Husqvarna 317 EL, 321 EL User Manual

Operator´s manual

317 EL

321 EL

Please read these instructions carefully and make sure

you understand them before using the machine.

English

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SYMBOLS USED IN OPERATOR’S MANUAL:

Do not use a coiled extension cord.

Minimum wire cross-section: 1,5 mm

²

Maximum cable length: 30 m

Voltage: 230 V

CAUTION!

Chain saws are dangerous!

Careless or improper use can

result in severe or fatal injury.

Noise emission to the environment according to the

European Community’s Directive. The machine’s

emission is specifi ed in «TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS»

page 3 and on label.

Always disconnect power before performing

cleaning or maintenance work.

Visual inspection.

Always use approved safety gloves.

Clean your chain saw regularly.

Use approved face mask or safety goggles.

CAUTION!

Chain saws are dangerous! Careless or im-

proper use can result in serious or fatal injury.

• Read operating instructions carefully.

• Always observe the «Safe Use» recommendations on page 4.

• Check chain and guide bar for correct assembly and adjustment.

• Start the saw.

• Do not start sawing until an adequate amount of oil has

reached the chain.

• Incorrect chain tensioning increases wear on chain, sprocket

and guide bar, and may result in damage to these parts.

• Improper use of power cable may lead to serious motor damage.

IMPORTANT! BEFORE USING CHAIN SAW

CAUTION!

The chain saw must not be modifi ed in any way under any circumstances without the permission of the manufacturer.

Use only original accessories. Unauthorized modifi cations and/or accessories may cause serious or fatal injury of the

operator or others.

Minimum wire cross-section: 1,5 mm

²

Maximum cable length: 30 m

Voltage: 230 V

IMPORTANT!

Do not use a coiled

power cable!

Read operating instructions and make certain you

understand them thoroughly before using the chain

saw.

Always use:

• Approved helmet

• Approved hearing protection

• Approved safety goggles or face mask

The chain saw is double-insulated.

This product conforms to

applicable CE directives.

Do not expose saw to rain or moisture.

Disconnect power in case of damage to power cable.

Maximum permissible guide bar length.

SYMBOLS ON THE CHAIN SAW:

This product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling

of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative

consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product.

For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local council offi ce, your household waste disposal

service or the shop where you purchased the product.

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Symbols 2

Important! Read before using chain saw 2

Contents 3

EC declaration of conformity 3

Technical specifi 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

- Inertia chain brake function check 9

Mounting guide bar and adjusting chain 10

Chain catcher 11

Right hand guard 11

CONTENTS

Slip clutch 11

Electronic overload protection 2000W 11

Cutting equipment 11

Chain and guide bar lubrication 12

- Chain oil 12

- Filling chain oil 12

- Checking automatic 12

chain lubrication system

- Checking chain wear 12

Filing chain 13

Limbing 13

Crosscutting 14

Felling operations 14

- Danger zone 15

- Felling direction 15

- Clearing branches/Line of retreat 15

- Felling 15

Husqvarna Norge AS, N-1708 Sarpsborg, Norway hereby declares that the following chain saws:

Husqvarna 317 EL and Husqvarna 321 EL, with serial numbers starting at 54000001 and onwards,

- are manufactured in compliance with EC Directive 98/37/EC (Machinery), EC Directive 73/23/EEC including amendments

(Low Voltage Directive), EC Directive 89/336/EEC including amendments (Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive), and in

accordance with annex V of Directive 2000/14/EC (Noise Emission in the environment by equipment for use outdoors)

- are manufactured in compliance with the following harmonized standards: EN 50144-1, EN 50144-2-13, IEC 60745-1

and IEC 60745-2-13.

Notifi ed body: 0404, SMP Svensk Maskinprovning AB, Fyrisborgsgatan 3, SE-754 50 Uppsala, Sweden, has:

- carried out the EC type examination in accordance with the machinery Directive (98/37/EC) Article 8(2)(c)

- issued EC type examination certifi cates No. 404/04/1038 - Husqvarna 317 EL and 404/04/1037 - Husqvarna 321 EL

pursuant to machinery Directive 98/37/EC, Annex IV (4)

The chain saw submitted is identical to the samples submitted for EC type examination.

The measured and guaranteed sound power levels in accordance with Directive 2000/14/EC are set forth under Technical Data

in the User’s Manual.

Sarpsborg, 1th of October 2005

--------------------

Jan Hansen, President

EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

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Motor 1700 2000

Rated voltage VAC 220-240 230

Rated output W 1700 2000

Frequency Hz 50/60 50

Slip clutch Yes Yes

Electronic start control - Yes

Electronic speed control - Yes

Electronic overload protection - Yes

Weight

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 volume litres 0.1 0.1

Oil consumption approx. litres 0.1/20 min. 0.1/20 min.

Oil pump auto auto

Noise levels

Equivalent noise intensity at operator’s ear,

according to international standards dB(A) 95 95

Noise emissions

Sound power, measured LW dB(A) 104 104

Sound power, guaranteed LWA dB(A) 106 106

Vibration

Front handle m/s2 4.4 4.4

Rear handle m/s2 5,4 5,4

Chain/guide bar

Recommended bar length inches/cm 12/30 12/30

inches/cm 14/35 14/35

inches/cm 16/40 16/40

Effective cutting length inches/cm 12/30 12/30

inches/cm 14/35 14/35

inches/cm 16/40 16/40

Chain speed, unloaded m/sec. (drive) 14,5 (6 tooth) 15,2 (6 tooth)

Chain speed, rated output m/sec. (drive) 12,5 (6 tooth) 12,2 (6 tooth)

Chain pitch inches 3/8 3/8

Gauge inches/mm .050/1.3 .050/1.3

Number of drive links 12”/14”/16” 45/52/56 45/52/56

(

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

inch

inch/mm

inch/mm inch/mm

inch/cm/dl

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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. Ventilation 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 - protects right hand

in case chain breaks or derails

17. Drive sprocket

- concealed by chain drive cover

18. Chain catcher - defl ects chain in case

chain breaks or derails

19. Guide bar nut

20. Nose sprocket

21. Scabbard

22. Combination tool

23. Operator’s manual

CHAIN SAW PARTS

• Dress safely. Avoid jewellery and loose-fi tting clothing,

which may be caught in moving parts. Approved safety

mitts and sturdy footwear which gives a good footing are

recommended (also for helpers).

Wear: - Approved face mask or safety goggles

- Approved hearing protection

- Approved helmet

- Approved safety boots with protective rein-

forcement, steel toecap and non-slip soles

- Clothing which is snug without hampering

movement

- Approved gloves with protective reinforcement

Always keep a fi rst-aid kit on hand!

CAUTION!

Never operate a chain saw with one hand only. Doing so may lead to i serious injury

to operator, helpers or bystanders. An electric chain saw is designed for operation

with both hands.

DANGER!

Use of accessories not conforming to the recommendations outlined in the

Operating Instructions could lead to injury.

SAFE USE