Husqvarna 390XPG, 385XPG, 1153176-95 manual Contents

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CONTENTS

Contents
KEY TO SYMBOLS
Symbols on the machine:	2
Symbols in the operator’s manual:	2
CONTENTS
Contents	4
INTRODUCTION
Dear customer!	5
WHAT IS WHAT?
What is what on the chain saw?	6
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Before using a new chain saw	7
Important	7
Always use common sense	7
Personal protective equipment	8
Machine′s safety equipment	8
Cutting equipment	11
ASSEMBLY
Fitting the bar and chain	17
FUEL HANDLING
Fuel	18
STARTING AND STOPPING
Starting and stopping	20
WORKING TECHNIQUES
Before use:	22
General working instructions	22
How to avoid kickback	28
MAINTENANCE
General	29
Carburetor adjustment	29
Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw
safety equipment	30
Mufﬂer	32
Starter	33
Air ﬁlter	34
Spark plug	34
Lubricating the bar tip sprocket	35
Needle bearing lubrication	35
Adjustment of the oil pump	35
Cooling system	35
”Air Injection” centrifugal cleaning	36
Winter use	36
Heated handles	36
Maintenance schedule	37
TECHNICAL DATA
Technical data	38
Saw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges	39

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FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY
STATEMENT
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND
OBLIGATIONS	40
AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
Safety precautions for chain saw users	42

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Contents 385XP 385XPG 390XP 390XPG Symbols on the machine KEY to SymbolsSymbols in the operator’s manual EPA Contents Introduction Dear customerWhat is WHAT? What is what on the chain saw?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 Throttle lockout Chain catcherRight hand guard Vibration damping systemStop switch Cutting equipmentMufﬂer General rulesBar Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickbackChain Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge setting General information on sharpening cutting teethTensioning the chain Lubricating cutting equipmentFilling with chain oil Checking chain lubricationChain drive sprocket Needle bearing lubricationChecking wear on cutting equipment Fitting the bar and chain AssemblyWorking with the chain Fuel Handling FuelFuel safety FuelingTransport and storage Long-term storageStarting and Stopping Starting and stoppingCold engine Warm engineStopping Basic safety rules Working TechniquesBefore use General working instructionsGeneral rules Basic cutting technique TermsTree felling technique LimbingSafe distance Felling directionClearing the trunk and preparing your retreat Directional cutsFreeing a tree that has fallen badly Felling cutFreeing a trapped tree Cutting trees and branches that are in tensionHow to avoid kickback What is kickback?General advice Cutting the trunk into logsCarburetor adjustment MaintenanceGeneral Fine adjustment of the idling speed T Correctly adjusted carburetorHigh speed jet H Checking brake band wearChecking the inertia brake release ImmediatelyMufﬂer Changing a broken or worn starter cord StarterTensioning the recoil spring Air ﬁlter Spark plugChanging a broken recoil spring Fitting the starterAdjustment of the oil pump When making adjustmentsLubricating the bar tip sprocket Needle bearing lubricationAir Injection centrifugal cleaning Temperature 0C 32F or colderWinter use Heated handlesMaintenance schedule Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenanceTechnical Data Technical data050/1,3 mm Saw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges058/1,5 mm Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Your Warranty Rights and ObligationsEmission Controlwarranty Parts List American Standard Safety Precautions Safety precautions for chain saw usersKickback safety precautions Other safety precautionsPage Original instructions 1153176-95