User manual HUSQVARNA 359

[. . . ] Operators manual 357XP 359 Please read the operator's manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. English KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols on the machine: WARNING!Careless or incorrect use can result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. Please read the operator's manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. Always wear: · · · Approved protective helmet Approved hearing protection Visual check. [. . . ] Activate the brake by moving the front hand guard forwards. Grip the front handle with your left hand. Hold the chain saw on the ground by placing your right foot through the rear handle. Pull the starter handle with your right hand and pull out the starter cord slowly until you feel a resistance (as the starter pawls engage) then pull firmly and rapidly. Do not pull the starter cord all the way out and do not let go of the starter handle when the cord is fully extended. This can damage the machine. Ignition; choke: Set the choke control in the choke position. Start throttle: The correct choke/start throttle setting is obtained by moving the control to the choke position. Push in the choke control as soon as the engine fires and keep pulling until the engine starts. When the engine starts, quickly apply full throttle; the throttle start lock will automatically disengage. 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. This prevents unnecessary wear to the clutch, clutch drum and brake band. If the machine is fitted with a decompression valve (A): Press the valve to reduce the pressure in the cylinder and make starting easier. You should always use the decompression valve when starting the machine. Once the machine has started the valve will automatically return to its original setting. A English ­ 19 STARTING AND STOPPING Note!Reactivate the chain brake by pushing the front hand guard back towards the front handle. The right hand should be on the rear handle, and the left hand on the front handle. Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers encircling the chain saw handles. ! · WARNING!Long term inhalation of the engine's exhaust fumes, chain oil mist and dust from sawdust can represent a health risk. Never start a chain saw unless the bar, chain and all covers are fitted correctly. Without a bar and chain attached to the chain saw the clutch can come loose and cause serious injury. Stopping The engine is stopped by pushing the stop switch to the stop position. This method is very dangerous because you may lose control of the saw. · · Never start the machine indoors. Observe your surroundings and make sure that there is no risk of people or animals coming into contact with the cutting equipment. 20 ­ English WORKING TECHNIQUES Before use: Basic safety rules 1 · · , 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. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Check that the chain brake works correctly and is not damaged. Check that all parts of the chain saw are tightened correctly and that they are not damaged or missing. Follow the instructions above, but do not use a chain saw in a situation where you cannot call for help in case of an accident. 2 Do not use the machine in bad weather, such as dense fog, heavy rain, strong wind, intense cold, etc. [. . . ] Replace when less than 0. 6 mm (0, 024 inch) remains at the most worn point. Check that the components of the throttle Check the starter, starter cord and return Check the clutch centre, clutch drum and control work safely. throttle control. ) Clean the chain brake and check that it operates safely. Make sure that the chain Check that the vibration damping elements are not damaged. Check that the electrode gap is 0. 5 mm. Clean the outside of the carburettor. Check the fuel filter and the fuel hose. [. . . ]