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Oper ator ' s manual
339XP
Please r ead the operator's manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions
before using the machine.
E E E E n n n n g g g g l l l l i i i i s s s s h h h h

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  • Page 1 Oper ator ′ s manual 339XP Please r ead the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. E E E E n n n n g g g g l l l l i i i i s s s s h h h h...

  • Page 2: Key To Symbols

    KEY T O SYMBOLS Symbols on the mac hine: Symbols in the operator’ s manual: W ARNING! Chain saws can be dangerous! Careless or incorrect use can Switch off the engine b y moving the stop result in serious or fatal injury to the switch to the STOP position before operator or others.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Contents KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols on the machine: ........2 Symbols in the operator’s manual: ....... 2 CONTENTS Contents ............... 3 INTR ODUCTION Dear Customer , ............ 4 WHA T IS WHAT? What is what on the chain sa w? ......5 GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS Bef ore using a new chain saw ......

  • Page 4: Intr Oduction

    The business concept is to develop, manufacture and market motor driven products for forestry and gardening as well as for building and construction industry. Husqvarna ′ s aim is also to be in the front edge according to ergonomics, usability, security and environmental protection.

  • Page 5: Wha T Is What

    WHA T IS WHA T? What is what on the c hain saw? Filter cover 16 Bar Air purge 17 Spark plug cap Front handle 18 Chain catcher Front hand guard 19 Clutch cover with built-in chain brake. Starter 20 Rear handle with right hand guard Chain oil tank 21 Throttle control Starter handle...

  • Page 6: General Safety Preca Utions

    GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS Bef ore using a new chain saw W ARNING! Never allow children to use or be in the vicinity of the machine. As the • Please read this manual carefully. machine is equipped with a spring- •...

  • Page 7: Always Use Common Sense

    GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS Al ways use common sense • Boots with saw protection, steel toe-cap and non-slip sole It is not possib le to cover every conceivable situation you • Always have a first aid kit nearby. can face when using a chain saw. Always exercise care and •...
  • Page 8 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • The chain brake (A) can either be activated manually reduce the risk of moving chain accidentally hitting (by your left hand) or automatically by the inertia your leg or anyone or anything close by. release mechanism. •...

  • Page 9: Chain Catcher

    GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • If the kickback is less violent or the kickback zone of Will my chain brake always protect me the bar is closer to you the chain brake will be from injury in the event of a kickback? activated manually by the movement of your left hand.

  • Page 10: Cutting Equipment

    GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Right hand guard Stop switch Use the stop switch to switch off the engine. Apart from protecting your hand if the chain jumps or snaps, the right hand guard stops branches and twigs from interfering with your grip on the rear handle. Vibration damping system Your machine is equipped with a vibration damping Muffler...

  • Page 11: General Rules

    A poorly lubricated chain is Husqvarna. See instructions under the heading Technical more likely to break and lead to increased wear on the Data for a list of replacement bar and chain combinations bar, chain and drive sprocket.

  • Page 12: Sharpening Your Chain And Adjusting Depth Gauge Setting

    GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Number of drive links. The number of drive links is Sharpening your chain and adjusting determined by the length of the bar, the chain pitch depth gauge setting and the number of teeth on the bar tip sprocket. General information on sharpening cutting teeth •...
  • Page 13 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS gauge. This will help you obtain the maximum kickback General advice on adjusting depth gauge setting reduction and cutting performance from your chain. • When you sharpen the cutting teeth you reduce the raker clearance (=cutting depth). To maintain optimal cutting performance you must file back the raker lip to the recommended height.

  • Page 14: Tensioning The Chain

    GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Tensioning the chain that you can pull the chain round freely by hand and that it does not sag from the underside of the bar. The position of the chain tensioning screw on our chain WARNING! A slack chain may jump off saws varies from model to model.
  • Page 15 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Checking chain lubrication Chain drive sprocket • Check the chain lubrication each time you refuel. See instructions under the heading Lubricating the bar tip sprocket. Aim the tip of the bar at a light coloured surface about The clutch drum is fitted with one of the following drive 20 cm (8 inches) away.
  • Page 16 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • To prolong the life of the bar you should turn it over daily. Check regularly: • Whether there are burrs on the edges of the bar. WARNING! Most chain saw accidents Remove these with a file if necessary. happen when the chain touches the operator.

  • Page 17: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY Fitting the bar and chain Tension the chain by turning the chain tensioning screw clockwise using the combination spanner. The chain should be tensioned until it does not sag from the underside of the bar. See instructions under the heading Tensioning the chain. WARNING! Always wear gloves, when working with the chain.

  • Page 18: Fuel Handling

    If the machine is not used for some time the fuel tank Environment fuel should be emptied and cleaned. HUSQVARNA recommends the use of alkylate fuel, either Chain oil Aspen two-stroke fuel or environmental fuel for four-stroke engines blended with two-stroke oil as set out below. Note •...

  • Page 19: Transport And Storage

    FUEL HANDLING Fuelling • Move the machine at least 3 m from the refuelling point before starting it. WARNING! Taking the following precautions, will lessen the risk of fire: Do not smoke and do not place any hot objects in the vicinity of fuel. Always stop the engine and let it cool for a few minutes before refuelling.

  • Page 20: Starting And Stopping

    STARTING AND STOPPING Starting and stopping Primer bulb: Press the air purge repeatedly until fuel begins to fill the bulb. The bulb need not be completely filled. WARNING! Note the following before starting: The chain brake must be engaged when the chain saw is started to reduce the chance of contact with the moving chain during starting.

  • Page 21: Starting And Stopping

    STARTING AND STOPPING starts. When the engine starts, quickly apply full throttle to • Observe your surroundings and make sure that there automatically disengage fast idle. is no risk of people or animals coming into contact with the cutting equipment. As the chain brake is still engaged the speed of the engine must be set to idling as soon as possible, this is achieved by quickly disengaging the throttle lock.

  • Page 22: Working Techniques

    WORKING TECHNIQUES Before use: Basic safety rules Look around you: • To ensure that people, animals or other things cannot affect your control of the machine. • To make sure that none of the above might come within reach of your saw or be injured by falling trees. Check that the chain brake works correctly and is not damaged.
  • Page 23 WORKING TECHNIQUES Lack of concentration can lead to kickback if the kickback zone of the bar accidentally touches a branch, nearby tree or some other object. Before moving your chain saw switch off the engine and lock the chain using the chain brake. Carry the chain saw with the bar and chain pointing backwards.

  • Page 24: Basic Cutting Technique

    WORKING TECHNIQUES the saw chain is jamming, the saw may be pushed Terms back at you. Cutting = General term for cutting through wood. Limbing = Cutting branches off a felled tree. Splitting = When the object you are cutting breaks off before the cut is complete.
  • Page 25 WORKING TECHNIQUES Limbing If it is possible (can you turn the log?) stop cutting about 2/3 of the way through the log. When limbing thick branches you should use the same approach as for cutting. Cut difficult branches piece by piece. Turn the log and finish the cut from the opposite side.

  • Page 26: Tree Felling Technique

    WORKING TECHNIQUES Tree felling technique The main point to avoid is letting the tree fall onto another tree. It is very dangerous to remove a trapped tree and there is high accident risk. See instructions under the IMPORTANT! It takes a lot of experience to fell a tree. heading Freeing a tree that has fallen badly.
  • Page 27 WORKING TECHNIQUES Felling Felling cut The felling cut is made from the opposite side of the tree WARNING! Unless you have special and it must be perfectly horizontal. Stand on the left side training we advise you not to fell trees of the tree and cut on the pull stroke.

  • Page 28: Freeing A Tree That Has Fallen Badly

    WORKING TECHNIQUES When the felling cut and directional cut are complete the Never work in the risk zone of the hanging trapped tree. tree should start to fall by itself or with the aid of a felling wedge or breaking bar. We recommend that you use a bar that is longer than the diameter of the tree, so that you can make the felling cut and directional cuts with single cutting strokes.

  • Page 29: How To Avoid Kickback

    WORKING TECHNIQUES Never cut straight through a tree or branch that is in was being used when the kickback zone of the bar tension! touched the object. If you must cut across tree/limb, make two to three cuts, one inch apart, one to two inches deep. Continue to cut deeper until tree/limb bends and tension is released.

  • Page 30: Maintenance

    Conditions • Before any adjustments are made the air filter should Your Husqvarna product has been designed and be clean and the cylinder cover fitted. Adjusting the manufactured to specifications that reduce harmful carburettor while a dirty air filter is in use will result in emissions.

  • Page 31: Checking, Maintaining And Servicing Chain Saw Safety Equipment

    MAINTENANCE High speed jet H Checking the front hand guard At the factory the engine is adjusted at sea level. When working at a high altitude or in different weather conditions, temperatures and atmospheric humidity, it may be necessary to make minor Make sure the front hand guard is not damaged and that adjustments to the high speed jet.

  • Page 32: Throttle Lockout

    MAINTENANCE Checking the brake trigger • Press the throttle lockout and make sure it returns to its original position when you release it. Place the chain saw on firm ground and start it. Make sure the chain does not touch the ground or any other object. See the instructions under the heading Start and stop.

  • Page 33: Muffler

    MAINTENANCE Right hand guard Muffler Check that the right hand guard is not damaged and that Never use a machine that has a faulty muffler. there are no visible defects, such as cracks. Regularly check that the muffler is securely attached to the machine.

  • Page 34: Starter

    MAINTENANCE Starter Tensioning the recoil spring • Hook the starter cord in the notch in the pulley and WARNING! When the recoil spring is turn the starter pulley about 2 turns clockwise. wound up in the starter housing it is Note! Check that the pulley can be turned at least a under tension and can, if handled further 1/2 turn when the starter cord is pulled all the...

  • Page 35: Air Filter

    A damaged air filter must always be replaced. A HUSQVARNA chain saw can be equipped with different types of air filter according to working conditions, weather, season, etc. Contact your dealer for advice.

  • Page 36: Adjustment Of The Oil Pump

    MAINTENANCE Adjustment of the oil pump The oil pump is adjustable. Adjustments are made by turning the screw using a screwdriver or combination spanner. The machine is supplied from the factory set to 1 turn open. Turning the screw clockwise will reduce the oil flow and turning the screw anti-clockwise will increase the oil flow.

  • Page 37: Maintenance Schedule

    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 On chain saws without a catalytic brake for wear.

  • Page 38: Technical Data

    TECHNICAL DATA Technical data 339XP Engine Cylinder displacement, cm Cylinder bore, mm Stroke, mm Idle speed, rpm 2800 Power, kW/ rpm 1,8/9600 Ignition system Manufacturer of ignition system Type of ignition system Spark plug NGK BPMR 7A/ Champion RCJ 7Y...

  • Page 39: Bar And Chain Combinations

    Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel +46-36-146500, declares under sole responsibility that the chain saw Husqvarna 339XP 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”...
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