Page 2 - Product description; Intended use; Product overview
Contents Introduction..................................................................... 2Safety..............................................................................4Assembly........................................................................ 9Operation...................................
Page 3 - Symbols on the product
1. Information and warning decal2. Felling direction mark3. Air purge bulb4. Cylinder cover5. Start/stop switch6. Throttle trigger lockout7. Rear handle8. Choke control9. Fuel tank10. Carburetor adjustment screws11. Starter rope handle12. Starter housing13. Chain oil tank14. Muffler15. Chain brake a...
Page 4 - Safety; Safety definitions
Idle adjustment screw. High speed needle. Low speed needle. yyyywwxxxx The rating plate or the la- ser printing shows the se- rial number. yyyy is the production year and ww is the production week. Note: Other symbols/decals on the product refer to certification requirements for some markets. Safety...
Page 7 - Fuel safety
handle, the throttle trigger and the throttle trigger lockout move back to their initial positions. This function locks the throttle trigger at idle speed. A B Chain catcherThe chain catcher catches the saw chain if it breaks or comes loose. Correct saw chain tension and correctly applied maintenanc...
Page 8 - Safety instructions for maintenance
• Fuel and fuel vapour are highly flammable and can cause serious injury when inhaled or allowed to come in contact with the skin. For this reason observe caution when handling fuel and make sure there is adequate ventilation. • Take care when handling fuel and chain oil. Be aware of the risks of fi...
Page 9 - Assembly; Introduction
not correctly lubricated, the risk of wear on the guide bar, saw chain and chain drive sprocket increases. Assembly Introduction WARNING: Read and understand the safety chapter before you assemble the product. To assemble the guide bar and saw chain 1. Move the front hand guard rearward to disengage...
Page 10 - Operation; Premixed fuel
Operation Introduction WARNING: Read and understand the safety chapter before you use the product. To do a function check before you use the product 1. Make sure that the chain brake operates correctly and that it is not damaged. 2. Make sure that the right hand guard is not damaged.3. Make sure tha...
Page 12 - Kickback information; Common questions about kickback; To start the product; To prepare start with a cold engine
Note: To see where the chain oil tank is on your product, refer to Product overview on page 2. Kickback information WARNING: A kickback can cause serious injury or death to the operator or others. To decrease the risk you must know the causes of kickback and how to prevent them. A kickback occurs wh...
Page 15 - To use the cutting technique; To use the spiked bumper
To use the cutting technique WARNING: Use full throttle when you cut and decrease to idle speed after each cut. CAUTION: Engine damage can occur if the engine runs for too long at full throttle without load. 1. Put the trunk on a saw horse or runners. WARNING: Do not cut trunks in a pile. That incre...
Page 17 - To use the tree felling technique; To keep a safe distance
b) Cut on the push stroke. 3. Remove the limbs on the left side of the trunk. a) Select the applicable cutting technique for the tension in the branch. WARNING: If you are not sure about how to cut the branch, speak to a professional chainsaw operator before you continue. Refer to To cut trees and b...
Page 21 - To use the product in cold weather
7. Continue to cut more into the tree until the tree/ branch bends and the tension is released. 8. Cut the tree/branch from the opposite side of the bend, after the tension is released. To use the product in cold weather CAUTION: Snow and cold weather can cause operation problems. Risk of too low en...
Page 22 - Maintenance
Maintenance Introduction WARNING: Read and understand the safety chapter before you do maintenance on the product. Maintenance schedule Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Clean the external parts of the prod- uct and make sure that there is no oil on the handles. Clean the cool...
Page 23 - To do a check of the brake band
Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Do a check of the stop switch. Refer to To do a check of the start/stop switch on page 24. Make sure that these are no fuel leaks from the engine, tank or fuel lines. Make sure that the saw chain does not rotate when the engine is at idle spee...
Page 27 - Information about the guide bar and saw chain
To examine if the carburetor is correctly adjusted • Make sure that the product has the correct acceleration capacity. • Make sure that the product 4-cycles a little at full throttle. • Make sure that the saw chain does not rotate at idle speed. • If the product is not easy to start or has less acce...
Page 32 - Recommended settings for the oil pump; Air cleaning system
4. Examine the groove in the guide bar for wear. Replace the guide bar if it is necessary. 5. Examine if the guide bar tip is rough or very worn. 6. Make sure that the bar tip sprocket turns freely and that the lubricating hole in the bar tip sprocket is not blocked. Clean and lubricate if it is nec...
Page 33 - Troubleshooting; The engine does not start
flywheel (C), the cooling fins on the cylinder (D), and the cylinder cover (E). E D C B A 1. Clean the cooling system with a brush weekly or more frequently if it is necessary. 2. Make sure that the cooling system is not dirty or blocked. CAUTION: A dirty or blocked cooling system can make the produ...
Page 34 - The engine starts but stops again; Transportation and storage; Technical data
The engine starts but stops again Product part to examine Possible cause Action Fuel tank Incorrect fuel type. Drain the fuel tank and fill with cor- rect fuel. Carburetor The idle speed is not correct. Speak to your servicing dealer. Air filter Clogged air filter. Clean or replace the air filter. F...
Page 36 - Accessories; Recommended cutting equipment
Husqvarna 346XP/XPG/E-tech/Trio- Brake Husqvarna 353/G/E-tech/TrioBrake Front handle, m/s 2 2.4 3.1 Rear handle, m/s 2 3.6 3.2 Saw chain/guide bar Type of drive sprocket/number of teeth Rim/7 Rim/7 Saw chain speed at 133% of maxi- mum engine power speed, m/s. 24.6 23.0 Accessories Recommended cuttin...
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 chainsaws for forest service Husqvarna 346XP, 346XP TrioBrake, 346XPG, 346XPG TrioBrake, 353, 353 TrioBrake, 353G, 353G TrioBrake, 346X...