Saw chain filing and file gauges ............................ 41
FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY
TEMENT
STA
OUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS 42
AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
Safety precautions f
or chain saw users ................ 43
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INTR
Dear customer!
Congratulations on your choice to buy a Husqvarna product! Husqvarna is based on a tradition that dates back to 1689,
when the Swedish King Kar
of muskets. The location was logical, since water power was harnessed from the Huskvarna River to create the waterpowered plant. During over 300 years of continuous operation, the Husqvarna factory has produced a lot of different
products, from wood stoves to modern kitchen appliances, sewing machines, bicycles , motorcycles etc. In 1956, the first
motor driven lawn mowers appeared, followed by chain saws in 1959, and it is within this area Husqvarna is working
today.
Today Husqvarna is one of the leading manufacturers in the world of forest and garden products, with quality as our
highest pr
well as for building and construction industry.
Your purchase gives you access to professional help with repairs and service whenever this may be necessary. If the
retailer who sells your machine is not one of our author
It is our wish that you will be satisfied with your product and that it will be your companion for a long time. Think of this
operator
the second-hand value of the machine can be e
or buyer gets the operator
Thank you for using a Husqvarna product.
Husqvarna AB has a policy of continuous product development and therefore reserves the right to modify the design and
appearance of products without prior notice.
For customer assistance, contact us at our website: www.usa.husqvarna.com
ity. We develop, manufacture and market high quality motor driven products for forestry and gardening as
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ual as a valuable document. By following its
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ized dealers, ask for the address of your nearest servicing dealer .
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s manual, so they will also know how to properly maintain and use it.
xtended. If you e ver lend or sell this machine, mak e sure that the borrower
content (using, service, maintenance etc) the life span and
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WHAT IS WHA
T?
What is what on the chain saw?
Cylinder cover
2 Front handle
3 Chain brake and front hand guard
4 Starter
5 Chain oil tank
6 Starter handle
7 Adjuster screws carburetor
8 Choke control/Start throttle lock
9 Rear handle
10 Stop switch (Ignition on/off switch.)
11 Fuel tank
12 Muffler
13 Bar tip sprocket
14 Chain
15 Bar
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16 Bumper spike
17 Chain catcher
18 Clutch cover
19 Rear handle with right hand guard
20 Throttle control
21 Throttle lockout
22 Decompression valve (Model 359) Automatic
decompression v
23 Combination spanner
24 Chain tensioning screw
25 Operator’s manual
26 Transport guard
27 Oil pump adjustment screw
28 Switch for heated handle (Models 357XPG, 359G)
29 Information and warning decal
30 Product and serial number plate
e (Model 357XP)
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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Before using a new chain saw
Please read this manual carefully.
• Check that the cutting equipment is correctly fitted and
adjusted.
See instr
Assembly.
• Refuel and start the chain saw. See the instructions
under the headings Fuel Handling and Starting and
Stopping.
Do not use the chain saw until sufficient chain oil has
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reached the chain. See instr
Lubricating cutting equipment.
• Long-term exposure to noise can result in permanent
hearing impair
protection.
the design of the machine be modified
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without the permission of the
manufacturer. Always use genuine
accessories. Non-authorized
modifications and/or accessories can
result in serious personal injury or the
death of the operator or others. Your
warranty may not cover damage or
liability caused by the use of nonauthorized accessories or replacement
parts.
tool if used carelessly or incorrectly and
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can cause serious, even fatal injuries. It
is very important that you read and
understand the contents of this
operator’s manual.
contain chemicals that may be
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carcinogenic. Avoid contact with these
elements in the event of a damaged
muffler.
engine’s exhaust fumes, chain oil mist
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and dust from sawdust can represent a
health risk.
electromagnetic field during operation.
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This field may under some
circumstances interfere with active or
passive medical implants. To reduce the
risk of serious or fatal injury, we
recommend persons with medical
implants to consult their physician and
the medical implant manufacturer before
operating this machine.
uctions under the heading
uctions under the heading
ment. So alwa ys use approv ed hearing
ARNING! Under no circumstances may
ARNING! A chain saw is a dangerous
ARNING! The inside of the muffler
ARNING! Long term inhalation of the
ARNING! This machine produces an
ARNING! Never allow children to use or
be in the vicinity of the machine
machine is equipped with a springloaded stop switch and can be started by
low speed and force on the starter
handle, even small children under some
circumstances can produce the force
necessary to start the machine. This can
mean a risk of serious personal injury.
Therefore remove the spark plug cap
when the machine is not under close
supervision.
. As the
Important
IMPORTANT!
This chain saw for forest service is designed for forest
or
k such as felling, delimbing and cutting.
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You should only use the saw with the bar and chain
combinations we recommend in the chapter Technical
data.
Never use the machine if you are fatigued, while under
the influence of alcohol or drugs
that could affect your vision, alertness, coordination or
judgement.
Wear personal protective equipment. See instructions
under the heading ”P
Do not modify this product or use it if it appears to have
been modified by others.
Never use a machine that is faulty. Carry out the checks,
maintenance and service instructions described in this
manual. Some maintenance and service measures
must be carried out by trained and qualified specialists.
See instructions under the heading Maintenance.
Never use any accessories other than those
recommended in this man
the headings Cutting equipment and Technical data.
CAUTION! Always wear protective glasses or a face
visor to reduce the risk of injury from thrown objects. A
chain saw is capable of throwing objects, such as wood
chips, small pieces of wood, etc, at great force. This can
result in serious injury, especially to the eyes.
confined or badly ventilated area can
result in death due to asphyxiation or
carbon monoxide poisoning.
the wrong combination of bar and saw
chain increases the risk of kickback!
Only use the bar/saw chain combinations
we recommend, and follow the filing
instructions. See instructions under the
heading Technical data.
ersonal protectiv
ARNING! Running an engine in a
ARNING! Faulty cutting equipment or
, medication or anything
e equipment”.
ual.
See instructions under
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ways use common sense
It is not possible to cover every conceivab le situation you
can face when using a chain sa
and use your common sense. Avoid all situations which
you consider to be beyond your capability. If you still feel
uncertain about operating procedures after reading these
instructions, you should consult an expert before
continuing. Do not hesitate to contact your dealer or us if
you have any questions about the use of the chain saw.
We will willingly be of service and provide you with advice
as well as help you to use your chain saw both efficiently
and safely. Attend a tr aining course in chain sa w usage if
possible. Your dealer, forestry school or your library can
provide information about which training materials and
courses are available.
w. Always exercise care
• Hearing protection
• Protective goggles or a visor
• Gloves with saw protection
• Trousers with saw protection
• Boots with saw protection, steel toe-cap and non-slip
sole
• Always have a first aid kit nearby.
• Fire Extinguisher and Shovel
Generally clothes should be close-fitting without
restr
icting y
our freedom of movement.
IMPORT ANT! Sparks can come from the muffler , the bar
and chain or other sources. Always have fire
extinguishing tools available if you should need them.
Help prevent forest fires.
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Work is constantly in progress to improv e the design and
technology - impro
efficiency. Visit your dealer regularly to see whether you
can benefit from new features that have been introduced.
ements that increase your safety and
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ersonal protective equipment
WARNING! Most chain saw accidents
happen when the chain touches the
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operator. You must use approved
personal protective equipment whenever
you use the machine. Per sonal protective
equipment cannot eliminate the risk of
injury but it will reduce the degree of
injury if an accident does happen. Ask
your dealer for help in choosing the right
equipment.
Approved protective helmet
Machine
In this section the machine’
function are explained. For inspection and maintenance
see instructions under the heading Checking, maintaining
and servicing chain saw safety equipment. See
instructions under the heading, What is what?, to find
where these parts are located on your machine.
The life span of the machine can be reduced and the risk
of accidents can increase if machine maintenance is not
ied out correctly and if ser
carr
carried out professionally. If you need further information
please contact your nearest servicing dealer.
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s safety equipment
s safety features and their
vice and/or repairs are not
WARNING! Never use a machine with
defective safety components. Safety
equipment must be inspected and
maintained. See instructions under the
heading Checking, maintaining and
servicing chain saw safety equipment. If
your machine does not pass all the
checks, take the saw to a servicing
dealer for repair.
Chain brake and front hand guard
Your chain saw is equipped with a chain brake that is
designed to stop the chain if you get a kickback. The chain
brake reduces the risk of accidents, but only you can
prevent them.
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Take care when using your saw and make sure the
kickback zone of the bar never touches any object.
• The chain brake (A) can either be activated manually
y y
our left hand) or automatically by the inertia
(b
release mechanism.
• The brake is applied when the front hand guard (B) is
pushed forw
• This movement activates a spring-loaded mechanism
that tightens the brake band (C) around the engine
drive system (D) (clutch drum).
ards.
reduce the risk of moving chain accidentally hitting
your leg or anyone or anything close by.
• To release the chain brake pull the front hand guard
kw
ards, towards the front handle.
bac
• Kickback can be very sudden and violent. Most
kickbacks are minor and do not always activate the
chain brake. If this happens you should hold the chain
saw firmly and not let go.
• The front hand guard is not designed solely to activate
the chain br
reduces the risk of your left hand hitting the chain if
you lose grip of the front handle.
• The chain brake must be engaged when the chain
sa
• Use the chain brake as a ”parking brake” when
starting and when mo
ak
e. Another important feature is that it
ted to prevent the saw chain from rotating.
w is star
ving over short distances, to
• The way the chain brake is activ ated, either manually
or automatically b
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 kickbac k zone of
the bar is f
designed to be activated by the inertia in the kickback
direction.
If the kickback is less violent or the kickback zone of
the bar is closer to you the chain br
y the iner
tia release mechanism,
arthest away from you the chain brake is
ake is designed to
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
be activated manually by the movement of your left
hand.
• In the felling position the left hand is in a position that
es man
mak
impossible. With this type of grip , that is when the left
hand is placed so that it cannot affect the movement
of the front hand guard, the chain brake can only be
activated by the inertia action.
Will my hand always activate the chain
brake during a kickback?
No. It takes a certain force to move the hand guard
forward. If your hand only lightly touches the front guard
or slips over it, the force ma y not be enough to trigger the
chain brake. You should also maintain a firm grip of the
chain saw handles while working. If you do and
experience a kickback, your hand may never leave the
front handle and will not activate the chain brake, or the
chain brake will only activate after the saw has swung
around a considerable distance. In such instances, the
chain brake might not have enough time to stop the saw
chain before it touches you.
There are also certain positions in which your hand
cannot reach the front hand guard to activ
br
ake; for example, when the saw chain is held in felling
position.
Will my inertia activated chain brake
always activate during kickback in the
event of a kickback?
No. First y our brak e m ust be in w orking order . Testing the
brake is simple, see instructions under the heading
Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw safety
equipment. We recommend you do bef ore you begin each
work session. Second the kickback must be strong
enough to activate the chain brake. If the chain brake is
too sensitive it would activate all the time which would be
a nuisance.
Will my chain brake always protect me
from injury in the event of a kickback?
No. First, the chain brake must be in working order to
provide the intended protection. Second, it must be
ual activation of the chain brake
ate the chain
activated during the kickback as described above to stop
the saw chain. Third, the chain brake ma y be activated b ut
if the bar is too close to you the brake might not have
enough time to slow down and stop the chain before the
chain saw hits you.
Only you and proper working technique can eliminate
kickback and its danger.
Throttle lockout
The throttle lockout is designed to prevent accidental
operation of the throttle control. When you press the lock
(A) (i.e. when you g rasp the handle) it releases the throttle
control (B). When you release the handle the throttle
control and the throttle lockout both move back to their
original positions. This arrangement means that the
throttle control is automatically locked at the idle setting.
Chain catcher
The chain catcher is designed to catch the chain if it snaps
or jumps off. This should not happen if the chain is
properly tensioned (see instructions under the heading
Assembly) and if the bar and chain are properly serviced
and maintained (see instructions under the heading
General working instructions).
Right hand guard
Apart from protecting your hand if the chain jumps or
snaps, the right hand guard stops branches and twigs
from interfering with your grip on the rear handle.
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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Vibration damping system
Your machine is equipped with a vibration damping
system that is designed to reduce vibration and make
operation easier.
The machine
transfer of vibration between the engine unit/cutting
equipment and the machine
chain saw, including the cutting equipment, is insulated
from the handles by vibration damping units.
Cutting hardwoods (most broadleaf trees) creates more
vibr
with cutting equipment that is blunt or faulty (wrong type
or badly sharpened) will increase the vibration level.
Stop switch
Use the stop switch to switch off the engine.
′s vibration damping system reduces the
′s handle unit. The body of the
ation than cutting softw
WARNING! Overexposure to vibration
can lead to circulatory damage or nerve
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damage in people who have impaired
circulation. Contact your doctor if you
experience symptoms of overexposure
to vibration. Such symptoms include
numbness, loss of feeling, tingling,
pricking, pain, loss of strength, changes
in skin colour or condition. These
symptoms normally appear in the
fingers, hands or wrists. These
symptoms may be increased in cold
temperatures.
oods (most conifers). Cutting
Muffler
The muffler is designed to keep noise levels to a minim um
and to direct exhaust fumes away from the user.
WARNING! The exhaust fumes from the
engine are hot and may contain sparks
which can start a fire. Never start the
machine indoors or near combustible
material!
In areas with a hot, dry climate there is a high risk of fires.
These areas are sometimes subject to gov
requiring among other things the muffler must be
equipped with an approved type of spark arrestor screen.
CAUTION! The muffler gets very hot during and after
use. This also applies during idling. Be aw are of the fire
hazard, especially when working near flammable
substances and/or vapours.
WARNING! Never use a saw without a
muffler, or with a damaged muffler. A
damaged muffler may substantially
increase the noise level and the fire
hazard. Keep fire fighting equipment
handy. If a spark arrestor screen is
required in your area, never use the saw
without or with a broken spark arrestor
screen.
ernment rules
Cutting equipment
This section describes how to choose and maintain your
cutting equipment in order to:
• Reduce the risk of kickback.
• Reduce the risk of the saw chain breaking or jumping
off the bar.
•
Obtain optimal cutting performance.
• Extend the life of cutting equipment.
• Avoid increasing vibration levels.
General rules
• Only use cutting equipment recommended by us!
See instructions under the heading Technical data.
•
Keep the chain’s cutting teeth properly
sharpened! Follow our instructions and use the
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recommended file gauge. A damaged or badly
sharpened chain increases the risk of accidents.
•
Maintain the correct depth gauge setting! Follow
our instructions and use the recommended depth
gauge clearance.
the risk of kickback.
Keep the chain properly tensioned! If the chain is
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slack it is more likely to jump off and lead to increased
wear on the bar, chain and drive sprocket.
Keep cutting equipment well lubricated and
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properly maintained!
more likely to break and lead to increased wear on the
bar, chain and drive sprocket.
Too large a clearance increases
A poorly lubricated chain is
WARNING! Any contact with a rotating
saw chain can cause extremely serious
injuries.
Some terms that describe the bar and chain
To maintain the safety features of the cutting equipment,
you should replace a worn or damaged bar or chain with
a bar and chain combinations recommended by
Husqvarna. See instructions under the heading Technical
Data for a list of replacement bar and chain combinations
we recommend.
Bar
• Length (inches/cm)
• Number of teeth on bar tip sprocket (T).
• Chain pitch (inches). The spacing between the drive
links of the chain must match the spacing of the teeth
on the bar tip sproc
ket and drive sprocket.
Cutting equipment designed to reduce
kickback
WARNING! Faulty cutting equipment or
the wrong combination of bar and saw
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chain increases the risk of kickback!
Only use the bar/saw chain combinations
we recommend, and follow the filing
instructions. See instructions under the
heading Technical data.
The only way to avoid kickback is to make sure that the
kickback zone of the bar never touches anything.
By using cutting equipment with ”built-in” kickback
reduction and keeping the chain sharp and wellmaintained you can reduce the effects of kickback.
Bar
The smaller the tip radius the lower the chance of
kickback.
Chain
A chain is made up of a number of links, which are
available in standard and low-kickback versions.
IMPORTANT! No saw chain design eliminates the
danger of kickback.
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• Number of drive links. The number of drive links is
mined by the length of the bar, the chain pitch
deter
and the number of teeth on the bar tip sprocket.
• Bar groove width (inches/mm). The groove in the bar
must match the width of the chain dr
• Chain oil hole and hole for chain tensioner. The bar
must be matched to the chain saw design.
ive links.
Chain
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• Chain pitch (inches)
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1 Filing angle
• Drive link width (mm/inches)
• Number of drive links.
Sharpening your chain and adjusting
depth gauge setting
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 chips will be very small. If the chain
is very blunt it will produce wood powder and no chips
or shavings.
• A sharp chain eats its way through the wood and
produces long, thic
k chips or shavings.
2 Cutting angle
3 File position
4 Round file diameter
It is very difficult to sharpen a chain correctly without the
ight equipment. We recommend that you use our file
r
gauge. This will help you obtain the maximum kickback
reduction and cutting performance from your chain.
See instructions under the heading Technical data for
mation about sharpening your chain.
or
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WARNING! Departure from the
sharpening instructions considerably
increases the risk of kickback.
Sharpening cutting teeth
• The cutting part of the chain is called the cutter and
consists of a cutting tooth (A) and the depth gauge
The cutters cutting depth is determined by the
(B).
difference in height between the two (depth gauge
setting).
When you sharpen a cutting tooth there are four important
factors to remember
.
To sharpen cutting teeth you will need a round file and a
file gauge. See instructions under the heading Technical
data for information on the size of file and gauge that are
recommended for the chain fitted to your chain saw.
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• Check that the chain is correctly tensioned. A slack
chain will move sideways, making it more difficult to
sharpen correctly.
e the correct depth gauge setting and bevel for
acheiv
the depth gauge.
• Always file cutting teeth from the inside face. Reduce
the pressure on the retur
one side first, then turn the chain saw and file the teeth
on the other side.
• File all the teeth to the same length. When the length
of the cutting teeth is reduced to 5/32 inch (4 mm) the
chain is w
General advice on adjusting depth gauge setting
• When you sharpen the cutting tooth (A) the depth
gauge setting (C) will decrease. To maintain optimal
cutting performance the depth gauge (B) has to be
filed down to achieve the recommended depth gauge
setting. See instructions under the heading Technical
data to find the correct depth gauge setting for your
particular chain.
or
n out and should be replaced.
n stroke. File all the teeth on
• Place the depth gauge tool over the chain. Detailed
or
mation regarding the use of the depth gauge tool,
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will be found on the package for the depth gauge tool.
Use the flat file to file off the tip of the depth gauge that
protrudes through the depth gauge tool. The depth
gauge setting is correct when you no longer feel
resistance as you draw the file along the depth gauge
tool.
Tensioning the chain
WARNING! A slack chain may jump off
the bar and cause serious or even fatal
injury.
The more you use a chain the longer it becomes. It is
therefore important to adjust the chain regularly to take up
the slack.
Check the chain tension every time you refuel. NOTE! A
new chain has a r
should check the tension more frequently.
Tension the chain as tightly as possible, but not so tight
that you cannot pull it round freely b
unning-in period during which you
y hand.
WARNING! The risk of kickback is
increased if the depth gauge setting is
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too large!
Adjustment of depth gauge setting
• The cutting teeth should be newly sharpened before
adjusting the depth gauge setting. We recommend
that you adjust the depth gauge setting every third
time you sharpen the cutting teeth. NOTE! This
recommendation assumes that the length of the
cutting teeth is not reduced excessively.
• You will need a flat file and a depth gauge tool. We
recommend that y
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ou use our depth gauge tool to
• Loosen the bar nuts that hold the clutch cover/chain
e. Use the combination spanner . Then tighten the
brak
bar nuts by hand as tight as you can.
• Raise the tip of the bar and stretch the chain by
tightening the chain tensioning screw using the
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