Husqvarna 1153177-95, 395XPG manual General rules

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WORKING TECHNIQUES

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 minimizes 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 avoid cutting with the tip of the bar. Never use the chain saw one-handed!

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Contents 395XP 395XPG Symbols in the operator’s manual KEY to SymbolsSymbols on the machine EPA Contents 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 Right hand guard Throttle lockoutChain catcher Mufﬂer Stop switchCutting equipment Vibration damping systemChain Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickbackBar General information on sharpening cutting teeth Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge settingToo large Increased if the depth gauge setting isAdjustment of depth gauge setting Tensioning the chainChain drive sprocket Lubricating cutting equipmentFilling with chain oil Checking chain lubricationChecking wear on cutting equipment Needle bearing lubricationWorking with the chain AssemblyFitting the bar and 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 techniqueLimbing Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreat Tree felling techniqueSafe distance Felling directionFelling cut Directional cutsFreeing a tree that has fallen badly How to avoid kickbackWhat is kickback? Cutting the trunk into logs Carburetor adjustment MaintenanceChecking brake band wear Fine adjustment of the idling speed TCorrectly adjusted carburetor High speed jet HImmediately Checking the inertia brake releaseMufﬂer Changing a broken recoil spring StarterChanging a broken or worn starter cord Tensioning the recoil springFitting the starter Air ﬁlterSpark plug Lubricating the bar tip sprocketNeedle bearing lubrication Adjustment of the oil pumpAir Injection centrifugal cleaning When making adjustmentsHeated handles Winter useDaily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Maintenance scheduleTechnical data Technical Data063/1,6 mm Saw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges050/1,3 mm 058/1,5 mmYour Warranty Rights and Obligations Federal Emission Control Warranty StatementEmission Controlwarranty Parts List Other safety precautions American Standard Safety PrecautionsSafety precautions for chain saw users Kickback safety precautionsOriginal instructions 1153177-95