Husqvarna 395XP Chainsaw Owners Manual, 2009

Operator’s manual (EPA I) 395XP Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. English KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols on the machine: WARNING! Chain saws can be dangerous! Careless or improper use can result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. Always wear: Approved protective helmet Approved hearing protection Protective goggles or a visor Regular cleaning is required.

Both of the operators hands must be used to operate the chain saw. Visual check. Never operate a chain saw holding it with one hand only. Protective goggles or a visor must be worn. Symbols in the operator’s manual: Switch off the engine by moving the stop switch to the STOP position before carrying out any checks or maintenance. Always wear approved protective gloves. Contact of the guide bar tip with any object must be avoided. Tip contact may cause the guide bar to move suddenly upward and backward (so-called kickback), which may cause serious injury. Recommended cutting equipment in this example: – Bar length 16 inches – Max. nose radius 9 Teeth – Chain type Oregon 91VG Measured maximum kickback value with brake for the bar and chain combination on the label. Measured maximum kickback value without triggering the brake, for the bar and chain combination on the label. Other symbols/decals on the machine refer to special certification requirements for certain markets. Filing with oil and adjusting oil flow. The chain brake must be engaged when the chain saw is started. WARNING! Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the guide bar touches an object, and cause a lightning fast reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and towards the operator. May cause serious personal injury. You will find the following labels on your chain saw: 2 ­ English KEY TO SYMBOLS EPA I The Emissions Compliance Period referred to on the Emission Compliance label indicates the number of operating hours for which the engine has been shown to meet Federal emissions requirements. Category C = 50 hours, B = 125 hours, and A = 300 hours. The engine exhaust from this product contains chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and system may be performed by any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. English ­ 3 CONTENTS Contents KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols on the machine: Symbols in the operator’s manual: CONTENTS Contents . INTRODUCTION Dear customer! . WHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the chain saw? . GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before using a new chain saw Important Always use common sense Personal protective equipment . Machines safety equipment . Cutting equipment . ASSEMBLY Fitting the bar and chain . FUEL HANDLING Fuel . Fueling Fuel safety STARTING AND STOPPING Star ting and stopping WORKING TECHNIQUES Before use: General working instructions How to avoid kickback . MAINTENANCE Carburetor adjustment Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw safety equipment Muffler . Starter . Air filter Spark plug . Lubricating the bar tip sprocket . Needle bearing lubrication Adjustment of the oil pump . Cooling system . “Air Injection ” centrifugal cleaning . Winter use . Heated handles . Maintenance schedule TECHNICAL DATA Technical data . Saw chain filing and file gauges .

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