Husqvarna 362XP 365 372XP Chainsaw Owners Manual, 2004

Operators manual 362XP 365 372XP Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. English KEY TO SYMBOLS Key to symbols WARNING! Chain saws can be dangerous! Careless or incorrect 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 This product is in accordance with applicable EC directives.

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Noise emission to the environment according to the European Community’s Directive. The machine’s emission is specified in chapter Technical data and on label. 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. Regular cleaning is required. Visual check. Protective goggles or a visor must be worn. Refuelling. Filling with oil and adjusting oil flow. Other symbols/decals on the machine refer to special certification requirements for certain markets. 2 ­ English CONTENTS Contents KEY TO SYMBOLS Key to symbols . CONTENTS Contents Before using a new chain saw . SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Personal protective equipment . Machines safety equipment Checking, maintaining and servicing the machines safety equipment Cutting equipment How to avoid kickback General safety precautions General working instructions . WHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the chain saw? ASSEMBLY Fitting the bar and chain FUEL HANDLING Fuel STARTING AND STOPPING Starting and stopping . MAINTENANCE Carburettor . Starter Air filter . Spark plug Muffler Needle bearing lubrication . Adjustment of the oil pump Cooling system “Air Injection ” centrifugal cleaning Heated handles Electrical carburettor heating . Winter use Daily maintenance . Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance . TECHNICAL DATA Technical data Bar and chain combinations EC-declaration of conformity 2 3 3 4 4 7 9 15 16 18 23 24 25 27 29 30 31 31 32 32 32 32 33 33 33 33 34 34 34 35 36 37 Before using a new chain saw Please read the operator’s manual carefully. Check that the cutting equipment is correctly fitted and adjusted. See instructions under the heading Assembly. Refuel, start the chain saw and check the carburettor settings. See the instructions under the headings Fuel Handling, Starting and Stopping, and Carburettor. Do not use the chain saw until sufficient chain oil has reached the chain. See instructions under the heading Lubricating cutting equipment. · IMPORTANT! If the carburettor mixture is too lean it greatly increases the risk of engine failure. Poor maintenance of the air filter will cause carbon build-up on the spark plug and lead to starting difficulties. If the chain is improperly adjusted it will cause increased wear or damage to the bar, drive sprocket and chain. WARNING! Under no circumstances may the design of the machine be modified without the permission of the manufacturer. Always use genuine accessories. Non-authorized modifications and/or accessories can result in serious personal injury or the death of the operator or others. ! ! ! ! WARNING! A chain saw is a dangerous tool if used carelessly or incorrectly and can cause serious, even fatal injuries. It is very important that you read and understand the contents of this operator’s manual. WARNING! The inside of the muffler contain chemicals that may be carcinogenic. Avoid contact with these elements in the event of a damaged muffler. WARNING! Long term inhalation of the engine’s exhaust fumes, chain oil mist and dust from sawdust can represent a health risk. Husqvarna AB has a policy of continuous product development and therefore reserves the right to modify the design and appearance of products without prior notice. English ­3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Personal protective equipment Machines safety equipment This section describes the machines safety equipment, its purpose, and how checks and maintenance should be carried out to ensure that it operates correctly. See the “What is what? ” section to locate where this equipment is positioned on your machine. WARNING! Never use a machine that has faulty safety equipment! Carry out the inspection, maintenance and service routines listed in this section. ! WARNING! Most chain saw accidents happen when the chain touches the operator. You must use approved personal protective equipment whenever you use the machine. Personal protective equipment cannot eliminate the risk of injury but it will reduce the degree of injury if an accident does happen. Ask your dealer for help in choosing the right equipment. ! · Chain brake and front hand guard ! WARNING! Long or continuous exposure to high noise levels may cause permanent hearing impairment. Always wear approved hearing protection when operating a chain saw. · Throttle lock Protective helmet Hearing protection Protective goggles or a visor · Chain catcher · Gloves with saw protection · Right hand guard · Protective trousers with saw protection · Vibration damping system · · Boots with saw protection, steel toe-cap and non-slip sole Stop switch · Generally clothes should be close-fitting without restricting your freedom of movement. · Always have a first aid kit nearby. Muffler · Cutting equipment. See instructions under the heading Cutting equipment. 4 ­ English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Chain brake and front hand guard Your chain saw is equipped with a chain brake that is designed to stop the chain immediately if you get a kickback. The chain brake reduces the risk of accidents, but only you can prevent them. Take care when using your saw and make sure the kickback zone of the bar never touches any object. · You can also use the chain brake as a temporary brake when you change position or if you put the chain saw down for a short time! Apart from the fact that a chain saw with a chain brake greatly reduces the risk of accidents due to kickback, you should also apply the chain brake manually if there is a risk of the chain accidentally hitting anyone or anything close by. · The chain brake (A) can either be activated manually (by your left hand) or automatically by the inertia release mechanism (a pendulum that swings independently of the chain saw. On most of our models the front hand guard acts as a counterweight in case of kickback). The brake is applied when the front hand guard (B) is pushed forwards. · To release the chain brake pull the front hand guard backwards, towards the front handle. · Kickback can be very sudden and violent. Most kickbacks are minor and do not always activate the chain brake. If this happens you should hold the chain saw firmly and not let go. This movement activates a spring-loaded mechanism that tightens the brake band (C) around the engine drive system (D) (clutch drum). · · The front hand guard is not designed solely to activate the chain brake. Another important feature is that it reduces the risk of the chain hitting your left hand if you lose grip of the front handle. The way the chain brake is activated, either manually or automatically by the inertia release mechanism, depends on the force of the kickback and the position of the chain saw in relation to the object that the kickback zone of the bar strikes. If you get a violent kickback while the kickback zone of the bar is farthest away from you the chain brake will be activated by the movement of the counterweight (inertia activated) in the kickback direction. · The chain brake must be engaged when the chain saw is started. If the kickback is less violent or the kickback zone of the bar is closer to you the chain brake will be activated manually by the movement of your left hand. English ­5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS · During felling your left hand grasps the front handle in such a way that it cannot activate the chain brake. In this position, i.e. when your left hand is in such a position that it cannot affect the movement of the front hand guard, the chain brake can only be activated by the inertia of the counterweight. Vibration damping system Your machine is equipped with a vibration damping system that is designed to minimize vibration and make operation easier. When you use a chain saw, vibration is generated by the uneven contact between the chain and the wood you are cutting. · The inertia activated chain brake is a valuable feature but there are certain factors to remember (see point above). Throttle lock The throttle lock 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 lock both move back to their original positions. This movement is controlled by two independent return springs. This arrangement means that the throttle control is automatically locked at the idle setting. Cutting hardwoods (most broadleaf trees) creates more vibration than cutting softwoods (most conifers). Cutting with cutting equipment that is blunt or faulty (wrong type or badly sharpened) will increase the vibration level. See instructions under the heading Cutting equipment. The machines vibration damping system reduces the transfer of vibration between the engine unit/cutting equipment and the machines handle unit. The body of the chain saw, including the cutting equipment, is insulated from the handles by vibration damping units. Chain catcher The chain catcher is designed to catch the chain if it snaps or jumps off. This should not happen if the chain is properly tensioned (see instructions under the heading Assembly) and if the bar and chain are properly serviced and maintained (see instructions under the heading General working instructions). ! WARNING! Overexposure to vibration can lead to circulatory damage or nerve damage in people who have impaired circulation. Contact your doctor if you experience symptoms of overexposure to vibration. Such symptoms include numbness, loss of feeling, tingling, pricking, pain, loss of strength, changes in skin colour or condition. These symptoms normally appear in the fingers, hands or wrists. The risk increases at low temperatures. Stop switch Right hand guard Apart from protecting your hand if the chain jumps or snaps, the right hand guard stops branches and twigs from interfering with your grip on the rear handle. Use the stop switch to switch off the engine. 6 ­ English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Muffler The muffler is designed to keep noise levels to a minimum and to direct exhaust fumes away from the user. Make sure the front hand guard is not damaged and that there are no visible defects such as cracks. Checking the front hand guard ! WARNING! The exhaust fumes from the engine are hot and may contain sparks which can start a fire. Never start the machine indoors or near combustible material! Move the front hand guard forwards and back to make sure it moves freely and that it is securely anchored to the clutch cover. In areas with a hot, dry climate there is a high risk of fires. These areas are sometimes controlled by legislation and requirements that among other things the muffler must be equipped with an approved type of spark arrestor mesh. For mufflers it is very important that you follow the instructions on checking, maintaining and servicing your machine. See instructions under the heading Checking, maintaining and servicing the machine’s safety equipment. Checking the inertia brake release ! WARNING! The muffler gets very hot in use and remains so for a short time afterwards. Do not touch the muffler if it is hot! Checking, maintaining and servicing the machines safety equipment Hold the chain saw over a stump or other firm object. Let go of the front handle so that the bar drops towards the stump as the chain saw rotates around the rear handle. ! WARNING! All servicing and repair work on the machine requires special training. This is especially true of the machines safety equipment. If your machine fails any of the checks described below you must contact your service agent. When you buy any of our products we guarantee the availability of professional repairs and service. If the retailer who sells your machine is not a servicing dealer, ask him for the address of your nearest service agent. When the bar hits the stump the brake should be applied. Chain brake and front hand guard Checking brake band wear Checking the brake trigger Place the chain saw on firm ground and start it. Make sure the chain does not touch the ground or any other object. See the instructions under the heading Start and stop. Brush off any wood dust, resin and dirt from the chain brake and clutch drum. Dirt and wear can impair operation of the brake. Regularly check that the brake band is at least 0.6 mm thick at its thinnest point. English ­7 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Grasp the chain saw firmly, wrapping your fingers and thumbs around the handles. Chain catcher Check that the chain ….. …

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