Table Of Contents; Contents; Before Using A New Chain Saw - Husqvarna 345 (EPA II) Operator's Manual

Contents

KEY TO SYMBOLS
Key to symbols .............................................................. 2
CONTENTS
Contents ....................................................................... 3
Before using a new chain saw ...................................... 3
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Personal protective equipment ...................................... 4
Machine s safety equipment ......................................... 4
Checking, maintaining and servicing the machine s
safety equipment ........................................................... 7
Cutting equipment ......................................................... 9
How to avoid kickback ................................................... 15
General safety precautions ........................................... 16
General working instructions ........................................ 18
WHAT IS WHAT?
What is what on the chain saw? ................................... 24
ASSEMBLY
Fitting the bar and chain ............................................... 25
FUEL HANDLING
Fuel ............................................................................... 26
STARTING AND STOPPING
Starting and stopping .................................................... 28
MAINTENANCE
Carburettor .................................................................... 30
Starter ........................................................................... 31
Air filter .......................................................................... 32
Spark plug ..................................................................... 32
Muffler ........................................................................... 32
Needle bearing lubrication ............................................ 33
Adjustment of the oil pump ........................................... 33
Cooling system ............................................................. 33
"Air Injection" centrifugal cleaning ................................. 33
Winter use ..................................................................... 34
Daily maintenance ........................................................ 34
Weekly maintenance ..................................................... 35
Monthly maintenance .................................................... 35
TECHNICAL DATA
Technical data ............................................................... 36
FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY
STATEMENT
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS ...... 38
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CONTENTS

Before using a new chain saw

• Please read the operator's manual carefully.
• Check that the cutting equipment is correctly fitted and
adjusted. See instructions under the heading Assembly.
• Refuel, start the chain saw and check the carburettor
settings. See the instructions under the headings Fuel
Handling, Starting and Stopping, and Carburettor.
• Do not use the chain saw until sufficient chain oil has
reached the chain. See instructions under the heading
Lubricating cutting equipment.
IMPORTANT! If the carburettor mixture is too lean it greatly
increases the risk of engine failure. Poor maintenance of the
air filter will cause carbon build-up on the spark plug and lead
to starting difficulties. If the chain is improperly adjusted it will
cause increased wear or damage to the bar, drive sprocket
and chain.
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control
devices and system may be performed by any nonroad
engine repair establishment or individual.
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You will find the following labels on your machine:
The Emissions Compliance Period referred to on the
Emission Compliance label indicates the number of operating
hours for which the engine has been shown to meet Federal
emissions requirements. Category C = 50 hours, B = 125
hours, and A = 300 hours.
WARNING! Under no circumstances may the
design of the machine be modified without
the permission of the manufacturer. Always
use genuine accessories. Non-authorized
modifications and/or accessories can result
in serious personal injury or the death of the
operator or others. Your warranty may not
cover damage or liability caused by the use
of non-authorized accessories or
replacement parts.
WARNING! A chain saw is a dangerous tool
if used carelessly or incorrectly and can
cause serious, even fatal injuries. It is very
important that you read and understand the
contents of this operator's manual.
WARNING! The inside of muffler contain
chemicals that may be carcinogenic. Avoid
contact with thezse elements in the event of
a damaged muffler.
WARNING! Long term inhalation of the
engine's exhaust fumes, chain oil mist and
dust from sawdust can represent a health
risk.
EPA I
EPA II
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