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- Husqvarna 357 XP | Owners Manual - Page 1
Operator's manual 357XP/XPG, 357XP E-tech 357XPG E-tech 359/G, 359 E-tech, 359G E-tech Please read the operator's manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. English - Husqvarna 357 XP | Owners Manual - Page 2
in the cylinder and make starting easier. You should always use the decompression valve when starting the machine. Ignition; choke: Set the choke control in the choke position. This should automatically set the stop switch to the start position. Chain brake, activated (right) Chain brake, not - Husqvarna 357 XP | Owners Manual - Page 3
chain saw is started. KEY TO SYMBOLS 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 guide bar hours. Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and system may be performed by - Husqvarna 357 XP | Owners Manual - Page 4
chain 17 FUEL HANDLING Fuel 18 Fueling 19 Fuel safety 19 STARTING AND STOPPING Starting and stopping 20 WORKING TECHNIQUES Before use 22 General working instructions 22 How to avoid kickback 29 MAINTENANCE General 30 Carburetor adjustment 30 Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw - Husqvarna 357 XP | Owners Manual - Page 5
using, service, maintenance etc) the life span and the second-hand value of the machine can be extended. If you ever lend or sell this machine, make sure that the borrower or buyer gets the operator′s manual, so they will also know how to properly maintain and use it. Thank you for using a Husqvarna - Husqvarna 357 XP | Owners Manual - Page 6
chain saw? 1 Cylinder cover 2 Front handle 3 Chain brake and front hand guard 4 Starter 5 Chain oil tank 6 Starter handle 7 Adjuster screws carburetor 8 Choke control/Start throttle lock 9 Rear handle 10 Stop switch (Ignition on/off switch.) 11 Fuel tank 12 Muffler 13 Bar tip sprocket 14 Chain 15 Bar - Husqvarna 357 XP | Owners Manual - Page 7
using a new 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 Handling and Starting and Stopping. • Do not use - Husqvarna 357 XP | Owners Manual - Page 8
use a machine with ! defective safety components. Safety equipment must be inspected and maintained. See instructions under the heading Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw safety equipment. If your machine does not pass all the checks, take the saw to a servicing dealer for repair - Husqvarna 357 XP | Owners Manual - Page 9
the risk of your left hand hitting the chain if you lose grip of the front handle. • The chain brake must be engaged when the chain saw is started to prevent the saw chain from rotating. • The way the chain brake is activated, either manually or automatically by the inertia release mechanism - Husqvarna 357 XP | 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 357 XP | Owners Manual - Page 11
. • Reduce the risk of the saw chain breaking or jumping off the bar. • Obtain optimal cutting performance. • Extend the life of cutting equipment. • Avoid increasing vibration levels. General rules • Only use cutting equipment recommended by us! See instructions under the heading Technical data - Husqvarna 357 XP | Owners Manual - Page 12
with a rotating ! saw chain can cause extremely serious injuries. • Maintain the correct depth gauge setting! Follow our instructions and use the recommended depth gauge clearance. Too large a clearance increases the risk of kickback. • Keep the chain properly tensioned! If the chain is slack it - Husqvarna 357 XP | Owners Manual - Page 13
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. When you sharpen a cutting tooth there are four important factors to remember - Husqvarna 357 XP | Owners Manual - Page 14
achieve the recommended depth gauge setting. See instructions under the heading Technical data to find the correct depth gauge setting for your particular chain. WARNING! A slack chain may jump off ! the bar and cause serious or even fatal injury. The more you use a chain the longer it becomes - Husqvarna 357 XP | Owners Manual - Page 15
the carburetor as recommended (a lean mixture may mean that the fuel lasts longer than the oil) and that you also use the recommended cutting equipment (a bar that is too long will use more chain oil). Checking chain lubrication • Check the chain lubrication each time you refuel. See instructions - Husqvarna 357 XP | Owners Manual - Page 16
worn down to only 5/32 inch (4 mm) the chain must be replaced. Bar Check regularly: 16 - English 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 - Husqvarna 357 XP | Owners Manual - Page 17
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 position by moving the front hand guard towards the front handle. Remove the bar nuts and remove - Husqvarna 357 XP | Owners Manual - Page 18
. Environment fuel HUSQVARNA recommends the use of alkylate fuel or environmental fuel for four-stroke engines blended with two-stroke 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 357 XP | Owners Manual - Page 19
machine is leaking fuel. 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 - Husqvarna 357 XP | Owners Manual - Page 20
; choke: Set the choke control in the choke position. This should automatically set the stop switch to the start position. Start throttle: The correct choke/start throttle setting is obtained by moving the control to the choke position. Grip the front handle with your left hand. Hold the chain saw - Husqvarna 357 XP | Owners Manual - Page 21
and fingers encircling the chain saw handles. WARNING! Long term inhalation of the ! engine's exhaust fumes, chain oil mist 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 - Husqvarna 357 XP | Owners Manual - Page 22
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 357 XP | Owners Manual - Page 23
saw switch off the engine and lock the chain using the chain brake. Carry the chain saw with the bar and chain pointing backwards. Fit a guard to the bar before transporting the chain saw or carrying it for any distance. 7 When you put the chain saw on the ground, lock the saw chain using the chain - Husqvarna 357 XP | Owners Manual - Page 24
insecure support. by us. See instructions under the headings Cutting equipment and Technical data. Basic cutting technique WARNING! Never use a chain saw by ! holding it with one hand. A chain saw is not safely controlled with one hand. Always have a secure, firm grip around the handles with - Husqvarna 357 XP | Owners Manual - Page 25
: stop the engine! Don't try to pull the chain saw free. If you do you may be injured by the chain when the chain saw suddenly breaks free. Use a lever to open up the cut and free the chain saw. The following instructions describe how to handle the common situations you are likely to encounter when - Husqvarna 357 XP | Owners Manual - Page 26
fell a tree. Inexperienced users of chain saws should not fell trees. Do not remove a trapped tree and there is high accident risk. See instructions under start to fall before you expect it to. IMPORTANT! During critical felling operations, hearing protectors should be lifted immediately when sawing - Husqvarna 357 XP | Owners Manual - Page 27
WORKING TECHNIQUES starts to fall. Your path of retreat should be roughly 135 special ! training we advise you 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, which consist of the top cut and - Husqvarna 357 XP | Owners Manual - Page 28
that the kickback zone of the bar will come into contact with the tree. Decide which is the safest way 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 - Husqvarna 357 XP | Owners Manual - Page 29
a different direction depending on the way it was being used when the kickback zone of the bar touched the object. Keep the trunk between you and the chain saw as you move along the trunk. Cutting the trunk into logs See instructions under the heading Basic cutting technique. Kickback only occurs - Husqvarna 357 XP | Owners Manual - Page 30
adjustment of the carburetor. Carefully follow the instructions below, using a tachometer as an aid. • The setting of the carburetor means that the engine is adapted to local conditions, for example, the climate, altitude, fuel and the type of 2-stroke oil. • The carburetor has three adjustment - Husqvarna 357 XP | Owners Manual - Page 31
far, it may damage the piston/cylinder. When test run at the factory, the high speed jet is set so that the engine satisfies the applicable legal requirements at the same time as achieving maximum performance. The carburetor's high speed jet is then locked using a limiter cap in the fully screwed out - Husqvarna 357 XP | Owners Manual - Page 32
handle. The chain should stop immediately. • Start the chain saw and apply full throttle. Release the throttle control and check that the chain stops and remains stationary. If the chain rotates when the throttle control is in the idle position you should check the carburetor idle adjustment. Chain - Husqvarna 357 XP | Owners Manual - Page 33
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. Start the engine and make sure the engine stops when you move the stop switch to the stop setting. Muffler Never use a machine that - Husqvarna 357 XP | Owners Manual - Page 34
the starter housing it is under tension and can, if handled carelessly, pop out and cause personal injury. handle. Make a secure knot in 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 - Husqvarna 357 XP | Owners Manual - Page 35
• Starting problems • Loss of engine power • Unnecessary wear to engine parts • Excessive fuel consumption. • Remove the air filter after taking off the air filter cover. When refitting make sure that the air filter seals tightly The spark plug condition is influenced by: • Incorrect carburetor - Husqvarna 357 XP | Owners Manual - Page 36
crankshaft using a grease gun. Adjustment of the oil pump The oil pump is adjustable. Adjustments are made by turning the screw using a screwdriver or combination spanner. The machine is supplied from the factory with the screw set the piston and cylinder. Note! The cooling system on a chain saw with - Husqvarna 357 XP | Owners Manual - Page 37
severe engine damage. Heated handles (357 XPG, 359 G) On models with the designation XPG/G, the front as well as the rear handle are equipped with electric heating coils. These are fed with electrical current from an integrated generator in the chain saw. When the switch is pushed downwards, the - Husqvarna 357 XP | Owners Manual - Page 38
. Clean the carburetor compartment. Clean the starter units air intake. Clean the air filter. Replace if necessary. 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 - Husqvarna 357 XP | Owners Manual - Page 39
Cylinder bore, inch/mm Stroke, inch/mm Idle speed, rpm Power, kW/ rpm Ignition system Spark plug Electrode gap, inch/mm Fuel and lubrication system Fuel tank capacity, US pint/litre Oil pump capacity at 9,000 rpm, ml/min Oil tank capacity, US pint/litre Type of oil pump Weight Chain saw without bar - Husqvarna 357 XP | Owners Manual - Page 40
bar and chain combinations Following is a list of recommended cutting equipment for the Husqvarna chain saw models 357XP and 359. 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 B175.1-2000. The guide - Husqvarna 357 XP | Owners Manual - Page 41
Technical data Saw chain filing and file gauges English - 41 - Husqvarna 357 XP | Owners Manual - Page 42
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 schedule. 4 Spark Plug, covered up to maintenance schedule - Husqvarna 357 XP | Owners Manual - Page 43
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 remove the flywheel or if - Husqvarna 357 XP | Owners Manual - Page 44
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357XP/XPG
, 357XP E-tech
357XPG E-tech
359/G, 359 E-tech, 359G E-tech
Oper
ator’s manual
Please r
ead the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine.