Husqvarna 346 XP - User Manual

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...

• 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...