Husqvarna 323P4 User Manual

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Whether rivets and links are badly worn.

We recommend you compare the existing chain with a new 
chain to decide how badly the existing chain is worn.

When the length of the cutting teeth has worn down to only 4 
mm the chain must be replaced.

Regularly check the degree of wear on the drive sprocket. 
Replace if wear is excessive.

Check regularly that the vibration damping element is free 
from cracks. Check regularly the degree of wear to the rubber 
dampers. Replace them if worn.

Check regularly:

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Whether there are burrs on the edges of the bar. Remove 
these with a file if necessary.

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Whether the groove in the bar has become badly worn. 
Replace the bar if necessary.

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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.

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To prolong the life of the bar you should turn it over daily.

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The complete clutch cover and shaft must be fitted before 
the machine is started, otherwise the clutch can come 
loose and cause personal injury.

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Never start the machine indoors. Exhaust fumes can be 
dangerous if inhaled.

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Observe your surroundings and make sure that there is no 
risk of people or animals coming into contact with the 
cutting equipment.

Important

The machine is only designed for cutting branches and 
twigs.

The only accessories to be used with the engine unit as a 
drive source are the cutting units we recommend in the 
chapter “Technical data”.

Never use the machine if you are tired, if you have drunk 
alcohol, or if you are taking medication that could affect your 
vision, your judgement or your co-ordination.

Wear personal protective equipment. See instructions 
under the heading Personal protective equipment.

Never use a machine that has been modified in any way 
from its original specification.

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.

All covers and guards must be fitted before starting. Make 
sure the spark plug cap and HT lead are not damaged. 
Otherwise you could get an electric shock.

The machine operator shall ensure, while working, that no 
persons or animals come closer than 15 metres (50 feet). 
When several operators are working in the same area the 
safety distance should be at least double tree length, 
however, at least 15 metres (50 feet).