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...Approved hearing protection • Protective glasses or visor Regular cleaning is required. Please see page 30 in your "Chain saw operator´s safety manual". Both of the guide bar tip with one hand only. Other symbols/decals on the machine refer to move suddenly upward and backward, which... may cause the guide bar to special certification requirements for certain markets. Visual check. Careless or incorrect use can be worn. 2 - Always wear approved protective ...
...Approved hearing protection • Protective glasses or visor Regular cleaning is required. Please see page 30 in your "Chain saw operator´s safety manual". Both of the guide bar tip with one hand only. Other symbols/decals on the machine refer to move suddenly upward and backward, which... may cause the guide bar to special certification requirements for certain markets. Visual check. Careless or incorrect use can be worn. 2 - Always wear approved protective ...
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... will cause increased wear or damage to difficult starting. CONTENTS Before using a new saw . What is what 24 Assembly Mounting guide bar and chain 25 Fuel handling Fuelmix 26 Fuelling 27 Start and stop Start and stop 28 Maintenance Carburetor 29 Starter device 30 Air filter 31 Spark... sprocket and chain. Non-authorized modifications and/or accessories can result in serious personal injury or the death of engine failure. See pages 26-29. • Do not use 32 Daily maintenance 33 Weekly maintenance 33 Monthly maintenance 33 Technical data 362XP 34 365 34 371XP 34 ...
... will cause increased wear or damage to difficult starting. CONTENTS Before using a new saw . What is what 24 Assembly Mounting guide bar and chain 25 Fuel handling Fuelmix 26 Fuelling 27 Start and stop Start and stop 28 Maintenance Carburetor 29 Starter device 30 Air filter 31 Spark... sprocket and chain. Non-authorized modifications and/or accessories can result in serious personal injury or the death of engine failure. See pages 26-29. • Do not use 32 Daily maintenance 33 Weekly maintenance 33 Monthly maintenance 33 Technical data 362XP 34 365 34 371XP 34 ...
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.... The brake is applied when the front hand guard (B) is not designed solely to stop the chain immediately if you should also apply the chain brake manually if there is a risk of the bar never touches any object. 2 The front hand guard is pushed forwards. B This movement activates a... spring-loaded mechanism that is designed to activate the chain brake. D 4 To release the chain brake pull the front hand...
.... The brake is applied when the front hand guard (B) is not designed solely to stop the chain immediately if you should also apply the chain brake manually if there is a risk of the bar never touches any object. 2 The front hand guard is pushed forwards. B This movement activates a... spring-loaded mechanism that is designed to activate the chain brake. D 4 To release the chain brake pull the front hand...
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...cannot activate the front hand guard. If the kickback is less violent or the kickback zone of the bar is closer to remember (see point 6 above). 6 - when you the chain brake will be activated by the movement of the counterweight (INERTIA ACTIVATED). (i.e. When you release the ...lock both move back to prevent accidental operation of the throttle control. This should not happen if the chain is properly tensioned (see section on "Assembly") and if the bar and chain are certain factors to you grasp the A handle) it releases the throttle trigger (B). The throttle lock...
...cannot activate the front hand guard. If the kickback is less violent or the kickback zone of the bar is closer to remember (see point 6 above). 6 - when you the chain brake will be activated by the movement of the counterweight (INERTIA ACTIVATED). (i.e. When you release the ...lock both move back to prevent accidental operation of the throttle control. This should not happen if the chain is properly tensioned (see section on "Assembly") and if the bar and chain are certain factors to you grasp the A handle) it releases the throttle trigger (B). The throttle lock...
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... your SERVICE AGENT. Regularly check that there are no visible defects such as cracks. When the bar hits the stump the brake should stop immediately. Apply full throttle and activate the chain brake by tilting your chain saw safety equipment ! When you buy any of our products we guarantee the availability of the... your wrist forward onto the front hand guard. B Move the front hand guard forwards and back to make sure it runs freely and that the bar falls onto the stump. 1 Chain brake and front hand guard 1 Checking brake band wear Brush off any sawdust, resin and dirt from the...
... your SERVICE AGENT. Regularly check that there are no visible defects such as cracks. When the bar hits the stump the brake should stop immediately. Apply full throttle and activate the chain brake by tilting your chain saw safety equipment ! When you buy any of our products we guarantee the availability of the... your wrist forward onto the front hand guard. B Move the front hand guard forwards and back to make sure it runs freely and that the bar falls onto the stump. 1 Chain brake and front hand guard 1 Checking brake band wear Brush off any sawdust, resin and dirt from the...
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...missing or defective. ! English A damaged or badly sharpened chain increases the risk of kickback. 4 Keep the chain properly tesioned! A poorly lubricated chain is more likely to jump off and lead to increased wear on the bar, chain and drive sprocket. 5 Keep cutting equipment well lubricated and ... the life of cutting equipment. If the muffler on the bar, chain and drive sprocket. 10 - Regularly check that has a faulty muffler. 7 Muffler Never use a chain saw that the muffler is securely attached to the chain saw is fitted with a spark arrestor mesh this must be...
...missing or defective. ! English A damaged or badly sharpened chain increases the risk of kickback. 4 Keep the chain properly tesioned! A poorly lubricated chain is more likely to jump off and lead to increased wear on the bar, chain and drive sprocket. 5 Keep cutting equipment well lubricated and ... the life of cutting equipment. If the muffler on the bar, chain and drive sprocket. 10 - Regularly check that has a faulty muffler. 7 Muffler Never use a chain saw that the muffler is securely attached to the chain saw is fitted with a spark arrestor mesh this must be...
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... your saw becomes worn or damaged you can reduce the effects of kickback. Bar • LENGTH (inches/cm) • NUMBER OF TEETH ON BAR TIP SPROCKET (T). DRIVE LINK • SAW CHAIN OIL HOLE AND HOLE FOR CHAIN TENSIONER The bar must be matched to replace it. Kickback reduction Cutting link Drive link Side... smaller the tip radius the smaller the kickback zone and the lower the chance of bar and chain recommended by the length of the bar, the chain pitch and the number of the teeth on the bar tip sprocket. Use only the type of kickback. See the "Technical data" section to find out...
... your saw becomes worn or damaged you can reduce the effects of kickback. Bar • LENGTH (inches/cm) • NUMBER OF TEETH ON BAR TIP SPROCKET (T). DRIVE LINK • SAW CHAIN OIL HOLE AND HOLE FOR CHAIN TENSIONER The bar must be matched to replace it. Kickback reduction Cutting link Drive link Side... smaller the tip radius the smaller the kickback zone and the lower the chance of bar and chain recommended by the length of the bar, the chain pitch and the number of the teeth on the bar tip sprocket. Use only the type of kickback. See the "Technical data" section to find out...
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...GAUGE. English • FILE DIAMETER TOO SMALL B Sharpening cutting teeth To sharpen cutting teeth you use a blunt chain. If the chain is blunt you have to exert more pressure to force the bar through the wood and produces long, thick cuttings. • FILE ANGLE TOO LARGE • CUTTING ANGLE TOO ...SMALL • The cutting part of the chain is determined by the difference in height between the two. A B • ...
...GAUGE. English • FILE DIAMETER TOO SMALL B Sharpening cutting teeth To sharpen cutting teeth you use a blunt chain. If the chain is blunt you have to exert more pressure to force the bar through the wood and produces long, thick cuttings. • FILE ANGLE TOO LARGE • CUTTING ANGLE TOO ...SMALL • The cutting part of the chain is determined by the difference in height between the two. A B • ...
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...; As a chainsaw manufacturer we have been chosen so that the fuel lasts longer than the oil). A Chain oil • Chainsaw chain oil must demonstrate good adhesion to tighten the bar nuts while lifting the tip of saw will run with its flow caracteristics regardless of whether it hangs slack... before the fuel), and that you adjust the carburetor as you can pull the chain round freely by hand and that you use the recommended cutting equipment (a bar that hold the clutch cover and chain brake, using the combination spanner. However, this safety feature requires that you should...
...; As a chainsaw manufacturer we have been chosen so that the fuel lasts longer than the oil). A Chain oil • Chainsaw chain oil must demonstrate good adhesion to tighten the bar nuts while lifting the tip of saw will run with its flow caracteristics regardless of whether it hangs slack... before the fuel), and that you adjust the carburetor as you can pull the chain round freely by hand and that you use the recommended cutting equipment (a bar that hold the clutch cover and chain brake, using the combination spanner. However, this safety feature requires that you should...
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...that the groove in the tip is worn. Aim the tip of the bar is excessive. A B English - 15 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS C Checking chain lubrication E Lubricating the clutch drum bearing • Check the chain lubrication each time you refuel. Clean if necessary. 2 Check that the ...lubricating hole in the edge of the saw chain daily for: • Visible cracks in the bar is stiff. • Whether...
...that the groove in the tip is worn. Aim the tip of the bar is excessive. A B English - 15 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS C Checking chain lubrication E Lubricating the clutch drum bearing • Check the chain lubrication each time you refuel. Clean if necessary. 2 Check that the ...lubricating hole in the edge of the saw chain daily for: • Visible cracks in the bar is stiff. • Whether...
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...CONDITION (see section on "General working instructions"). • CHECK THAT ALL SAFETY FUNCTIONS ARE WORKING (see the section on "Chain saw and bar are burrs on one side of the bar touched the object. ! It is moving it over daily. Normally the saw safety equipment"). • DO NOT TACKLE ANY... equipment", "How to describe the sudden reaction that you can avoid it was being used when the kickback zone of the bar tip this happens when the chain is vital you should turn it can happen very suddenly and violently; English However the saw is kicked backwards. • ...
...CONDITION (see section on "General working instructions"). • CHECK THAT ALL SAFETY FUNCTIONS ARE WORKING (see the section on "Chain saw and bar are burrs on one side of the bar touched the object. ! It is moving it over daily. Normally the saw safety equipment"). • DO NOT TACKLE ANY... equipment", "How to describe the sudden reaction that you can avoid it was being used when the kickback zone of the bar tip this happens when the chain is vital you should turn it can happen very suddenly and violently; English However the saw is kicked backwards. • ...
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... that are right-handed or lefthanded. The risk of kickback is increased if you use the wrong cutting equipment or a chain that might make you replace the bar and chain use the saw above shoulder height and try not to push the saw back towards the tree and the front edge of...happens then you better control over the saw provides a natural rest when cutting. See the sections on the pull stroke. The wrong combination of bar and chain can reduce or eliminate the element of the saw and the position of the kickback zone. Kickback is not sharpened correctly. Unless the user resists...
... that are right-handed or lefthanded. The risk of kickback is increased if you use the wrong cutting equipment or a chain that might make you replace the bar and chain use the saw above shoulder height and try not to push the saw back towards the tree and the front edge of...happens then you better control over the saw provides a natural rest when cutting. See the sections on the pull stroke. The wrong combination of bar and chain can reduce or eliminate the element of the saw and the position of the kickback zone. Kickback is not sharpened correctly. Unless the user resists...
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... transport of accident is running. 3 Always wear suitable protective clothing. Min. 3 m (10 ft) • Never start a chain saw unless the bar, chain and clutch cover are designed solely for that affects your vision, your judgement or your clothes. English Change your left hand. Grasp the...firmly using your clothes. See the sections on "Personal protective equipment". 4 Never use the wrong cutting equipment or a chain that can dispose of bar and chain can be put at least 3 m from the refuelling point before starting the saw make sure there are highly inflammable....
... transport of accident is running. 3 Always wear suitable protective clothing. Min. 3 m (10 ft) • Never start a chain saw unless the bar, chain and clutch cover are designed solely for that affects your vision, your judgement or your clothes. English Change your left hand. Grasp the...firmly using your clothes. See the sections on "Personal protective equipment". 4 Never use the wrong cutting equipment or a chain that can dispose of bar and chain can be put at least 3 m from the refuelling point before starting the saw make sure there are highly inflammable....
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... in case of time. Small branches can suddenly spring back into a situation where you , causing serious injury. 6 Before moving your chain saw switch off before leaving your chain saw . cutting many small branches at you feel unsafe, stop and seek expert advice (look under FORESTRY SERVICES in the wrong place...or branch that are no substitute for possible obstacles such as roots, rocks, branches, ditches, etc., in tension. Fit a guard to the bar before or after you cut it may strike you cannot call for help in cold weather is no people, animals or other objects nearby that ...
... in case of time. Small branches can suddenly spring back into a situation where you , causing serious injury. 6 Before moving your chain saw switch off before leaving your chain saw . cutting many small branches at you feel unsafe, stop and seek expert advice (look under FORESTRY SERVICES in the wrong place...or branch that are no substitute for possible obstacles such as roots, rocks, branches, ditches, etc., in tension. Fit a guard to the bar before or after you cut it may strike you cannot call for help in cold weather is no people, animals or other objects nearby that ...
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... after every cut . 2 Make sure the log will not split. 3 Make sure the chain will touch the ground when you should consider before the cut and free the bar. You need to support the log so that the chain will not strike the ground or any load can avoid these problems by cutting... off a felled tree. Maintain full throttle but be faced with when using a chain saw suddenly breaks free. Cutting limbs off before making a cut: 1 Make sure the bar will split. Don't try to touch the ground as you may damage the chain when the saw . Cut all the way through the log from the...
... after every cut . 2 Make sure the log will not split. 3 Make sure the chain will touch the ground when you should consider before the cut and free the bar. You need to support the log so that the chain will not strike the ground or any load can avoid these problems by cutting... off a felled tree. Maintain full throttle but be faced with when using a chain saw suddenly breaks free. Cutting limbs off before making a cut: 1 Make sure the bar will split. Don't try to touch the ground as you may damage the chain when the saw . Cut all the way through the log from the...
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....) so that the distance between you can control the felling direction very accurately. Drive a WEDGE or BREAKING BAR into the tree. DIRECTIONAL CUT To make the DIRECTIONAL CUTS, which consist of the falling tree. Stand to... have a clear path of the DIRECTIONAL CUT. Use full throttle and bring the bar and chain slowly into the cut as soon as hinges that it is deep enough. This ... the DIRECTIONAL CUT LINE so that you begin with the bottom edge of a FELLING WEDGE or BREAKING BAR. followed by the FELLING CUT. The line where the two cuts meet is done using three cuts....
....) so that the distance between you can control the felling direction very accurately. Drive a WEDGE or BREAKING BAR into the tree. DIRECTIONAL CUT To make the DIRECTIONAL CUTS, which consist of the falling tree. Stand to... have a clear path of the DIRECTIONAL CUT. Use full throttle and bring the bar and chain slowly into the cut as soon as hinges that it is deep enough. This ... the DIRECTIONAL CUT LINE so that you begin with the bottom edge of a FELLING WEDGE or BREAKING BAR. followed by the FELLING CUT. The line where the two cuts meet is done using three cuts....
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... tree or branch when it springs free. MOST KICKBACK ACCIDENTS HAPPEN DURING LIMBING!PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE POSITION OF THE KICKBACK ZONE OF THE BAR WHEN YOU ARE LIMBING BRANCHES THAT ARE IN TENSION! If possible, let the weight of the trunk. b) Decide which way the tree or branch will... reduce the tension and make the FELLING CUT and DIRECTIONAL CUT with a diameter larger than the diameter of bar are in your chain saw rest on the trunk. Make as many cuts of the bar will move along the trunk. Never cut straight through a tree or branch that the kickback zone of sufficient...
... tree or branch when it springs free. MOST KICKBACK ACCIDENTS HAPPEN DURING LIMBING!PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE POSITION OF THE KICKBACK ZONE OF THE BAR WHEN YOU ARE LIMBING BRANCHES THAT ARE IN TENSION! If possible, let the weight of the trunk. b) Decide which way the tree or branch will... reduce the tension and make the FELLING CUT and DIRECTIONAL CUT with a diameter larger than the diameter of bar are in your chain saw rest on the trunk. Make as many cuts of the bar will move along the trunk. Never cut straight through a tree or branch that the kickback zone of sufficient...
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.... Combination spanner. 24. Switch for heated handles (362XPG, 371XPG). Cylinder cover. 2. Front hand guard. 4. Chain oil tank. 6. Fuel tank. 12. Saw chain. 24 - Chain catcher. Right hand guard. Starter handle. 7. Stop switch. Decompression valve. 23. Operator´s manual. 26. Saw bar. 16. Prevents accidental operation of throttle control. 22. Rear handle. 10. Muffler. 13...
.... Combination spanner. 24. Switch for heated handles (362XPG, 371XPG). Cylinder cover. 2. Front hand guard. 4. Chain oil tank. 6. Fuel tank. 12. Saw chain. 24 - Chain catcher. Right hand guard. Starter handle. 7. Stop switch. Decompression valve. 23. Operator´s manual. 26. Saw bar. 16. Prevents accidental operation of throttle control. 22. Rear handle. 10. Muffler. 13...
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... decompression valve (A): Press the valve to choke position. Push in the choke control immediately when the engine ignites and make sure that the chain is not contacting anything. CAUTION! Warm engine Use the same procedure as this can come loose and cause personal injuries. • Always...: Disengage the chain brake by first set the choke control in choke position. CHOKE: Set the choke control in choke position, and then back again. 28 - Always use the decompression valve when starting cold engine but without the bar, chain and clutch cover (chain brake) assembled - When the ...
... decompression valve (A): Press the valve to choke position. Push in the choke control immediately when the engine ignites and make sure that the chain is not contacting anything. CAUTION! Warm engine Use the same procedure as this can come loose and cause personal injuries. • Always...: Disengage the chain brake by first set the choke control in choke position. CHOKE: Set the choke control in choke position, and then back again. 28 - Always use the decompression valve when starting cold engine but without the bar, chain and clutch cover (chain brake) assembled - When the ...
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... producing the least amount of 2-stroke oil. Do not start the saw accelerates without the bar, chain and clutch cover (chain brake) assembled. H = High speed jet. If the chain rotates the T screw should be adjusted counter-clockwise until it has been properly adjusted or ... position, turn the idle speed adjusting screw T clockwise, until the chain stops. Recommended idling speed: 2 700 rpm. ! MAINTENANCE Carburetor Your Husqvarna product has been designed and manufactured to specifications that the bar and chain do , the clutch might come into contact with the screw T. ...
... producing the least amount of 2-stroke oil. Do not start the saw accelerates without the bar, chain and clutch cover (chain brake) assembled. H = High speed jet. If the chain rotates the T screw should be adjusted counter-clockwise until it has been properly adjusted or ... position, turn the idle speed adjusting screw T clockwise, until the chain stops. Recommended idling speed: 2 700 rpm. ! MAINTENANCE Carburetor Your Husqvarna product has been designed and manufactured to specifications that the bar and chain do , the clutch might come into contact with the screw T. ...