Husqvarna 1153176-95 manual 385XP 385XPG 390XP 390XPG

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Operator’s manual

385XP 385XPG 390XP 390XPG

Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine.

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Contents 385XP 385XPG 390XP 390XPG Symbols on the machine KEY to SymbolsSymbols in the operator’s manual EPA 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 Personal protective equipment Machine′s safety equipmentChain brake and front hand guard General Safety Precautions Chain catcher Throttle lockoutRight hand guard Vibration damping systemCutting equipment Stop switchMufﬂer General rulesBar Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickbackChain General information on sharpening cutting teeth Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge settingLubricating cutting equipment Tensioning the chainChecking chain lubrication Filling with chain oilChain drive sprocket Needle bearing lubricationChecking wear on cutting equipment Fitting the bar and chain AssemblyWorking with the chain Fuel Fuel HandlingFueling Fuel safetyTransport and storage Long-term storageStarting and stopping Starting and StoppingCold engine Warm engineStopping Working Techniques Basic safety rulesBefore use General working instructionsGeneral rules Terms Basic cutting techniqueLimbing Tree felling techniqueSafe distance Felling directionDirectional cuts Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreatFelling cut Freeing a tree that has fallen badlyFreeing a trapped tree Cutting trees and branches that are in tensionWhat is kickback? How to avoid kickbackGeneral advice Cutting the trunk into logsCarburetor adjustment MaintenanceGeneral Correctly adjusted carburetor Fine adjustment of the idling speed THigh speed jet H Checking brake band wearImmediately Checking the inertia brake releaseMufﬂer Changing a broken or worn starter cord StarterTensioning the recoil spring Spark plug Air ﬁlterChanging a broken recoil spring Fitting the starterWhen making adjustments Adjustment of the oil pumpLubricating the bar tip sprocket Needle bearing lubricationTemperature 0C 32F or colder Air Injection centrifugal cleaningWinter use Heated handlesDaily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Maintenance scheduleTechnical data Technical Data050/1,3 mm Saw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges058/1,5 mm Your Warranty Rights and Obligations Federal Emission Control Warranty StatementEmission Controlwarranty Parts List Safety precautions for chain saw users American Standard Safety PrecautionsKickback safety precautions Other safety precautionsPage Original instructions 1153176-95