Husqvarna 334T Operator's Manual
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- Page 1 Operator's manual (EPA) 334T 338XPT Please read these instructions carefully and make English sure you understand them before using the machine.
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Page 2: Key To Symbols
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 serious or fatal injury to the operator or carrying out any checks or maintenance. others. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
REGULATION FOR SMALL NONROAD ENGINES. REFER TO OPERATOR´S MANUAL FOR MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS. Husqvarna AB has a policy of continuous product development and therefore reserves the right to modify the design and appearance of products without prior notice. English –... -
Page 4: Safety Instructions
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?”... - Page 5 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...
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Page 6: Chain Catcher
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The way the chain brake is triggered, either manually or 2 Throttle lock 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. -
Page 7: Stop Switch
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4 Vibration damping system 5 Stop switch Your chain saw is equipped with a vibration damping Use the stop switch to switch system that is designed to off the engine. minimise vibrations in the handles and make operation easier. -
Page 8: Inspecting, Maintaining And Servicing Chain Saw Safety Equipment
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Inspecting, maintaining and servicing Checking the brake trigger chain saw safety equipment WARNING! NEVER start the chain saw without activating SPECIAL TRAINING IS REQUIRED to service the chain brake first! and repair chain saws. This is especially true of chain saw safety equipment. -
Page 9: Throttle Lock
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 Throttle lock 3 Chain catcher Make sure the throttle Check that the CHAIN control is locked at the CATCHER is not idle setting when you damaged and is firmly release the throttle lock. attached to the body of the saw. -
Page 10: Cutting Equipment
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 7 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. •... - Page 11 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.
- Page 12 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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Page 13: Tensioning The Chain
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS C General advice on setting raker clearance D Setting the 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. -
Page 14: Lubricating Cutting Equipment
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4 Lubricating cutting equipment Poor lubrication of cutting equipment may cause the chain to snap and lead to serious, Undo the bar nuts that even fatal injuries. hold the clutch cover and chain brake, using the combination spanner. Then tighten the nuts by A Chain oil hand as tight as you can. - Page 15 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.
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Page 16: How To Avoid Kickback
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS H 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. -
Page 17: General Rules
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS If you have to saw tree General rules limbs or the like that are above shoulder heigth, WARNING! stand on a work platform In order to keep control of your saw always or a work stand. Never maintain a firm foothold. Never work on a use the saw while ladder or any other insecure support. -
Page 18: General Safety Precautions
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 7 FUEL SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (Refuelling, fuel mixture, storage.) Chain saws are designed solely for cutting wood. The only cutting equipment that can be used with this chain saw are the combinations of bars and chains recommended in the Fuel and fuel vapour are highly inflammable. -
Page 19: General Working Instructions
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Check the area around GENERAL WORKING INSTRUCTIONS you for possible obstacles such as roots, rocks, This section describes basic safety rules for branches, ditches, etc., in using a chain saw. This information is no case you have to move substitute for professional skills and suddenly. -
Page 20: Basic Cutting Technique
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 General whether it is in tension. • Always use full throttle when cutting! In most cases you can avoid these problems by cutting in two •... -
Page 21: Tree Felling Technique
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 The log is supported at one 3 Tree felling technique 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. - Page 22 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS C Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreat FELLING CUT The felling cut is made from the opposite side of the tree and it Remove any branches that must be perfectly horizontal. Stand on the left side of the tree are in the way.
- Page 23 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 CUT and DIRECTIONAL CUT A Freeing a “Trapped tree”...
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Page 24: What Is What
WHAT IS WHAT? 22 21 Husqvarna 334T XXXX XXXXXXX Husqvarna AB Huskvarna, SWEDEN What is what? 1. Filter cover. 14. Air Purge. 2. Front handle. 15. Saw chain. 3. Front hand guard. 16. Saw bar. 4. Starter cover. 17. Bumper. -
Page 25: Assembly
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 injury. tighten the chain. The chain is correctly tensioned when there is no slack on the underside of the bar, but it can still be turned easily by hand. -
Page 26: Fuel Handling
• When working at continuous high revs a higher octane rating is recommended. Two-stroke oil • For the best results use HUSQVARNA two-stroke oil, which is especially developed for chain saws. Mixing ratio 1:50 (2%). • Never use two-stroke oil intended for water cooled outboard engines, so-called, outboard oil. -
Page 27: Fuelling
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. -
Page 28: Start And Stop
START AND STOP Start and stop Start Activate the chain brake by pushing the front hand guard WARNING! forwards. Grip the front handle with your right hand and hold the saw down by putting your • Never start the saw engine without the bar, chain and right knee on the rear handle. -
Page 29: Maintenance
Carburetor Conditions • Before any adjustments are made the air filter should be Your Husqvarna product has been designed and manufactured clean and the cylinder cover fitted. Adjusting the carburetor 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. -
Page 30: Starter Device
MAINTENANCE Starter device Tensioning the recoil spring • Lift the starter cord up in WARNING! the notch on the starter pulley and turn the starter pulley 2 turns clockwise. • The recoil spring is in its tensioned position in its cassette in the starter device. -
Page 31: Air Filter
MAINTENANCE Muffler Air filter The air filter must be regularly cleaned from dust and dirt in order to avoid: • Carburetor malfunctions • Starting problems The muffler is designed in • Engine power reduction order to reduce the noise level •... -
Page 32: Adjustment Of The Oil Pump
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 Check the throttle trigger turning the screw using a for smooth operation. -
Page 33: Weekly Maintenance
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 bearing. Check the clutch centre, clutch drum and clutch 3. -
Page 34: Technical Data
1,6/40 Following is a list of recommended cutting equipment for Stroke, inch/mm 1,22/31 1,22/31 the Husqvarna Model 334T and 338XPT. The combinations Idle speed, rpm 2 800 2 800 of powerhead, bar and chain have been investigated in Power, kW/ rpm... -
Page 35: Emission Control Warranty Statement
Repair or replacement of any warranted part will be performed The EPA (The US Environmental Protection Agency), at no charge to the owner at an approved Husqvarna Forest & Environment Canada and Husqvarna Forest & Garden are Garden servicing dealer. If you have any questions regarding... - Page 36 114 01 08-95 ´®z+H*y¶5k¨ 2002W48...