Husqvarna 1153176-26 manual Contents

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CONTENTS

Contents
KEY TO SYMBOLS
Symbols on the machine:	2
Symbols in the operator’s manual:	2
CONTENTS
Contents	3
INTRODUCTION
Dear Customer,	4
WHAT IS WHAT?
What is what on the chain saw?	5
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Before using a new chain saw	6
Important	6
Always use common sense	6
Personal protective equipment	7
Machine′s safety equipment	7
Cutting equipment	10
ASSEMBLY
Fitting the bar and chain	16
FUEL HANDLING
Fuel	17
STARTING AND STOPPING
Starting and stopping	19
WORKING TECHNIQUES
Before use:	21
General working instructions	21
How to avoid kickback	27
MAINTENANCE
General	29
Carburettor adjustment	29
Carburettor with movement limiters	29
Carburettor without movement limiters	30
Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw
safety equipment	32
Mufﬂer	34
Starter	35
Air ﬁlter	36
Spark plug	36
Lubricating the bar tip sprocket	37
Needle bearing lubrication	37
Adjustment of the oil pump	37
Cooling system	37
”Air Injection” centrifugal cleaning	38
Winter use	38
Heated handles	38
Maintenance schedule	39
TECHNICAL DATA
Technical data	40
Bar and chain combinations	41
Saw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges	41
EC-declaration of conformity	42

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Contents 385XP 385XPG 390XP 390XPG KEY to Symbols Symbols on the machineSymbols in the operator’s manual Contents Dear Customer IntroductionWhat is what on the chain saw? What is WHAT?General Safety Precautions Before using a new chain sawAlways use common sense Machine′s safety equipment Personal protective 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 AssemblyFitting 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 retreatFreeing a tree that has fallen badly Felling cutFreeing a trapped tree Cutting trees and branches that are in tension How to avoid kickbackWhat is kickback? General adviceCutting the trunk into logs Maintenance Carburettor adjustmentGeneral 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