Husqvarna 317 EL, 321 EL manual

Oper ator´s manual 317 EL 321 EL Please read these instructions car efully and mak e sure you understand them bef ore using the machine. English[...]

ENGLISH 2 SYMBOLS USED IN OPERA T OR’S MANU AL: Do not use a coiled extension cord. Minimum wire cross-section: 1,5 mm ² Maximum cable length: 30 m V oltage: 230 V CAUTION! Chain saws are danger ous! Careless or impr oper use can result in sever e or fatal injury . Noise emission to the environment according to the European Community’ s Direct[...]

ENGLISH 3 Symbols 2 Important! Read before using chain saw 2 Contents 3 EC declaration of conformity 3 T echnical speci fi cations 4 Chain saw parts 5 Safe use 5 Starting and stopping 7 Daily inspection and maintenance 7 Kickback prevention 8 Chain brake with kickback guard 9 - Kickback guard inspection 9 - Manual chain brake function check 9 - In[...]

ENGLISH 4 Motor 1700 2000 Rated voltage V AC 220-240 230 Rated output W 1700 2000 Frequency Hz 50/60 50 Slip clutch Y es Y es Electronic start contr ol - Y es Electronic speed contr ol - Y es Electronic overload pr otection - Y es W eight Without guide bar and chain kg 4,4 4,4 With 14” guide bar and chain kg 5,1 5,1 Chain lubrication Oil tank vol[...]

ENGLISH 5 1. Rear handle 2. Power trigger lockout 3. Front handle 4. Serial No. plate 5. Chain tensioner 6. Chain oil reservoir 7. Chain oil level 8. V entilation slots 9. Power cable 10. Power trigger 11. Chain 12. Guide bar 13. Chain brake release button 14. Kickback guard 15. Chain drive cover 16. Right hand guard - pr otects right hand in case [...]

ENGLISH 6 • See to it that others keep their distance as long as the chain is in motion. Keep onlookers, children and animals away from the work ar ea. Do not let inexperienced persons handle the chainsaw or power cable. • Keep work area clear and well-lighted. Do not operate chain saw under wet or humid conditions, around water or in rain or s[...]

ENGLISH 7 D AIL Y INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE CAUTION! Always disconnect the power before cleaning or performing maintenance. Here ar e a few general instructions for maintaining your hand- saw . If you are in doubt on any of these points, contact your service dealer . 1. Inspect power cable and plug for defects. A damaged power cable or plug must b[...]

ENGLISH 8 • T ake extreme care when cutting with the top chain (on the underside of a log). The force of the chain action pushes the saw backwards, and if the operator does not maintain fi rm control, the kickback danger zone may move far enough back into the kerf to produce a kickback. Cutting with the bottom chain (on the top side of the log) [...]

ENGLISH 9 • The chain brake may be activated manually or by the force of inertia depending on the strength of the kickback and the position of the saw in relation to the object which made contact with the kickback danger zone. - If the kickback is suffi ciently violent and the left hand is too far from the kickback guar d, the chain brake is act[...]

ENGLISH 10 6. Replace the chain drive cover and screw the mounting nut hand tight. 7. T ension the chain by screwing the tensioning screw clockwise using the screwdriver tip on the combination tool. 8. Tighten chain fi rmly but not so hard that it does not turn easily by hand force. Push the button to r elease the chain brake. T o avoid contact be[...]

ENGLISH 11 • Ensure that the cutter teeth are always correctly sharpened! Follow our instructions and use the recommended fi ling guide. A chain which is damaged or improperly maintained incr eases the risk of accident. • Maintain the correct depth-gauge height. W or n depth gauges increase the risk of kickback. • Keep chain properly tension[...]

ENGLISH 12 Checking chain wear • Inspect chain every day for: - Visible cracks in rivets or links - Stiffness - Abnormal wear in rivets or links - Min. 3 mm (1/8”) horizontal cutter length - Any deviation on any of these points indicates a worn chain which must be discarded - Check the guide bar’ s oil passage and clean if necessary . - Check[...]

ENGLISH 13 See «T echnical Specifi cations» for the details which apply to your chain. It is very diffi cult to fi le a chain saw corr ectly with- out the proper aids. W e recommend the use of a fi le guide to ensure maximum cutting effi ciency with the least tendency to kickback. Filing cutters To fi le cutters corr ectly , a ROUND FILE an[...]

ENGLISH 14 • Cutting a log supported at one end. The log is mor e than likely to splinter if cut straight through fr om the top down. - Make an initial cut fr om below (approx. 1/3 of the diameter) - Finish the cut fr om above. • Cutting a log supported at both ends. The saw is more than likely to jam in the kerf if cut straight through fr om a[...]

ENGLISH 15 Danger zone A danger zone surrounds the tr ee to a distance of 2 1/2 times the height of the tree. See to it that no one is standing within this zone while you are felling the tree. Felling direction When felling a tree, one always aims to place it wher e neither objects nor diffi cult terrain will hamper limbing and cutting. Unobstruct[...]

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