Page 2 - Symbols on the mac; Symbols in the operator’
KEY T O SYMBOLS 2 – English Symbols on the mac hine: W ARNING! Chain saws can be dangerous! Careless or improper use can result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. Al...
Page 3 - The engine exhaust from this product
KEY T O SYMBOLS English – 3 Y ou will find the following labels on your chain saw: EP A I EPA III The Emissions Compliance P eriod referred to on the Emission Compliance label indicates the number of operating hours for which the engine has been shown to meet Federal emissions requirements. Maintenan...
Page 4 - CONTENTS; Contents
CONTENTS 4 – English Contents KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols on the machine: 2 Symbols in the operator’s manual: 2 CONTENTS Contents 4 INTR ODUCTION Dear customer! 5 WHA T IS WHAT? What is what on the chain sa w? 6 GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS Bef ore using a new chain saw 7 Important 7 Always use common sen...
Page 5 - INTR
English – 5 INTR ODUCTION Dear customer! Cong ratulations on your choice to buy a Husqvarna product! Husqvarna is based on a tradition that dates back to 1689, when the Swedish King Karl XI ordered the construction of a factory on the banks of the Huskvarna River, for production of muskets. The loca...
Page 7 - Bef; Impor
GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS English – 7 Bef ore using a new chain saw • Please read this manual carefully. • Check that the cutting equipment is correctly fitted and adjusted. See instructions under the heading Assembly. • Refuel and start the chain saw. See the instructions under the headings Fuel H...
Page 8 - Always use common sense; Chain brake and front hand guard
GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS 8 – English Always use common sense It is not possible to cover every conceivable situation you can face when using a chain saw. Always exercise care and use your common sense. Avoid all situations which you consider to be beyond your capability. If you still feel uncerta...
Page 9 - GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS English – 9 • The chain brake (A) can either be activated manually (by your left hand) or automatically by the inertia release mechanism. • The brake is applied when the front hand guard (B) is pushed forwards. • This movement activates a spring-loaded mechanism that tight...
Page 10 - Throttle lockout
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 10 – English Will my hand always activate the chain brake during a kickback? No. It takes a certain force to move the hand guard forward. If your hand only lightly touches the front guard or slips over it, the force may not be enough to trigger the chain brake. You should ...
Page 11 - Vibration damping system; Cutting equipment; General rules
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS English – 11 Vibration damping system Your machine is equipped with a vibration damping system that is designed to reduce vibration and make operation easier. The machine ′ s vibration damping system reduces the transfer of vibration between the engine unit/cutting equipme...
Page 14 - Tensioning the chain
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 14 – English • Check that the chain is correctly tensioned. A slack chain will move sideways, making it more difficult to sharpen correctly. • Always file cutting teeth from the inside face. Reduce the pressure on the return stroke. File all the teeth on one side first, then ...
Page 15 - Lubricating cutting equipment
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS English – 15 • Use the combination spanner to tighten the bar nuts while lifting the tip of the bar at the same time. Check that you can pull the chain round freely by hand and that it does not sag from the underside of the bar. The position of the chain tensioning screw o...
Page 17 - ASSEMBLY; Fitting the bar and chain
ASSEMBLY English – 17 Fitting the bar and chain Check that the chain brake is in disengaged position by moving the front hand guard towards the front handle. Remove the bar nuts and remove the clutch cover (chain brake). Take off the transportation ring (A). Fit the bar over the bar bolts. Place the...
Page 18 - FUEL HANDLING; Fuel; Gasoline; Mixing
FUEL HANDLING 18 – English Fuel Note! The machine is equipped with a two-stroke engine and must always be run using a mixture of gasoline and two-stroke oil. It is important to accurately measure the amount of oil to be mixed to ensure that the correct mixture is obtained. When mixing small amounts ...
Page 19 - Fueling; Transport and storage
FUEL HANDLING English – 19 • In temperatures below 32 ° F (0 ° C) some oils become too viscous. This can overload the oil pump and result in damage to the oil pump components. • Contact your service agent when choosing chain oil. Fueling Clean the area around the fuel cap. Clean the fuel and chain o...
Page 20 - STARTING AND STOPPING; Starting and stopping; Cold engine; Warm engine
STARTING AND STOPPING 20 – English Starting and stopping Cold engine Starting: The chain brake should be activated when starting the chain saw. Activate the chain brake by pushing the front hand guard forwards. Ignition; choke: Set the choke control in the choke position. This should automatically s...
Page 21 - Stopping
STARTING AND STOPPING English – 21 Note! Pull the front hand guard towards the front handle. The chain brake is now disengaged. Your saw is ready for use. • Never start a chain saw unless the bar, chain and all covers are fitted correctly. See instructions under the heading Assembly. Without a bar an...
Page 22 - WORKING TECHNIQUES; General working instructions; Basic safety rules
WORKING TECHNIQUES 22 – English Before use: 1 Check that the chain brake works correctly and is not damaged. 2 Check that the rear right hand guard is not damaged. 3 Check that the throttle lockout works correctly and is not damaged. 4 Check that the stop switch works correctly and is not damaged. 5...
Page 24 - Basic cutting technique
WORKING TECHNIQUES 24 – English 6 Always use a fast cutting speed, i.e. full throttle. 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 with a pushing chain. The chain tries to push the chain saw back towards th...
Page 26 - Tree felling technique
WORKING TECHNIQUES 26 – English Start by cutting from above (about 1/3 of the way through). Finish by cutting from below so that the two cuts meet. Tree felling technique Safe distance The safe distance between a tree that is to be felled and anyone else working nearby is at least 2 1/2 tree lengths...
Page 28 - Freeing a tree that has fallen badly
WORKING TECHNIQUES 28 – English When the felling cut and directional cut are complete the tree should start to fall by itself or with the aid of a felling wedge or breaking bar. 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 dir...
Page 29 - How to avoid kickback
WORKING TECHNIQUES English – 29 Continue to cut deeper until tree/limb bends and tension is released. Cut tree/limb from outside the bend, after tension has been released. How to avoid kickback What is kickback? The word kickback is used to describe the sudden reaction that causes the chain saw and ...
Page 30 - MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE 30 – English General The user must only carry out the maintenance and service work described in this manual. Carburetor adjustment Due to existing environmental and emissions legislation your chain saw is equipped with movement limiters on the carburetor adjuster screws. These limit the ...
Page 31 - High speed jet H; Correctly adjusted carburetor
MAINTENANCE English – 31 High speed jet H At the factory the engine is adjusted at sea level. When working at a high altitude or in different weather conditions, temperatures and atmospheric humidity, it may be necessary to make minor adjustments to the high speed jet. CAUTION! If the high speed jet...
Page 33 - Right hand guard; Muffler
MAINTENANCE English – 33 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 ...
Page 34 - Starter; Changing a broken or worn starter cord
MAINTENANCE 34 – English 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 ...
Page 35 - Air filter; Spark plug
MAINTENANCE English – 35 Air filter The air filter must be regularly cleaned to remove dust and dirt in order to avoid: • 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...
Page 36 - Adjustment of the oil pump; Temperature 0
MAINTENANCE 36 – English Adjustment of the oil pump The oil pump is adjustable. Adjustments are made by turning the screw using a screwdriver or combination spanner. The machine is supplied from the factory with the screw set to position 2. Turning the screw clockwise will reduce the oil flow and tur...
Page 37 - Heated handles; Electrical carburetor heating
MAINTENANCE English – 37 For temperatures below -5 ° C (23 ° F) and/or in snow conditions there is also: • a special cover (A) for the starter housing • a winter plug (B) for the air nozzle that is fitted as shown. These reduce the flow of cooling air and prevent large amounts of snow from being sucke...
Page 38 - Maintenance schedule
38 – English MAINTENANCE Maintenance schedule The following is a list of the maintenance that must be performed on the machine. Most of the items are described in the Maintenance section. Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Clean the outside of the machine. On chain saws without...
Page 39 - TECHNICAL DATA; Technical data
English – 39 TECHNICAL DATA Technical data 346XP 353 Engine Cylinder displacement, cu.in/cm 3 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/hp @ rpm 2,7/3,7 @ 9600 2,4/3,3 @ 9000 Ignition system Manufacturer of ig...
Page 40 - Bar and chain combinations
40 – English TECHNICAL DATA Recommended original and replacement bar and chain combinations Following is a list of recommended cutting equipment for the Husqvarna chain saw models 346XP and 353. The combinations of power head, bar and chain have been tested and found to be in accordance with the kic...
Page 41 - Saw chain filing and file gauges
English – 41 TECHNICAL DATA Saw chain filing and file gauges
Page 42 - FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT
´®z+Rx=¶5J¨ ´®z+Rx=¶5J¨ 42 – English FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The EPA (The US Environmental Protection Agency), Environment Canada and Husqvarna Forest & Garden are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on your 2009 and l...
Page 43 - AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; Kickback safety precautions
AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY PRECAUTIONS English – 43 Safety precautions for chain saw users (ANSI B 175.1-2000 Annex C) Kickback safety precautions With a basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce or eliminate the element of surprise. Sudden surprise contributes to accidents. Keep a good firm grip...