GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
•
Check that the bar tip sprocket turns freely and that the
Bar
lubricating hole in the tip sprocket is not blocked. Clean
and lubricate if necessary.
Check regularly:
•
Whether there are burrs on the edges of the bar. Remove
these with a file if necessary.
If the chain lubrication system is still not working after carrying
out the above checks and associated measures you should
contact your servicing dealer.
•
•
Whether the groove in the bar has become badly worn.
Replace the bar if necessary.
Chain drive sprocket
Whether the tip of the bar is uneven or badly worn. If a
hollow forms on the underside of the bar tip this is due to
running with a slack chain.
The clutch drum is fitted with one of the following drive
sprockets:
A Spur sprocket (the chain sprocket is welded on the drum)
B Rim sprocket (replaceable)
•
To prolong the life of the bar you should turn it over daily.
Regularly check the degree of wear on the drive sprocket.
Replace if wear is excessive. Replace the drive sprocket
whenever you replace the chain.
Checking wear on cutting equipment
WARNING! Most chain saw accidents
happen when the chain touches the
operator.
!
Check the chain daily for:
Wear personal protective equipment. See
instructions under the heading Personal
protective equipment.
Do not tackle any job that you feel you are
not adequately trained for. See instructions
under the headings Personal protective
equipment, How to avoid kickback, Cutting
equipment and General working
•
•
•
Visible cracks in rivets and links.
Whether the chain is stiff.
Whether rivets and links are badly worn.
instructions.
Replace the saw chain if it exhibits any of the points above.
Avoid situations where there is a risk of
kickback. See instructions under the
heading Machine′s safety equipment.
We recommend you compare the existing chain with a new
chain to decide how badly the existing chain is worn.
Use the recommended protective equipment
and check its condition. See instructions
under the headings Technical data and
General safety precautions.
When the length of the cutting teeth has worn down to only 4
mm (0,16 inch) the chain must be replaced.
Check that all the chain saw safety features
are working. See instructions under the
headings General working instructions and
General safety precautions.
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| Categories | Chainsaw Manuals, Husqvarna Chainsaw Manuals |
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| Tags | Husqvarna 338XPT |
| Model Year | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
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| Document Type | Operator's Manual |
| Language | English |
| Product Brand | Husqvarna, Chainsaw |
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| Publisher | husqvarna.com |
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