Husqvarna 345 User Manual

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10 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Chain A chain is made up of a number of links, which are available in standard and low-kickback versions.Combining

English – 11SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSSharpening your chain and adjusting raker clearanceGeneral information on sharpening cutting teeth• Never use a blunt c

12 – EnglishSAFETY INSTRUCTIONSGeneral advice on setting raker clearance• When you sharpen the cutting teeth you reduce the raker clearance (=cutting

English – 13SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSLubricating cutting equipmentChain oilChain oil must demonstrate good adhesion to the chain and also maintain its flow c

14 – EnglishSAFETY INSTRUCTIONSChecking wear on cutting equipmentCheck the chain daily for:• Visible cracks in rivets and links.• Whether the chain is

English – 15SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSHow to avoid kickbackWhat is kickback?The word kickback is used to describe the sudden reaction that causes the chain s

16 – EnglishSAFETY INSTRUCTIONSCutting with the bottom edge of the bar, i.e. from the top of the object downwards, is known as cutting on the pull str

English – 17SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS• Observe your surroundings and make sure that there is no risk of people or animals coming into contact with the cutti

18 – EnglishSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS• Take great care when removing small branches and avoid cutting bushes (i.e. cutting many small branches at the same t

English – 19SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSIn most cases you can avoid these problems by cutting in two stages; from the top and from the bottom. You need to supp

2 – English KEY TO SYMBOLS Key to symbols WARNING! Chain saws can be dangerous! Careless or incorrect use can result in serious or fatal injury to t

20 – EnglishSAFETY INSTRUCTIONSTree felling techniqueSafe distanceThe safe distance between a tree that is to be felled and anyone else working nearby

English – 21SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSThe directional cuts should run 1/4 of the diameter through the trunk and the angle between the top cut and bottom cut

22 – EnglishSAFETY INSTRUCTIONSLimbingMake sure that you can stand and move about safely. Work on the left side of the trunk. Work as close as possibl

English – 23WHAT IS WHAT?What is what on the chain saw?23131415171819202111623262422272457911468121025Husqvarna 340/345/350Husqvarna ABHuskvarna, SWED

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

English – 25FUEL HANDLINGFuelCAUTION! The machine is equipped with a two-stroke engine and must always been run using a mixture of gasoline and two-st

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

English – 27STARTING AND STOPPINGStarting and stoppingCold engineStarting: The chain brake should be activated when starting the chain saw. Activate t

28 – EnglishSTARTING AND STOPPINGPull the front hand guard towards the front handle. The chain brake is now disengaged. Your saw is ready for use.Stop

English – 29MAINTENANCECarburettorYour Husqvarna product has been designed and manufactured to specifications that reduce harmful emissions. After the

English – 3 CONTENTS ContentsBefore using a new chain saw • Please read the operator’s manual carefully.• Check that the cutting equipment is correc

30 – EnglishMAINTENANCECorrectly adjusted carburettorWhen the carburettor is correctly adjusted the machine accelerates without hesitation and the mac

English – 31MAINTENANCEAir filterThe air filter must be regularly cleaned to remove dust and dirt in order to avoid:• Carburettor malfunctions• Starting

32 – EnglishMAINTENANCEAdjustment of the oil pump(350)The oil pump is adjustable. Adjustments are made by turning the screw using a screwdriver or com

English – 33MAINTENANCECAUTION! If the special winterising kit has been fitted or any measures have been taken to increase the temperature these chang

34 – EnglishTECHNICAL DATATechnical data340 345 350EngineCylinder volume, cu.in/cm32,49/40,8 2,75/45,0 3,15/51,7Cylinder bore, inch/mm 1,57/40 1,65

English – 35TECHNICAL DATARecommended original and replacement bar and chain combinationsFollowing is a list of recommended cutting equipment for the

36 – EnglishFEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENTYOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONSThe EPA (The US Environmental Protection Agency), Environme

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4 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Personal protective equipment • Protective helmet• Hearing protection• Protective goggles or a visor• Gloves with sa

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English – 5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Chain brake and front hand guard Your chain saw is equipped with a chain brake that is designed to stop the chain im

6 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • During felling your left hand grasps the front handle in such a way that it cannot activate the chain brake. In th

English – 7 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Muffler The muffler is designed to keep noise levels to a minimum and to direct exhaust fumes away from the user.In ar

8 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Grasp the chain saw firmly, wrapping your fingers and thumbs around the handles.Apply full throttle and activate the c

English – 9 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Muffler Never use a machine that has a faulty muffler.Regularly check that the muffler is securely attached to the mach