Husqvarna 362XP, 365, 371XP !

4 – English

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CHAIN SAW SAFETY EQUIPMENT

This section explains the various safety features of the saw,

how they work, and basic inspection and maintenance you

should carry out to ensure safe operation. (See the

”What is

what?”

section to find out where these components are on Your

saw).

NEVER USE A CHAIN SAW THAT HAS

FAULTY SAFETY EQUIPMENT! Carry out the

inspection, maintenance and service routines

listed in this section.

1 Chain brake and front

hand guard

2 Throttle lock

3 Chain catcher

4 Right hand guard

5 Vibration damping system

6 Stop switch

7 Muffler

8 Cutting equipment (see

”Cutting equipment”

section).

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

MOST CHAIN SAW ACCIDENTS HAPPEN

WHEN THE CHAIN TOUCHES THE OPERA-

TOR. You must wear approved protective

equipment whenever you use a chain saw.

Personal protective equipment cannot

eliminate the risk of injury but it will reduce

the degree of injury if an accident does

happen. Ask your chain saw dealer for help

in choosing the right equipment.

• PROTECTIVE HELMET

• HEARING PROTECTION

• PROTECTIVE GLASSES

OR VISOR

• GLOVES WITH

SAW PROTECTION

• PROTECTIVE TROUSERS

WITH SAW PROTECTION

• BOOTS WITH SAW

PROTECTION, STEEL

TOE-CAP AND NON-SLIP

SOLE

Generally clothes should be

close-fitting without restricting

your freedom of movement.

• ALWAYS HAVE A FIRST

AID KIT NEARBY

!Long or continuous exposure to high noise

levels may cause permanent hearing

impairment. Always wear approved hearing

protection when operating a chain saw.

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