KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols: CAUTION! Chain saws can be dangerous! Switch off the engine by moving the stop Careless or incorrect use can result in switch to the STOP position before carrying serious or fatal injury to the operator or out any checks or maintenance.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT CHAIN SAW SAFETY EQUIPMENT This section explains the various safety features of the saw, how they work, and basic inspection and maintenance you MOST CHAIN SAW ACCIDENTS HAPPEN should carry out to ensure safe operation. (See the ”What is WHEN THE CHAIN TOUCHES THE OPERA- what?”...
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Chain brake and front hand guard 2 The front hand guard is not designed solely to YOUR chain saw is equipped with a chain brake that is desig- activate the chain brake. ned to stop the chain immediately if you get a kickback. Another important safety The chain brake reduces the risk of accidents, but only You can feature is that it prevents...
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 Throttle lock The way the chain brake is triggered, either manually or automatically, depends on the force of the kickback and the The throttle lock is designed position of the chain saw in relation to the object that the to prevent accidental opera- kickback zone of the bar strikes.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5 Stop switch 4 Vibration damping system Use the stop switch to switch Your chain saw is equipped off the engine. with a vibration damping system that is designed to minimise vibrations and make operation easier. When you use a chain saw vibrations are generated by the uneven contact between the chain and the wood you...
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Inspecting, maintaining and servicing Checking the brake trigger chain saw safety equipment Warning! Never start the saw without first activating the SPECIAL TRAINING IS REQUIRED to service chain brake! and repair chain saws. This is especially true of chain saw safety equipment. If your chain saw fails any of the checks described below take it to your SERVICE AGENT.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 Throttle lock 3 Chain catcher Check that the CHAIN Make sure the throttle CATCHER is not control is locked at the damaged and is firmly idle setting when you attached to the body of release the throttle lock. the saw.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 6 Muffler CUTTING EQUIPMENT Never use a chain saw This section describes how to choose and maintain your cutting that has a faulty muffler. equipment in order to: • Reduce the risk of kickback. • Reduce the risk of the chain breaking or jumping. •...
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Cutting equipment designed to minimise C Some terms that describe the bar and chain When the cutting equipment supplied with your saw becomes kickback worn or damaged you will need to replace it. Use only the type of bar and chain recommended by us.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS It is very difficult to sharpen a 2 Sharpening your chain and adjusting chain correctly without the raker clearance right equipment. We recommend you use a file The risk of kickback is increased with a badly gauge. This will help you sharpened chain! obtain the maximum kickback reduction and cutting...
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS D Setting the raker clearance C General advice on setting raker clearance • When you sharpen the cutting teeth you reduce the RAKER CLEARANCE (cutting depth). To maintain • Before setting the raker clearance the cutting teeth should be cutting performance you newly sharpened.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Tensioning the chain 4 Lubricating cutting equipment Poor lubrication of cutting equipment may cause the chain to snap and lead to serious, even fatal injuries. A slack chain may jump off and cause serious or even fatal injury. Prolonged inhalation of exhaust gases from the engine, chain lubrication oil mist and/or saw dust can be unhealthy.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS C Checking chain lubrication E Checking wear on cutting equipment Saw chain • Check the chain lubrication each time you refuel. Aim the tip of the saw at a light coloured surface about Check the saw chain daily for: 20 cm away.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS G Bar HOW TO AVOID KICKBACK Kickback can happen very suddenly and violently; kicking the saw, bar and chain back at the user. If this happens when the chain is Check regularly: moving it can cause very serious, even fatal injuries.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS If it is necessary to cut IMPORTANT INFORMATION branches or similar which Working one-handed is dangerous and should only be are above shoulder carried out by persons who are trained in this special height, a lift platform or working method.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Check that all handles are free of oil. Warning! Tree maintenance work with a Check that the anti vibration system works and is not chainsaw above ground level, in which damaged. working one-handed can occur, should only be carried out by specially trained persons. Check that the muffler is securely attached and not damaged.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 8 FUEL SAFETY (Refuelling, fuel mixture, storage.) Fuel and fuel vapour are highly inflammable. Take care when handling fuel and chain oil. Keep away from naked flames and do not breathe in fuel vapour. • Never try to refuel the saw while it is running.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Take great care when removing small branches and avoid GENERAL WORKING INSTRUCTIONS cutting bushes (i.e. cutting many small branches at the same time). Small branches can be grabbed by the chain This section describes basic safety rules for and thrown back at you, causing serious injury.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Two factors decide whether the chain will jam or the log will 2 Basic cutting technique split. The first is how the log is supported and the second is whether it is in tension. Never use a chain saw by holding it with one hand.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 The log is supported at one 3 Felling technique for tree tops end. There is a high risk that it will split. It takes a lot of experience to fell a tree. Inexperienced users of chain saws should not fell trees.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS C Felling FELLING CUT Felling is done using three cuts. First you make the The felling cut is made from the opposite side of the tree and it DIRECTIONAL CUTS, which consist of the TOP CUT and the must be perfectly horizontal.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS We recommend that you use 4 Freeing a tree that has fallen badly = high a bar that is longer than the accident risk diameter of the tree, so that you can make the FELLING Cutting trees and branches that are in tension CUT and DIRECTIONAL CUT with single cutting stokes.
WHAT IS WHAT? 21 20 Husqvarna 335XPT XXXX XXXXXXX Husqvarna AB Huskvarna, SWEDEN What is what? 1. Filter cover. 14. Saw chain. 2. Front handle. 15. Saw bar. 3. Front hand guard. 16. Bumper. 4. Starter cover. 17. Chain catcher. Catches chain if it jumps or breaks.
ASSEMBLY Mounting guide bar and chain Always wear gloves, when working with the chain, in order to protect your hands from Hold up the tip of the bar and tighten the chain. The chain is injury. correctly tensioned when there is no slack on the underside of the bar, but it can still be turned easily by hand.
Two-stroke oil • For the best results use HUSQVARNA two-stroke oil, which is especially developed for chain saws. Mixing ratio 1:50 (2%). • If HUSQVARNA two-stroke oil is not available, you may use another two-stroke oil of good quality that is intended for air cooled engines.
FUEL HANDLING Chain oil Fuelling • The chain lubrication system is automatic. Always Taking the following precautions, will lessen use special chain oil with the risk of fire. good adhesive characteristics. • Do not smoke or place warm objects in the vicinity of the fuel.
START AND STOP Start Start and stop Activate the chain brake by pushing the front hand guard WARNING! forward. Grip the front handle with your left hand and hold the saw • Never start a chain saw unless the bar, chain and all down by putting your right foot covers are fitted correctly.
Carburettor Conditions • Before any adjustments are made the air filter should be Your Husqvarna product has been designed and manufactured clean and the cylinder cowling fitted. Adjusting the carburettor to specifications that reduce harmful emissions. while a dirty air filter is in use will result in a leaner mixture After your unit has been run 8-10 tanks of fuel the engine has when the filter is finally cleaned.
MAINTENANCE Starter device Tensioning the recoil spring • Lift the starter cord up in the WARNING! notch on the starter pulley and turn the starter pulley 2 turns clockwise. • When the recoil spring is assembled in the starter housing, it is in tensioned position and can when NOTE! Check that the treated carelessly, pop out and cause injuries.
MAINTENANCE Air filter Muffler The air filter must be regularly cleaned from dust and dirt in order to avoid: • Carburettor malfunctions • Starting problems • Engine power reduction The muffler is designed in • Unnecessary wear on order to reduce the noise level the engine parts and to direct the exhaust gases away from the operator.
MAINTENANCE Below you will find some general maintenance instructions. Adjustment of the oil pump If you have more questions, contact your servicing dealer. Daily maintenance The oil pump is adjustable. Adjustments are made by turning the screw using a Check the throttle trigger screwdriver or combination for smooth operation.
MAINTENANCE Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance 1. Check that the AV Check the brake band on elements are not soft or the chain brake for wear. torn. 2. Lubricate the clutch drum Check the clutch centre, bearing. clutch drum and clutch spring for wear.
1/3 idling, 1/3 max. load, 1/3 max. speed. Husqvarna S 36/ Oregon 91 VG Note 3: Equivalent vibration level, according to ISO 7505, is Husqvarna S 36/ calculated as the time-weighted energy total for vibration levels...
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Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel: +46-36-146500, declares under sole responsibility that the chain saw Husqvarna 335XPT from 2002's serial numbers and onwards (the year is clearly stated in plain text on the type plate with subsequent serial number), is in conformity with the requirements of the COUNCIL'S DIRECTIVES: - of June 22, 1998 ”relating to machinery”...