Husqvarna 1153177-26 manual General rules, Jam. Always stop the engine before cleaning

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WORKING TECHNIQUES

6Before moving your chain saw switch off the engine and lock the chain using the chain brake. Carry the chain saw with the bar and chain pointing backwards. Fit a guard to the bar before transporting the chain saw or carrying it for any distance.

7When you put the chain saw on the ground, lock the saw chain using the chain brake and ensure you have a constant view of the machine. Switch the engine off before leaving your chain saw for any length of time.

WARNING! Sometimes chips get stuck in ! the clutch cover causing the chain to

jam. Always stop the engine before cleaning.

General rules

1If you understand what kickback is and how it happens then you can reduce or eliminate the element of surprise. By being prepared you reduce the risk. Kickback is usually quite mild, but it can sometimes be very sudden and violent.

2Always hold the chain saw ﬁrmly with your right hand on the rear handle and your left hand on the front handle. Wrap your ﬁngers and thumbs around the handles. You should use this grip whether you are right-handed or left-handed. This grip minimises the effect of kickback and lets you keep the chain saw under control. Do not let go of the handles!

3Most kickback accidents happen during limbing. Make sure you are standing ﬁrmly and that there is nothing in the way that might make you trip or lose your balance.

Lack of concentration can lead to kickback if the kickback zone of the bar accidentally touches a branch, nearby tree or some other object.

Have control over the workpiece. If the pieces you intend to cut are small and light, they can jam in the saw chain and be thrown towards you. Even if this does not need to be a danger, you may be surprised and lose control of the saw. Never saw stacked logs or branches without ﬁrst separating them. Only saw one log or one piece at a time. Remove the cut pieces to keep your working area safe.

4Never use the chain saw above shoulder height and try not to cut with the tip of the bar. Never use the chain saw one-handed!

5You must have a steady stance in order to have full control over the chain saw. Never work standing on a

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Contents 395XP, 395XPG Symbols on the machine KEY to SymbolsSymbols in the operator’s manual 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 Chain catcher Throttle lockoutRight hand guard 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 cutWhat 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 brake band wear Checking the front hand guardChecking the inertia brake release ImmediatelyMufﬂer Tensioning the recoil spring Changing a broken or worn starter cordChanging a broken 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 gaugesApplies to Europe only EC-declaration of conformityEN ISO 12100-22003, Cispr 122005, EN ISO Page Original instructions 1153177-26