Page 2 - KEY; Symbols on the mac; Symbols in the operator’; The engine exhaust from this product
2 – English KEY T O SYMBOLS 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 - CONTENTS; Contents
English – 3 CONTENTS Contents KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols on the machine: .............................................. 2 Symbols in the operator’s manual: ................................ 2 CONTENTS Contents ....................................................................... 3 INTR ODUCTION Dear cu...
Page 4 - INTR
4 – English 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 5 - WHA; What is what on the c
English – 5 WHA T IS WHA T? What is what on the c hain saw? 1 Filter cover 2 Adjuster screws carburetor 3 Starter 4 Fuel tank 5 Chain oil tank 6 Chain tensioning screw (334T) 7 Bumper spike 8 Front hand guard 9 Information and warning decal 10 Stop and choke control: Ignition on/off switch Choke con...
Page 6 - GENERAL SAFETY PRECA; Bef; Impor
6 – English GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS 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 ...
Page 7 - ersonal protective equipment; Chain brake and fr
English – 7 GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS chain sa w usage if possible. Your dealer, forestry school or your library can provide information about which training materials and courses are available. Work is constantly in progress to improve the design and technology - improvements that increase your s...
Page 9 - GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; Throttle lock; Stop switch
English – 9 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Will my inetria activated chain brake always activate during kickback in the event of a kickback? No. First your brake must be in working order. Second the kickback must be strong enough to activate the chain brake. If the chain brake is too sensitive it would ...
Page 10 - Muffler; Cutting equipment; General rules
10 – English GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Muffler The muffler is designed to keep noise levels to a minimum and to direct exhaust fumes away from the user. In areas with a hot, dry climate there is a high risk of fires. These areas are sometimes subject to government rules requiring among other things...
Page 12 - Tensioning the chain
12 – English GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Sharpening cutting teeth To sharpen cutting teeth you will need a round file and a file gauge. See instructions under the heading Technical data for information on the size of file and gauge that are recommended for the chain fitted to your chain saw. • Check ...
Page 13 - Lubricating cutting equipment
English – 13 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Loosen the bar nut that holds the clutch cover and chain brake. Use the combination spanner. • Raise the tip of the bar and stretch the chain by tightening the chain tensioning screw using the combination spanner. Tighten the chain until it does not sag from...
Page 15 - ASSEMBLY; Fitting the bar and chain
English – 15 ASSEMBLY Fitting the bar and chain Check that the chain brake is in disengaged position by moving the front hand guard towards the front handle. Unscrew the bar nut and remove the clutch cover (chain brake). Take off the transportation ring (A). Fit the bar over the bar bolts. Place the...
Page 16 - FUEL HANDLING; Fuel; Gasoline; Mixing
16 – English FUEL HANDLING 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 17 - Fueling; Transport and storage
English – 17 FUEL HANDLING Fueling Clean the area around the fuel cap. Clean the fuel and chain oil tanks regularly. The fuel filter must be replaced at least once a year. Contamination in the tanks causes malfunction. Make sure the fuel is well mixed by shaking the container before refuelling. The ...
Page 18 - STARTING AND STOPPING; Starting and stopping; Cold engine; Starting
18 – English STARTING AND STOPPING 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: Slide the control to its rear position. Primer bulb: Press the air purge...
Page 19 - Stopping
English – 19 STARTING AND STOPPING • The chain brake should be activated when starting. Se instructions under the heading Start and 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 inh...
Page 20 - WORKING TECHNIQUES; General working instructions; Basic safety rules
20 – English WORKING TECHNIQUES Before use: 1 Check that the chain brake works correctly and is not damaged. 2 Check that the throttle lock works correctly and is not damaged. 3 Check that the stop switch works correctly and is not damaged. 4 Check that all handles are free from oil. 5 Check that th...
Page 22 - Basic cutting technique
22 – English WORKING TECHNIQUES 8 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 the user. If the saw chain is jamming, the saw may be pus...
Page 23 - Felling technique for tree tops
English – 23 WORKING TECHNIQUES Cut all the way through the log from above. Avoid letting the chain touch the ground as you finish the cut. Maintain full throttle but be prepared for what might happen. If it is possible (can you turn the log?) stop cutting about 2/3 of the way through the log. Turn ...
Page 25 - Freeing a tree that has fallen badly
English – 25 WORKING TECHNIQUES 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 26 - How to avoid kickback
26 – English WORKING TECHNIQUES How to avoid kickback What is kickback? The word kickback is used to describe the sudden reaction that causes the chain saw and bar to jump off an object when the upper quadrant of the tip of the bar, known as the kickback zone, touches an object. Kickback always occu...
Page 27 - MAINTENANCE
English – 27 MAINTENANCE 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 28 - High speed jet H
28 – English MAINTENANCE 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 30 - Starter; Changing a broken or worn starter cord
30 – English MAINTENANCE 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 wee...
Page 31 - Tensioning the recoil spring; Air filter
English – 31 MAINTENANCE Tensioning the recoil spring • Hook the starter cord in the notch in the pulley and turn the starter pulley about 2 turns clockwise. Note! Check that the pulley can be turned an additional 1/2 turn when the starter cord is pulled all the way out. Changing a broken recoil spr...
Page 32 - Lubricating the bar tip sprocket; Cooling system
32 – English MAINTENANCE that the electrode gap is 0.5 mm (0,020"). The spark plug should be replaced after about a month in operation or earlier if necessary. Note! Always use the recommended spark plug type! Use of the wrong spark plug can damage the piston/cylinder. Check that the spark plug ...
Page 33 - Maintenance schedule
English – 33 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 34 - TECHNICAL DATA; Technical data
34 – English TECHNICAL DATA Technical data 338XPT California Engine Cylinder displacement, cu.in/cm 3 2,7/45 Cylinder bore, inch/mm 1,7/43 Stroke, inch/mm 1,22/31 Idle speed, rpm 2800 Power, kW/ rpm 1,7/9000 Ignition system Manufacturer of ignition system SEM Type of ignition system CD Spark plug NG...
Page 35 - Bar and chain combinations, model 338XPT California
English – 35 TECHNICAL DATA Recommended original and replacement bar and chain combinations Following is a list of recommended cutting equipment for the Husqvarna chain saw models 334T and 338XPT. The combinations of power head, bar and chain have been tested and found to be in accordance with the k...
Page 36 - FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT; FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT
36 – English FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The EPA (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency), CARB (California Air Resources Board), Environment Canada and Husqvarna Forest & Garden are pleased to explain the emissions control system’s warranty on ...
Page 37 - AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; Kickback safety precautions
English – 37 AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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 gri...
