User manual HUSQVARNA 316 ELECTRIC

[. . . ] 316 Operator’s manual English: page 1-34 Electric Manuel d’utilisation Français: page 35-68 101 91 41-95 Before using your new electric chain saw ENGLISH • Read the Operator’s Manual carefully. • This electric chain saw is designed for use with a 120V AC power supply. Always pull out the plug before fitting any parts or adjusting the saw. • Do not start sawing until a sufficient amount of chain oil has reached the chain. Index Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Hold the chain saw approximately 18 inches (45 cm) above a trunk or other firm wooden object. Release your grip on the front handle and let the saw fall, rotating around the rear handle. When the tip of the guide bar hits the trunk, the brake should activate. STOP WARNING! L Dirt and wear effect brake funktion. If anything about your chain brake is not in order, contact your service dealer. L inch/cm 12"/30cm 14"/35cm 16"/40cm inch/cm 18"/45cm 20"/50cm 22"/55cm Maintenance: With the motor shut off, move front hand guard back and forth to ensure that the mechanism works freely and that the brake is activated. Check that the brake band is at least 0. 65 mm (0. 026 in) thick where most worn. min 0. 65 mm /0. 026 in Motor overload protection The saw is equipped with a slipping clutch which protects it from overload. If the chain stops frequently while cutting, it may be due to a dull chain. If so, stop and sharpen the chain. 14 Maintenance ENGLISH Tools and materials The tools and materials shown are absolutely essential for the everyday safe operation and maintenance of an electric chain saw. Combination wrench: - This type of wrench (A) or its equivalent should always be carried with your electric chain saw. The wrench is needed to adjust chain tension, which must be correctly adjusted for safer cutting. Files: - You need one round file (B) with file gauge (C) to sharpen the cutting teeth of the chain, and one flat file (D) and depth gauge tool (E) for filing the depth gauge. Saw maintenance The following are some general maintenance instructions. For further information, please contact your service dealer. STOP WARNING! Always disconnect power cable before fitting parts or adjusting the saw. Daily maintenance • Check the power supply cable and plug for damage or cracking. • Check that the chain catcher is in good condition and replace if necessary • Check air intakes and clean away dust and/or chips with a dry brush if necessary. • Sharpen the chain and check that it is correctly tensioned and in good condition. • Check that there is no excessive wear on the chain drive sprocket. • File off any burrs on the sides of the bar. Slipping clutch It may be necessary to clean the clutch after extended use. Contact your service workshop if it is necessary to clean the clutch. 15 Cutting Equipment ENGLISH Recommended cutting equipment The combination of power head, bar and chain used together with this unit has been determined in accordance with the kickback requirements specified in ANSI B 175. 1 - 1991. The guide bar nose radius is determined either by the maximum number of teeth in the nose sprocket or by the corresponding maximum nose radius of a solid bar. The following list specifies the chain saw manufacturer’s recommendations. We have listed the maximum guide bar nose radius, but you may use a guide bar with smaller nose radius than the one we recommend. For guide bars of the same length, all sprocket-nose guide bars of the same pitch and having the same number of sprocket teeth may be considered to have equivalent kickback energy. A hard-nose bar of the same length and nose radius as a sprocket-nose bar may be considered to have equivalent or less kickback energy than the sprocket-nose bar. Low kickback saw chain is chain which has met the kickback performance standards of ANSI B 175. 1 and the saftey requirements for gasoline-powered chainsaws when tested on the representative sample of chain saws below 3. 8 cu. in. [. . . ] Look out for stresses in the log and cut through in such a manner that the guide bar will not jam. IMPORTANT ! • It is important to make sure your footing is firm and your weight is evenly distributed on both feet. CUT FROM TOP (OVERBUCK) AVOID CUTTING EARTH • Whenever possible, the log should be raised and supported by the use of limbs or chocks. LOG SUPPORTED ALONG THE ENTIRE LENGTH When the log is supported along its entire length, as illustrated, cut from the top (overbuck). Crosscutting logs, pressure on top When the log is supported on both ends as illustrated, cut 1/3 of that diameter from the top overbuck. Then make the finished cut by underbucking the lower 2/3 to meet the first cut. Crosscutting logs, pressure on bottom. When the log is supported at both ends as illustrated, cut 1/3 of that diameter from the underside (underbuck). [. . . ]