Husqvarna 435 - Manual

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 6 – English 115 10 82-95 Rev.2 2008-04-11 Before 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 instructi...

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS English – 7 115 10 82-95 Rev.2 2008-04-11 Always use common sense It is not possible to cover every conceivable situation you can face when using a chain saw. Always exercise care and use your common sense. Avoid all situations which you consider to be beyond your capabili...

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS English – 9 115 10 82-95 Rev.2 2008-04-11 If the kickback is less violent or the kickback zone of the bar is closer to you the chain brake is designed to be activated manually by the movement of your left hand. • In the felling position the left hand is in a position that ...

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 10 – English 115 10 82-95 Rev.2 2008-04-11 Right hand guard Apart from protecting your hand if the chain jumps or snaps, the right hand guard stops branches and twigs from interfering with your grip on the rear handle. Vibration damping system Your machine is equipped with...

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS English – 11 115 10 82-95 Rev.2 2008-04-11 Cutting equipment This section describes how to choose and maintain your cutting equipment in order to: • Reduce the risk of kickback. • Reduce the risk of the saw chain breaking or jumping off the bar. • Obtain optimal cutting pe...

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 14 – English 115 10 82-95 Rev.2 2008-04-11 Tensioning the chain The more you use a chain the longer it becomes. It is therefore important to adjust the chain regularly to take up the slack. Check the chain tension every time you refuel. NOTE! A new chain has a running-in p...

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS English – 15 115 10 82-95 Rev.2 2008-04-11 • Fold the knob back in to lock the tensioning. Lubricating cutting equipment Chain oil Chain oil must demonstrate good adhesion to the chain and also maintain its flow characteristics regardless of whether it is warm summer or co...

ASSEMBLY English – 17 115 10 82-95 Rev.2 2008-04-11 Fitting the bar and chain 435 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...

FUEL HANDLING English – 19 115 10 82-95 Rev.2 2008-04-11 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 20 – English 115 10 82-95 Rev.2 2008-04-11 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 con...

STARTING AND STOPPING English – 21 115 10 82-95 Rev.2 2008-04-11 Starting and stopping Starting The chain brake should be activated when starting the chain saw. Activate the chain brake by pushing the front hand guard forwards. Cold engine Start position (1): Set the start/stop switch in the choke p...

STARTING AND STOPPING 22 – English 115 10 82-95 Rev.2 2008-04-11 Note! Pull the front hand guard towards the front handle. The chain brake is now disengaged. Your saw is ready for use. • Never start a chain saw unless the bar, chain and all covers are fitted correctly. See instructions under the hea...

WORKING TECHNIQUES English – 23 115 10 82-95 Rev.2 2008-04-11 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 English – 25 115 10 82-95 Rev.2 2008-04-11 7 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 ...

WORKING TECHNIQUES 26 – English 115 10 82-95 Rev.2 2008-04-11 Limbing When limbing thick branches you should use the same approach as for cutting. Cut difficult branches piece by piece. Cutting If you have a pile of logs, each log you attempt to cut should be removed from the pile, placed on a saw h...

WORKING TECHNIQUES English – 29 115 10 82-95 Rev.2 2008-04-11 Freeing a tree that has fallen badly Freeing a ”trapped tree” It is very dangerous to remove a trapped tree and there is high accident risk. Never try to fell the tree that is trapped. Never work in the risk zone of the hanging trapped tr...

MAINTENANCE English – 31 115 10 82-95 Rev.2 2008-04-11 General The user must only carry out the maintenance and service work described in this manual. More extensive work must be carried out by an authorised service workshop. Carburetor adjustment Your Husqvarna product has been designed and manufac...

MAINTENANCE English – 33 115 10 82-95 Rev.2 2008-04-11 Chain catcher Check that the chain catcher is not damaged and is firmly attached to the body of the chain saw. Right hand guard Check that the right hand guard is not damaged and that there are no visible defects, such as cracks. Vibration dampi...

MAINTENANCE 34 – English 115 10 82-95 Rev.2 2008-04-11 Note! The screen must be replaced if it is damaged. If the screen is blocked the machine will overheat and this will cause damage to the cylinder and piston. Never use a machine with a muffler that is in poor condition. Never use a muffler if th...

MAINTENANCE English – 35 115 10 82-95 Rev.2 2008-04-11 Stretch the line with the handle. Move your thumb and release the line. See the figure below. Replacing the return and drive springs Recoil spring (A) • Lift up the starter pulley. See instructions under the heading Changing a broken or worn sta...

MAINTENANCE 36 – English 115 10 82-95 Rev.2 2008-04-11 Spark plug The spark plug condition is influenced by: • Incorrect carburetor adjustment. • An incorrect fuel mixture (too much or incorrect type of oil). • A dirty air filter. These factors cause deposits on the spark plug electrodes, which may ...

MAINTENANCE English – 37 115 10 82-95 Rev.2 2008-04-11 ”Air Injection” centrifugal cleaning Centrifugal cleaning means the following: All air to the carburetor passes through the starter. Dirt and dust is pushed out by the cooling fan. IMPORTANT! In order to maintain operation of the centrifugal cle...

38 – English MAINTENANCE 115 10 82-95 Rev.2 2008-04-11 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 ...

English – 39 TECHNICAL DATA 115 10 82-95 Rev.2 2008-04-11 Technical data 435 435e 440e Engine Cylinder displacement, cu.in/cm 3 2,49/40,9 2,49/40,9 2,49/40,9 Cylinder bore, inch/mm 1,61/41 1,61/41 1,61/41 Stroke, inch/mm 1,22/31 1,22/31 1,22/31 Idle speed, rpm 2900 2900 2900 Power, kW/hp @ rpm 1,6/2...

40 – English TECHNICAL DATA 115 10 82-95 Rev.2 2008-04-11 Recommended original and replacement bar and chain combinations Following is a list of recommended cutting equipment for the Husqvarna chain saw models 435, 435e and 440e. The combinations of power head, bar and chain have been tested and fou...

FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT English – 41 115 10 82-95 Rev.2 2008-04-11 YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The EPA (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency), CARB (California Air Resources Board), Environment Canada and Husqvarna Forest & Garden are pleased to expla...

´®z+S(=¶5Z¨ ´®z+S(=¶5Z¨ 42 – English FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY 115 10 82-95 Rev.2 2008-04-11 WHAT IS NOT COVERED All failures caused by abuse, neglect or improper maintenance are not covered. ADD -ON OR MODIFIED PARTS Add-on or modified parts that are not exempted by CARB or ...

AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY PRECAUTIONS English – 43 115 10 82-95 Rev.2 2008-04-11 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...