Husqvarna 1153177-26 manual Tensioning the chain, General advice on adjusting depth gauge setting

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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

•File all the teeth to the same length. When the length of the cutting teeth is reduced to 4 mm (0.16") the chain is worn out and should be replaced.

General advice on adjusting depth gauge setting

•When you sharpen the cutting tooth (A) the depth gauge setting (C) will decrease. To maintain optimal cutting performance the depth gauge (B) has to be filed down to achieve the recommended depth gauge setting. See instructions under the heading Technical data to find the correct depth gauge setting for your particular chain.

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WARNING! The risk of kickback is

increased if the depth gauge setting is

 

too large!

Adjustment of depth gauge setting

•The cutting teeth should be newly sharpened before adjusting the depth gauge setting. We recommend that you adjust the depth gauge setting every third time you sharpen the cutting teeth. NOTE! This recommendation assumes that the length of the cutting teeth is not reduced excessively.

•You will need a flat file and a depth gauge tool. We recommend that you use our depth gauge tool to acheive the correct depth gauge setting and bevel for the depth gauge.

•Place the depth gauge tool over the chain. Detailed information regarding the use of the depth gauge tool, will be found on the package for the depth gauge tool. Use the flat file to file off the tip of the depth gauge that protrudes through the depth gauge tool. The depth gauge setting is correct when you no longer feel resistance as you draw the file along the depth gauge tool.

Tensioning the chain

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WARNING! A slack chain may jump off

and cause serious or even fatal injury.

The more you use a chain the longer it becomes. It is therefore important to adjust the chain regularly to take up the slack.

Check the chain tension every time you refuel. NOTE! A new chain has a running-in period during which you should check the tension more frequently.

Tension the chain as tightly as possible, but not so tight that you cannot pull it round freely by hand.

•Undo the bar nuts that hold the clutch cover/chain brake. Use the combination spanner. Then tighten the bar nuts by hand as tight as you can.

•Raise the tip of the bar and stretch the chain by tightening the chain tensioning screw using the combination spanner. Tighten the chain until it does not sag from the underside of the bar.

•Use the combination spanner to tighten the bar nuts while lifting the tip of the bar at the same time. Check that you can pull the chain round freely by hand and that it does not sag from the underside of the bar.

The position of the chain tensioning screw on our chain saws varies from model to model. See instructions under the heading What is what? to find out where it is on your model.

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Contents 395XP, 395XPG 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 Machine′s safety equipmentPersonal protective equipment Chain brake and front hand guardGeneral Safety Precautions Chain catcher Throttle lockoutRight hand guard Cutting equipment Stop switchVibration damping system MufflerCutting equipment designed to reduce kickback General information on sharpening cutting teeth Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge settingSharpening instructions considerably Increases the risk of kickbackAdjustment of depth gauge setting General advice on adjusting depth gauge settingTensioning the chain Too largeWhich could lead to serious, even fatal injuries Chain oil Lubricating cutting equipmentFilling with chain oil Checking chain lubricationNeedle bearing lubrication Chain drive sprocketChecking wear on cutting equipment OperatorFitting the bar and chain AssemblyFitting a spike bumper Working with the chainFuel Fuel HandlingFuelling Fuel safetyTransport and storage Long-term storageStarting and stopping Starting and StoppingCold engine Warm engineStopping Working Techniques Basic safety rulesBefore use General working instructionsJam. Always stop the engine before cleaning Not safely controlled with one hand Basic cutting techniqueHandles with both hands GeneralLimbing Procedures drastically increase the riskLogs are lying together. Such Or fatal injurySafe distance Tree felling techniqueFelling direction Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreatFelling cut Directional cutsWhat is kickback? How to avoid kickbackFreeing a tree that has fallen badly Cutting the trunk into logs Carburettor adjustment MaintenanceCarburettor with movement limiters Carburettor without movement limiters Recommended engine speeds are as follows Checking the front hand guard Checking brake band wearImmediately Checking the inertia brake releaseMuffler Tensioning the recoil spring Changing a broken or worn starter cordChanging a broken recoil spring Spark plug Air filterLubricating the bar tip sprocket Fitting the starterAir Injection centrifugal cleaning Adjustment of the oil pumpNeedle bearing lubrication Cooling systemHeated handles 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 conformityEN ISO 12100-22003, Cispr 122005, EN ISO Page Original instructions 1153177-26
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