Husqvarna 1153176-26 manual Air Injection centrifugal cleaning, Winter use, Heated handles

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MAINTENANCE

”Air Injection” centrifugal cleaning

Centrifugal cleaning means the following: All air to the carburettor passes through the starter. Dirt and dust is centrifuged out by the cooling fan.

IMPORTANT! In order to maintain operation of the centrifugal cleaning system it must be regularly maintained. Clean the air intake to the starter, the ﬁns on the ﬂywheel, the space around the ﬂywheel, inlet pipe and carburettor compartment.

Winter use

Running problems can occur when using the machine in the cold and snowy conditions caused by:

•Too low engine temperature.

•Icing of the air ﬁlter and carburettor. Special measures are therefore often required:

•Partly mask the air inlet on the starter to increase the working temperature of the engine.

Temperature 0°C or colder:

For running the machine in cold weather or powder snow, a special cover is available, which is mounted on the starter housing. This reduces the intake of cold air and prevents large amounts of snow from being sucked in.

CAUTION! If the special winterising kit has been ﬁtted or any measures have been taken to increase the temperature these changes must be reversed before the machine is used in normal temperature conditions.

Otherwise there is a risk of overheating, resulting in severe damage to the engine.

IMPORTANT! Any maintenance other than that described in this manual must be carried out by your servicing dealer (retailer).

Heated handles

(385XPG, 390XPG)

On models with the designation XPG/G, the front as well as the rear handle are equipped with electric heating coils. These are supplied with electricity from a built-in generator on the chain saw.

Electrical carburettor heating

(385XPG)

On models with the designation XPG/G there is an electrically heated carburettor. Electrically powered heating prevents ice formation in the carburettor. A thermostat regulates the heating so that the carburettor always has the right working temperature.

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Contents 385XP 385XPG 390XP 390XPG Symbols in the operator’s manual KEY to SymbolsSymbols on the machine Contents Introduction Dear CustomerWhat is WHAT? What is what on the chain saw?Always use common sense General Safety PrecautionsBefore using a new chain saw Chain brake and front hand guard Machine′s safety equipmentPersonal protective equipment General Safety Precautions Right hand guard Throttle lockoutChain catcher Vibration damping systemMufﬂer Stop switchCutting equipment General rulesChain Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickbackBar Injuries Some terms that describe the bar and chainSharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge setting General information on sharpening cutting teethTensioning the chain Lubricating cutting equipmentChain drive sprocket Filling with chain oilChecking chain lubrication Needle bearing lubricationChecking wear on cutting equipment Fitting a spike bumper AssemblyFitting the bar and chain Working with the chainFuel Handling FuelTransport and storage Fuel safetyFuelling Long-term storageCold engine Starting and StoppingStarting and stopping Warm engineStopping Before use Basic safety rulesWorking Techniques General working instructionsJam. Always stop the engine before cleaning Basic cutting technique TermsSafe distance Tree felling techniqueLimbing Felling directionClearing the trunk and preparing your retreat Directional cutsFreeing a trapped tree Freeing a tree that has fallen badlyFelling cut General advice How to avoid kickbackWhat is kickback? Cutting trees and branches that are in tensionCutting the trunk into logs General MaintenanceCarburettor adjustment Carburettor without movement limiters Recommended engine speeds are as follows Checking the front hand guard When the bar hits the stump the brake should be appliedChecking brake band wear Checking the inertia brake releaseChecking the brake trigger ImmediatelyMufﬂer Tensioning the recoil spring Starter Changing a broken or worn starter cord Changing a broken recoil springFitting the starter Air ﬁlterSpark plug Must always be replacedNeedle bearing lubrication Adjustment of the oil pumpLubricating the bar tip sprocket Cooling systemWinter use Air Injection centrifugal cleaningTemperature 0C or colder Heated handlesMaintenance schedule Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenanceTechnical Data Technical dataBar and chain combinations Saw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gaugesEC-declaration of conformity Applies to Europe onlyPage Original instructions 1153176-26