mesh at least once a week This is best done with a wire brush A blocked mesh will cause the engine to...

Page 33: ...nd remove the pulley Insert and fasten a new starter cord to the pulley Wind approx 3 turns of the starter cord onto the pulley Connect the pulley to the recoil spring so that the end of the spring engages in the pulley Fit the screw in the centre of the pulley Insert the starter cord through the hole in the starter housing and the starter handle Make a secure knot in the end of the starter cord T...

Page 34: ...chain saw can be equipped with different types of air filter according to working conditions weather season etc Contact your dealer for advice Spark plug The spark plug condition is influenced by Incorrect carburettor adjustment An incorrect fuel mixture too much or incorrect type of oil A dirty air filter These factors cause deposits on the spark plug electrodes which may result in operating prob...

Page 35: ... brush once a week more often in demanding conditions A dirty or blocked cooling system results in the machine overheating which causes damage to the piston and cylinder Note The cooling system on a chain saw with catalytic converter must be cleaned daily This is particularly important on chain saws with catalytic converters because the higher exhaust temperature requires efficient cooling of the ...

Page 36: ...t from the cylinder Temperature 0 C or colder A special winter kit including necessary parts and assembly instructions is available for using the machine in cold temperatures 345e Before usage a hole is made in the cylinder cover and a winter flap is fitted see illustration below 346XP 353 The cylinder cover is designed so it can be adjusted for running in cold weather Twist the winter flap so tha...

Page 37: ...he 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 necessary Check the saw chain with regard to visible cracks in t...

Page 38: ...cation system Fuel tank capacity litre 0 5 0 5 Oil pump capacity at 9 000 rpm ml min 5 12 5 12 Oil tank capacity litre 0 28 0 28 Type of oil pump Automatic Automatic Weight Chain saw without bar or chain empty tanks kg 346XP 5 1 353 5 2 346XPG 5 2 353G 5 3 346XP E tech 5 1 353G E tech 5 2 346XPG E tech 5 2 353G E tech 5 3 Noise emissions see note 1 Sound power level measured dB A 346XP 113 346XPG ...

Page 39: ... tech 346XPG E tech 353 353G 353 E tech and 353G E tech Triobrake 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 0 325 64 16 0 325 66 18 0 325 72 20 0 325 80 13 0 325 1 5 Husqvarna H25 56 15 0 325 64 16 0 325 66 18 0 325 72 20 0 325 12T 80 ...

Page 40: ...fied 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 2006 42 EC article 12 point 3b The certificates for EC type examination in accordance with annex IX have the numbers 0404 09 2086 346XP TrioBrake 346 XPG TrioBrake 346XPG E tech TrioBrake 0404 09 2087 353 TrioBrake 353G TrioBrake 35...

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