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LT Naudojimosi instrukcijos 393-413 Istruzioni per l’uso 159-181 SK Návod na obsluhu 414-434 DE Bedienungsanweisung 182-204 HR Priruãnik 435-455 CS 340 ES Manual de instrucciones 205-227 Navodila za uporabo 456-476 PT Instruções para o uso 228-250 CZ Návod k pouÏití 477-497 CS 380 RU óêîâîäñòâî...
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23 22 min 4mm (0,16’’) 2 – English 1153988-26 Rev.4 2014-04-15...
1960s. Later, in the 1970s and 80s, trimmers and blower vacs were added to the range. Never operate a chain saw holding it Today, as a part of the Husqvarna group, McCulloch with one hand only. continues the tradition of powerful engines, technical innovations, and strong designs that have been our hallmarks for more than half a century.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before using a new chain saw Important • Please read this manual carefully. IMPORTANT! • (1) - (51) refer to figures on p. 2-5. This chain saw for forest service is designed for forest • Check that the cutting equipment is correctly fitted and work such as felling, limbing and cutting.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS We will willingly be of service and provide you with advice WARNING! Never use a machine with as well as help you to use your chain saw both efficiently defective safety components. Safety and safely. Attend a training course in chain saw usage if equipment must be inspected and possible.
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Will my hand always activate the chain Right hand guard brake during a kickback? Apart from protecting your hand if the chain jumps or snaps, the right hand guard stops branches and twigs No. It takes a certain force to move the hand guard from interfering with your grip on the rear handle.
Reduce the risk of kickback. a bar and chain combinations recommended by • Reduce the risk of the saw chain breaking or jumping Husqvarna. See instructions under the heading Technical off the bar. Data for a list of replacement bar and chain combinations •...
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(10) sharpen correctly. • Always file cutting teeth from the inside face. Reduce CS 340 the pressure on the return stroke. File all the teeth on • Switch the engine off. (34) one side first, then turn the chain saw over and file the...
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Lubricating cutting equipment Chain drive sprocket The clutch drum is fitted with a Spur sprocket (the chain WARNING! Poor lubrication of cutting sprocket is welded on the drum (D)). (4) equipment may cause the chain to snap, Regularly check the degree of wear on the drive sprocket.
Hold up the bar tip and tighten the bar knob by from injury. turning the knob clockwise. (17) CS 340 Fold the knob back in to lock the tensioning. (18) When fitting a new chain, the chain tension has to be Check that the chain brake is in disengaged position by checked frequently until the chain is run-in.
FUEL HANDLING Fuel Mixing • Always mix the petrol and oil in a clean container Note! The machine is equipped with a two-stroke engine intended for fuel. and must always be run using a mixture of petrol and two- stroke oil. It is important to accurately measure the •...
FUEL HANDLING WARNING! Fuel and fuel vapour are highly flammable. Take care when handling fuel and chain oil. Be aware of the risks of fire, explosion and those associated with inhalation. Fuel safety • Never refuel the machine while the engine is running. •...
STARTING AND STOPPING Starting and stopping Note! Reactivate the chain brake by pulling the front hand guard back (marked ”PULL BACK TO RESET”) towards the front handle. The chain saw is now ready for use. (30) WARNING! Note the following before There is a simplified start reminder with illustrations starting: to describe each step on the rear edge of the saw.
WORKING TECHNIQUES Before use: (35) Take great care when removing small branches and avoid cutting bushes (i.e. cutting many small branches Check that the chain brake works correctly and is not at the same time). Small branches can be grabbed by damaged.
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WORKING TECHNIQUES stacked logs or branches without first separating Limbing = Cutting branches off a felled tree. them. Only saw one log or one piece at a time. Splitting = When the object you are cutting breaks off Remove the cut pieces to keep your working area before the cut is complete.
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WORKING TECHNIQUES Cut all the way through the log from above. Avoid letting there is high accident risk. See instructions under the the chain touch the ground as you finish the cut. Maintain heading Freeing a tree that has fallen badly. full throttle but be prepared for what might happen.
WORKING TECHNIQUES How to avoid kickback Finish the felling cut parallel with the directional cut line so that the distance between them is at least 1/10 of the trunk diameter. The uncut section of the trunk is called the WARNING! Kickback can happen very felling hinge.
MAINTENANCE General Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw safety The user must only carry out the maintenance and service work described in this Operator’s Manual. More equipment extensive work must be carried out by an authorized service workshop. Note! All service and repair work on the machine Carburettor adjustment demands special training.
MAINTENANCE • Start the chain saw and apply full throttle. Release the Spark plug throttle control and check that the chain stops and The spark plug condition is influenced by: remains stationary. If the chain rotates when the throttle control is in the idle position you should check •...
MAINTENANCE Maintenance schedule The following is a list of the maintenance that must be performed on the machine. Most of the items are described in the Maintenance section. Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Check the brake band on the chain Check the starter, the starter cord brake for wear.
Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel: +46-36-146500, declares under sole responsibility that the chain saws for forest service McCulloch CS 340 and CS 380 from 2011’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:...