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  • Page 1 340i Operator's manual 2-36...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction..............2 Troubleshooting............32 Safety................4 Transportation, storage and disposal......33 Assembly..............13 Technical data.............. 33 Operation..............14 Accessories..............34 Maintenance..............24 EC Declaration of Conformity........36 Introduction Intended use Product description This product is intended for sawing in wood. This product is a chainsaw model with an electric motor.
  • Page 3 21. Indicator for state of charge Husqvarna HXX Recommended cutting equipment in this example: Bar length XX in (XX mm), max. 22. Warning indicator nose radius X Teeth, chain type Husqvarna XX mm/XX 23. Power cord HXX. 24. Battery charger 25.

  • Page 4: Safety

    Double insulation. • the product is not repaired at an approved service center or by an approved authority. Manufacturer Husqvarna Safety Safety definitions • Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose Warnings, cautions and notes are used to point out control.
  • Page 5 • Use personal protective equipment. Always wear • Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust accordance with these instructions, taking into mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat or hearing account the working conditions and the work to be protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce performed.
  • Page 6 • Always hold the chain saw with your right hand on a chain saw in a tree without proper training could the rear handle and your left hand on the front increase the risk of serious personal injury. handle. Holding the chain saw with a reversed hand Causes and operator prevention of kickback configuration increases the risk of personal injury and should never be done.
  • Page 7 Do not attempt any task that you feel unsure of! • Turn to your servicing dealer or Husqvarna if you have questions about the operation of the product. We can give you information about how to operate your product effectively and safely.
  • Page 8 guide bar accidentally touches a branch, tree or other objects. • Overexposure to vibration can lead to circulatory damage or nerve damage in persons who have decreased circulation. Speak to your physician if you experience symptoms of overexposure to vibration. Such symptoms include numbness, loss of feeling, tingling, pricking, pain, loss of strength, changes in •...
  • Page 9 • If the safety devices are defective, speak to your or automatically by the inertia release mechanism. Push Husqvarna servicing dealer. the front hand guard (B) forward to engage the chain brake manually. This movement starts a spring-loaded Functions of the user interface mechanism that stops the drive sprocket.
  • Page 10 zone is nearer you, the chain brake engages manually brake. If a kickback occurs when you use the product, by your left hand. hold tightly around the handles and do not let go. The front hand guard also decreases the risk to touch the saw chain if your hand lets go of the front handle.
  • Page 11 Use an approved grounded mains socket that is not damaged. • Do not use other battery chargers than the one supplied for your product. Only use Husqvarna QC chargers when you charge Husqvarna replacement batteries BLi. • Do not try to disassemble the battery charger.
  • Page 12 Safety instructions for maintenance • Keep the correct depth gauge setting. Obey the instructions and use the recommended depth gauge setting. Too large depth gauge setting increases the WARNING: Read the warning instructions risk of kickback. that follow before you do maintenance on the product.

  • Page 13: Assembly

    Assembly To assemble the guide bar and saw 5. Make sure that the edges of the cutters point forward on the top edge of the guide bar. chain (with bar knob) WARNING: Always remove the battery before you assemble or do maintenance on the product.

  • Page 14: Operation

    2. Loosen the bar nut and remove the drive sprocket 4. Make sure that the edges of the cutters point forward cover and the transportation ring (A). on the top edge of the guide bar. 5. Install the drive sprocket cover and steer the chain adjuster pin to the hole in the guide bar.
  • Page 15 • Use Husqvarna chain oil for maximum saw chain life 2. Put the battery in the battery charger. and to prevent negative effects on the environment. If Husqvarna chain oil is not available, we recommend you to use a standard chain oil.
  • Page 16 and with large force, which throws the product in the possible that the chain brake does not stop the saw direction of the operator. chain before it touches you. There are also some positions in which your hand can not touch the front hand guard to engage the chain brake.
  • Page 17 2. Push the battery release buttons and remove the CAUTION: Make sure that the battery is battery from the battery holder to prevent accidental installed correctly into the battery holder. start. If the battery does not move easily into the battery holder, the position is not correct.
  • Page 18 bar does not touch the tree and causes a 2. Apply full power and rotate the product. Keep the kickback. spiked bumper against the trunk. This procedure makes it easier to apply the force necessary to cut through the trunk. To cut a trunk on the ground To use the cutting technique 1.
  • Page 19 2. Cut through the trunk on the pull stroke until the two Note: If it is necessary, cut the limbs piece by piece. Cut kerfs touch. the smaller branches (A) and (B) before you cut the limb near the trunk (C). To cut a trunk that has support on two ends WARNING: Make sure that the saw chain does not get caught in the trunk during...
  • Page 20 To keep a safe distance b) Cut on the push stroke. 1. Make sure that persons around you keep a safe distance at a minimum of 2 1/2 tree lengths. 2. Make sure that no person is in the risk zone before or during felling.
  • Page 21 Refer to on page 23 . To fell a tree Husqvarna recommends you to make the directional WARNING: During critical felling cuts and then use the safe corner method when you fell operations, lift your hearing protection a tree.
  • Page 22 b) Make the bottom cut. Make sure that the end of a) Make a bore cut straight into the trunk to the bottom cut is at the same point as the end of complete the felling hinge width. the top cut. b) Cut on the pull stroke until ⅓...
  • Page 23 4. Cut off the corner to make the tree fall. 3. Examine which is the safest procedure to release the tension. Note: If the tree does not fall, hit the wedge until it does. Note: In some situations the only safe procedure is to use a winch and not your product.

  • Page 24: Maintenance

    Maintenance Introduction The following is a list of the maintenance steps that you Maintenance on page 24 must do on the product. See for more information. WARNING: Read and understand the safety chapter before you do maintenance on the product. Maintenance schedule WARNING: Remove the battery before you do maintenance.
  • Page 25 1. Make sure that the front hand guard is not damaged 2. Wrap your fingers and thumbs around the handles and that there are no defects, such as cracks. and hold the product tight. 2. Make sure that the front hand guard moves freely and that it is attached safely to the product.
  • Page 26 3. Make sure that the power trigger is locked at the idle 2. Clean the cooling slots and battery connectors. position when the power trigger lockout is released. 4. Start the product and apply full power. 5. Release the power trigger and make sure that the saw chain stops and stays stationary.
  • Page 27 Replace a worn or damaged guide bar or saw chain with the guide bar and saw chain combination recommended by Husqvarna. This is necessary to keep the safety Accessories on page functions of the product. Refer to 34 , for a list of replacement bar and chain combinations that we recommend.
  • Page 28 (B) to receive the recommended depth Accessories on page 34 for gauge setting. See It is not easy to sharpen a saw chain correctly without the correct equipment. Use Husqvarna file gauge. This 1155 - 002 - 13.05.2020...
  • Page 29 1. Use a flat file and a depth gauge tool to adjust the depth gauge setting. Only use Husqvarna depth 3. Tighten the bar knob and lift the front of the guide gauge tool to get the correct depth gauge setting and bar at the same time.
  • Page 30 1. Loosen the bar nut that holds the drive sprocket 2. If the saw chain lubrication is correct, you will see a cover. Use the combination wrench. clear line of oil on the surface after 1 minute. 2. Lift the front of the guide bar and turn the chain tensioning screw.
  • Page 31 To do a check of the chain drive To do a check of the guide bar sprocket 1. Make sure that the oil channel is not blocked. Clean if it is necessary. • Examine the chain drive sprocket for wear. Replace the chain drive sprocket if it is necessary.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    7. Turn the guide bar daily to extend its life cycle. Troubleshooting User interface LED screen Possible faults Possible solution The warning in- Chain brake is Disengage the chain brake. dicator flashes. engaged. Temperature Let the product to cool down. deviation.

  • Page 33: Transportation, Storage And Disposal

    Note: The symbol shows on the product or package of • Charge the battery 30% to 50% before you put it in the product. storage for long periods. Technical data Technical data 340i Motor Type BLDC (brushless) 36V Features 1155 - 002 - 13.05.2020...

  • Page 34: Accessories

    20/(18) Accessories Guide bar and saw chain combinations The following cutting attachments are approved for Husqvarna 340i. Noise emissions in the environment measured as sound power (L ) in conformity with EC directive 2000/14/EC. Reported data for sound pressure level for the machine has a typical statistical dispersion (standard deviation) of 3 dB (A).
  • Page 35 The part numbers are given in the table below. Using Husqvarna file gauge will give you the correct If you do not know which saw chain you have on your filing angles. We recommend you to always use a product, turn to your servicing dealer.

  • Page 36: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    EC Declaration of conformity Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel: +46-36-146500, declares under sole responsibility that the cordless battery chainsaws Husqvarna 340i and from 2020’s serial numbers and onwards (the year is clearly stated in plain text on the type plate with subsequent serial number), are in conformity with the requirements of the COUNCIL’S DIRECTIVES:...
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  • Page 40 Original instructions 1141281-26 2020-05-18...

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