Husqvarna 385XP, 390XP manual Throttle lock, Checking the brake trigger

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MAINTENANCE

Checking the brake trigger

Place the chain saw on ﬁrm ground and start it. Make sure the chain does not touch the ground or any other object. See the instructions under the heading Start and stop.

Grasp the chain saw ﬁrmly, wrapping your ﬁngers and thumbs around the handles.

Apply full throttle and activate the chain brake by tilting your left wrist forward onto the front hand guard. Do not let go of the front handle. The chain should stop immediately.

Throttle lock

•Make sure the throttle control is locked at the idle setting when the throttle lock is released.

•Press the throttle lock and make sure it returns to its original position when you release it.

•Check that the throttle control and throttle lock move freely and that the return springs work properly.

•Start the chain saw and apply full throttle. Release the throttle control and check that the chain stops and remains stationary. If the chain rotates when the throttle control is in the idle position you should check the carburetor idle adjustment.

Chain catcher

Check that the chain catcher is not damaged and is ﬁrmly attached to the body of the chain saw.

Right hand guard

Check that the right hand guard is not damaged and that there are no visible defects, such as cracks.

Vibration damping system

Regularly check the vibration damping units for cracks or deformation.

Make sure the vibration damping units are securely attached to the engine unit and handle unit.

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Contents 385XP 390XP You will ﬁnd the following labels on your chain saw KEY to SymbolsSymbols on the machine Symbols in the operator’s manualContents 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 lockRight hand guard Mufﬂer Stop switchCutting equipment Vibration damping systemChain General rulesCutting equipment designed to reduce kickback BarInstructions considerably increases the risk of kickback Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge settingGeneral information on sharpening cutting teeth Sharpening cutting teethTensioning the chain General advice on adjusting depth gauge settingAdjustment of depth gauge setting If the depth gauge setting is too largeChecking chain lubrication Lubricating cutting equipmentChain oil Filling with chain oilNeedle bearing lubrication Chain drive sprocketChecking wear on cutting equipment Fitting the bar and chain AssemblyFuel Fuel HandlingLong-term storage Fuel safetyFueling Transport and storageWarm engine Starting and StoppingStarting and stopping Cold engineStopping General working instructions Basic safety rulesWorking Techniques Before useGeneral rules General Basic cutting techniqueTerms Cutting LimbingClearing the trunk and preparing your retreat Tree felling techniqueSafe distance Felling directionDirectional cuts FellingFelling cut Cutting trees and branches that are in tension General adviceFreeing a tree that has fallen badly Freeing a trapped treeWhat is kickback? How to avoid kickbackCutting the trunk into logs Carburetor adjustment MaintenanceGeneral Checking the front hand guard Correctly adjusted carburetorHigh speed jet H Checking brake band wearChecking the brake trigger Starter MufﬂerChanging a broken or worn starter cord Fitting the starter Air ﬁlterTensioning the recoil spring Changing a broken recoil springLubricating the bar tip sprocket Adjustment of the oil pumpWhen making adjustments Spark plugHeated handles Air Injection centrifugal cleaningCooling system Winter useDaily 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 StatementOther safety precautions American Standard Safety PrecautionsSafety precautions for chain saw users Kickback safety precautionsPage ´z+R1=¶5¨ Page 1150172-95 ´z+R1=¶5¨ ´z+R1=¶5¨