385XP 385XPG 390XP 390XPG

Operator’s manual

Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine.

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Husqvarna 1153176-95 manual 385XP 385XPG 390XP 390XPG

Contents

385XP 385XPG 390XP 390XPG Symbols on the machine KEY to SymbolsSymbols in the operator’s manual EPA Contents Dear customer Introduction What is what on the chain saw? What is WHAT? Before using a new chain saw General Safety PrecautionsAlways use common sense Personal protective equipment Machine′s safety equipmentChain brake and front hand guard General Safety Precautions Chain catcher Throttle lockoutRight hand guard Vibration damping system Cutting equipment Stop switchMufﬂer General rules Bar Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickbackChain General information on sharpening cutting teeth Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge setting Lubricating cutting equipment Tensioning the chain Checking chain lubrication Filling with chain oilChain drive sprocket Needle bearing lubrication Checking wear on cutting equipment Fitting the bar and chain AssemblyWorking with the chain Fuel Fuel Handling Fueling Fuel safetyTransport and storage Long-term storage Starting and stopping Starting and StoppingCold engine Warm engine Stopping Working Techniques Basic safety rulesBefore use General working instructions General rules Terms Basic cutting technique Limbing Tree felling techniqueSafe distance Felling direction Directional cuts Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreat Felling cut Freeing a tree that has fallen badlyFreeing a trapped tree Cutting trees and branches that are in tension What is kickback? How to avoid kickbackGeneral advice Cutting the trunk into logs Carburetor adjustment MaintenanceGeneral Correctly adjusted carburetor Fine adjustment of the idling speed THigh speed jet H Checking brake band wear Immediately Checking the inertia brake release Mufﬂer Changing a broken or worn starter cord StarterTensioning the recoil spring Spark plug Air ﬁlterChanging a broken recoil spring Fitting the starter When making adjustments Adjustment of the oil pumpLubricating the bar tip sprocket Needle bearing lubrication Temperature 0C 32F or colder Air Injection centrifugal cleaningWinter use Heated handles Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Maintenance schedule Technical data Technical Data 050/1,3 mm Saw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges058/1,5 mm Your Warranty Rights and Obligations Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Emission Controlwarranty Parts List Safety precautions for chain saw users American Standard Safety PrecautionsKickback safety precautions Other safety precautionsPage Original instructions 1153176-95