Husqvarna 336 EPA I User Manual Page 1

EEEEnnnngggglllliiiisssshhhh 336 EP A IOperator’s manual Please r ead the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions

10 – EnglishGENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSVibration damping systemYour machine is equipped with a vibration damping system that is designed to reduce vibr

English – 11GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSGeneral rules• Only use cutting equipment recommended by us! See instructions under the heading Technical data.

12 – EnglishGENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSChain• Chain pitch (inches)• Drive link width (mm/inches)• Number of drive links.Sharpening your chain and adjus

English – 13GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS• File all the teeth to the same length. When the length of the cutting teeth is reduced to 4 mm (0.16") th

14 – EnglishGENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS339XP• Loosen the bar nuts that hold the clutch cover/chain brake. Use the combination spanner. Then tighten the

English – 15GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS• Check that the bar tip sprocket turns freely and that the lubricating hole in the tip sprocket is not blocked.

16 – EnglishASSEMBLYFitting the bar and chainCheck that the chain brake is in disengaged position by moving the front hand guard towards the front han

English – 17FUEL HANDLINGFuelNote! The machine is equipped with a two-stroke engine and must always been run using a mixture of gasoline and two-strok

18 – EnglishFUEL HANDLINGFuelingClean the area around the fuel cap. Clean the fuel and chain oil tanks regularly. The fuel filter must be replaced at l

English – 19STARTING AND STOPPINGStarting and stoppingCold engineStarting: The chain brake should be activated when starting the chain saw. Activate t

2 – English KEY T O SYMBOLS Symbols on the mac hine: W ARNING! Chain saws can be dangerous! Careless or improper use can result in serious or fat

20 – EnglishSTARTING AND STOPPINGNote! Pull the front hand guard towards the front handle. The chain brake is now disengaged. Your saw is ready for us

English – 21WORKING TECHNIQUESBefore use:1 Check that the chain brake works correctly and is not damaged.2 Check that the rear right hand guard is not

22 – EnglishWORKING TECHNIQUES5 Take great care when cutting a tree that is under tension. A tree that is under tension may spring back to its normal

English – 23WORKING TECHNIQUES7 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

24 – EnglishWORKING TECHNIQUESLimbingWhen limbing thick branches you should use the same approach as for cutting.Cut difficult branches piece by piece.

English – 25WORKING TECHNIQUESTree felling techniqueSafe distanceThe safe distance between a tree that is to be felled and anyone else working nearby

26 – EnglishWORKING TECHNIQUESFellingFelling is done using three cuts. First you make the directional cuts, which consist of the top cut and the botto

English – 27WORKING TECHNIQUESWe recommend that you use a bar that is longer than the diameter of the tree, so that you can make the felling cut and d

28 – EnglishWORKING TECHNIQUESHow to avoid kickbackWhat is kickback?The word kickback is used to describe the sudden reaction that causes the chain sa

English – 29MAINTENANCEGeneralThe user must only carry out the maintenance and service work described in this manual.Carburetor adjustmentDue to exist

English – 3 CONTENTS Contents KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols on the machine: ... 2Symbols in the operator’s ma

30 – EnglishMAINTENANCEHigh speed jet HAt the factory the engine is adjusted at sea level. When working at a high altitude or in different weather con

English – 31MAINTENANCEChecking the brake triggerPlace the chain saw on firm ground and start it. Make sure the chain does not touch the ground or any

32 – EnglishMAINTENANCEStop switchStart the engine and make sure the engine stops when you move the stop switch to the stop setting.MufflerNever use a

English – 33MAINTENANCE• Undo the screw in the centre of the pulley and remove the pulley. Insert and fasten a new starter cord to the pulley. Wind ap

34 – EnglishMAINTENANCESpark plugThe spark plug condition is influenced by:• Incorrect carburetor adjustment.• An incorrect fuel mixture (too much or i

English – 35MAINTENANCEMaintenance scheduleThe following is a list of the maintenance that must be performed on the machine. Most of the items are des

36 – EnglishTECHNICAL DATATechnical data336EngineCylinder displacement, cu.in/cm32,15/35,2Cylinder bore, inch/mm 1,50/38,0Stroke, inch/mm 1,22/31Idle

English – 37TECHNICAL DATARecommended original and replacement bar and chain combinationsFollowing is a list of recommended cutting equipment for the

38 – EnglishFEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT´®z+R7•¶5B¨´®z+R7•¶5B¨YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONSThe EPA (The US Environmental Protect

English – 39AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY PRECAUTIONSSafety precautions for chain saw users(ANSI B 175.1-2000 Annex C)Kickback safety precautionsWith a bas

4 – English INTR ODUCTION Dear customer! Cong ratulations on your choice to buy a Husqvarna product! Husqvarna is based on a tradition that dates b

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English – 5 WHA T IS WHA T? What is what on the c hain saw?2629232427171057291131888612134141516301819202122281332 1 Filter cover2 Air purge3 Fron

6 – English GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS Bef ore using a new chain saw • Please read this manual carefully.• Check that the cutting equipment is cor

English – 7 GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS chain sa w usage if possible. Your dealer, forestry school or your library can provide information about wh

8 – English GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS • The chain brake (A) can either be activated manually (by your left hand) or automatically by the inertia

English – 9 GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS • In the felling position the left hand is in a position that makes manual activation of the chain brake im