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Operator’s manual
365 EPA I 372XP EPA III
Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions
before using the machine.
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KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols on the machine: WARNING! Chain saws can be The chain brake must be engaged dangerous! Careless or improper use when the chain saw is started. can result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. WARNING! Kickback may occur when Please read the operator’s manual the nose or tip of the guide bar touches carefully and make sure you an object, and cause a lightning fast understand the instructions before reverse reaction, kicking the guide b
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CONTENTS FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY Contents STATEMENT KEY TO SYMBOLS YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS 41 Symbols on the machine: ..................................... 2 AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY Symbols in the operator’s manual: ....................... 2 PRECAUTIONS CONTENTS Safety precautions for chain saw users ................ 42 Contents ............................................................... 3 INTRODUCTION Dear customer! ...............
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INTRODUCTION Dear customer! Congratulations on your choice to buy a Husqvarna product! Husqvarna is based on a tradition that dates back to 1689, when the Swedish King Karl XI ordered the construction of a factory on the banks of the Huskvarna River, for production of muskets. The location was logical, since water power was harnessed from the Huskvarna River to create the water- powered plant. During over 300 years of continuous operation, the Husqvarna factory has produced a lo
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WHAT IS WHAT? Husqvarna 372XP XXXX XXXXXXX Husqvarna AB Huskvarna, SWEDEN 6 8 5 24 27 362XP 3 2 4 1 22 7 12 21 9 11 10 13 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 24 365, 372XP 25 23 26 What is what on the chain saw? 1 Cylinder cover 16 Bumper spike 2 Front handle 17 Chain catcher 3 Chain brake and front hand guard 18 Clutch cover 4 Starter 19 Rear handle with right hand guard 5 Chain oil tank 20 Throttle control 6 Starter handle 21 Throttle lockout 7 Adjuster screws carburetor 22 Decompression valve 8
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before using a new chain saw WARNING! Never allow children to use or be in the vicinity of the machine. As the • Please read this manual carefully. ! machine is equipped with a spring- • Check that the cutting equipment is correctly fitted and loaded stop switch and can be started by adjusted. See instructions under the heading low speed and force on the starter Assembly. handle, even small children under some circumstances can produ
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Trousers with saw protection Always use common sense • Boots with saw protection, steel toe-cap and non-slip It is not possible to cover every conceivable situation you sole can face when using a chain saw. Always exercise care and • Always have a first aid kit nearby. use your common sense. Avoid all situations which you consider to be beyond your capability. If you still feel • Fire Extinguisher and Shovel uncertain about operating procedures after
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • The chain brake (A) can either be activated manually • To release the chain brake pull the front hand guard (by your left hand) or automatically by the inertia backwards, towards the front handle. release mechanism. • The brake is applied when the front hand guard (B) is pushed forwards. • Kickback can be very sudden and violent. Most kickbacks are minor and do not always activate the • This movement activates a spring-loaded mechanism chain brake. If this happen
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS of the front hand guard, the chain brake can only be Throttle lockout activated by the inertia action. The throttle lockout is designed to prevent accidental operation of the throttle control. When you press the lock (A) (i.e. when you grasp the handle) it releases the throttle control (B). When you release the handle the throttle control and the throttle lockout both move back to their original positions. This arrangement means that the throttle control is au
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS chain saw, including the cutting equipment, is insulated In areas with a hot, dry climate there is a high risk of fires. from the handles by vibration damping units. These areas are sometimes subject to government rules requiring among other things the muffler must be equipped with an approved type of spark arrestor screen. Cutting hardwoods (most broadleaf trees) creates more vibration than cutting softwoods (most conifers). Cutting with cutting equipment that is b
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS gauge clearance. Too large a clearance increases Husqvarna. See instructions under the heading Technical the risk of kickback. Data for a list of replacement bar and chain combinations we recommend. Bar • Length (inches/cm) • Keep the chain properly tensioned! If the chain is slack it is more likely to jump off and lead to increased wear on the bar, chain and drive sprocket. • Number of teeth on bar tip sprocket (T). • Keep cutting equipment well lubricated and •
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS See instructions under the heading Technical data for Sharpening your chain and adjusting information about sharpening your chain. depth gauge setting General information on sharpening cutting teeth WARNING! Departure from the sharpening instructions considerably ! • Never use a blunt chain. When the chain is blunt you increases the risk of kickback. have to exert more pressure to force the bar through the wood and the chips will be very small. If the chain Shar
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS General advice on adjusting depth gauge setting Tensioning the chain • When you sharpen the cutting tooth (A) the depth gauge setting (C) will decrease. To maintain optimal cutting performance the depth gauge (B) has to be filed down to achieve the recommended depth gauge setting. See instructions under the heading Technical data to find the correct depth gauge setting for your WARNING! A slack chain may jump off particular chain. the bar and cause serious or even
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Checking chain lubrication Lubricating cutting equipment • Check the chain lubrication each time you refuel. See WARNING! Poor lubrication of cutting instructions under the heading Lubricating the bar tip equipment may cause the chain to snap, sprocket. ! which could lead to serious, even fatal Aim the tip of the bar at a light coloured surface about injuries. 20 cm (8 inches) away. After 1 minute running at 3/4 throttle you should see a distinct line of oil on th
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Chain drive sprocket Bar The clutch drum is fitted with one of the following drive Check regularly: sprockets: • Whether there are burrs on the edges of the bar. A Spur sprocket (the chain sprocket is welded on the Remove these with a file if necessary. drum) B Rim sprocket (replaceable) • Whether the groove in the bar has become badly worn. Replace the bar if necessary. Regularly check the degree of wear on the drive sprocket. Replace if wear is excessive. Replac
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ASSEMBLY Tension the chain by turning the chain tensioning screw Fitting the bar and chain clockwise using the combination spanner. See instructions under the heading Tensioning the chain. WARNING! Always wear gloves, when working with the chain. ! Check that the chain brake is in disengaged position by moving the front hand guard towards the front handle. The chain is correctly tensioned when it does not sag from the underside of the bar, but can still be turned easily by hand. Hold up th
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FUEL HANDLING Mixing ratio Fuel 1:50 (2%) for all engines. Note! The machine is equipped with a two-stroke engine Gasoline, litre Two-stroke oil, litre and must always be run using a mixture of gasoline and two-stroke oil. It is important to accurately measure the 2% (1:50) amount of oil to be mixed to ensure that the correct 5 0,10 mixture is obtained. When mixing small amounts of fuel, 10 0,43/0,20 even small inaccuracies can drastically affect the ratio of the mixture. 15 0,30 20 0,40 W
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FUEL HANDLING • Move the machine at least 10 ft (3 m) from the Fueling refuelling point before starting it. WARNING! Taking the following precautions, will lessen the risk of fire: ! Do not smoke and do not place any hot objects in the vicinity of fuel. Always stop the engine and let it cool for • Never start the machine: a few minutes before refuelling. 1 If you have spilled fuel or chain oil on the machine. Wipe off the spillage and allow remaining fuel to When refuelling, open the fuel c
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STARTING AND STOPPING Warm engine Starting and stopping Use the same procedure as for starting a cold engine but WARNING! Note the following before without setting the choke control in the choke position. starting: The correct choke/start throttle setting is obtained by ! moving the choke control to the choke position and then pushing it in again. Never start a chain saw unless the bar, chain and all covers are fitted correctly. Otherwise the clutch can come loose and cause personal injuri
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STARTING AND STOPPING throttle latch in order to avoid unnecessery wear on the should use this grip. Use a firm grip with thumbs and clutch assembly. fingers encircling the chain saw handles. WARNING! Long term inhalation of the engine’s exhaust fumes, chain oil mist ! and dust from sawdust can represent a health risk. • Never start a chain saw unless the bar, chain and all Stopping covers are fitted correctly. See instructions under the heading Assembly. Without a bar and chain attached to
