Husqvarna 340 EPA II User Manual

Operator's manual340 EPA II 345 EPA II350 EPA IPlease read these instructions carefully and makesure you understand them before using the machine

10 – English7 MufflerNever use a chain sawthat has a faulty muffler.Regularly check that themuffler is securelyattached to the chain saw.If the muffle

English – 11SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSC Some terms that describe the bar and chainWhen the cutting equipment supplied with your saw becomesworn or damaged yo

12 – EnglishSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS2 Sharpening your chain and adjustingraker clearanceThe risk of kickback is increased with a badlysharpened chain!A Gen

English – 13C General advice on setting raker clearance• When you sharpen thecutting teeth you reduce theRAKER CLEARANCE(cutting depth). To maintaincu

14 – English1 Undo the bar nuts thathold the clutch cover andchain brake, using thecombination spanner.Then tighten the nuts byhand as tight as you ca

English – 15C Checking chain lubrication• Check the chain lubricationeach time you refuel.Aim the tip of the saw at alight coloured surface about20 cm

16 – EnglishH BarCheck regularly:• Whether there are burrs onthe edges of the bar.Remove these with a file ifnecessary.• Whether the groove in thebar

English – 177 Take great care when youcut with the top edge ofthe bar, i.e. when cuttingfrom the underside of theobject. This is known ascutting on th

18 – English7 FUEL SAFETY(Refuelling, fuel mixture, storage.)SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSGENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS1 Chain saws are designed solely for cutting

English – 19SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSGENERAL WORKING INSTRUCTIONSThis section describes basic safety rules forusing a chain saw. This information is nosubst

2 – EnglishKEY TO SYMBOLSSymbolsSwitch off the engine by moving the stopswitch to the STOP position beforecarrying out any checks or maintenance.Alway

20 – EnglishSAFETY INSTRUCTIONSTwo factors decide whether the chain will jam or the log willsplit. The first is how the log is supported and the secon

English – 21SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS2 The log is supported at oneend. There is a high riskthat it will split.A Start by cutting frombelow (about 1/3 of the

22 – EnglishSAFETY INSTRUCTIONSFELLING CUTThe felling cut is made from the opposite side of the tree and itmust be perfectly horizontal. Stand on the

English – 23We recommend that you usea bar that is longer than thediameter of the tree, so thatyou can make the FELLINGCUT and DIRECTIONAL CUTwith sin

24 – EnglishWHAT IS WHAT?What is what?1. Cylinder cover.2. Front handle.3. Front hand guard.4. Starter cover.5. Chain oil tank.6. Starter handle.7. Ad

English – 25Mounting guide bar and chainAlways wear gloves, when working with thechain, in order to protect your hands frominjury.Check that the chain

26 – EnglishFUEL HANDLINGChain oil• The chain lubricationsystem is automatic. Alwaysuse special chain oil withgood adhesivecharacteristics.• In countr

English – 27!FUEL HANDLINGFuellingTaking the following precautions, will lessenthe risk of fire.• Do not smoke or place warm objects in the vicinity o

28 – English!Start and stopWARNING!• Never start the saw engine without the bar, chain andclutch cover (chain brake) assembled - or else theclutch can

English – 29MAINTENANCECarburetorYour Husqvarna product has been designed and manufacturedto specifications that reduce harmful emissions.After your u

English – 3CONTENTSContentsKey to symbols... 2Safety instructionsPersonal protective equip

30 – EnglishMAINTENANCEStarter deviceWARNING!• When the recoil spring is assembled in the starterhousing, it is in tensioned position and can whentrea

English – 31MufflerThe muffler is designed inorder to reduce the noise leveland to direct the exhaustgases away from the operator.The exhaust gases ar

32 – EnglishMAINTENANCECooling systemTo obtain the lowest possible running temperature the saw isequipped with a cooling system.The cooling systemcons

English – 33Below you will find some general maintenance instructions.If you have more questions, contact your servicing dealer.Weekly maintenance1. C

34 – EnglishEngineCylinder volume, cu.in/cm3Cylinder bore, inch/mmStroke, inch/mmIdle speed, rpmPower, kW/ rpmIgnition systemManufactureType of igniti

English – 35EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENTYOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS ANDOBLIGATIONSThe EPA (The US Environmental Protection Agency),Environment Canada

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4 – EnglishCHAIN SAW SAFETY EQUIPMENTThis section explains the various safety features of the saw,how they work, and basic inspection and maintenance

English – 51 Chain brake and front hand guardYOUR chain saw is equipped with a chain brake that is desig-ned to stop the chain immediately if you get

6 – English6 The way the chain brake is triggered, either manually orautomatically, depends on the force of the kickback and theposition of the chain

English – 7SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSThe muffler gets very hot in use and remainsso for a short time afterwards. DO NOTTOUCH THE MUFFLER IF IT IS HOT!6 Stop

8 – EnglishSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS3 Checking the inertia brake releaseHold the chain saw over astump or other firm object.Let go of the front handleso tha

English – 9SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS4 Right hand guardCheck that the right handguard is not damaged andthat there are no visibledefects, such as cracks.5 Vi