Husqvarna 350 epa I - Manual

English – 5 INTR ODUCTION 115 09 86-95 Re v .2 2007-11-27 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...

GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS English – 7 115 09 86-95 Re v .2 2007-11-27 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 instr...

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 8 – English 115 09 86-95 Rev.2 2007-11-27 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 safety and efficiency. Visit your dealer regularly ...

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 10 – English 115 09 86-95 Rev.2 2007-11-27 • In the felling position the left hand is in a position that makes manual activation of the chain brake impossible. With this type of grip, that is when the left hand is placed so that it cannot affect the movement of the front h...

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS English – 11 115 09 86-95 Rev.2 2007-11-27 Vibration damping system Your machine is equipped with a vibration damping system that is designed to reduce vibration and make operation easier. The machine ′ s vibration damping system reduces the transfer of vibration between t...

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 14 – English 115 09 86-95 Rev.2 2007-11-27 • Check that the chain is correctly tensioned. A slack chain will move sideways, making it more difficult to sharpen correctly. • Always file cutting teeth from the inside face. Reduce the pressure on the return stroke. File all t...

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS English – 15 115 09 86-95 Rev.2 2007-11-27 • 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 tight...

ASSEMBLY 18 – English 115 09 86-95 Rev.2 2007-11-27 Fitting the bar and chain 340, 340e, 350 Check that the chain brake is in disengaged position by moving the front hand guard towards the front handle. Remove the bar nuts and remove the clutch cover (chain brake). Take off the transportation ring (...

FUEL HANDLING 20 – English 115 09 86-95 Rev.2 2007-11-27 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 obtain...

FUEL HANDLING English – 21 115 09 86-95 Rev.2 2007-11-27 • It is important to use oil of the right grade (suitable viscosity range) to suit the air temperature. • 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 co...

STARTING AND STOPPING 22 – English 115 09 86-95 Rev.2 2007-11-27 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: Set the choke control in the choke positio...

STARTING AND STOPPING English – 23 115 09 86-95 Rev.2 2007-11-27 As the chain brake is still activated the engine must return to idling speed as soon as possible by disengaging the throttle latch in order to avoid unnecessery wear on the clutch assembly. Note! Pull the front hand guard towards the f...

WORKING TECHNIQUES 24 – English 115 09 86-95 Rev.2 2007-11-27 Before use: 1 Check that the chain brake works correctly and is not damaged. 2 Check that the rear right hand guard is not damaged. 3 Check that the throttle lockout works correctly and is not damaged. 4 Check that the stop switch works c...

WORKING TECHNIQUES 26 – English 115 09 86-95 Rev.2 2007-11-27 5 In order to keep control of your saw, always maintain a firm foothold. Never work on a ladder, in a tree or on any other insecure support. 6 Always use a fast cutting speed, i.e. full throttle. 7 Take great care when you cut with the to...

WORKING TECHNIQUES 28 – English 115 09 86-95 Rev.2 2007-11-27 Start by cutting from below (about 1/3 of the way through). Finish by cutting from above so that the two cuts meet. The log is supported at both ends. There is a high risk that the chain will jam. Start by cutting from above (about 1/3 of...

WORKING TECHNIQUES 30 – English 115 09 86-95 Rev.2 2007-11-27 Finish the felling cut parallel with the directional cut line so that the distance between them is at least 1/10 of the trunk diameter. The uncut section of the trunk is called the felling hinge. The felling hinge controls the direction t...

WORKING TECHNIQUES English – 31 115 09 86-95 Rev.2 2007-11-27 Cutting trees and branches that are in tension Preparations: Work out which side is in tension and where the point of maximum tension is (i.e. where it would break if it was bent even more). Decide which is the safest way to release the t...

MAINTENANCE English – 33 115 09 86-95 Rev.2 2007-11-27 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 adj...

MAINTENANCE 34 – English 115 09 86-95 Rev.2 2007-11-27 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. ...

MAINTENANCE 36 – English 115 09 86-95 Rev.2 2007-11-27 Vibration damping system Regularly check the vibration damping units for cracks or deformation. Make sure the vibration damping units are securely attached to the engine unit and handle unit. Stop switch Start the engine and make sure the engine...

MAINTENANCE English – 37 115 09 86-95 Rev.2 2007-11-27 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...

MAINTENANCE 38 – English 115 09 86-95 Rev.2 2007-11-27 Drive disc spring (B) • Undo the bolt in the centre of the pulley and remove the drive disc and the drive disc spring. • Replace the drive disc spring and fit the drive disc above the spring. Fitting the starter • To fit the starter, first pull ...

MAINTENANCE English – 39 115 09 86-95 Rev.2 2007-11-27 Lubricating the bar tip sprocket Lubricate the bar tip sprocket each time you refuel. Use the special grease gun and a good quality bearing grease. Needle bearing lubrication The clutch drum has a needle bearing on the output shaft. This needle ...

MAINTENANCE 40 – English 115 09 86-95 Rev.2 2007-11-27 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 cylind...

English – 41 MAINTENANCE 115 09 86-95 Rev.2 2007-11-27 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 ...

42 – English TECHNICAL DATA 115 09 86-95 Rev.2 2007-11-27 Technical data 340/340e 345e 350 Engine Cylinder displacement, cu.in/cm 3 2,49/40,8 2,75/45,0 3,15/51,7 Cylinder bore, inch/mm 1,57/40 1,65/42 1,77/45 Stroke, inch/mm 1,28/32,5 1,28/32,5 1,28/32,5 Idle speed, rpm 2700 2700 2700 Power, kW/ rpm...

English – 43 TECHNICAL DATA 115 09 86-95 Rev.2 2007-11-27 Recommended original and replacement bar and chain combinations Following is a list of recommended cutting equipment for the Husqvarna chain saw models 340, 340e, 345e and 350. The combinations of power head, bar and chain have been tested an...

FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT 44 – English 115 09 86-95 Rev.2 2007-11-27 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...

AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY PRECAUTIONS English – 45 115 09 86-95 Rev.2 2007-11-27 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 a...