Husqvarna 318 User Manual

Operator´s Manual

English: page 1-22

Manuele do utilizador

Portugês: página 23-44

Manual del operador

Espanol: página 45-66

Oδηγιες χρησεως

Ελληνικά: σελίδα 67-88

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318 Electric

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SYMBOLS USED IN OPERATOR S MANUAL:

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.

min. 1 mm
maks. 30 m

Do not use a coiled extension cord.
Minimum wire cross-section: 1 mm

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Maximum cable length: 30 m
Voltage: 230 V

max.

CAUTION!
Chain saws are dangerous!
Careless or improper use can result in severe or fatal injury.

SYMBOLS ON THE CHAIN SAW:

CAUTION!

Chain saws are dangerous! Careless
or improper use can result in serious
or fatal injury.

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.

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Do not expose saw to rain or
moisture.

Disconnect power in case of
damage to power cable.

Maximum permissible guide bar
length.

This product conforms to
applicable CE directives.

Noise emission to the environment
according to the European
Community’s Directive.The machine’s
emission is specified in «TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS» p. 3 and on label.

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min. 1 mm
maks. 30 m

MAX

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CONTENTS

Symbols 1
Contents 2
Technical specifications 3
Chain saw parts 4
EC declaration of conformity 5
Important! Read before using chain saw 5
Safe use 6
Kickback prevention 8
Chain brake with kickback guard 9

-Brake band inspection 11

-Kickback guard inspection 11

- Manual chain brake function check 11

- Inertia chain brake function check 11

Chain catcher 12
Right handguard 12
Slip clutch 12
Electronic overload protection 1800W 12
Mounting guide bar and adjusting chain 13
Cutting equipment 14
Chain and guide bar lubrication 15

- Chain oil 15

- Filling chain oil 15

- Checking automatic chain lubrication system 15

- Checking chain wear 16

- Checking drive sprocket 16

Starting and stopping 17
Filing chain 17
Crosscutting 19
Limbing 20
Felling operations 20

- Danger zone 20

-Felling direction 20

-Clearing branches/Line of retreat 21

-Felling 21

Daily inspection and maintenance 22

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Motor 1500 1800

Rated voltage VAC 220-240 230
Rated output W 1500 1800
Frequency Hz 50/60 50/60
Slip clutch Yes Yes
Electronic start control - Yes
Electronic speed control - Yes
Electronic overload protection - Yes

Weight

Without guide bar and chain kg 3.8 3.8
With 14" guide bar and chain kg 4.4 4.4

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) 81 81

Noise emissions

Sound power, measured LW dB(A) 102 102
Sound power, guaranteed L

WA

dB(A) 103 103

Vibration

Front handle m/s

2

4.5 4.5

Rear handle m/s

2

7.0 7.0

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 (6 tooth) 14 (6 tooth)
Chain speed, rated output m/sec. (dr ive) 14 (6 tooth) 14 (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

12"/30/45 14"/35/52
16"/40/56

inch

S 36 3/8"

Oregon 91Vg

inch/mm

.050/1,3

inch/mm

5

"

/

/ 4,0

32

1
5

°

85° 30°

°°

0°

inch/mm

.025/0,65

L

inch/cm/dl

14"/34/52 16"/38/56

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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 inside chain drive cover

14. Kickback guard

15. Chain drive cover

16. Right handguard - protects right hand
in case chain breaks or derails

17. Drive sprocket - concealed by chain drive cover

18. Chain catcher - deflects 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

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EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Electrolux Motor AS, N-1708 Sar psborg, Norway hereby declares that the following chain saws:

Husqvarna 315 Electric and Husqvarna 318 Electric, with serial numbers starting at 20100000,

-are manufactured in compliance with EU Machine Directive 98/37/EC,
EU directive 73/23/EEA (Low Voltage Directive), 89/336/EEC (Electromagnetic Compatibility),
and 2000/14/EC (Noise Emission in the environment by equipment for use outdoors)

- are manufactured in compliance with the following harmonized standards: EN 292-1-2, prEN 50144-2-13:96,
HD 400.3 L S2, EN 55014-1:97, EN 55014-2:97, EN 61000-3-2:95 and EN 61000-3-3:95

Notified body 0404 SMP Svensk Maskinprövning AB, Fyrisborgsgatan 3, SE-754 50 Uppsala, Sweden, has:

- performed the type examination required by the third indent of Article 8(2)(c)

- issued EC type examination certificate No. 404/99/686 - Husqvarna 315 Electric and
404/99/687 - Husqvarna 318 Electric pursuant to Directive 98/37/EC, Annex VI (4)

The chain saw submitted is identical to the samples submitted for EU 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, 1 December 2001.

Jan Hansen, President

IMPORTANT! BEFORE USING CHAIN SAW

CAUTION!
The chain saw must not be modified in any way under any circumstances without
the permission of the manufacturer. Use only original accessories. Unauthorized
modifications and/or accessories may cause serious or fatal injury of the operator
or others.

• Read operating instructions carefully.

•Always observe the «Safe Use» recommendations on page 6.

• 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.

min. 1 mm
maks. 30 m

Minimum
wire cross-section: 1 mm

2

Maximum
cable length: 30 m

IMPORTANT!

Do not use a coiled

power cable!

max.

Voltage: 230 V

GB

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SAFE USE

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.

• Dress safely. Avoid jewellery and loose-fitting 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 reinforcement,
steel toecap and non-slip soles

- Clothing which is snug without hampering movement

- Approved gloves with protective reinforcement

Always keep a first-aid kit on hand!

• 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 area. 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 snow. Ingress of moisture into the motor can
cause short-circuiting.

• Show caution, care and common sense. Do not operate the chain saw when you are tired or under the
influence of alcohol or drugs which may affect vision, judgement or physical control. Keep all body parts
well away from the chain as long as the motor is running. Always ensure that the chain is not touching
anything before starting the chain saw.

• Be on your guard against electric shock. Avoid touching metal objects imbedded in or in electrical contact
with the ground.

• Do not abuse power cables. Never lift or carry the chain saw by the power cable, and never disconnect the
power by jerking on the cable. Keep cable away from water, oil and sharp objects. Avoid crushing cable in
or against doors, fences, or other metal objects which can conduct electricity.

• Inspect the chain saw and power cable before use.Do not use a chain saw with a damaged cable.

it repaired by qualified service personnel. Keep handles clean, dry and free of grease and oil.

• See to it that all tools are removed from the chain saw before connecting the power.

• Ensure that the extension cord is in good condition and approved for outdoor use.It must be of sufficient
dimension for the chain saw's rated power.
See section «IMPORTANT! READ BEFORE USING CHAIN SAW» on page 5.

•When carrying the chain saw, stop the motor, keep your finger AWAY from the power trigger and tur n the
saw with the guide bar to the rear and pointing away from your body.

• Connect chain saw to a power supply equipped with a current-operated earth-fault protection device.

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• Double-insulated! Your electric chain saw is double-insulated for added protection against electric shock.
A double-insulated electric tool is designed with two separate «layers» of electrical insulation or one layer
of insulation of double thickness between the operator and the tool's conducting parts. Double-insulated
tools do not use earthed mains connections and may therefore be connected to any normal 220-240 VAC
outlet. Observe the same precautions required with all electric tools. Double insulation gives added protection
only against defective insulation.

• Tighten chain firmly but not so hard that it does not turn easily by hand.

• Use chain saw only on wood. Do not attempt to cut metal, plastic, masonr y
or any non-wood building materials.Do not use the guide bar to push away
branches, roots or other objects.

• Ensure that you can move and stand safely at all times. Watch out for roots,
stones, branches, holes, mounds and so forth when moving around. Be
particularly careful when working on slopes. Work with the trunk to your right,
keeping the log between you and the guide bar. Always grip your chain saw
with both hands, holding it as close to your body as possible for best control.
Wherever possible, let the log take the weight of the chain saw.Always keep
the log between you and the guide bar when moving forward.

• Do not bear down hard when cutting.With the chain properly shar pened, light
pressure is sufficient. Forcing the saw at the end of a cut can make you lose
control when you break through.

• Secure short logs before sawing.

• Show particular care when cutting small branches, and avoid sawing bushes or many small branches at
once. Small branches can get caught in the chain with a violent jerk and cause serious personal injury.

•We recommend limiting tree diameter to guide bar length so that the NOTCH and FELLING CUT may
be done with single cuts.
(See «Technical Specifications» for recommended guide bar lengths for your chain saw model).

• Disconnect power supply before servicing chain saw.

•Your chain saw complies with all relevant safety standards.Repairs should be performed only by qualified
service personnel using only original par ts.

• Examine saw closely for damaged parts before use to avoid malfunctions and to ensure safe and efficient
operation.Verify that all moving parts are fitted and adjusted correctly. Except for the maintenance described
in this operator's manual, damaged parts must be replaced at an authorized service centre. Defective
power triggers are to be replaced by authorized service personnel. Do not operate the saw if the power
trigger does not work properly.

• Store the chain saw in a safe, dry place out of the reach of children, with the power disconnected and the
guide bar scabbard in place.

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