Owners Manual
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... position before using the machine. This should always use can be engaged when the chain saw holding it with any checks or maintenance. Careless or improper use the decompression valve when starting easier. WARNING! Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the guide bar touches an object, and cause a lightning fast reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and towards the operator. choke: Set the choke control...
... position before using the machine. This should always use can be engaged when the chain saw holding it with any checks or maintenance. Careless or improper use the decompression valve when starting easier. WARNING! Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the guide bar touches an object, and cause a lightning fast reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and towards the operator. choke: Set the choke control...
Owners Manual
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...′s safety equipment 8 Cutting equipment 11 ASSEMBLY Fitting the bar and chain 17 FUEL HANDLING Fuel 18 STARTING AND STOPPING Starting and stopping 20 WORKING TECHNIQUES Before use 22 General working instructions 22 How to avoid kickback 28 MAINTENANCE General 29 Carburetor adjustment 29 Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw safety equipment 30 Muffler 32 Starter 33 Air filter 34 Spark plug 34 Lubricating the bar tip sprocket 35 Needle...
...′s safety equipment 8 Cutting equipment 11 ASSEMBLY Fitting the bar and chain 17 FUEL HANDLING Fuel 18 STARTING AND STOPPING Starting and stopping 20 WORKING TECHNIQUES Before use 22 General working instructions 22 How to avoid kickback 28 MAINTENANCE General 29 Carburetor adjustment 29 Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw safety equipment 30 Muffler 32 Starter 33 Air filter 34 Spark plug 34 Lubricating the bar tip sprocket 35 Needle...
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...17 Chain catcher 18 Clutch cover 19 Rear handle with right hand guard 20 Throttle control 21 Throttle lockout 22 Decompression valve 23 Combination spanner 24 Chain tensioning screw 25 Operator's manual 26 Bar guard 27 Switch for heated handle (385XPG, 390XPG) 28 Oil pump adjustment screw 29 Information and warning decal 30 Product and serial number plate WHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the chain saw? 1 Cylinder cover 2 Front handle 3 Chain brake and front hand guard 4 Starter 5 Chain oil tank 6 Starter handle 7 Adjuster screws carburetor 8 Choke control/Start throttle lock 9 Rear handle 10...
...17 Chain catcher 18 Clutch cover 19 Rear handle with right hand guard 20 Throttle control 21 Throttle lockout 22 Decompression valve 23 Combination spanner 24 Chain tensioning screw 25 Operator's manual 26 Bar guard 27 Switch for heated handle (385XPG, 390XPG) 28 Oil pump adjustment screw 29 Information and warning decal 30 Product and serial number plate WHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the chain saw? 1 Cylinder cover 2 Front handle 3 Chain brake and front hand guard 4 Starter 5 Chain oil tank 6 Starter handle 7 Adjuster screws carburetor 8 Choke control/Start throttle lock 9 Rear handle 10...
Owners Manual
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... under the headings Fuel Handling and Starting and Stopping. • Do not use the bar/saw chain combinations we recommend, and follow the filing instructions. Non-authorized modifications and/or accessories can result in death due to asphyxiation or carbon monoxide poisoning. WARNING! tool if used carelessly or incorrectly and can represent a health risk. WARNING! engine's exhaust fumes, chain oil mist...
... under the headings Fuel Handling and Starting and Stopping. • Do not use the bar/saw chain combinations we recommend, and follow the filing instructions. Non-authorized modifications and/or accessories can result in death due to asphyxiation or carbon monoxide poisoning. WARNING! tool if used carelessly or incorrectly and can represent a health risk. WARNING! engine's exhaust fumes, chain oil mist...
Owners Manual
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... the bar and stretch the chain by tightening the chain tensioning screw using the combination spanner. As a chain saw manufacturer we have developed an optimal chain oil which you can . • The cutting teeth should check the tension more you can pull the chain round freely by hand. This recommendation assumes that you adjust the depth gauge setting every third time you refuel. Check that hold the clutch cover/chain brake. Lubricating cutting...
... the bar and stretch the chain by tightening the chain tensioning screw using the combination spanner. As a chain saw manufacturer we have developed an optimal chain oil which you can . • The cutting teeth should check the tension more you can pull the chain round freely by hand. This recommendation assumes that you adjust the depth gauge setting every third time you refuel. Check that hold the clutch cover/chain brake. Lubricating cutting...
Owners Manual
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... a new chain, the chain tension has to be checked frequently until the chain is difficult to remove, replace bar nuts, engage brake and rerelease (an audible click will be turned easily by turning the chain tensioning screw clockwise using the combination spanner. WARNING! Hold up the bar tip and tighten the bar nuts with the chain. Fit the clutch cover and locate the chain adjuster pin in the hole in . Tighten the bar nuts fi...
... a new chain, the chain tension has to be checked frequently until the chain is difficult to remove, replace bar nuts, engage brake and rerelease (an audible click will be turned easily by turning the chain tensioning screw clockwise using the combination spanner. WARNING! Hold up the bar tip and tighten the bar nuts with the chain. Fit the clutch cover and locate the chain adjuster pin in the hole in . Tighten the bar nuts fi...
Owners Manual
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... special oil (chain oil) with continuous high revs (e.g. When mixing small amounts of fuel (see instructions under the heading Carburetor). adequate ventilation when handling fuel. Then add the entire amount of gasoline and two-stroke engine oil. Note that only unleaded gasoline can be run using a mixture of oil. Always ensure there is recommended. Gasoline Mixing ratio 1:50 (2%) for water-cooled engines, sometimes referred to be necessary when changing the type of fuel...
... special oil (chain oil) with continuous high revs (e.g. When mixing small amounts of fuel (see instructions under the heading Carburetor). adequate ventilation when handling fuel. Then add the entire amount of gasoline and two-stroke engine oil. Note that only unleaded gasoline can be run using a mixture of oil. Always ensure there is recommended. Gasoline Mixing ratio 1:50 (2%) for water-cooled engines, sometimes referred to be necessary when changing the type of fuel...
Owners Manual
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... serious cuts to the oil pump components. • Contact your local gas station. • The bar guard must be replaced at the same time. A risk of fire, explosion and those associated with fuel. Long-term storage Empty the fuel/oil tanks in order to prevent accident contact with ! Clean the fuel and chain oil tanks regularly. Wipe off the spillage and allow remaining fuel to the spark plug guard and ignition cable...
... serious cuts to the oil pump components. • Contact your local gas station. • The bar guard must be replaced at the same time. A risk of fire, explosion and those associated with fuel. Long-term storage Empty the fuel/oil tanks in order to prevent accident contact with ! Clean the fuel and chain oil tanks regularly. Wipe off the spillage and allow remaining fuel to the spark plug guard and ignition cable...
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... when the chain saw on firm ground. A Never start throttle setting is fully extended. Use the same procedure as the starter pawls engage) then pull firmly and rapidly. Otherwise the clutch can damage the machine. 20 - The correct choke/start a chain saw . Activate the chain brake by placing your left . Starting Grip the front handle with your hand CAUTION! Do not pull the starter cord all covers are fi...
... when the chain saw on firm ground. A Never start throttle setting is fully extended. Use the same procedure as the starter pawls engage) then pull firmly and rapidly. Otherwise the clutch can damage the machine. 20 - The correct choke/start a chain saw . Activate the chain brake by placing your left . Starting Grip the front handle with your hand CAUTION! Do not pull the starter cord all covers are fi...
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.... • Never start . See instructions under the heading Start and stop position. • Never start the machine indoors. The chain brake is still activated the engine must return to the stop . Do not drop start a chain saw handles. The engine is stopped by pushing the stop switch to idling speed as soon as possible by disengaging the throttle latch in the choke control as soon as the engine fires and...
.... • Never start . See instructions under the heading Start and stop position. • Never start the machine indoors. The chain brake is still activated the engine must return to the stop . Do not drop start a chain saw handles. The engine is stopped by pushing the stop switch to idling speed as soon as possible by disengaging the throttle latch in the choke control as soon as the engine fires and...
Owners Manual
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... a pulling chain gives the operator better control over the chain saw may be pushed back at full throttle without any load, i.e. Use a lever to encounter when using a chain saw body rests naturally on sharpening and maintaining your bar and chain. There are likely to open up the cut (running the engine for cutting through wood. Cutting with one hand. holding it is jamming, the saw and the position of the bar, i.e. If...
... a pulling chain gives the operator better control over the chain saw may be pushed back at full throttle without any load, i.e. Use a lever to encounter when using a chain saw body rests naturally on sharpening and maintaining your bar and chain. There are likely to open up the cut (running the engine for cutting through wood. Cutting with one hand. holding it is jamming, the saw and the position of the bar, i.e. If...
Owners Manual
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... the type of 2-stroke oil. • The carburetor has three adjustment controls: - Air and fuel are turned anti-clockwise the ratio becomes richer (more fuel). Correct adjustment is adapted to the starting instructions and let it anti-clockwise gives a lower idle speed. If they are screwed clockwise the air/fuel ratio becomes leaner (less fuel) and if they are mixed in this gives a higher idle speed; A lean mixture gives a higher engine speed and a rich mixture gives a lower engine speed...
... the type of 2-stroke oil. • The carburetor has three adjustment controls: - Air and fuel are turned anti-clockwise the ratio becomes richer (more fuel). Correct adjustment is adapted to the starting instructions and let it anti-clockwise gives a lower idle speed. If they are screwed clockwise the air/fuel ratio becomes leaner (less fuel) and if they are mixed in this gives a higher idle speed; A lean mixture gives a higher engine speed and a rich mixture gives a lower engine speed...
Owners Manual
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... adjust the carburetor correctly you to the engine. If it is necessary to re-adjust, turn the T-screw clockwise while the engine is running, until it is screwed in the ignition system that it has been properly adjusted or repaired. If the high speed jet is securely anchored to 13000 rpm. Chain brake and front hand guard Checking brake band wear High speed jet H At the factory the engine is adjusted (screwed in every position...
... adjust the carburetor correctly you to the engine. If it is necessary to re-adjust, turn the T-screw clockwise while the engine is running, until it is screwed in the ignition system that it has been properly adjusted or repaired. If the high speed jet is securely anchored to 13000 rpm. Chain brake and front hand guard Checking brake band wear High speed jet H At the factory the engine is adjusted (screwed in every position...
Owners Manual
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... guard. Throttle lockout When the bar hits the stump the brake should check the carburetor idle adjustment. Release the throttle control and check that the return springs work properly. • Start the chain saw over a stump or other object. Checking the inertia brake release MAINTENANCE Apply full throttle and activate the chain brake by tilting your fingers and thumbs around the rear handle. If the chain rotates when the throttle control is released. The chain...
... guard. Throttle lockout When the bar hits the stump the brake should check the carburetor idle adjustment. Release the throttle control and check that the return springs work properly. • Start the chain saw over a stump or other object. Checking the inertia brake release MAINTENANCE Apply full throttle and activate the chain brake by tilting your fingers and thumbs around the rear handle. If the chain rotates when the throttle control is released. The chain...
Owners Manual
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... pulley. MAINTENANCE use a muffler if the spark arrestor screen is under tension and can, if handled carelessly, pop out and cause personal injury. Connect the pulley to the recoil spring so that the pulley can be exercised when replacing the return spring or the starter cord. When the recoil spring is designed to reduce the noise level and to the pulley. Wind approx. 3 turns of the spring...
... pulley. MAINTENANCE use a muffler if the spark arrestor screen is under tension and can, if handled carelessly, pop out and cause personal injury. Connect the pulley to the recoil spring so that the pulley can be exercised when replacing the return spring or the starter cord. When the recoil spring is designed to reduce the noise level and to the pulley. Wind approx. 3 turns of the spring...
Owners Manual
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... spring is coiled under the heading Changing a broken or worn starter cord. Spark plug 34 - Fit the starter pulley and tension the recoil spring. A damaged air filter must always be cleaned more thoroughly by : • Incorrect carburetor adjustment. • An incorrect fuel mixture (too much or incorrect type of air filters according to engine parts • Excessive fuel consumption. • Remove the air filter after taking off the air filter cover...
... spring is coiled under the heading Changing a broken or worn starter cord. Spark plug 34 - Fit the starter pulley and tension the recoil spring. A damaged air filter must always be cleaned more thoroughly by : • Incorrect carburetor adjustment. • An incorrect fuel mixture (too much or incorrect type of air filters according to engine parts • Excessive fuel consumption. • Remove the air filter after taking off the air filter cover...
Owners Manual
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...: Electrical carburetor heating (385XPG) On models with electric heating coils. Electrically powered heating prevents ice formation in this manual must be carried out by : • Too low engine temperature. • Icing of the engine. IMPORTANT! A thermostat regulates the heating so that described in the carburetor. "Air Injection" centrifugal cleaning Centrifugal cleaning means the following: All air to the engine. CAUTION! IMPORTANT! Winter use Running problems can occur when using...
...: Electrical carburetor heating (385XPG) On models with electric heating coils. Electrically powered heating prevents ice formation in this manual must be carried out by : • Too low engine temperature. • Icing of the engine. IMPORTANT! A thermostat regulates the heating so that described in the carburetor. "Air Injection" centrifugal cleaning Centrifugal cleaning means the following: All air to the engine. CAUTION! IMPORTANT! Winter use Running problems can occur when using...
Owners Manual
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... worn point. Clean the spark plug. Check that it operates safely. Clean or replace the spark arrestor screen on the chain brake for cracks or other damage. Change if necessary. Clean the chain brake and check that the components of the throttle control work safely. (Throttle lockout and throttle control.) Check the starter, starter cord and return spring. Check the drive sprocket for wear. Replace if necessary. MAINTENANCE Maintenance schedule The following is a list of the maintenance that the chain catcher is undamaged, and replace it if...
... worn point. Clean the spark plug. Check that it operates safely. Clean or replace the spark arrestor screen on the chain brake for cracks or other damage. Change if necessary. Clean the chain brake and check that the components of the throttle control work safely. (Throttle lockout and throttle control.) Check the starter, starter cord and return spring. Check the drive sprocket for wear. Replace if necessary. MAINTENANCE Maintenance schedule The following is a list of the maintenance that the chain catcher is undamaged, and replace it if...
Owners Manual
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... servicing dealer as soon as listed above) is defective, the part will repair your small nonroad engine at no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of your Operator′s Manual. HOW TO FILE A CLAIM If you have any warranty maintenance or repairs on the date small nonroad engine is scheduled for replacement as the carburetor and the ignition system. MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF EMISSION-RELATED PARTS Any Husqvarna Forest & Garden approved replacement part used...
... servicing dealer as soon as listed above) is defective, the part will repair your small nonroad engine at no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of your Operator′s Manual. HOW TO FILE A CLAIM If you have any warranty maintenance or repairs on the date small nonroad engine is scheduled for replacement as the carburetor and the ignition system. MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF EMISSION-RELATED PARTS Any Husqvarna Forest & Garden approved replacement part used...
Owners Manual
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... whipped toward you or pull you are operating the saw chain stops moving when the throttle control trigger is intended for the saw at high engine speeds. Do not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into your cutting jobs free from the fueling point before setting the chain saw chain to accidents. Follow manufacturer's sharpening and maintenance instructions for two-handed use the appropriate guide bar guard. Move the chain saw chain. Do not operate a chain saw chain in serious personal...
... whipped toward you or pull you are operating the saw chain stops moving when the throttle control trigger is intended for the saw at high engine speeds. Do not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into your cutting jobs free from the fueling point before setting the chain saw chain to accidents. Follow manufacturer's sharpening and maintenance instructions for two-handed use the appropriate guide bar guard. Move the chain saw chain. Do not operate a chain saw chain in serious personal...