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Summary of Contents for 1151439-95

Page 1: ... n n ng g g gl l l li i i is s s sh h h h 338XPT California Operator s manual EPA III CARB III Please read the operator s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine ...

Page 2: ...ine by moving the stop switch to the STOP position before carrying out any checks or maintenance Working position Choke Always wear approved protective gloves Regular cleaning is required Visual check Protective goggles or a visor must be worn Refuelling Filing with oil and adjusting oil flow The chain brake must be engaged when the chain saw is started WARNING Kickback may occur when the nose or ...

Page 3: ...tarting and stopping 18 WORKING TECHNIQUES Before use 20 General working instructions 20 How to avoid kickback 26 MAINTENANCE General 27 Carburetor adjustment 27 Checking maintaining and servicing chain saw safety equipment 28 Muffler 30 Starter 30 Air filter 31 Spark plug 31 Lubricating the bar tip sprocket 32 Adjustment of the oil pump 32 Cooling system 32 Maintenance schedule 33 TECHNICAL DATA ...

Page 4: ...ket 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 satisfied with ...

Page 5: ...ing position 11 Air purge 12 Rear handle 13 Fixing eye for safety line 14 Spark plug cap 15 Starter handle 16 Front handle 17 Oil pump adjustment screw 18 Throttle lock Prevents accidental operation of throttle control 19 Throttle control 20 Bar 21 Chain 22 Bar tip sprocket 23 Chain catcher Catches chain if it jumps or breaks 24 Chain tensioning screw 338XPT California 25 Product and serial number...

Page 6: ...very important that you read and understand the contents of this operator s manual WARNING The inside of the muffler contain chemicals that may be carcinogenic Avoid contact with these elements in the event of a damaged muffler WARNING Long term inhalation of the engine s exhaust fumes chain oil mist and dust from sawdust can represent a health risk IMPORTANT The machine is only designed for cutti...

Page 7: ... 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 designed to stop the chain 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 k...

Page 8: ...ack zone of the bar is farthest away from you the chain brake is designed to be activated by the inertia in the kickback direction If the kickback is less violent or the kickback zone of the bar is closer to you the chain brake is designed to be activated manually by the movement of your left hand In the felling position the left hand is in a position that makes manual activation of the chain brak...

Page 9: ...ng Chain catcher The chain catcher is designed to catch the chain if it snaps or jumps off This should not happen if the chain is properly tensioned see instructions under the heading Assembly and if the bar and chain are properly serviced and maintained see instructions under the heading General working instructions Vibration damping system Your machine is equipped with a vibration damping system...

Page 10: ... sure that the kickback zone of the bar never touches anything By using cutting equipment with built in kickback reduction and keeping the chain 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 descri...

Page 11: ...to exert more pressure to force the bar through the wood and the chips will be very small If the chain is very blunt it will produce wood powder and no chips or shavings A sharp chain eats its way through the wood and produces long thick chips or shavings 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 determin...

Page 12: ...uld be newly sharpened before adjusting the depth gauge setting We 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 ...

Page 13: ... 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 you adjust the carburetor as reco...

Page 14: ...o only 4 mm 0 16 inch 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 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 o...

Page 15: ...t 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 bar tip and tighten t...

Page 16: ...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 17: ...iner 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 gas 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 i...

Page 18: ...soon as the engine fire and make repeated starting attempts Immediately press and release the throttle when the engine starts That will disengage the throttle latch As the chain brake is still activated the engine must return to idling speed as soon as possible by disengaging the throttel latch in order to avoid unnecessery wear on the clutch assembly Note Pull the front hand guard towards the fro...

Page 19: ...gerous 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 right or left handed should use this grip Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers encircling the chain saw handles ...

Page 20: ...e ground level must be carried out by two or more persons with the right training see instructions under the heading Important At least one person should be on the ground to carry out safe rescue procedures and or get help should an emergency arise 3 During tree maintenance work above ground level the working area should always be secured and marked out with signs tape or the like The person s on ...

Page 21: ...ap your fingers and thumbs around the handles You should use this grip whether you are right handed or left handed This grip minimizes the effect of kickback and lets you keep the chain saw under control 3 A single handed grip may be used but only by persons who are trained and have knowledge of tree maintenance work using a chain saw both above and on the ground Do not let go of the handles 4 Mos...

Page 22: ... below Cutting with pushing chain Cutting with a pushing chain 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 23: ...g tree maintenance work above ground level the working area must always be secured and marked out with signs tape or the like The safe distance between the top of the tree that is to be felled and the nearest workplace must be at least 2 1 2 times the height of the tree Make sure that no one else is in this risk zone before or during felling Felling direction The aim is to fell the tree in a posit...

Page 24: ...here the two cuts meet is called the directional cut line This line should be perfectly horizontal and at right angles 90 to the chosen 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 c...

Page 25: ...ove along the trunk Freeing a tree that has fallen badly 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 which is the safest way to release the tension and whether you are able to do it safely In complicated situations the only safe method is to put aside...

Page 26: ...lose 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 Kickback can happen very suddenly and violently kicking the chain saw bar and chain back at the user If this happens...

Page 27: ...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 carburetor 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 Conditions Before any adjustments are made the air filter should be cle...

Page 28: ...ffer 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 0 6 mm 0 024 inch thick at its thinnest point Checking the front hand guard Make s...

Page 29: ...tle 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 carburetor idle adjustment Chain catcher Check that the chain catcher is not damaged and is firmly attached to the body of the chain saw Vibration damping system Regularly check the vibration damping units for cracks or deformation Make sure ...

Page 30: ...t fumes Carbon monoxide CO which is poisonous and odorless is not however reduced Consequently never work in an enclosed or badly 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 co...

Page 31: ...void Carburettor malfunctions Starting problems Loss of engine power Unnecessary wear to engine parts Excessive fuel consumption Remove the air filter after taking off the air filter cover When refitting 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 a...

Page 32: ...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 5 Cylinder cover directs cold a...

Page 33: ...ly 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 File off any burrs from the edges of the bar Clean the outside of the carburetor Check that the bar and chain are getting sufficient oil Clean or replace the spark arrestor mesh on the muffler Check fuel hose for cracks or other damag...

Page 34: ...brication system Manufacturer of carburetor Zama Carburetor type C1Q EL33 Fuel tank capacity US pint litre 0 72 0 34 Oil pump capacity at 8 500 rpm ml min 3 7 Oil tank capacity US pint litre 0 30 0 14 Type of oil pump Automatic Weight Chain saw without bar or chain empty tanks lb kg 7 5 3 5 Chain bar Standard bar length inch cm 14 34 Recommended bar lengths inch cm 12 16 30 41 Usable cutting lengt...

Page 35: ...ur list For guide bars of the same length all sprocket nose guide bars of the same pitch and having the same number of sprocket teeth may be considered to have equivalent kickback energy A hard nose bar 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 Low kickback saw chain is a chain which has onl...

Page 36: ...ranchised to service the subject engines Throughout the emissions warranty period of two years Husqvarna Forest Garden must maintain a supply of warranted parts sufficient to meet the expected demand for such parts WARRANTY PERIOD Any warranted part that is scheduled for replacement as required in the maintenance schedule is warranted for the period of time prior to the first scheduled replacement...

Page 37: ...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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