Husqvarna 1153177-26 manual Lubricating cutting equipment, Filling with chain oil

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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Lubricating cutting equipment

WARNING! Poor lubrication of cutting ! equipment may cause the chain to snap,

which could lead to serious, even fatal injuries.

Chain oil

Chain oil must demonstrate good adhesion to the chain and also maintain its flow characteristics regardless of whether it is warm summer or cold winter weather.

As a chain saw manufacturer we have developed an optimal chain oil which, with its vegetable oil base, is also biodegradable. We recommend the use of our own oil for both maximum chain life and to minimise environmental damage. If our own chain oil is not available, standard chain oil is recommended.

Never use waste oil! Using waste oil can be dangerous to you and damage the machine and environment.

IMPORTANT! When using vegetable based saw chain oil, dismantle and clean the groove in the bar and saw chain before long-term storage. Otherwise there is a risk of the saw chain oil oxidizing, which will result in the saw chain becoming stiff and the bar tip sprocket jamming.

Filling with chain oil

•All our chain saws have an automatic chain lubrication system. On some models the oil flow is also adjustable.

•The saw chain oil tank and the fuel tank are designed so that the fuel runs out before the saw chain oil.

However, this safety feature requires that you use the right sort of chain oil (if the oil is too thin it will run out before the fuel), and that you adjust the carburetor as recommended (a lean mixture may mean that the fuel lasts longer than the oil) and that you also use the recommended cutting equipment (a bar that is too long will use more chain oil).

Checking chain lubrication

•Check the chain lubrication each time you refuel. See instructions under the heading Lubricating the bar tip sprocket.

Aim the tip of the bar at a light coloured surface about 20 cm (8 inches) away. After 1 minute running at 3/4 throttle you should see a distinct line of oil on the light surface.

If the chain lubrication is not working:

•Check that the oil channel in the bar is not obstructed. Clean if necessary.

•Check that the groove in the edge of the bar is clean. Clean if necessary.

•Check that the bar tip sprocket turns freely and that the lubricating hole in the tip sprocket is not blocked. Clean and lubricate if necessary.

If the chain lubrication system is still not working after carrying out the above checks and associated measures you should contact your service agent.

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Contents 395XP, 395XPG 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?General Safety Precautions Before using a new chain sawPersonal protective equipment Machine′s safety equipmentAlways use common sense Chain brake and front hand guardGeneral Safety Precautions Right hand guard Throttle lockoutChain catcher Vibration damping system Stop switchCutting equipment MufflerCutting equipment designed to reduce kickback Sharpening instructions considerably Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge settingGeneral information on sharpening cutting teeth Increases the risk of kickbackTensioning the chain General advice on adjusting depth gauge settingAdjustment of depth gauge setting Too largeFilling with chain oil Lubricating cutting equipmentWhich could lead to serious, even fatal injuries Chain oil Checking chain lubricationChecking wear on cutting equipment Chain drive sprocketNeedle bearing lubrication OperatorFitting 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 Handles with both hands Basic cutting techniqueNot safely controlled with one hand GeneralLogs are lying together. Such Procedures drastically increase the riskLimbing Or fatal injuryFelling direction Tree felling techniqueSafe distance Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreatDirectional cuts Felling cutFreeing a tree that has fallen badly How to avoid kickbackWhat is kickback? Cutting the trunk into logs Carburettor with movement limiters MaintenanceCarburettor adjustment Carburettor without movement limiters Recommended engine speeds are as follows Checking brake band wear Checking the front hand guardChecking the inertia brake release ImmediatelyMuffler Changing a broken recoil spring Changing a broken or worn starter cordTensioning the recoil spring Lubricating the bar tip sprocket Air filterSpark plug Fitting the starterNeedle bearing lubrication Adjustment of the oil pumpAir Injection centrifugal cleaning Cooling systemWinter use Heated handlesMaintenance schedule Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenanceTechnical Data Technical dataBar and chain combinations Saw chain filing and file gaugesEN ISO 12100-22003, Cispr 122005, EN ISO EC-declaration of conformityApplies to Europe only Page Original instructions 1153177-26
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