Husqvarna 353 - User Manual

• Lack of concentration can lead to kickback if the kickback zone of the bar accidentally touches a branch, nearby tree or some other object. • Never use the product by holding it with one hand. This product is not safely controlled with one hand. • Always hold the product with both hands. The right...

• Most chainsaw accidents occur when the saw chain touches the operator. You must use approved personal protective equipment during operation. Personal protective equipment does not give you full protection from injuries but it decreases the degree of injury if an accident occurs. Speak to your serv...

Right hand guardThe right hand guard is a protection for your hand on the rear handle. The right hand guard gives you protection if the saw chain breaks or derails. The right hand guard also gives you protection from branches or twigs. Vibration damping systemThe vibration damping system decreases v...

After refuelling, there are some situations where you must never start the product:• If you have spilled fuel or chain oil on the product. Wipe off the spillage and allow remaining fuel to evaporate. • If you have spilled fuel on yourself or on your clothes. Change your clothes and wash any part of ...

2. Remove the bar nuts, clutch cover and transportation guard (A). A Note: If the clutch cover is not easy to remove, tighten the bar nut, engage the chain brake and release. A click is heard if it is released correctly. 3. Assemble the guide bar onto the bar bolts. Move the guide bar to its most re...

2. Make sure that the right hand guard is not damaged.3. Make sure that the throttle lockout operates correctly and that it is not damaged. 4. Make sure that the start/stop switch operates correctly and that it is not damaged. 5. Make sure that there is no oil on the handles.6. Make sure that the vi...

To fill the fuel tank WARNING: Obey the procedure that follows for your safety. 1. Stop the engine and let the engine become cool.2. Clean the area around the fuel tank cap. 3. Shake the container and make sure that the fuel is fully mixed. 4. Remove the fuel tank cap slowly to release the pressure....

but can also move in a different direction. It is how you use the product when the kickback occurs that causes the direction of the movement. A smaller bar tip radius decreases the force of the kickback.Use a low kickback saw chain to decrease the effects of kickback. Do not let the kickback zone to...

8. Move the front hand guard rearward to disengage the chain brake. 9. Use the product. To stop the product 1. Push the start/stop switch down to stop the engine. Pull stroke and push stroke You can cut through wood with the product in 2 different positions.• To cut on the pull stroke is when you cu...

saw chain and prevent safe operation of the product. Note: Cut the limbs piece by piece if it is necessary. 1 2 3 1. Remove the limbs on the right side of the trunk. a) Keep the guide bar on the right side of the trunk and keep the body of the product against the trunk. b) Select the applicable cutt...

1 2 2 1 3 To fell a tree Husqvarna recommends you to make the directional cuts and then use the safe corner method when you fell a tree. The safe corner method helps you to make a correct felling hinge and control the felling direction. WARNING: Do not fell trees with a diameter that is more than tw...

1. If the usable cutting length is longer than the tree diameter, do these steps (a-d).a) Make a bore cut straight into the trunk to complete the felling hinge width. b) Cut on the pull stroke until ⅓ of the trunk is left.c) Pull the guide bar 5-10 cm/2-4 in rearward.d) Cut through the remaining of ...

To cut trees and branches that are in tension 1. Figure out which side of the tree or branch that is in tension. 2. Figure out where the point of maximum tension is. 3. Examine which is the safest procedure to release the tension. Note: In some situations the only safe procedure is to use a winch an...

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...

2. Clean the spark plug if it is dirty.3. Make sure that the electrode gap is correct. Refer to, Technical data on page 35. 4. Replace the spark plug monthly or more frequently if necessary. To sharpen the saw chain Information about the guide bar and saw chain WARNING: Use protective gloves when yo...

WARNING: The risk of kickback increases if the depth gauge setting is too large! To adjust the depth gauge setting Before you adjust the depth gauge setting or sharpen the cutters, refer to General information about how to sharpen the cutters on page 28, for instructions. We recommend you to adjust ...

Recommended settings for the oil pump A B C • Guide bar length 13–15 in/33–38 cm: Position 1 (A)• Guide bar length 15–18 in/38–45 cm: Position 2 (B)• Guide bar length 18–20 in/45–50 cm: Position 3 (C) Air cleaning system AirInjection ™ is a centrifugal air cleaning system that removes dust and dirt ...

Product part to examine Possible cause Action Fuel tank Incorrect fuel type. Drain the fuel tank and fill with cor- rect fuel. The fuel tank is filled with chain oil. If you have tried to start the product, speak to your servicing dealer. If you have not tried to start the product, drain the fuel ta...

To prepare your product for long-term storage 1. Stop the product and let it become cool before you disassemble it. 2. Disassemble and clean the saw chain and the groove in the guide bar. CAUTION: If the saw chain and guide bar are not cleaned, they can become rigid or blocked. 3. Attach the transpo...

Equivalent vibration levels, a hveq 4 Front handle, m/s 2 3.8 Rear handle, m/s 2 4.5 Saw chain/guide bar Type of drive sprocket/number of teeth Rim/7 Saw chain speed at maximum engine power speed, m/s (Pitch). 17.3 (0.325) 20 (3/8) Accessories Recommended cutting equipment Chainsaw models Husqvarna ...

Guide bar Saw chain Length, in/cm Pitch, in Gauge, in/mm Max. nose radius Type Length, drive links (no.) 13/33 0.325 0.050/1.3 10T Husqvarna H30 56 15/38 64 16/40 66 18/45 72 20/50 80 13/33 0.325 0.058/1.5 10T Husqvarna H25 56 15/38 64 16/40 66 18/45 72 20/50 12T 80 18/45 0.325 0.058/1.5 34mm Husqva...

Declaration of Conformity EU 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 353 from 2024’s serial numbers and onwards (the year is clearly stated in plain text on the type pl...