Husqvarna 338 XP T Owners Manual
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- Husqvarna 338 XP T | Owners Manual - Page 1
Operator's manual (EPA II) 334T 338XPT Please read the operator's manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. English - Husqvarna 338 XP T | Owners Manual - Page 2
Protective goggles or a visor must be worn. Refuelling. Filing with oil and adjusting oil flow. The chain brake must be engaged when the chain saw is started. WARNING! Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the guide bar touches an object, and cause a lightning fast reverse reaction, kicking the - Husqvarna 338 XP T | Owners Manual - Page 3
Fuel safety 17 STARTING AND STOPPING Starting and stopping 18 WORKING TECHNIQUES Before use 20 General working instructions 20 How to avoid kickback 26 MAINTENANCE General 27 Carburetor adjustment 27 Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw safety equipment 28 Muffler 29 Starter 30 Air - Husqvarna 338 XP T | Owners Manual - Page 4
mowers appeared, followed by chain saws in 1959, and it is within this area Husqvarna is working today. Today Husqvarna is one of the leading a long time. Think of this operator′s manual as a valuable document. By following its′ content (using, service, maintenance etc) the life span and the second - Husqvarna 338 XP T | Owners Manual - Page 5
saw? 1 Filter cover 2 Adjuster screws carburetor 3 Starter 4 Fuel tank 5 Chain oil tank 6 Chain tensioning screw (334T) 7 Bumper spike 8 Front hand guard 9 Information and warning decal 10 Stop and choke control: Ignition on/off switch Choke control/Start throttle lock Working position 11 Air purge - Husqvarna 338 XP T | Owners Manual - Page 6
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 instructions under the headings Fuel or replacement parts. WARNING! A chain saw is a dangerous - Husqvarna 338 XP T | Owners Manual - Page 7
features and their function are explained. For inspection and maintenance see instructions under the heading Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw safety equipment. See instructions under the heading, What is what?, to find where these parts are located on your machine. The life span of the - Husqvarna 338 XP T | Owners Manual - Page 8
grip of the front handle. • The chain brake must be engaged when the chain saw is started to prevent the saw chain from rotating. 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 - Husqvarna 338 XP T | Owners Manual - Page 9
time to slow down and stop the chain before the chain saw hits you. Only you and proper working chain is properly tensioned (see instructions under the heading Assembly) and if the bar and chain are properly serviced and maintained (see instructions under the heading General working instructions - Husqvarna 338 XP T | Owners Manual - Page 10
of the saw chain breaking or jumping chain To maintain the safety features of the cutting equipment, you should replace a worn or damaged bar or chain with a bar and chain combinations recommended by Husqvarna. See instructions under the heading Technical Data for a list of replacement bar and chain - Husqvarna 338 XP T | Owners Manual - Page 11
Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge setting General information on sharpening cutting teeth • Never use a blunt chain. When the chain is length of the bar, the chain pitch and the number of teeth on the bar tip sprocket. • The cutting part of the chain is called the cutter and consists - Husqvarna 338 XP T | Owners Manual - Page 12
cutting teeth Adjustment of depth gauge setting To sharpen cutting teeth you will need a round file and a file gauge. See instructions under the heading Technical data for information on the size of file and gauge that are recommended for the chain fitted to your chain saw. • Check that the chain is - Husqvarna 338 XP T | Owners Manual - Page 13
bar. • The saw chain oil tank and the fuel tank are designed so that the fuel runs out before the saw chain oil. However, this safety feature requires that you use the right sort of chain oil (if the oil is too thin it will run out before the fuel), and that you adjust the carburetor as recommended - Husqvarna 338 XP T | Owners Manual - Page 14
burrs on the edges of the bar. Remove these with a file if necessary. WARNING! Most chain saw accidents ! happen when the chain touches the operator. Wear personal protective equipment. See instructions under the heading Personal protective equipment. Do not tackle any job that you feel you are - Husqvarna 338 XP T | Owners Manual - Page 15
on the top edge of the bar. Fit the clutch cover and locate the chain adjuster pin in the hole in the bar. Check that the drive links of the chain fit correctly over the drive sprocket and that the chain is correctly located in the groove in the bar. Tighten the bar nuts finger - Husqvarna 338 XP T | Owners Manual - Page 16
. Environment fuel HUSQVARNA recommends the use of alkylate fuel or environmental fuel for four-stroke engines blended with twostroke oil as set out below. Note that carburetor adjustment may be necessary when changing the type of fuel (see instructions under the heading Carburetor). Running - Husqvarna 338 XP T | Owners Manual - Page 17
. Check regularly for leaks from the fuel cap and fuel lines. WARNING! Never use a machine with visible ! damage to the spark plug guard and ignition cable. A risk of sparking arises, which can cause a fire. Transport and storage • Always store the chain saw and fuel so that there is no risk of - Husqvarna 338 XP T | Owners Manual - Page 18
the front handle with your left hand. Hold the chain saw on the ground by placing your right foot through the rear handle. Pull the starter handle with your right hand and pull out the starter cord slowly until you feel a resistance (as the starter pawls engage) then pull firmly and rapidly. Never - Husqvarna 338 XP T | Owners Manual - Page 19
STARTING AND STOPPING • The chain brake should be activated when starting. Se instructions under the heading Start and stop. Do not drop start. This method is very dangerous because you may lose control of the saw. • Never start the machine indoors. Exhaust fumes can be dangerous if inhaled. • - Husqvarna 338 XP T | Owners Manual - Page 20
seek expert advice. Contact your chain saw dealer, service agent or an experienced chain saw user. Do not attempt any task that you are not sure you can handle! Before using a chain saw you must understand the effects of kickback and how to avoid them. See instructions under the heading How to avoid - Husqvarna 338 XP T | Owners Manual - Page 21
surprise. By being prepared you reduce the risk. Kickback is usually quite mild, but it can sometimes be very sudden and violent. 2 Always hold the chain saw firmly with your right hand on the rear handle and your left hand on the front handle. Wrap your fingers and thumbs around the handles - Husqvarna 338 XP T | Owners Manual - Page 22
you can avoid these problems by cutting in two stages; from the top and from the bottom.You need to support the object so that it will not trap the chain or split during cutting. WARNING! If the chain jams in the cut: stop ! the engine! Don't try to pull the chain saw free. If you - Husqvarna 338 XP T | Owners Manual - Page 23
a lot of experience to fell ! a tree. Inexperienced users of chain saws should not fell trees. Do not attempt any task beyond your experience (see point 4 in this section). The log is supported at both ends. There is a high risk that the chain will jam. Once you have decided which way you - Husqvarna 338 XP T | Owners Manual - Page 24
protectors should be lifted immediately when sawing is completed so that sounds and cut. Use full throttle and bring the bar and chain slowly into the tree. Make sure the tree does not Finish the felling cut parallel with the directional cut line so that the distance between them is at least - Husqvarna 338 XP T | Owners Manual - Page 25
to release the tension and whether you are able to do it safely. In complicated situations the only safe method is to put aside your chain saw and use a winch. General advice: Position yourself so that you will be clear of the tree or branch when the tension is released. WARNING! Unless - Husqvarna 338 XP T | Owners Manual - Page 26
kickback zone of the guide bar. Be extremely cautious and avoid contacting the log, other limbs or objects with the nose of the guide bar. Be extremely you and the chain saw as you move along the trunk. Cutting the trunk into logs See instructions under the heading Basic cutting technique. 26 - Husqvarna 338 XP T | Owners Manual - Page 27
described in this manual must be carried out by your servicing dealer (retailer). Carburetor adjustment Due to existing environmental and emissions legislation your chain saw is equipped with movement limiters on the carburetor adjuster screws. These limit the adjustment possibilities to a maximum - Husqvarna 338 XP T | Owners Manual - Page 28
we recommend you to contact our servicing dealer. Chain brake and front hand guard Checking brake band wear Checking the brake trigger Place the chain saw on firm ground and start it. Make sure the chain does not touch the ground or any other object. See the instructions under the heading Start and - Husqvarna 338 XP T | Owners Manual - Page 29
is not damaged and is firmly attached to the body of the chain saw. Never use a machine that has a faulty muffler. Vibration ! Consequently, never work in an enclosed or badly ventilated area. Good air circulation should always prevail when working in snowy hollows, ravines or in confined conditions. - Husqvarna 338 XP T | Owners Manual - Page 30
recoil spring by letting the pulley rotate slowly backwards. • Lift up the starter pulley. See instructions under the heading Changing a broken or worn starter cord. Remember that the recoil spring is coiled under tension in the starter housing. • Remove the cassette with the recoil spring from the - Husqvarna 338 XP T | Owners Manual - Page 31
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 result in operating problems and starting difficulties. If the machine is - Husqvarna 338 XP T | Owners Manual - Page 32
of: 1 Air intake on the starter. 2 Air guide plate. 3 Fins on the flywheel. 4 Cooling fins on the cylinder. 5 Cylinder cover (directs cold air over the cylinder system on a chain saw with catalytic converter must be cleaned daily. This is particularly important on chain saws with catalytic converters, - Husqvarna 338 XP T | Owners Manual - Page 33
clean the inside. Clean the starter units air intake. Check all cables and connections. Check that nuts and screws are tight. Check that the stop switch works correctly. Check that there are no fuel leaks from the engine, tank or fuel lines. On chain saws with a catalytic converter, check the - Husqvarna 338 XP T | Owners Manual - Page 34
carburetor Carburetor type Fuel tank capacity, US pint/litre Oil pump capacity at 8,500 rpm, ml/min Oil tank capacity, US pint/litre Type of oil pump Weight Chain saw without bar or chain, empty tanks, lb/kg Chain 11-13/28-33 18,3 3/8 /9,52 0,050/1,3 6 338XPT 2,38/39 1,57/40 1,22/31 2800 1,7/9600 - Husqvarna 338 XP T | Owners Manual - Page 35
Following is a list of recommended cutting equipment for the Husqvarna chain saw models 334T and 338XPT. The combinations of power head, bar and chain have been tested and found to be in accordance with the kickback and vibration requirements of ANSI B 175.1-2000. The guide bar nose radius - Husqvarna 338 XP T | Owners Manual - Page 36
maintenance or repairs on emission-related parts, will be provided without charge to the owner if the part is under warranty. EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST 1 Carburetor and internal parts 2 Intake pipe, airfilter holder and carburetor bolts. 3 Airfilter and fuelfilter covered up to maintenance - Husqvarna 338 XP T | Owners Manual - Page 37
specifically trained to do so. Do not operate a chain saw above shoulder height. All chain saw service, other than the items listed in the operator's/owner's safety and maintenance instructions, should be performed by competent chain saw service personnel. (For example, if improper tools are used to - Husqvarna 338 XP T | Owners Manual - Page 38
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Oper
ator’s manual (EPA II)
Please r
ead the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you
understand the instructions before using the machine.