Page 2 - Intended use
Contents Introduction..................................................................... 2Safety..............................................................................4Assembly...................................................................... 13Operation....................................
Page 3 - Symbols on the product; yyyywwxxxxx
7. Rear handle with right hand guard8. Information and warning decal9. Fan housing10. Chain oil tank11. Transportation cover12. Power trigger lockout13. Power trigger14. Drive sprocket cover with bar knob15. Chain tensioning screw16. Chain catcher17. Spiked bumper18. Bar tip sprocket19. Saw chain20....
Page 4 - Safety; Work area safety
Note: Other symbols/decals on the product refer to certification requirements for some markets. Symbols on the battery and/or on the battery charger Recycle this product at a re- cycling station for electrical and electronic equipment. (Applies to Europe only) Fail-safe transformer. Use and keep the...
Page 8 - Personal protective equipment
you are on a ladder or in a tree. Do not use the product if you are not on stable ground. • If you are not careful, the risk of kickback increases. A kickback can occur if the kickback zone of the guide bar accidentally touches a branch, tree or other objects. • Do not hold the product with one hand...
Page 9 - Safety devices on the product
• Most chainsaw accidents occur when the saw chain touches the operator. You must use approved personal protective equipment during operation. Personal protective equipment does not give you full protection from injuries but it decreases the degree of injury if an accident occurs. Speak to your serv...
Page 11 - Battery safety; Battery charger safety
Power trigger lockoutThe power trigger lockout prevents accidental operation of the power trigger. If you push the power trigger lockout forward (A) and then push the power trigger lockout against the handle (B), it releases the power trigger (C). If you release the handle, the power trigger and the...
Page 12 - Safety instructions for maintenance; Safety instructions for the cutting equipment
• Do not try to disassemble the battery charger.• Do not use a defective or damaged battery charger. • Do not lift the battery charger by the power cord. To disconnect the battery charger from a mains socket, pull out the plug. Do not pull the power cord. • Keep all cables and extension leads away f...
Page 13 - Assembly; To assemble the guide bar and saw
guide bar, saw chain and chain drive sprocket increases. Assembly To assemble the guide bar and saw chain (with bar knob) WARNING: Always remove the battery before you assemble or do maintenance on the product. 1. Disengage the chain brake. 2. Loosen the bar knob. 3. Remove the drive sprocket cover ...
Page 14 - Operation; Introduction
10. Tighten the bar knob. To assemble the guide bar and saw chain (with bar bolt) WARNING: Always remove the battery before you assemble or do maintenance on the product. 1. Disengage the chain brake. 2. Loosen the bar nut and remove the drive sprocket cover and the transportation ring (A). A 3. Put...
Page 15 - To use the correct chain oil; To connect the battery charger
10. Make sure that the saw chain stops when you release the power trigger. A B H F G C D E To use the correct chain oil WARNING: Do not use waste oil, which can cause injury to you and the environment. Waste oil also causes damage to the oil pump, the guide bar and the saw chain. WARNING: The saw ch...
Page 16 - Kickback information; Common questions about kickback
3. Make sure that the green charging light on the battery charger comes on. That means that the battery is connected correctly to the battery charger. 4. When all LEDs on the battery come on, the battery is fully charged. A B C D 5. To disconnect the battery charger from the mains socket, pull the p...
Page 17 - To start the product; To use the SavE function
about how to do a check of the chain brake. We recommend you to do this each time before you use the product. Second, the force of the kickback must be large to engage the chain brake. If the chain brake is too sensitive, it can engage during rough operation. • Will the chain brake always protect me...
Page 18 - To use the spiked bumper
2. Push the battery release buttons and remove the battery from the battery holder to prevent accidental start. Pull stroke and push stroke You can cut through wood with the product in 2 different positions.• To cut on the pull stroke is when you cut with the bottom of the guide bar. The saw chain p...
Page 20 - To use the tree felling technique
in the saw chain and prevent safe operation of the product. Note: If it is necessary, cut the limbs piece by piece. Cut the smaller branches (A) and (B) before you cut the limb near the trunk (C). A B C 1. Remove the limbs on the right side of the trunk. a) Keep the guide bar on the right side of th...
Page 21 - To clear the trunk and prepare your path of
To keep a safe distance 1. Make sure that persons around you keep a safe distance at a minimum of 2 1/2 tree lengths. 2. Make sure that no person is in the risk zone before or during felling. To calculate the felling direction 1. Examine in which direction it is necessary for the tree to fall. The g...
Page 22 - To fell a tree
1 2 2 1 3 To fell a tree Husqvarna recommends you to make the directional cuts and then use the safe corner method when you fell a tree. The safe corner method helps you to make a correct felling hinge and control the felling direction. WARNING: Do not fell trees with a diameter that is more than tw...
Page 24 - Maintenance
2. Figure out where the point of maximum tension is. 3. Examine which is the safest procedure to release the tension. Note: In some situations the only safe procedure is to use a winch and not your product. 4. Keep a position where the tree or branch can not hit you when the tension is released. 5. ...
Page 25 - To do a check of the front hand guard
Maintenance Before use Weekly Monthly Clean the chain brake and make sure that it operates safely. Make sure that the chain catcher is not damaged. Replace it if necessary. X Turn the guide bar for more equal wear. Make sure that the lubrication hole in the guide bar is not clogged. Clean the bar gr...
Page 26 - To do a check of the brake trigger; To do a check of the power trigger lockout
4. Hold the rear handle and let go of the front handle. Let the product fall against the stump. 5. Make sure that the chain brake engages as the guide bar hits the stump. To do a check of the brake trigger 1. Put the product on stable ground and start it. See Operation on page 14 . WARNING: Make sur...
Page 27 - Information about the guide bar and saw chain
To do a check of the functions of the user interface 1. Start the product. Refer to Operation on page 14 . 2. Push and hold the start/stop button.3. Make sure that the product stops and that the green LED goes off. To do a check of the battery and the battery holder 1. Clean the battery and the batt...
Page 29 - To sharpen the cutters; General information about how to adjust the; To adjust the depth gauge setting
• Cutting angle. • File position. • Round file diameter. It is not easy to sharpen a saw chain correctly without the correct equipment. Use Husqvarna file gauge. This will help you to keep maximum cutting performance and the kickback risk at a minimum. WARNING: The force of the kickback increases a ...
Page 31 - To do a check of the saw chain
3. Tighten the saw chain until it is tight against the guide bar. 4. Tighten the bar nut with the combination wrench and lift the front of the guide bar at the same time. 5. Make sure that you can pull the saw chain around freely by hand and that it does not hang from the guide bar. Note: Refer to I...
Page 33 - Troubleshooting; User interface
7. Turn the guide bar daily to extend its life cycle. Troubleshooting User interface LED screen Possible faults Possible solution The warning indicator flash- es. Chain brake is engaged. Disengage the chain brake. Temperature deviation. Let the product to cool down. Overload. The saw chain can not m...
Page 34 - Battery charger; Transportation, storage and disposal; Transportation and storage
Battery charger LED display Possible faults Possible action Warning indicator flashing. Temperature deviation. Use the battery in surroundings where temperatures are between 5°C/41°F and 40°C/104°F. Warning indicator lit. Turn to your servicing dealer. Transportation, storage and disposal Transporta...
Page 35 - Technical data
Technical data Technical data 340i Motor Type BLDC (brushless) 36V Features Low energy mode savE Lubrication system Type of oil pump Automatic Oil tank capacity, l/cm 3 0.18/180 Weight Chainsaw without battery, guide bar, saw chain and empty chain oil tank, kg 2.7/2.8 (Tool / Tool less drive sprocke...
Page 36 - Accessories; Guide bar and saw chain combinations
340i Maximum chain speed / (savE), m/s 20/(18) Accessories Guide bar and saw chain combinations The following cutting attachments are approved for Husqvarna 340i. Guide bar Saw chain Length, in Chain pitch, in Gauge, mm Max. nose radi- us Type Length, drive links (no.) 12 mini 3/8 1.3 7T Husqvarna S...
Page 37 - Approved battery chargers for the product
Approved battery chargers for the product Battery charger QC330 Mains voltage, V 100-240 Frequency, Hz 50-60 Power, W 330 1155 - 005 - 29.06.2020 37
Page 38 - EC Declaration of Conformity; EC Declaration of conformity
EC Declaration of Conformity EC Declaration of conformity Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel: +46-36-146500, declares under sole responsibility that the cordless battery chainsaws Husqvarna 340i and from 2020’s serial numbers and onwards (the year is clearly stated in plain text on the t...