Husqvarna 395XP manual Start and Stop, Cold engine, Warm engine

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START AND STOP

Start and stop

WARNING!

Never start the saw engine without the bar, chain and clutch cover (chain brake) assembled - or else the clutch can come loose and cause personal injuries.

Always move the saw away from the fueling area before starting.

Place the saw on clear ground and make sure that the chain is not contacting anything. Also, make sure that you have a secure footing.

Keep people and animals well away from the working area.

Start

Grip the front handle with your left hand and hold the saw down by putting your right foot in the rear handle. Pull the starter handle with your right hand and pull out the starter cord slowly until the starter pawls engage. Then pull sharply.

Push in the choke control immediately when the engine ignites and make repeated starting attemps. When the

Cold engine

CHAIN BRAKE:

Disengage the chain brake by pulling the hand guard towards the front handle.

IGNITION:

Move the ignition switch to startposition.

CHOKE:

Set the choke control in choke position.

FAST IDLE:

Combined choke/fast idle is received when the choke is moved to choke position.

If the saw is fitted with a decompression valve (A): Press the valve to reduce the pressure in the cylinder and make starting easier. Always use the decompression valve when starting the saw. Once the saw has started the valve will automatically return to its original setting.

Warm engine

Use the same procedure as for starting cold engine but without choke. Fast idle is recived by first set the choke control in choke position, and then back again.

A

engine starts, rapidly give full throttle. Then the throttle latch will disengage.

CAUTION! Do not release the starter handle from fully pulled out position as this can cause damage on the saw.

Stop

The engine is stopped by switching off the ignition. (Move the ignition switch to stop position.)

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Contents 395XP 101 89KEY to Symbols SymbolsContents Chain SAW Safety Equipment Safety InstructionsPersonal Protective Equipment Chain brake and front hand guard Chain catcher Throttle lockRight hand guard Vibration damping system Stop switchMuffler Checking brake band wear Checking the front hand guardChecking the inertia brake release Checking the brake triggerThrottle lock Cutting Equipment 5 basic rulesCutting equipment designed to minimise kickback BarSaw chain Some terms that describe the bar and chainSharpening your chain and adjusting raker clearance General information on sharpening cutting teethSharpening cutting teeth Risk of kickback is increased with a badly sharpened chainSetting the raker clearance General advice on setting raker clearanceTensioning the chain Lubricating cutting equipment Chain oilFilling with chain oil Never use waste oilChecking chain lubrication Lubricating the clutch drum bearingChecking wear on cutting equipment Lubricating the bar tip sprocketHOW to Avoid Kickback What is kickback?Do not let go of the handles General rulesNever use the saw one- handed Min m General Safety Precautions10 ft Basic safety rules General Working InstructionsBasic cutting technique GeneralTerms CuttingTree felling technique Safe distanceLimbing Felling directionClearing the trunk and preparing your retreat FellingGeneral advice Freeing a tree that has fallen badly = high accident riskCutting the trunk into logs Freeing a Trapped treeWhat is WHAT? Assembly Mounting guide bar and chainFuel Handling FuelmixFuelling Min 3 mStart and Stop StartCold engine Warm engineMaintenance CarburetorStarter device assembly Starter deviceChanging a broken or worn starter cord Tensioning the recoil springAdjustment of the oil pump Needle bearing maintenanceAir filter Spark plugCentrifugal cleaning Air Injection Cooling systemHeated handles Winter useWeekly maintenance Daily maintenance Monthly maintenanceTechnical Data 395XPEmission Control Warranty Statement Your Warranty Rights Obligations2000W40