Page 2 - Symbols on the mac; Symbols in the operator’; The engine exhaust from this product
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 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! ...................
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 ...
Page 8 - ersonal protective equipment
GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS 8 – English pro vide information about which training materials and courses are available. Work is constantly in progress to improve the design and technology - improvements that increase your safety and efficiency. Visit your dealer regularly to see whether you can benef...
Page 9 - GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; Chain brake and front hand guard
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS English – 9 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 th...
Page 10 - Throttle lockout
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 10 – English 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 th...
Page 11 - Stop switch; Cutting equipment; General rules
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS English – 11 equipment and the machine ′ s handle unit. The body of the chain saw, including the cutting equipment, is insulated from the handles by vibration damping units. Cutting hardwoods (most broadleaf trees) creates more vibration than cutting softwoods (most conife...
Page 12 - Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickback
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 12 – English • Keep the chain properly tensioned! If the chain is slack it is more likely to jump off and lead to increased wear on the bar, chain and drive sprocket. • Keep cutting equipment well lubricated and properly maintained! A poorly lubricated chain is more likely...
Page 14 - Tensioning the chain
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 14 – English General advice on adjusting depth gauge setting • When you sharpen the cutting tooth (A) the depth gauge setting (C) will decrease. To maintain optimal cutting performance the depth gauge (B) has to be filed down to achieve the recommended depth gauge setting....
Page 15 - Lubricating cutting equipment
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS English – 15 Lubricating cutting equipment Chain oil Chain oil must demonstrate good adhesion to the chain and also maintain its flow characteristics regardless of whether it is warm summer or cold winter weather. As a chain saw manufacturer we have developed an optimal ch...
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. Unscrew the bar nut and remove the clutch cover (chain brake). Take off the transportation guard. Fit the bar over the bar bolts. Place the ba...
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
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: Slide the control to its rear position. Primer bulb: Press the air purge...
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 a...
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 throttle lockout 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...
Page 25 - Basic cutting technique
WORKING TECHNIQUES English – 25 good footing may be all that is needed to maintain a secure work position. However as operators move away from the stem, they will need to take steps to remove or counteract the increasing lateral forces by, for example, a re-direct of the main line via a supplementar...
Page 27 - Felling technique for tree tops
WORKING TECHNIQUES English – 27 Felling technique for tree tops Safe distance During 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 workp...
Page 28 - Freeing a tree that has fallen badly
WORKING TECHNIQUES 28 – English Felling cut The felling cut is made from the opposite side of the tree and it must be perfectly horizontal. Try to take a correct position so you are able to cut on the pull stroke. Make the felling cut about 1.5-2 inches (3-5 cm) above the bottom directional cut. Use...
Page 29 - How to avoid kickback
WORKING TECHNIQUES English – 29 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 30 - MAINTENANCE; Carburetor
MAINTENANCE 30 – English Carburetor Your Husqvarna product has been designed and manufactured to specifications that reduce harmful emissions. After the engine has used 8-10 tanks of fuel the engine will be run-in. To ensure that it continues to run at peak performance and to minimise harmful exhaus...
Page 31 - High speed jet H
MAINTENANCE English – 31 High speed jet H • The high speed jet H affects the power and speed of the machine. If the high speed jet is set too lean (screwed in too far) it will cause the machine to over-rev and damage the engine. Turn the high speed jet H anticlockwise until it stops. If the engine r...
Page 33 - Muffler; Starter; Changing a broken or worn starter cord
MAINTENANCE English – 33 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 screen. If your machine has this type of muffler, you should clean the screen at least once a...
Page 34 - Tensioning the recoil spring; Air filter
MAINTENANCE 34 – English 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 35 - Spark plug; Lubricating the bar tip sprocket
MAINTENANCE English – 35 Spark plug The spark plug condition is influenced by:• Incorrect carburetor adjustment. • An incorrect fuel mixture (too much or incorrect type of oil). • A dirty air filter. These factors cause deposits on the spark plug electrodes, which may result in operating problems an...
Page 36 - Maintenance schedule
36 – 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 37 - TECHNICAL DATA; Technical data
English – 37 TECHNICAL DATA Technical data 334T 338XPT Motor Cylinder displacement, cu.in/cm 3 2,15/35,2 2,38/39 Cylinder bore, inch/mm 1,50/38,0 1,57/40 Stroke, inch/mm 1,22/31 1,22/31 Idle speed, rpm 2800 2800 Power, kW/ rpm 1,5/9600 1,7/9600 Ignition system Spark plug NGK BPMR 7A/ Champion RCJ 7Y...
Page 38 - Bar and chain combinations, model 334T
38 – 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 334T and 338XPT. The combinations of power head, bar and chain have been tested and found to be in accordance with the k...
Page 39 - FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY
FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY English – 39 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 warran...
Page 40 - EMISSION WARRANTY PARTS LIST; HOW TO FILE A CLAIM
FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY 40 – English EMISSION WARRANTY PARTS LIST 1 Carburetor and internal parts 2 Intake pipe, airfilter holder and carburetor bolts. 3 Airfilter and fuelfilter covered up to maintenance schedule. 4 Spark Plug, covered up to maintenance schedule 5 Ignition...
Page 41 - AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; Kickback safety precautions
AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY PRECAUTIONS English – 41 Safety precautions for chain saw users (ANSI B175.1-2000 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...
Page 44 - Original instructions
1153158-95 ´®z+U/y¶5Q¨ ´®z+U/y¶5Q¨ 2010-06-11 Original instructions
