Husqvarna 362XP, 365, 371XP 3 Tensioning the chain

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C General advice on setting raker clearance

• When you sharpen the

cutting teeth you reduce the

RAKER CLEARANCE

(cutting depth). To maintain

cutting performance you

must file back the raker

teeth to the recommended

height.

See the

”Technical data”

section to find the raker

clearance for your saw

chain.

• On a low-kickback cutting

link the front edge of the

raker lip is rounded. It is

very important that you

maintain this radius or bevel

when you adjust the raker

clearance.

• We recommend the use of a

raker gauge to achieve the

correct clearance and bevel

on the raker lip.

The risk of kickback is increased if the raker

clearance is too large!

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

D Setting the raker clearance

• Before setting the raker clearance the cutting teeth should be

newly sharpened.

We recommend that you adjust the raker clearance every

third time you sharpen the chain. NOTE! This

recommendation assumes that the length of the cutting teeth

is not reduced excessively.

• To adjust the raker

clearance you will need a

FLAT FILE and a RAKER

GAUGE.

• Place the gauge over the

raker lip.

• Place the file over the part

of the lip that protrudes

through the gauge and file

off the excess. The

clearance is correct when

you no longer feel any

resistance as you draw the

file over the gauge.

3 Tensioning the chain

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• The more you use a chain the longer it becomes. It is

therefore important to adjust the chain regularly to take up the

slack.

• Check the chain tension every time you refuel.

NOTE! A new saw chain has a running-in period during which

you should check the tension more frequently.

• Tension the chain as tightly

as possible, but not so tight

that you cannot pull it round

freely by hand.

A slack chain may jump off and cause serious

or even fatal injury.

Contents

Main 2 Symbols on the chain saw: KEY TO SYMBOLS Other symbols/decals on the machine refer to special certification requirements for certain markets. Symbols in the operators manual: CONTENTS Contents ! Key to symbols Safety instructions What is what? Assembly Fuel handling ! What is what? PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT 1 Chain brake and front hand guard C D 2 Throttle lock 3 Chain catcher Assembly General working instructions 4 Right hand guard ! 6 Stop switch ! 7 Muffler Inspecting, maintaining and servicing chain saw safety 8 3 Checking the inertia brake release Inspecting, maintaining and servicing chain saw safety equipment 1 Chain brake and front hand guard 1 Checking brake band wear 4 Checking the brake trigger 2 Checking the front hand guard 4 Right hand guard 5 Vibration damping system Maintenance 6 Stop switch 2 Throttle lock CUTTING EQUIPMENT The 5 basic rules C Some terms that describe the bar and chain Technical data Bar 1 Cutting equipment designed to minimise kickback Technical data A Bar B Saw chain 12 2 Sharpening your chain and adjusting raker clearance A General information on sharpening cutting teeth B Sharpening cutting teeth C General advice on setting raker clearance D Setting the raker clearance 3 Tensioning the chain 14 What is what 4 Lubricating cutting equipment A Chain oil B Filling with chain oil C Checking chain lubrication B D Lubricating the bar tip sprocket E Lubricating the clutch drum bearing F Checking wear on cutting equipment G Chain drive sprocket HOW TO AVOID KICKBACK What is kickback? Technical data. General rules GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Technical data Assembly Maintenance Personal protective equipment GENERAL WORKING INSTRUCTIONS Important How to avoid kickback. 1 Basic safety rules 20 2 Basic cutting technique How to avoid kickback General Terms: There are five important factors you should consider before making a cut: ! 3 Tree felling technique A Safe distance B Felling direction 22 C Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreat D Felling DIRECTIONAL CUT FELLING CUT 4 Freeing a tree that has fallen badly = high accident risk A Freeing a Trapped tree B Cutting trees and branches that are in tension Preparations: WHAT IS WHAT? Mounting guide bar and chain ASSEMBLY Fitting a spike bumper Mixing FUEL HANDLING Chain oil Fuelmix Petrol Two-stroke oil FUEL HANDLING Fuelling (10ft) Start and stop START AND STOP Start AStop Cold engine Warm engine Carburettor Functioning, Basic setting, Final setting Operation Basic setting and running in Fine adjustment Starter device Changing a broken or worn starter cord Tensioning the recoil spring Starter device assembly Changing the broken recoil spring ! Muffler Spark plug Adjustment of the oil pump Needle bearing maintenance Cooling system Heated handles (362XPG/371XPG) Centrifugal cleaning Air Injection Winter use Temperature -5C or colder: Monthly maintenance Daily maintenance 34 Engine *3$@6 Ignition system Fuel and lubrication system Weight Noise levels EU declaration of conformity