Husqvarna 353 E-TECH Owners Manual
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Operator's manual 346XP,346XPG, 346XP E-tech 346XPG E-tech 353, 353G, 353 E-tech 353G E-tech, TrioBrake Please read the operator's manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. English - Husqvarna 353 E-TECH | Owners Manual - Page 2
Chain saws can be dangerous! Careless or improper use can result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. Please read the operator's manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions Never operate a chain saw holding it with one hand only. Never let the guide bar tip come - Husqvarna 353 E-TECH | Owners Manual - Page 3
manual: Switch off the engine by moving the stop switch to the STOP position before carrying out any checks or maintenance. You will find the following labels on your chain saw chain brake must be engaged when the chain saw is started. WARNING! Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the guide - Husqvarna 353 E-TECH | Owners Manual - Page 4
WORKING TECHNIQUES Before use 22 General working instructions 22 How to avoid kickback 28 MAINTENANCE General 30 Carburetor adjustment 30 Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw safety equipment 31 Muffler 33 Starter 34 Air filter 35 Spark plug 35 Lubricating the bar tip sprocket 36 - Husqvarna 353 E-TECH | Owners Manual - Page 5
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 353 E-TECH | Owners Manual - Page 6
saw? 1 Product and serial number plate 2 Throttle lockout 3 Decompression valve 4 Front handle 5 Cylinder cover 6 Front hand guard 7 Muffler 8 Bumper spike 9 Bar tip sprocket 10 Rear handle with right hand guard 11 Throttle control 12 Clutch cover 13 Oil pump adjustment screw 14 Chain catcher 15 - Husqvarna 353 E-TECH | Owners Manual - Page 7
start the machine. This can mean a risk of serious personal injury. Therefore remove the spark plug cap when the machine is not under close supervision. Impor tant IMPORTANT! This chain saw for forest service is designed for forest work such as felling, delimbing and cutting. You should only - Husqvarna 353 E-TECH | Owners Manual - Page 8
your freedom of movement. IMPORTANT! Sparks can come from the muffler, the bar and chain or other sources. Always have fire 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 - Husqvarna 353 E-TECH | Owners Manual - Page 9
that tightens the brake band (C) around the engine drive system (D) (clutch drum). • Kickback can be very sudden and violent. Most kickbacks are minor and do not always activate the chain brake. If this happens you should hold the chain saw firmly and not let go. • The front hand guard is not - Husqvarna 353 E-TECH | Owners Manual - Page 10
during kickback in the event of a kickback? No. First your brake must be in working order. Testing the brake is simple, see instructions under the heading Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw safety equipment. We recommend you do before you begin each work session. Second the kickback must - Husqvarna 353 E-TECH | Owners Manual - Page 11
in your area, never use the saw without or with a broken spark arrestor screen. 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 - Husqvarna 353 E-TECH | Owners Manual - Page 12
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 combinations we recommend. Bar • Length (inches/cm) • Number of teeth on - Husqvarna 353 E-TECH | Owners Manual - Page 13
under the heading Technical data for information about sharpening your chain. WARNING! Departure from the ! sharpening instructions considerably increases the risk of kickback. Sharpening cutting teeth • The cutting part of the chain is called the cutter and consists of a cutting tooth (A) and - Husqvarna 353 E-TECH | Owners Manual - Page 14
the return stroke. File all the teeth on one side first, then turn the chain saw and file the teeth on the other side. • File all the teeth to depth gauge setting. See instructions under the heading Technical data to find the correct depth gauge setting for your particular chain. WARNING! The risk of - Husqvarna 353 E-TECH | Owners Manual - Page 15
bar at the same time. Check that you can pull the chain round freely by hand and that it does not sag from the underside of the bar. The position of the chain tensioning screw on our chain saws varies from model to model. See instructions under the heading What is what? to find out where it - Husqvarna 353 E-TECH | Owners Manual - Page 16
servicing dealer. Chain drive sprocket Check regularly: • Whether there are burrs on the edges of the bar. Remove these with a file if necessary. The clutch ! Most chain saw accidents happen ! when the chain touches the operator. Wear personal protective equipment. See instructions under the - Husqvarna 353 E-TECH | Owners Manual - Page 17
Fitting the bar and chain ASSEMBLY Tension the chain by turning the chain tensioning screw clockwise using the combination spanner. See instructions under the heading Tensioning the chain. WARNING! Always wear gloves, when ! working with the chain. Check that the chain brake is in disengaged - Husqvarna 353 E-TECH | Owners Manual - Page 18
purpose. The green fuel cap on saws fitted with catalytic converters means that changing the type of fuel (see instructions under the heading Carburetor). Running-in • For best results and performance use HUSQVARNA two-stroke engine oil, which is service agent when choosing chain oil. 18 - English - Husqvarna 353 E-TECH | Owners Manual - Page 19
spark plug guard and ignition cable. A risk of sparking arises, which can cause a fire. Transport and storage • Always store the chain saw Clean the machine. See instructions under the heading Maintenance schedule. Ensure the machine is cleaned and that a complete service is carried out before - Husqvarna 353 E-TECH | Owners Manual - Page 20
return to its original setting. A B The chain brake must be engaged when the chain saw is started to reduce the chance of contact with the moving chain during starting. Never start a chain saw unless the bar, chain and all covers are fitted correctly. Otherwise the clutch can come loose and cause - Husqvarna 353 E-TECH | Owners Manual - Page 21
and dust from sawdust can represent a health risk. • Never start a chain saw unless the bar, chain and all covers are fitted correctly. See instructions under the heading Assembly. Without a bar and chain attached to the chain saw the clutch can come loose and cause serious injury. The engine is - Husqvarna 353 E-TECH | Owners Manual - Page 22
is in place and not damaged. Replace it if necessary with an aluminium chain catcher (is available as spare part). 10 Check the chain tension. General working instructions CAUTION! Follow the instructions above, but do not use a chain saw in a situation where you cannot call for help in case of an - Husqvarna 353 E-TECH | Owners Manual - Page 23
ensure you have a constant view of the machine. Switch the engine off before leaving your chain saw for any length of time. WARNING! Sometimes chips get stuck in ! the clutch cover causing the chain to jam. Always stop the engine before cleaning. General rules 1 If you understand what kickback - Husqvarna 353 E-TECH | Owners Manual - Page 24
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. IMPORTANT! If the chain jams in the cut: stop the engine! Don't try to pull the chain saw free. If you - Husqvarna 353 E-TECH | Owners Manual - Page 25
log and finish the cut from the opposite side. 12 3 The log is supported at one end. There is a high risk that it will split. Cutting WARNING It takes 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 level! - Husqvarna 353 E-TECH | Owners Manual - Page 26
zone" before or during felling. there is high accident risk. See instructions under the heading Freeing a tree that has fallen badly. Felling direction not to fell trees with a diameter larger than the bar length of your saw! Felling is done using three cuts. First you make the directional cuts, - Husqvarna 353 E-TECH | Owners Manual - Page 27
, so that you can make the felling cut and directional cuts with single cutting strokes. See instructions under the heading Technical data section to find out which lengths of bar are recommended for your saw. Finish the felling cut parallel with the directional cut line so that the distance between - Husqvarna 353 E-TECH | Owners Manual - Page 28
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 The word kickback is used to describe the sudden reaction that causes the chain saw and bar to jump off an object when the upper quadrant of - Husqvarna 353 E-TECH | Owners Manual - Page 29
kickback zone of the guide bar. Be extremely cautious and avoid contacting the log, chain saw for maximum control. If possible, let the weight of the chain saw rest on the trunk. Keep the trunk between you and the chain saw as you move along the trunk. Cutting the trunk into logs See instructions - Husqvarna 353 E-TECH | Owners Manual - Page 30
manual must be carried out by your servicing dealer (retailer). Carburetor adjustment Due to existing environmental and emissions legislation your chain saw settings are adjusted during testing at the factory. Avoid Now start the machine according to the starting instructions and let it warm up for 10 - Husqvarna 353 E-TECH | Owners Manual - Page 31
jet is screwed in too far, it may damage the piston/cylinder. When test run at the factory, the high speed jet is set so that the servicing chain saw safety equipment Chain brake and front hand guard Checking brake band wear Brush off any wood dust, resin and dirt from the chain brake and clutch - Husqvarna 353 E-TECH | Owners Manual - Page 32
that the bar drops towards the stump as the chain saw rotates around the rear handle. 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 stop. When the bar - Husqvarna 353 E-TECH | Owners Manual - Page 33
securely attached to the engine unit and handle unit. Check that the chain catcher is not damaged and is firmly attached to the body of the chain saw. Replace it if necessary with an aluminium chain catcher (is available as spare part). Stop switch Start the engine and make sure the engine stops - Husqvarna 353 E-TECH | Owners Manual - Page 34
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 the spark arrestor screen is missing or defective. Changing a broken or worn starter cord • Loosen the screws that hold the starter against the crankcase and remove the - Husqvarna 353 E-TECH | Owners Manual - Page 35
. A damaged air filter must always be replaced. A HUSQVARNA chain saw can be equipped with different types of air filters according to working conditions, weather, season, etc. Contact your dealer for advice. Spark plug The spark plug condition is influenced by: • Incorrect carburetor adjustment - Husqvarna 353 E-TECH | Owners Manual - Page 36
"-20": Position 3 The clutch drum has a needle bearing intake on the starter. 2 Air guide plate. 3 Fins on the flywheel. 4 the cylinder). 5 4 3 (346XP/353) The oil pump is adjustable. chain saw with catalytic converter must be cleaned daily. This is particularly important on chain saws - Husqvarna 353 E-TECH | Owners Manual - Page 37
winter kit, including necessary parts and assembly instructions, is available for using 353G) On models with the model code XPG/G both the front handle bar and the rear handle are equipped with electrical heating coils. These are supplied with electricity from a generator built into the chain saw - Husqvarna 353 E-TECH | Owners Manual - Page 38
clutch spring for wear. Clean the chain brake and check that it operates safely. Make sure that the chain catcher is undamaged, and replace it if necessary with an aluminium chain catcher (is available as spare part). Check that the vibration damping elements are not damaged. Clean the spark plug - Husqvarna 353 E-TECH | Owners Manual - Page 39
0,058/1,5 Rim/7 17,3 Recommended original and replacement bar and chain combinations The following is a list of recommended cutting equipment for chain saws 346XP, 346XPG, 346XP E-tech, 346XPG Etech TrioBrake et 353, 353G, 353 E-tech, 353G E-tech, TrioBrake. The combinations of power head, bar and - Husqvarna 353 E-TECH | Owners Manual - Page 40
of ANSI B 175.1 safety requirements for gasoline powered chain saws when tested on the representative sample of chain saws below 3.8 cu. in. specified in ANSI 175.1. We recommend that you as a replacement use the listed chains or "Low kickback saw chains" which are available at your dealer. Length - Husqvarna 353 E-TECH | Owners Manual - Page 41
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 schedule. 4 Spark Plug, covered up to maintenance schedule 5 Ignition - Husqvarna 353 E-TECH | Owners Manual - Page 42
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 remove the flywheel or if an improper tool is used to hold the flywheel in order to remove the clutch, structural - Husqvarna 353 E-TECH | Owners Manual - Page 43
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English
346XP,346XPG, 346XP E-tech
346XPG E-tech
353, 353G, 353 E-tech
353G E-tech, TrioBrake
Operator’s manual
Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine.