Husqvarna 353 Chainsaw User Manual


 
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
3 Checking the inertia brake release
Hold the chain saw over a
stump or other firm object.
Let go of the front handle
so that the bar falls onto
the stump.
When the bar hits the
stump the brake should
be applied.
4 Checking the right-hand brake trigger
A) Check that the right-hand
brake trigger is
undamaged and has no
visible defects, such as
cracks.
B) Push the trigger up and
forwards to check that it
moves freely and is
securely hinged to the
clutch cover.
Never carry or hang the
saw by the trigger. This
could damage the
mechanism and disable
the chain brake.
4 Checking the brake trigger
Place the chain saw on a
firm surface and start it.
Make sure the chain does
not touch the ground or
any other object. See the
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 brake
by tilting your wrist
forward onto the front
hand guard. Do not let go
of the front handle.
The chain should stop
immediately.
Inspecting, maintaining and servicing
chain saw safety equipment
SPECIAL TRAINING IS REQUIRED to service
and repair chain saws. This is especially true
of chain saw safety equipment. If your chain
saw fails any of the checks described below
take it to your SERVICE AGENT.
When you buy any of our products we
guarantee the availability of professional
repairs and service. If the retailer who sells
your saw is not a SERVICING DEALER, ask
him for the address of your nearest SERVICE
AGENT.
1 Chain brake and front hand guard
1 Checking brake band wear
Brush off any sawdust,
resin and dirt from the
chain brake and clutch
drum. Dirt and wear can
impair operation of the
brake.
Regularly check that the
brake band is at least 0.6
mm thick at its thinnest
point.
2 Checking the front hand guard
A Make sure the
FRONT HAND GUARD
is not damaged and
that there are no visible
defects such as cracks.
B Move the front hand
guard forwards and
back to make sure it
runs freely and that it is
securely anchored to
the clutch cover.
B
E