Husqvarna 1153176-26 manual Starting and Stopping, Starting and stopping, Cold engine, Warm engine

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STARTING AND STOPPING

Starting and stopping

WARNING! Note the following before

!starting:

The chain brake must be engaged when the chain saw is started to reduce the chance of contact with the moving chain during starting.

Never start a chain saw unless the bar, chain and all covers are ﬁtted correctly. Otherwise the clutch can come loose and cause personal injuries.

Place the machine on ﬁrm ground. Make sure you have a secure footing and that the chain cannot touch anything.

Keep people and animals well away from the working area.

Cold engine

Starting: The chain brake must be engaged when the chain saw is started. Activate the brake by moving the front hand guard forwards.

Ignition: Slide the ignition switch to the left.

Choke: Set the choke control in the choke position.

Start throttle: The correct choke/start throttle setting is obtained by moving the control to the choke position.

If the machine is ﬁtted with a decompression valve (A): Press the valve to reduce the pressure in the cylinder and make starting easier. You should always use the decompression valve when starting the machine. Once

the machine has started the valve will automatically return to its original setting.

A

Warm engine

Use the same procedure as for starting a cold engine but without setting the choke control in the choke position. The correct choke/start throttle setting is obtained by moving the choke control to the choke position and then pushing it in again.

Starting

Grip the front handle with your left hand. Hold the chain saw on the ground by placing your right foot through the rear handle. Pull the starter handle with your right hand and pull out the starter cord slowly until you feel a resistance (as the starter pawls engage) then pull ﬁrmly and rapidly. Never twist the starter cord around your

hand.

CAUTION! Do not pull the starter cord all the way out and do not let go of the starter handle when the cord is fully extended. This can damage the machine.

Push in the choke control as soon as the engine ﬁres and keep pulling until the engine starts. When the engine

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Contents 385XP 385XPG 390XP 390XPG Symbols on the machine KEY to SymbolsSymbols in the operator’s manual Contents Dear Customer IntroductionWhat is what on the chain saw? What is WHAT?Before using a new chain saw General Safety PrecautionsAlways use common sense Personal protective equipment Machine′s safety equipmentChain brake and front hand guard General Safety Precautions Vibration damping system Throttle lockoutChain catcher Right hand guardGeneral rules Stop switchCutting equipment MufﬂerInjuries Some terms that describe the bar and chain Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickbackBar ChainGeneral information on sharpening cutting teeth Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge settingLubricating cutting equipment Tensioning the chainNeedle bearing lubrication Filling with chain oilChecking chain lubrication Chain drive sprocketChecking wear on cutting equipment Working with the chain Assembly Fitting the bar and chain Fitting a spike bumperFuel Fuel HandlingLong-term storage Fuel safetyFuelling Transport and storageWarm engine Starting and StoppingStarting and stopping Cold engineStopping General working instructions Basic safety rulesWorking Techniques Before useJam. Always stop the engine before cleaning Terms Basic cutting techniqueFelling direction Tree felling techniqueLimbing Safe distanceDirectional cuts Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreatFelling cut Freeing a tree that has fallen badlyFreeing a trapped tree Cutting trees and branches that are in tension How to avoid kickbackWhat is kickback? General adviceCutting the trunk into logs Carburettor adjustment MaintenanceGeneral Carburettor without movement limiters Recommended engine speeds are as follows Checking the inertia brake release When the bar hits the stump the brake should be appliedChecking brake band wear Checking the front hand guardImmediately Checking the brake triggerMufﬂer Changing a broken recoil spring StarterChanging a broken or worn starter cord Tensioning the recoil springMust always be replaced Air ﬁlterSpark plug Fitting the starterCooling system Adjustment of the oil pumpLubricating the bar tip sprocket Needle bearing lubricationHeated handles Air Injection centrifugal cleaningTemperature 0C or colder Winter useDaily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Maintenance scheduleTechnical data Technical DataSaw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges Bar and chain combinationsApplies to Europe only EC-declaration of conformityPage Original instructions 1153176-26