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Husqvarna 372XPW manual

Models: 372XPW

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Operator’s manual EPA 372XPWEnglish Symbols on the machine KEY TO SYMBOLSSymbols in the operator’s manual Contents CONTENTSDear customer INTRODUCTIONWhat is what on the chain saw? WHAT IS WHAT?Before using a new chain saw GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSAlways use common sense GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Machine′s safety equipmentPersonal protective equipment Chain brake and front hand guardThe brake is applied when the front hand guard B is pushed forwards GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSRight hand guard Will my hand always activate the chain brake during a kickback?Throttle lock Chain catcherMufﬂer Stop switchCutting equipment Vibration damping systemGENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickbackChain Some terms that describe the bar and chainGENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge settingGeneral information on sharpening cutting teeth Sharpening cutting teethGENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS General advice on adjusting depth gauge settingAdjustment of depth gauge setting Tensioning the chainChecking chain lubrication Lubricating cutting equipmentChain oil Filling with chain oilGENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Chain drive sprocketNeedle bearing lubrication Checking wear on cutting equipmentFitting the bar and chain ASSEMBLYTwo-stroke oil FUEL HANDLINGFuel GasolineLong-term storage Fuel safetyFueling Transport and storageWarm engine STARTING AND STOPPINGStarting and stopping Cold engineSTARTING AND STOPPING StoppingGeneral working instructions Basic safety rulesWORKING TECHNIQUES Before useGeneral rules WORKING TECHNIQUES22 - English WORKING TECHNIQUES Basic cutting techniqueGeneral TermsCutting LimbingWORKING TECHNIQUES Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreat Tree felling techniqueSafe distance Felling directionDirectional cuts FellingWORKING TECHNIQUES WARNING! Unless you have special trainingCutting trees and branches that are in tension General adviceFreeing a tree that has fallen badly Freeing a ”trapped tree”WORKING TECHNIQUES How to avoid kickbackWhat is kickback? Cutting the trunk into logsFine adjustment MAINTENANCECarburetor adjustment Basic settings and running inChecking the front hand guard Correctly adjusted carburetorHigh speed jet H Checking brake band wearChain catcher Checking the brake triggerMAINTENANCE Throttle lockMAINTENANCE MufﬂerStarter Changing a broken or worn starter cordFitting the starter Air ﬁlterTensioning the recoil spring Changing a broken recoil springNeedle bearing lubrication Adjustment of the oil pumpSpark plug Lubricating the bar tip sprocketHeated handles ”Air Injection” centrifugal cleaningTemperature -5C 23F or colder Winter useWeekly maintenance Maintenance scheduleMAINTENANCE Daily maintenanceTechnical data TECHNICAL DATASaw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges Recommended original and replacement bar and chain combinationsTECHNICAL DATA OWNER′S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENTYOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS MANUFACTURER′S WARRANTY COVERAGEOther safety precautions AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY PRECAUTIONSSafety precautions for chain saw users Kickback safety precautionsPage ´z+R2G¶5¨ ´z+R2G¶5¨ Page 1150183-95 ´z+R2G¶5¨ ´z+R2G¶5¨