Page 2 - KEY; Symbols on the mac; Symbols in the operator’
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 custo...
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 8 - Will m
8 – English GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS • This movement activates a spring-loaded mechanism that tightens the brake band (C) around the engine drive system (D) (clutch drum). • The front hand guard is not designed solely to activate the chain brake. Another important feature is that it reduces the r...
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; Bar
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 11 - General information on sharpening cutting teeth
English – 11 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Bar • Length (inches/cm) • Number of teeth on bar tip sprocket (T). • Chain pitch (inches). The spacing between the drive links of the chain must match the spacing of the teeth on the bar tip sprocket and drive sprocket. • Number of drive links. The number of ...
Page 12 - Sharpening cutting teeth; 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; Chain oil; Filling with chain oil
English – 13 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • 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 the underside of the bar. • Use the combination spanner to tighten the bar nut while holding u...
Page 14 - Chain drive sprocket
14 – English GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Chain drive sprocket The clutch drum is fitted with one of the following drive sprockets: A Spur sprocket (the chain sprocket is welded on the drum) B Rim sprocket (replaceable) Regularly check the degree of wear on the drive sprocket. Replace if wear is exces...
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; Environment fuel; 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; Warm 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; General
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 - Cutting; Limbing; Felling technique for tree tops; Safe distance
English – 23 WORKING TECHNIQUES Cutting The log is lying on the ground . There is little risk of the chain jamming or the object splitting. However there is a risk that the chain will touch the ground when you finish the cut. Cut all the way through the log from above. Avoid letting the chain touch ...
Page 24 - Felling
24 – English WORKING TECHNIQUES Several factors affect this: • Lean of the tree • Bend • Wind direction • Arrangement of branches • Weight of snow You may find you are forced to let the tree fall in its natural direction because it is impossible or dangerous to try to make it fall in the direction y...
Page 25 - Freeing a tree that has fallen badly; Cutting trees and branches that are in tension
English – 25 WORKING TECHNIQUES The felling hinge controls the direction that the tree falls in. All control over the felling direction is lost if the felling hinge is too narrow or non-existent, or if the directional cuts and felling cut are badly placed. When the felling cut and directional cut ar...
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 - Chain brake and front hand guard; Checking brake band wear
28 – English MAINTENANCE Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw safety equipment Chain brake and front hand guard Checking brake band wear Brush off any wood dust, resin and dirt from the chain brake and clutch drum. Dirt and wear can impair operation of the brake. Regularly check that the br...
Page 29 - Chain catcher
English – 29 MAINTENANCE Chain catcher Check that the chain catcher is not damaged and is firmly attached to the body of the chain saw. Vibration damping system Regularly check the vibration damping units for cracks or deformation. Make sure the vibration damping units are securely attached to the e...
Page 30 - Starter; Changing a broken or worn starter cord
30 – English MAINTENANCE Starter Changing a broken or worn starter cord • Loosen the screws that hold the starter against the crankcase and remove the starter. • Pull out the cord approx. 30 cm (12 inches) and hook it into the notch in the rim of the pulley. Release the recoil spring by letting the ...
Page 31 - Air filter; Spark plug
English – 31 MAINTENANCE Air filter The air filter must be regularly cleaned to remove dust and dirt in order to avoid: • Carburettor malfunctions • Starting problems • Loss of engine power • Unnecessary wear to engine parts • Excessive fuel consumption. • Remove the air filter after taking off the ...
Page 32 - Cooling system
32 – English MAINTENANCE Cooling system To keep the working temperature as low as possible the machine is equipped with a cooling system. The cooling system consists of: 1 Air intake on the starter. 2 Air guide plate. 3 Fins on the flywheel. 4 Cooling fins on the cylinder. 5 Cylinder cover (directs ...
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 334T 338XPT Engine 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 Manufacturer of ignition system SEM SE...
Page 35 - Bar and chain combinations, model 334T
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; ADD -ON OR MODIFIED PARTS
36 – English FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The EPA (The US Environmental Protection Agency), Environment Canada and Husqvarna Forest & Garden are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on your 2001 and later small nonroad engin...
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...
