Husqvarna 317 EL, 321 EL Manual

Page 2 - ENGLISH; SYMBOLS USED IN OPERATOR’S MANUAL:; SYMBOLS ON THE CHAIN SAW:

ENGLISH 2 SYMBOLS USED IN OPERATOR’S MANUAL: Do not use a coiled extension cord. Minimum wire cross-section: 1,5 mm² Maximum cable length: 30 m Voltage: 230 V CAUTION!Chain saws are dangerous!Careless or improper use can result in severe or fatal injury. Noise emission to the environment according t...

Page 3 - CONTENTS; EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

ENGLISH 3 Symbols 2 Important! Read before using chain saw 2 Contents 3 EC declaration of conformity 3 Technical speci fi cations 4 Chain saw parts 5 Safe use 5 Starting and stopping 7 Daily inspection and maintenance 7 Kickback prevention 8 Chain brake with kickback guard 9 - Kickback guard inspect...

Page 4 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

ENGLISH 4 Motor 1700 2000 Rated voltage VAC 220-240 230 Rated output W 1700 2000 Frequency Hz 50/60 50 Slip clutch Yes Yes Electronic start control - Yes Electronic speed control - Yes Electronic overload protection - Yes Weight Without guide bar and chain kg 4,4 4,4 With 14” guide bar and chain kg ...

Page 5 - CHAIN SAW PARTS; SAFE USE

ENGLISH 5 1. Rear handle 2. Power trigger lockout 3. Front handle 4. Serial No. plate 5. Chain tensioner 6. Chain oil reservoir 7. Chain oil level 8. Ventilation slots 9. Power cable 10. Power trigger 11. Chain 12. Guide bar 13. Chain brake release button 14. Kickback guard 15. Chain drive cover 16....

Page 7 - DAILY INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE; Starting

ENGLISH 7 DAILY INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE CAUTION! Always disconnect the power before cleaning or performing maintenance. Here are a few general instructions for maintaining your hand- saw. If you are in doubt on any of these points, contact your service dealer. 1. Inspect power cable and plug for ...

Page 8 - KICKBACK PREVENTION; Basic rules

ENGLISH 8 • Take extreme care when cutting with the top chain (on the underside of a log). The force of the chain action pushes the saw backwards, and if the operator does not maintain fi rm control, the kickback danger zone may move far enough back into the kerf to produce a kickback. Cutting with ...

Page 9 - Kickback guard inspection; Inertia chain brake function check; CHAIN BRAKE WITH KICKBACK GUARD

ENGLISH 9 • The chain brake may be activated manually or by the force of inertia depending on the strength of the kickback and the position of the saw in relation to the object which made contact with the kickback danger zone. - If the kickback is suffi ciently violent and the left hand is too far f...

Page 10 - MOUNTING GUIDE BAR AND ADJUSTING CHAIN

ENGLISH 10 6. Replace the chain drive cover and screw the mounting nut hand tight. 7. Tension the chain by screwing the tensioning screw clockwise using the screwdriver tip on the combination tool. 8. Tighten chain fi rmly but not so hard that it does not turn easily by hand force. Push the button t...

Page 11 - CHAIN CATCHER; The

ENGLISH 11 • Ensure that the cutter teeth are always correctly sharpened! Follow our instructions and use the recommended fi ling guide. A chain which is damaged or improperly maintained increases the risk of accident. • Maintain the correct depth-gauge height. Worn depth gauges increase the risk of...

Page 12 - Checking chain wear; Filling chain oil; CHAIN AND GUIDE BAR LUBRICATION

ENGLISH 12 Checking chain wear • Inspect chain every day for: - Visible cracks in rivets or links - Stiffness - Abnormal wear in rivets or links - Min. 3 mm (1/8”) horizontal cutter length - Any deviation on any of these points indicates a worn chain which must be discarded - Check the guide bar’s o...

Page 13 - Filing cutters; FILING CHAIN; LIMBING

ENGLISH 13 See «Technical Specifi cations» for the details which apply to your chain. It is very diffi cult to fi le a chain saw correctly with- out the proper aids. We recommend the use of a fi le guide to ensure maximum cutting effi ciency with the least tendency to kickback. Filing cutters To fi ...

Page 14 - CROSSCUTTING; FELLING OPERATIONS

ENGLISH 14 • Cutting a log supported at one end. The log is more than likely to splinter if cut straight through from the top down. - Make an initial cut from below (approx. 1/3 of the diameter) - Finish the cut from above. • Cutting a log supported at both ends. The saw is more than likely to jam i...

Page 15 - Danger zone; Felling

ENGLISH 15 Danger zone A danger zone surrounds the tree to a distance of 2 1/2 times the height of the tree. See to it that no one is standing within this zone while you are felling the tree. Felling direction When felling a tree, one always aims to place it where neither objects nor diffi cult terr...