Page 1
Operator’s manual 339XP EP A I EP A I Please r ead the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you E E E E n n n n g g g g l l l l i i i i s s s s h h h h understand the instructions before using the machine.
KEY T O SYMBOLS Symbols on the mac hine: Protective goggles or a visor must be worn. W ARNING! Chain saws can be dangerous! Careless or improper use can result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. Refuelling.
CONTENTS Contents KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols on the machine: ..........2 Symbols in the operator’s manual: ........ 2 CONTENTS Contents ............... 3 INTR ODUCTION Dear customer! ............. 4 WHA T IS WHAT? What is what on the chain sa w? ........5 GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS Bef ore using a new chain saw ........
Dear customer! Cong ratulations on your choice to buy a Husqvarna product! Husqvarna is based on a tradition that dates back to 1689, when the Swedish King Karl XI ordered the construction of a factory on the banks of the Huskvarna River, for production of muskets. The location was logical, since water power was harnessed from the Huskvarna River to create the water-powered plant.
WHA T IS WHA T? What is what on the c hain saw? 1 Filter cover 17 Spark plug cap 2 Air purge 18 Chain catcher 3 Front handle 19 Clutch cover with built-in chain brake. 4 Front hand guard 20 Rear handle with right hand guard 5 Starter 21 Throttle control...
GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS Bef ore using a new chain saw Impor tant • Please read this manual carefully. IMPOR TANT! • Check that the cutting equipment is correctly fitted and adjusted. See instructions under the heading Assembly. The machine is only designed for cutting wood. •...
GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS chain sa w usage if possible. Your dealer, forestry school or • Fire Extinguisher and Shovel your library can provide information about which training materials and courses are available. Generally clothes should be close-fitting without restricting your freedom of movement.
Page 8
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • The chain brake (A) can either be activated manually (by • Use the chain brake as a ”parking brake” when starting your left hand) or automatically by the inertia release and when moving over short distances, to reduce the risk mechanism.
Page 9
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Throttle lockout • In the felling position the left hand is in a position that makes manual activation of the chain brake impossible. The throttle lockout is designed to prevent accidental With this type of grip, that is when the left hand is placed operation of the throttle control.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Vibration damping system Muffler Your machine is equipped with a vibration damping system The muffler is designed to keep noise levels to a minimum and that is designed to reduce vibration and make operation to direct exhaust fumes away from the user. easier.
Page 11
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 • Maintain the correct raker clearance! Follow our instructions under the heading Technical Data for a list of instructions and use the recommended raker gauge.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Chain 3 File position • Chain pitch (inches) 4 Round file diameter • Drive link width (mm/inches) It is very difficult to sharpen a chain correctly without the right equipment. We recommend that you use our file gauge. This will help you obtain the maximum kickback reduction and cutting performance from your chain.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Tensioning the chain • File all the teeth to the same length. When the length of the cutting teeth is reduced to 0.16 inch (4 mm) the chain is worn out and should be replaced. WARNING! A slack chain may jump off the bar and cause serious or even fatal injury.
Page 14
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 339XP Filling with chain oil • Loosen the bar nuts that hold the clutch cover/chain brake. • All our chain saws have an automatic chain lubrication Use the combination spanner. Then tighten the bar nuts system. On some models the oil flow is also adjustable. by hand as tight as you can.
Page 15
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Check that the bar tip sprocket turns freely and that the 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.
ASSEMBLY Fitting the bar and chain Tension the chain by turning the chain tensioning screw clockwise using the combination spanner. See instructions under the heading Tensioning the chain. WARNING! Always wear gloves, when working with the chain, in order to protect your hands from injury.
Mix (shake) the fuel mixture thoroughly before filling the Environment fuel machine’s fuel tank. HUSQVARNA recommends the use of alkylate fuel or • Do not mix more than one month’s supply of fuel at a time. environmental fuel for four-stroke engines blended with two- •...
FUEL HANDLING Fueling Fuel safety • Never refuel the machine while the engine is running. • Make sure there is plenty of ventilation when refuelling or mixing fuel (gasoline and 2-stroke oil). • Move the machine at least 10 ft (3 m) from the refuelling WARNING! Taking the following precautions, point before starting it.
STARTING AND STOPPING Starting and stopping Warm engine Use the same procedure as for starting a cold engine but WARNING! Note the following before without setting the choke control in the choke position. The starting: correct choke/start throttle setting is obtained by moving the choke control to the choke position and then pushing it in again.
STARTING AND STOPPING Note! Pull the front hand guard towards the front handle. The • Always hold the saw with both hands. The right hand chain brake is now disengaged. Your saw is ready for use. should be on the rear handle, and the left hand on the front handle.
WORKING TECHNIQUES Before use: Basic safety rules 1 Look around you: • To ensure that people, animals or other things cannot affect your control of the machine. • To make sure that none of the above might come within reach of your saw or be injured by falling trees. 1 Check that the chain brake works correctly and is not damaged.
Page 22
WORKING TECHNIQUES 5 Take great care when cutting a tree that is under tension. Lack of concentration can lead to kickback if the kickback A tree that is under tension may spring back to its normal zone of the bar accidentally touches a branch, nearby tree position before or after being cut.
WORKING TECHNIQUES 8 Unless the user resists this pushing force there is a risk There are five important factors you should that the chain saw will move so far backwards that only the consider before making a cut: kickback zone of the bar is in contact with the tree, which 1 Make sure the cutting equipment will not jam in the cut.
Page 24
WORKING TECHNIQUES Limbing If it is possible (can you turn the log?) stop cutting about 2/3 of the way through the log. When limbing thick branches you should use the same approach as for cutting. Cut difficult branches piece by piece. Turn the log and finish the cut from the opposite side.
WORKING TECHNIQUES Tree felling technique The main point to avoid is letting the tree fall onto another tree. It is very dangerous to remove a trapped tree and there is high accident risk. See instructions under the heading Freeing a IMPORTANT! It takes a lot of experience to fell a tree.
Page 26
WORKING TECHNIQUES Felling Felling cut The felling cut is made from the opposite side of the tree and it must be perfectly horizontal. Stand on the left side of the WARNING! Unless you have special training tree and cut on the pull stroke. we advise you not to fell trees with a diameter larger than the bar length of your Make the felling cut about 1.5-2 inches (3-5 cm) above the...
WORKING TECHNIQUES We recommend that you use a bar that is longer than the The safest method is to use a winch. diameter of the tree, so that you can make the felling cut and • Tractor-mounted directional cuts with single cutting strokes. See instructions under the heading Technical data section to find out which lengths of bar are recommended for your saw.
WORKING TECHNIQUES How to avoid kickback Limbing WARNING! A majority of kickback accidents WARNING! Kickback can happen very occur during limbing. Do not use the suddenly and violently; kicking the chain kickback zone of the guide bar. Be extremely saw, bar and chain back at the user. If this cautious and avoid contacting the log, other happens when the chain is moving it can limbs or objects with the nose of the guide...
• Now start the machine according to the starting Your Husqvarna product has been designed and instructions and let it warm up for 10 minutes. manufactured to specifications that reduce harmful emissions. •...
MAINTENANCE High speed jet H Checking the front hand guard At the factory the engine is adjusted at sea level. When working at a high altitude or in different weather conditions, temperatures and atmospheric humidity, it Make sure the front hand guard is not damaged and that there may be necessary to make minor adjustments to the high are no visible defects such as cracks.
Page 31
MAINTENANCE Checking the brake trigger • Check that the throttle control and throttle lockout move freely and that the return springs work properly. Place the chain saw on firm ground 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.
MAINTENANCE Stop switch Note! The screen must be replaced if it is damaged. If the screen is blocked the machine will overheat and this will cause damage to the cylinder and piston. Never use a machine with a muffler that is in poor condition. Never use a muffler if the spark arrestor screen is missing or Start the engine and make sure the engine stops when you defective.
The filter must therefore be replaced with a new one at regular intervals. A damaged air filter must always be replaced. A HUSQVARNA chain saw can be equipped with different types of air filters according to working conditions, weather, season, etc. Contact your dealer for advice.
MAINTENANCE Spark plug Adjustment of the oil pump The spark plug condition is influenced by: The oil pump is adjustable. Adjustments are made by turning the screw using a screwdriver or combination spanner. The • Incorrect carburetor adjustment. machine is supplied from the factory set to 1 turn open. Turning the screw clockwise will reduce the oil flow and •...
MAINTENANCE Maintenance schedule The following is a list of the maintenance that must be performed on the machine. Most of the items are described in the Maintenance section. Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Check the brake band on the chain brake On chain saws without a catalytic for wear.
Recommended original and replacement bar and chain combinations Following is a list of recommended cutting equipment for the Husqvarna chain saw models 336 and 339XP. The combinations of power head, bar and chain have been tested and found to be in accordance with the kickback and vibration requirements of ANSI B 175.1–2000.
LENGTH OF COVERAGE 2 Intake pipe, airfilter holder and carburetor bolts. 3 Airfilter and fuelfilter covered up to maintenance schedule. Husqvarna Forest & Garden warrants to the initial owner and each subsequent purchaser that the engine is free from 4 Ignition System...
AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Safety precautions for chain saw Other safety precautions users WARNING! Do not operate a chain saw with (ANSI B 175.1-2000 Annex C) one hand! Serious injury to the operator, helpers, bystanders or any combination of Kickback safety precautions these persons may result from one-handed operation.