Husqvarna 353 - Manual

English – 5 1 Chain brake and front hand guard YOUR chain saw is equipped with a chain brake that is desig-ned to stop the chain immediately if you get a kickback.The chain brake reduces the risk of accidents, but only You canprevent them. Take care when using yoursaw and make sure thekickback zone ...

6 – English 6 The way the chain brake is triggered, either manually orautomatically, depends on the force of the kickback and theposition of the chain saw in relation to the object that thekickback zone of the bar strikes. If you get a violentkickback while thekickback zone of the baris farthest awa...

English – 7 5 Vibration damping system Your chain saw is equippedwith a vibration dampingsystem that is designed tominimise vibrations and makeoperation easier. When you use a chain sawvibrations are generated bythe uneven contact betweenthe chain and the wood youare cutting. Cutting hardwoods (most...

8 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Checking the inertia brake release Hold the chain saw over astump or other firm object.Let go of the front handleso that the bar falls ontothe stump. When the bar hits thestump the brake shouldbe applied. 4 Checking the right-hand brake trigger A) Check that the rig...

English – 9 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4 Right hand guard Check that the right handguard is not damaged andthat there are no visibledefects, such as cracks. 5 Vibration damping system Regularly check thevibration damping unitsfor cracks or deformation Make sure the vibrationdamping units aresecurely attach...

10 – English 7 Muffler Never use a chain sawthat has a faulty muffler. Regularly check that themuffler is securelyattached to the chain saw. If the muffler on your sawis fitted with a sparkarrestor mesh this mustbe cleaned regularly. Ablocked mesh will causethe engine to overheatand may lead to seri...

English – 11 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS C Some terms that describe the bar and chain When the cutting equipment supplied with your saw becomesworn or damaged you will need to replace it. Use only the typeof bar and chain recommended by us. See the ”Technical data” section to find out which equipment is rec...

12 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 Sharpening your chain and adjusting raker clearance The risk of kickback is increased with a badlysharpened chain! A General information on sharpening cutting teeth • Never use a blunt chain. When the chain is blunt you have to exert more pressure to force the bar ...

English – 13 C General advice on setting raker clearance • When you sharpen the cutting teeth you reduce theRAKER CLEARANCE(cutting depth). To maintaincutting performance youmust file back the rakerteeth to the recommendedheight. See the ”Technical data” section to find the rakerclearance for your s...

14 – English 1 Undo the bar nuts thathold the clutch cover andchain brake, using thecombination spanner.Then tighten the nuts byhand as tight as you can. 2 Raise the tip of the barand stretch the chain bytightening the chaintensioning screw usingthe combination spanner.Tighten the chain until itnot ...

English – 15 C Checking chain lubrication • Check the chain lubrication each time you refuel. Aim the tip of the saw at alight coloured surface about20 cm away. After 1 minuterunning at 3/4 throttle youshould see a distinct line ofoil on the light surface. If the chain lubrication is not working: 1 ...

16 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS HOW TO AVOID KICKBACK Kickback can happen very suddenly andviolently; kicking the saw, bar and chain backat the user. If this happens when the chain ismoving it can cause very serious, even fatalinjuries. It is vital you understand what causeskickback and that you ca...

English – 17 7 Take great care when youcut with the top edge ofthe bar, i.e. when cuttingfrom the underside of theobject. This is known ascutting on the pushstroke. The chain tries topush the saw backtowards the user. Unless the user resiststhis pushing force there isa risk that the saw willmove so ...

18 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1 Chain saws are designed solely for cutting wood. The onlycutting equipment that can be used with this chain saw arethe combinations of bars and chains recommended in the ”Technical data” section. 2 Never use a chain saw ifyou are tired, i...

English – 19 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Min. 3 m(10 ft) • Never try to refuel the saw while it is running. • Make sure there is plenty of ventilation when refuellingor mixing fuel (2-strokemixture). • Move the saw at least 3 m from the refuelling pointbefore starting it. • Never start the chainsaw: a) If y...

20 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 6 Before moving your chainsaw switch off the engineand lock the chain usingthe chain brake. Carry thesaw with the bar andchain pointing backwards.Fit a guard to the barbefore carrying the sawany distance. Never carry or hang thesaw by the trigger. Thiscould damage th...

English – 21 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 The log is supported at one end. There is a high riskthat it will split. A Start by cutting from below (about 1/3 of theway through). B Finish by cutting from above so that the twocuts meet. 3 The log is supported at both ends. There is a high riskthat the chain wi...

22 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS C Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreat Remove any branches thatare in the way. To do this it isbest to work from the topdown and keep the trunkbetween you and the chainsaw. Never limb aboveshoulder height. Remove any undergrowthfrom the base of the tree andc...

English – 23 We recommend that you usea bar that is longer than thediameter of the tree, so thatyou can make the FELLINGCUT and DIRECTIONAL CUTwith single cutting stokes.(See ”Technical data” to find out which lengths of bar arerecommended for your saw). There are methods for fellingtrees with a dia...

English – 25 ASSEMBLY Fitting a spike bumper To fit a spike bumper –contact your service agent. Hold up the tip of the bar andtighten the chain. The chain iscorrectly tensioned whenthere is no slack on theunderside of the bar, but it canstill be turned easily by hand.Hold up the bar tip and tightent...

26 – English Mixing • Always mix the petrol and oil in a clean containerintended for fuel. • Always start by filling half the amount of the petrol tobe used. Then add theentire amount of oil. Mix(shake) the fuel mixture.Add the remaining amountof petrol. • Mix (shake) the fuel mixture thoroughly bef...

English – 27 FUEL HANDLING Fuelling Taking the following precautions, will lessenthe risk of fire. • Do not smoke or place warm objects in the vicinity of the fuel. • Always shut off the engine before refuelling.• Slowly open the fuel cap, when filling fuel, so that possible overpressure is slowly r...

28 – English Start and stop WARNING! • Never start a chain saw unless the bar, chain and all covers are fitted correctly. Otherwise the clutch cancome loose and cause personal injuries. • Always move the saw away from the fueling area before starting. • Place the saw on clear ground and make sure th...

English – 29 MAINTENANCE Conditions • Before any adjustments are made the air filter should be clean and the cylinder cowling fitted. Adjusting the carburettor while adirty air filter is in use will result in a leaner mixture when the filteris finally cleaned. This can give rise to serious engine da...

30 – English Starter device WARNING! • When the recoil spring is assembled in the starter housing, it is in tensioned position and can whentreated carelessly, pop out and cause injuries. • Always be careful, when changing the recoil spring or the starter cord. Always wear safety goggles for eyeprote...

English – 31 MAINTENANCE Spark plug The spark plug condition is influenced by:• An incorrect carburettor setting.• Wrong fuel mixture (too much oil in the petrol).• A dirty air filter.These factors cause deposits on the spark plug electrodes,which may result in malfunction and starting difficulties....

32 – English MAINTENANCE Cooling system To obtain the lowest possible running temperature the saw isequipped with a cooling system. The cooling systemconsists of: 1. Air intake on the starter unit. 2. Air guide plate. 3. Fan blades on theflywheel. 4. Cooling fins on thecylinder. 5. Cylinder cowling ...

English – 33 Below you will find some general maintenance instructions.If you have more questions, contact your servicing dealer. Weekly maintenance 1. Check that the AVelements are not soft ortorn. 2. Lubricate the clutch drumbearing. 3. File off burrs, if any, onthe sides of the bar. 4. Clean the ...

34 – English Engine Cylinder volume, cu.in/cm 3 Cylinder bore, inch/mmStroke, inch/mmIdle speed, rpmRecommended max. speed, unloaded, rpmPower, kW/ rpm Ignition system ManufactureType of ignition systemSpark plug Electrode gap, inch/mm Fuel and lubrication system ManufacturerCarburettor typeFuel cap...

English – 35 TECHNICAL DATA Bar and chain combinations The following combinations are CE approved. Bar Chain Length, Pitch, Max. inches inches tip radius 13 0,325 10T Husqvarna H30 15 0,325 10T Husqvarna H30 16 0,325 10T Husqvarna H30 18 0,325 10T Husqvarna H30 13 0,325 10T Husqvarna H25 15 0,325 10...