Husqvarna 339XP manual

Oper a tor's manual (EP A) Please read these instructions car efully and make sure y ou understand them befor e using the machine . English 336[...]

2 – English Symbols KEY T O SYMBOLS Switch off the engine by moving the stop switch to the STOP position before carrying out any checks or maintenance. Always wear approved protective gloves. Regular cleaning is required. Visual check. Protective glasses or a visor must be worn. Refuelling Chain oil and chain oil flow adjustment CAUTION! Chain sa[...]

English – 3 CONTENTS Contents Key to symbols ......................................................... 2 Safety instructions Personal protective equipment ................................. 4 Chain saw safety equipment ...................................... 4 Inspecting, maintaining and servicing chain saw safety equipment ........................[...]

4 – English ! CHAIN SA W SAFETY EQUIPMENT This section explains the various safety features of the saw, how they work, and basic inspection and maintenance you should carry out to ensure safe operation. (See the ”What is what?” section to find out where these components are on Your saw). NEVER USE A CHAIN SAW THAT HAS FAULTY SAFETY EQUIPMENT![...]

English – 5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3a Starting The chain brake should be activated when starting. b You can also use the chain brake as a temporary brake when you change position or if you put the saw down for a short time. You should also apply the chain brake manually if there is a risk of the chain accidentally hitting anyone or anything close by[...]

6 – English 6 The way the chain brake is triggered, either manually or automatically, depends on the force of the kickback and the position of the chain saw in relation to the object that the kickback zone of the bar strikes. If you get a violent kickback while the kickback zone of the bar is farthest away from you the chain brake will be activat[...]

English – 7 5 Vibration damping system Your chain saw is equipped with a vibration damping system that is designed to minimise vibrations in the handles and make operation easier. When you use a chain saw vibrations are generated by the uneven contact between the chain and the wood you are cutting. Cutting hardwoods (most broadleaf trees) creates[...]

8 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4 Checking the brake trigger Place the chain saw on firm ground and start it. Make sure the chain does not touch the ground or any other object. See instructions under the heading Start and stop. Grasp the saw firmly, wrapping your fingers and thumbs around the handles. Apply full throttle and activate the chain br[...]

English – 9 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 Throttle lock 1 Make sure the throttle control is locked at the idle setting when you release the throttle lock. 2 Press the throttle lock and make sure it returns to its original position when you release it. 3 Check that the throttle control and throttle lock move freely and that the return springs work properl[...]

10 – English ! 7 Muffler Never use a chain saw that has a faulty muffler. Regularly check that the muffler is securely attached to the chain saw. If the muffler on your saw is fitted with a spark arrestor mesh this must be cleaned regularly. A blocked mesh will cause the engine to overheat and may lead to serious damage. Never use a muffler if th[...]

English – 11 ! SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS C Some terms that describe the bar and chain When the cutting equipment supplied with your saw becomes worn or damaged you will need to replace it. Use only the type of bar and chain recommended by us. See the ”Technical data” section to find out which equipment is recommended for your saw. Bar • LENGTH (i[...]

12 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ! 2 Sharpening your chain and adjusting raker clearance The risk of kickback is increased with a badly sharpened chain! A General information on sharpening cutting teeth • Never use a blunt chain. When the chain is blunt you have to exert more pressure to force the bar through the wood and the cuttings will be v[...]

English – 13 ! C General advice on setting raker clearance • When you sharpen the cutting teeth you reduce the RAKER CLEARANCE (cutting depth). To maintain cutting performance you must file back the raker teeth to the recommended height. See the ”Technical data” section to find the raker clearance for your saw chain. • On a low-kickback c[...]

14 – English 1 Undo the bar nuts that hold the clutch cover and chain brake, using the combination spanner. Then tighten the nuts by hand as tight as you can. 2 Raise the tip of the bar and stretch the chain by tightening the chain tensioning screw using the combination spanner. Tighten the chain until it hangs slack on the underside of the bar. [...]

English – 15 C Checking chain lubrication • Check the chain lubrication each time you refuel. Aim the tip of the saw at a light coloured surface about 20 cm away. After 1 minute running at 3/4 throttle you should see a distinct line of oil on the light surface. If the chain lubrication is not working: 1 Check that the oil channel in the bar is [...]

16 – English H Bar Check regularly: • Whether there are burrs on the edges of the bar. Remove these with a file if necessary. • Whether the groove in the bar has become badly worn. Replace the bar if necessary. • Whether the tip of the bar is uneven or badly worn. If a hollow forms on one side of the bar tip this is due to a slack chain. ?[...]

English – 17 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ! 7 Take great care when you cut with the top edge of the bar, i.e. when cutting from the underside of the object. This is known as cutting on the push stroke. The chain tries to push the saw back towards the user. Unless the user resists this pushing force there is a risk that the saw will move so far backwards t[...]

18 – English ! SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ! Min. 3 m (10 ft) GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1 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 ”Technical data” section. 2 Never use a chain saw if you are tired, if you have drunk alc[...]

English – 19 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL WORKING INSTRUCTIONS This section describes basic safety rules for using a chain saw. This information is no substitute for professional skills and experience. If you get into a situation where you feel unsafe, stop and seek expert advice (look under FORESTRY SERVICES in the telephone directory). DO NOT AT[...]

20 – English ! SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Two factors decide whether the chain will jam or the log will split. The first is how the log is supported and the second is whether it is in tension. In most cases you can avoid these problems by cutting in two stages; from the top and from the bottom of the log. You need to support the log so that it will not [...]

English – 21 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 The log is supported at one end. There is a high risk that it will split. A Start by cutting from below (about 1/3 of the way through). B Finish by cutting from above so that the two cuts meet. 3 The log is supported at both ends. There is a high risk that the chain will jam. A Start by cutting from above (about[...]

22 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FELLING CUT The felling cut is made from the opposite side of the tree and it must be perfectly horizontal. Stand on the left side of the tree and cut with the bottom edge of the bar. Make the FELLING CUT about 3-5 cm (1.5-2 inches) above the flat section of the DIRECTIONAL CUT. Use full throttle and bring the bar[...]

English – 23 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 CUT with single cutting stokes. (See ”Technical data” to find out which lengths of bar are recommended for your saw). There are methods for felling trees with a diameter larger than the bar length. Ho[...]

24 – English WHA T IS WHA T? 1. Filter cover. 2. Air Purge 3. Front handle. 4. Front hand guard. 5. Starter. 6. Chain oil tank. 7. Starter handle. 8. Adjuster screw, carburettor. 9. Choke control/Start throttle lock. 10. Rear handle. 11. Stop switch: • Ignition on/off switch. 12. Fuel tank. 13. Muffler. 14. Bar tip sprocket. 15. Saw chain. 16. [...]

English – 25 Hold up the tip of the bar and 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. Hold up the bar tip and tighten the bar nuts with the combination wrench. When fitting a new chain, the chain tension has to be checked frequently until the [...]

26 – English Fuelmix Gasoline • This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline. • Use good quality unleaded gasoline. • The lowest recommended octane rating is 87. If you run the engine on lower octane rating than 87 so- called “ knocking “ can occur. This leads to an increased engine temperature, which can result in a serious[...]

English – 27 Fuelling Taking the following precautions, will lessen the risk of fire. • Do not smoke or place warm objects in the vicinity of the fuel. • Always shut off the engine before refuelling. • Slowly open the fuel cap, when filling fuel, so that possible overpressure is slowly released. • Tighten the fuel cap carefully after fuel[...]

28 – English ST ART AND ST OP Start and stop WARNING! • Never start the saw engine without the bar, chain and clutch cover (chain brake) assembled - or else the clutch can come loose and cause personal injuries. • Always move the saw away from the fueling area before starting. • Place the saw on clear ground and make sure that the chain is [...]

English – 29 Carburetor MAINTENANCE Your Husqvarna product has been designed and manufactured to specifications that reduce harmful emissions. After your unit has been run 8-10 tanks of fuel the engine has broken in. To ensure that your unit is at peak performance and producing the least amount of harmful emissions after break in, have your autho[...]

30 – English Starter device WARNING! • The recoil spring is in its tensioned position in its cassette in the starter device. If the spring is handled caralessly, it can pop out and cause personal injury.. • Always be careful, when changing the recoil spring or the starter cord. Always wear safety goggles for eye protection. ! Tensioning the r[...]

English – 31 MAINTENANCE Air filter Dust and dirt should be regularly cleaned from the air filter and the area around the carburettor to avoid: • Carburetor malfunctions • Starting problems • Engine power reduction • Unnecessary wear on the engine parts • Abnormal fuel consumption Clean the air filter daily or more often if the air is e[...]

32 – English MAINTENANCE Below you will find some general maintenance instructions. If you have more questions, contact your servicing dealer. Daily maintenance 1. Check the throttle trigger for smooth operation. If any binding occurs, or if engine fails to return to idle, the saw should be taken to your dealer, before it is used again. Also, be [...]

English – 33 MAINTENANCE W eekly maintenance 1. Check that the AV elements are not soft or torn. 2. Lubricate the clutch drum bearing. 3. File off burrs, if any, on the sides of the bar. 4. Clean the spark plug and check the gap. The correct gap is 0,5 mm (.02 inch). 5. Check the starter and the recoil spring. Clean the fins on the flywheel. 6. C[...]

34 – English 336 2,15/35,2 1,5/38 1,22/31 2 800 1,5/ 9 600 SEM CD NGK BPMR 7A Champion RCJ 7Y 0,02/0,5 Zama C1Q EL20 0,76/0,36 3-7 0,43/0,2 Automatic 8,4/3,8 13"/33 12-16"/30-41 11-15"/28-38 18,3 0,325"/8,25 0,050"/1,3 7 TECHNICAL DA T A Engine Cylinder volume, cu.in/cm 3 Cylinder bore, inch/mm Stroke, inch/mm Idle speed,[...]

English – 35 EMISSION CONTROL W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT YOUR W ARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGA TIONS The EPA (The US Environmental Protection Agency), Environment Canada and Husqvarna Forest & Garden are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on your 2002 and later small nonroad engine. In U.S. and Canada, new small nonroad engines mu[...]

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