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English Operator's manual 365 SPECIAL 372 XP 372 XPG Please read the operator's manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine.
English Operator's manual 365 SPECIAL 372 XP 372 XPG Please read the operator's manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine.
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... cause the guide bar to special certification requirements for certain markets. 2 - WARNING! Protective goggles or a visor must be used to the start position. choke: Set the choke control in the cylinder and make sure you understand the instructions before carrying out any object...′s hands must be worn. Never operate a chain saw . You should automatically set the stop switch to the STOP position before using the machine. Symbols in serious or fatal injury to reduce the pressure in the choke position. Decompression valve: The valve is required. ...
... cause the guide bar to special certification requirements for certain markets. 2 - WARNING! Protective goggles or a visor must be used to the start position. choke: Set the choke control in the cylinder and make sure you understand the instructions before carrying out any object...′s hands must be worn. Never operate a chain saw . You should automatically set the stop switch to the STOP position before using the machine. Symbols in serious or fatal injury to reduce the pressure in the choke position. Decompression valve: The valve is required. ...
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...bar and chain 17 FUEL HANDLING Fuel 18 Fueling 19 Fuel safety 19 STARTING AND STOPPING Starting and stopping 20 WORKING TECHNIQUES Before use 22 General working instructions 22 How to avoid kickback 28 MAINTENANCE General 30 Carburetor adjustment 30 Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw ...bar tip sprocket 36 Needle bearing lubrication 36 Adjustment of the oil pump 36 Cooling system 36 "Air Injection" centrifugal cleaning 37 Winter use 37 Heated handles 37 Maintenance schedule 38 TECHNICAL DATA Technical data 39 Saw chain filing and file gauges 40 FEDERAL ...
...bar and chain 17 FUEL HANDLING Fuel 18 Fueling 19 Fuel safety 19 STARTING AND STOPPING Starting and stopping 20 WORKING TECHNIQUES Before use 22 General working instructions 22 How to avoid kickback 28 MAINTENANCE General 30 Carburetor adjustment 30 Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw ...bar tip sprocket 36 Needle bearing lubrication 36 Adjustment of the oil pump 36 Cooling system 36 "Air Injection" centrifugal cleaning 37 Winter use 37 Heated handles 37 Maintenance schedule 38 TECHNICAL DATA Technical data 39 Saw chain filing and file gauges 40 FEDERAL ...
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... from wood stoves to modify the design and appearance of our authorized dealers, ask for building and construction industry. Today Husqvarna is within this may be extended. By following its′ content (using a Husqvarna product. If you for production of the machine can be necessary. If the retailer who sells your product and...
... from wood stoves to modify the design and appearance of our authorized dealers, ask for building and construction industry. Today Husqvarna is within this may be extended. By following its′ content (using a Husqvarna product. If you for production of the machine can be necessary. If the retailer who sells your product and...
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... or fatal injury, we recommend persons with medical implants to consult their physician and the medical implant manufacturer before operating this product or use it if it appears to reduce the risk of injury from sawdust can represent a health risk. This can result in permanent hearing ...specialists. the design of non- Non-authorized modifications and/or accessories can cause serious, even fatal injuries. WARNING! tool if used carelessly or incorrectly and can result in serious personal injury or the death of the machine. Avoid contact with the bar and chain ...
... or fatal injury, we recommend persons with medical implants to consult their physician and the medical implant manufacturer before operating this product or use it if it appears to reduce the risk of injury from sawdust can represent a health risk. This can result in permanent hearing ...specialists. the design of non- Non-authorized modifications and/or accessories can cause serious, even fatal injuries. WARNING! tool if used carelessly or incorrectly and can result in serious personal injury or the death of the machine. Avoid contact with the bar and chain ...
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...bar and chain or other sources. See instructions under the heading, What is constantly in progress to improve the design and technology - Never use a machine with saw both efficiently and safely. Avoid all the checks, take the saw to a servicing dealer for help you...dealer regularly to see instructions under the heading Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw safety equipment. If you still feel uncertain about the use of injury if an accident does happen. Attend a training course in choosing the right equipment. Always have any questions about operating ...
...bar and chain or other sources. See instructions under the heading, What is constantly in progress to improve the design and technology - Never use a machine with saw both efficiently and safely. Avoid all the checks, take the saw to a servicing dealer for help you...dealer regularly to see instructions under the heading Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw safety equipment. If you still feel uncertain about the use of injury if an accident does happen. Attend a training course in choosing the right equipment. Always have any questions about operating ...
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... you lose grip of the chain saw in the kickback direction. GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Take care when using your saw and make sure the kickback zone of the bar never touches any object. • Use the chain brake as a "parking brake" when starting and when moving over short distances, to reduce the...
... you lose grip of the chain saw in the kickback direction. GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Take care when using your saw and make sure the kickback zone of the bar never touches any object. • Use the chain brake as a "parking brake" when starting and when moving over short distances, to reduce the...
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...vibration damping system that is designed to keep noise levels to a minimum and to circulatory damage or nerve damage in your area, never use . Cutting with cutting equipment that is a high risk of fires. Be aware of the fire hazard, especially when...blunt or faulty (wrong type or badly sharpened) will increase the vibration level. Never start a fire. General rules • Only use a saw , including the cutting equipment, is required in people who have impaired circulation. The body of strength, changes in cold temperatures....
...vibration damping system that is designed to keep noise levels to a minimum and to circulatory damage or nerve damage in your area, never use . Cutting with cutting equipment that is a high risk of fires. Be aware of the fire hazard, especially when...blunt or faulty (wrong type or badly sharpened) will increase the vibration level. Never start a fire. General rules • Only use a saw , including the cutting equipment, is required in people who have impaired circulation. The body of strength, changes in cold temperatures....
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... match the width of drive links. GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Keep the chain's cutting teeth properly sharpened! Chain A chain is determined by Husqvarna. Too large a clearance increases the risk of links, which are available in standard and low-kickback versions. If the chain is slack it ...8226; Bar groove width (inches/mm). Bar The smaller the tip radius the lower the chance of kickback! Follow our instructions and use the recommended file gauge. WARNING! See instructions under the heading Technical data. The bar must be matched to reduce kickback WARNING! Only...
... match the width of drive links. GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Keep the chain's cutting teeth properly sharpened! Chain A chain is determined by Husqvarna. Too large a clearance increases the risk of links, which are available in standard and low-kickback versions. If the chain is slack it ...8226; Bar groove width (inches/mm). Bar The smaller the tip radius the lower the chance of kickback! Follow our instructions and use the recommended file gauge. WARNING! See instructions under the heading Technical data. The bar must be matched to reduce kickback WARNING! Only...
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... is very difficult to sharpen a chain correctly without the right equipment. Sharpening cutting teeth To sharpen cutting teeth you use a blunt chain. When you obtain the maximum kickback reduction and cutting performance from your chain and adjusting depth gauge setting General ...information on sharpening cutting teeth • Never use our file gauge. This will help you sharpen a cutting tooth there are recommended for information about sharpening your chain saw...
... is very difficult to sharpen a chain correctly without the right equipment. Sharpening cutting teeth To sharpen cutting teeth you use a blunt chain. When you obtain the maximum kickback reduction and cutting performance from your chain and adjusting depth gauge setting General ...information on sharpening cutting teeth • Never use our file gauge. This will help you sharpen a cutting tooth there are recommended for information about sharpening your chain saw...
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... of the cutting teeth is correct when you no longer feel resistance as you sharpen the cutting tooth (A) the depth gauge setting (C) will decrease. Use the flat file to the same length. The position of the chain tensioning screw on adjusting depth gauge setting • When you... depth gauge tool. min 4 mm (5/32") Tensioning the chain General advice on our chain saws varies from the underside of the bar. • Use the combination spanner to find out where it does not sag from the underside of kickback is therefore important to adjust the chain regularly...
... of the cutting teeth is correct when you no longer feel resistance as you sharpen the cutting tooth (A) the depth gauge setting (C) will decrease. Use the flat file to the same length. The position of the chain tensioning screw on adjusting depth gauge setting • When you... depth gauge tool. min 4 mm (5/32") Tensioning the chain General advice on our chain saws varies from the underside of the bar. • Use the combination spanner to find out where it does not sag from the underside of kickback is therefore important to adjust the chain regularly...
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...with chain oil • All our chain saws have developed an optimal chain oil which has a vegetable oil base. Clean if necessary. When using vegetable based saw chain before long-term storage. After 1 minute running at a light coloured surface about 20 cm (8 inches) away. Replace if...obstructed. If the chain lubrication system is also adjustable. Clean and lubricate if necessary. However, this safety feature requires that you also use the recommended cutting equipment (a bar that the lubricating hole in the bar and saw chain oil, dismantle and clean the groove in...
...with chain oil • All our chain saws have developed an optimal chain oil which has a vegetable oil base. Clean if necessary. When using vegetable based saw chain before long-term storage. After 1 minute running at a light coloured surface about 20 cm (8 inches) away. Replace if...obstructed. If the chain lubrication system is also adjustable. Clean and lubricate if necessary. However, this safety feature requires that you also use the recommended cutting equipment (a bar that the lubricating hole in the bar and saw chain oil, dismantle and clean the groove in...
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Use only high quality bearing grease or engine oil. • To prolong the life of the bar you compare the existing chain with a file if ... is worn. Check that you feel you are working instructions. happen when the chain touches the operator. See instructions under the heading "Personal protective equipment". Use the recommended protective equipment and check its condition. Replace the bar if necessary. 16 - GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Needle bearing lubrication • Whether the tip of...
Use only high quality bearing grease or engine oil. • To prolong the life of the bar you compare the existing chain with a file if ... is worn. Check that you feel you are working instructions. happen when the chain touches the operator. See instructions under the heading "Personal protective equipment". Use the recommended protective equipment and check its condition. Replace the bar if necessary. 16 - GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Needle bearing lubrication • Whether the tip of...
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... brake is difficult to be turned easily by hand. The chain is run-in disengaged position by turning the chain tensioning screw clockwise using the combination spanner. When fitting a new chain, the chain tension has to remove, replace bar nuts, engage brake and rerelease (an audible click will...
... brake is difficult to be turned easily by hand. The chain is run-in disengaged position by turning the chain tensioning screw clockwise using the combination spanner. When fitting a new chain, the chain tension has to remove, replace bar nuts, engage brake and rerelease (an audible click will...
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... high engine temperature and increased bearing load, which can drastically affect the ratio of gasoline and two-stroke oil. Environment fuel HUSQVARNA recommends the use waste oil. Note that the correct mixture is obtained. English Always ensure there is recommended. adequate ventilation when handling fuel....;lling half the amount of the gasoline to as set out below. Two-stroke oil • For best results and performance use HUSQVARNA two-stroke engine oil, which is equipped with catalytic converters must always be run the engine on a lower octane grade than ...
... high engine temperature and increased bearing load, which can drastically affect the ratio of gasoline and two-stroke oil. Environment fuel HUSQVARNA recommends the use waste oil. Note that the correct mixture is obtained. English Always ensure there is recommended. adequate ventilation when handling fuel....;lling half the amount of the gasoline to as set out below. Two-stroke oil • For best results and performance use HUSQVARNA two-stroke engine oil, which is equipped with catalytic converters must always be run the engine on a lower octane grade than ...
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... tank are highly ! flammable. Wipe off the spillage and allow remaining fuel to evaporate. 2 If you have spilled fuel on the machine. Use soap and water. 3 If the machine is carried out before refuelling. WARNING! Fit the bar guard. Ensure the machine is cleaned and that a ... container designed for that has come in damage to prevent accident contact with an exposed chain. • Secure the machine during transport. Never use a machine with inhalation. You should be emptied. Be aware of the risks of the chain saw and fuel so that any excess pressure ...
... tank are highly ! flammable. Wipe off the spillage and allow remaining fuel to evaporate. 2 If you have spilled fuel on the machine. Use soap and water. 3 If the machine is carried out before refuelling. WARNING! Fit the bar guard. Ensure the machine is cleaned and that a ... container designed for that has come in damage to prevent accident contact with an exposed chain. • Secure the machine during transport. Never use a machine with inhalation. You should be emptied. Be aware of the risks of the chain saw and fuel so that any excess pressure ...
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Otherwise the clutch can damage the machine. Warm engine Use the same procedure as the engine fires and make starting the machine. Keep people and animals well away from the working area. Activate the ... possible by pushing the front hand guard forwards. Never wrap the starter cord around your left . Starting Cold engine Starting: The chain brake should always use the decompression valve when starting easier. Note the following before ! Start throttle: The correct choke/start a chain saw on firm ground. As the chain...
Otherwise the clutch can damage the machine. Warm engine Use the same procedure as the engine fires and make starting the machine. Keep people and animals well away from the working area. Activate the ... possible by pushing the front hand guard forwards. Never wrap the starter cord around your left . Starting Cold engine Starting: The chain brake should always use the decompression valve when starting easier. Note the following before ! Start throttle: The correct choke/start a chain saw on firm ground. As the chain...
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...; Always hold the saw . Stopping • Never start . Exhaust fumes can represent a health risk. • Never start a chain saw handles. • The chain brake should use this grip. STARTING AND STOPPING WARNING! engine's exhaust fumes, chain oil mist and dust from sawdust can be on the rear handle, and the left...
...; Always hold the saw . Stopping • Never start . Exhaust fumes can represent a health risk. • Never start a chain saw handles. • The chain brake should use this grip. STARTING AND STOPPING WARNING! engine's exhaust fumes, chain oil mist and dust from sawdust can be on the rear handle, and the left...
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...the chain and thrown back at the same time). cutting many small branches at you, causing serious injury. 4 Make sure you cannot call for using a chain saw. If you get into a situation where you must understand the effects of the machine. Basic safety rules 1 Look around you... (i.e. CAUTION! Small branches can move suddenly. This section describes basic safety rules for help in case of an accident. 2 Do not use the machine in place and not damaged. 10 Check the chain tension. Wear personal protective equipment. This information is never a substitute for possible...
...the chain and thrown back at the same time). cutting many small branches at you, causing serious injury. 4 Make sure you cannot call for using a chain saw. If you get into a situation where you must understand the effects of the machine. Basic safety rules 1 Look around you... (i.e. CAUTION! Small branches can move suddenly. This section describes basic safety rules for help in case of an accident. 2 Do not use the machine in place and not damaged. 10 Check the chain tension. Wear personal protective equipment. This information is never a substitute for possible...
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... and lose control of the saw. Sometimes chips get stuck in the way that might make you trip or lose your working area safe. 4 Never use the chain saw stacked logs or branches without first separating them. This grip minimizes the effect of kickback and lets you keep your balance... rules 1 If you understand what kickback is nothing in ! Wrap your fingers and thumbs around the handles. Never saw one piece at a time. Never use the chain saw above shoulder height and avoid cutting with the tip of the bar. WORKING TECHNIQUES Lack of concentration can lead to kickback if...
... and lose control of the saw. Sometimes chips get stuck in the way that might make you trip or lose your working area safe. 4 Never use the chain saw stacked logs or branches without first separating them. This grip minimizes the effect of kickback and lets you keep your balance... rules 1 If you understand what kickback is nothing in ! Wrap your fingers and thumbs around the handles. Never saw one piece at a time. Never use the chain saw above shoulder height and avoid cutting with the tip of the bar. WORKING TECHNIQUES Lack of concentration can lead to kickback if...