Husqvarna 1151437-95, 372XP EPA III 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	3
INTRODUCTION
Dear customer!	4
WHAT IS WHAT?
What is what on the chain saw?	5
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Before using a new chain saw	6
Important	6
Always use common sense	7
Personal protective equipment	7
Machine′s safety equipment	7
Cutting equipment	10
ASSEMBLY
Fitting the bar and chain	16
FUEL HANDLING
Fuel	17
Fueling	18
Fuel safety	18
STARTING AND STOPPING
Starting and stopping	19
WORKING TECHNIQUES
Before use:	21
General working instructions	21
How to avoid kickback	27
MAINTENANCE
General	29
Carburetor adjustment	29
Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw
safety equipment	30
Mufﬂer	32
Starter	33
Air ﬁlter	34
Spark plug	35
Lubricating the bar tip sprocket	35
Needle bearing lubrication	35
Adjustment of the oil pump	35
Cooling system	36
”Air Injection” centrifugal cleaning	36
Winter use	36
Heated handles	36
Maintenance schedule	38
TECHNICAL DATA
Technical data	39
Saw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges	40

FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY
STATEMENT
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS	41
AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
Safety precautions for chain saw users	42

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Contents Operator’s manual 365 EPA I 372XP EPA 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 PrecautionsChain brake and front hand guard Machine′s safety equipmentAlways use common sense Personal protective equipmentGeneral Safety Precautions Vibration damping system Throttle lockoutChain catcher Right hand guardGeneral rules Stop switchCutting equipment MufﬂerCutting equipment designed to reduce kickback BarChain General information on sharpening cutting teeth Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge settingTensioning the chain Lubricating cutting equipment Filling with chain oilChecking chain lubrication Chain drive sprocket Needle bearing lubricationChecking wear on cutting equipment Assembly Fitting the bar and chainWorking with the chain Fuel 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 Terms Basic cutting techniqueSafe distance Tree felling techniqueLimbing Log is supported at one end. There is a high riskFelling direction Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreatDirectional cuts Felling cut How to avoid kickback What is kickback?Freeing a tree that has fallen badly Cutting the trunk into logs Maintenance Carburetor adjustmentGeneral Checking the front hand guard Correctly adjusted carburetorHigh speed jet H Checking brake band wearImmediately Checking the inertia brake releaseMufﬂer Starter Changing a broken or worn starter cordTensioning the recoil spring Must always be replaced Air ﬁlterChanging a broken recoil spring Fitting the starterLubricating the bar tip sprocket Adjustment of the oil pumpWhen making adjustments Spark plugWinter use Air Injection centrifugal cleaningTemperature -5C 23F or colder Cooling systemElectrical carburetor heating CanadaOther countries Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Maintenance scheduleTechnical data Technical DataSaw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges Your Warranty Rights and Obligations Federal Emission Control Warranty StatementKickback safety precautions American Standard Safety PrecautionsSafety precautions for chain saw Other safety precautionsPage 1151437-95