Husqvarna 372XP EPA II Manuale Utente

EEEEnnnngggglllliiiisssshhhh 365 EP A I 372XP EP A II Oper ator’s manual Please r ead the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you under

10 – EnglishGENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSWill my inetria activated chain brake always activate during kickback in the event of a kickback?No. First your

English – 11GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSStop switchUse the stop switch to switch off the engine.MufflerThe muffler is designed to keep noise levels to a m

12 – EnglishGENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSChainA chain is made up of a number of links, which are available in standard and low-kickback versions.Some ter

English – 13GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS2 Cutting angle3 File position4 Round file diameterIt is very difficult to sharpen a chain correctly without the r

14 – EnglishGENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSTensioning the chainThe more you use a chain the longer it becomes. It is therefore important to adjust the chai

English – 15GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSChecking chain lubrication• Check the chain lubrication each time you refuel. See instructions under the heading

16 – EnglishGENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSBarCheck regularly:• Whether there are burrs on the edges of the bar. Remove these with a file if necessary.• Whe

English – 17ASSEMBLYFitting the bar and chainCheck that the chain brake is in disengaged position by moving the front hand guard towards the front han

18 – EnglishFUEL HANDLINGFuelNote! The machine is equipped with a two-stroke engine and must always be run using a mixture of gasoline and two-stroke

English – 19FUEL HANDLINGFuelingClean the area around the fuel cap. Clean the fuel and chain oil tanks regularly. The fuel filter must be replaced at l

2 – English KEY T O SYMBOLS Symbols on the mac hine: W ARNING! Chain saws can be dangerous! Careless or improper use can result in serious or fat

20 – EnglishSTARTING AND STOPPINGStarting and stoppingCold engineStarting:Ignition: Slide the ignition switch to the left.Choke: Set the choke control

English – 21STARTING AND STOPPING• Never start a chain saw unless the bar, chain and all covers are fitted correctly. See instructions under the headin

22 – EnglishWORKING TECHNIQUESBefore use:1 Check that the chain brake works correctly and is not damaged.2 Check that the rear right hand guard is not

English – 23WORKING TECHNIQUES6 Before moving your chain saw switch off the engine and lock the chain using the chain brake. Carry the chain saw with

24 – EnglishWORKING TECHNIQUES8 Unless the user resists this pushing force there is a risk that the chain saw will move so far backwards that only the

English – 25WORKING TECHNIQUESLimbingWhen limbing thick branches you should use the same approach as for cutting.Cut difficult branches piece by piece.

26 – EnglishWORKING TECHNIQUESTree felling techniqueSafe distanceThe safe distance between a tree that is to be felled and anyone else working nearby

English – 27WORKING TECHNIQUESFellingFelling is done using three cuts. First you make the directional cuts, which consist of the top cut and the botto

28 – EnglishWORKING TECHNIQUESWe recommend that you use a bar that is longer than the diameter of the tree, so that you can make the felling cut and d

English – 29WORKING TECHNIQUESHow to avoid kickbackWhat is kickback?The word kickback is used to describe the sudden reaction that causes the chain sa

English – 3 KEY T O SYMBOLS Y ou will find the following labels on your chain saw: EP A IEPA II The Emissions Compliance P eriod referred to on the

30 – EnglishMAINTENANCEGeneralThe user must only carry out the maintenance and service work described in this manual.Carburetor adjustmentDue to exist

English – 31MAINTENANCEHigh speed jet HAt the factory the engine is adjusted at sea level. When working at a high altitude or in different weather con

32 – EnglishMAINTENANCEChecking the inertia brake releaseWith the engine turned off, hold the chain saw over a stump or other firm object. Let go of th

English – 33MAINTENANCERight hand guardCheck that the right hand guard is not damaged and that there are no visible defects, such as cracks.Vibration

34 – EnglishMAINTENANCEStarterChanging a broken or worn starter cord• Loosen the screws that hold the starter against the crankcase and remove the sta

English – 35MAINTENANCEAir filterThe air filter must be regularly cleaned to remove dust and dirt in order to avoid:• Carburettor malfunctions• Starting

36 – EnglishMAINTENANCECooling systemTo keep the working temperature as low as possible the machine is equipped with a cooling system.The cooling syst

English – 37MAINTENANCEHeated handles(372XPG)On models with the designation XPG/G, the front as well as the rear handle are equipped with electric hea

38 – EnglishMAINTENANCEMaintenance scheduleThe following is a list of the maintenance that must be performed on the machine. Most of the items are des

English – 39TECHNICAL DATATechnical data365 372XPEngineCylinder displacement, cu.in/cm33,97/65,1 4,31/70,7Cylinder bore, inch/mm 1,89/48 1,97/50Stroke

4 – English CONTENTS Contents KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols on the machine: ... 2Symbols in the operator’s ma

40 – EnglishTECHNICAL DATARecommended original and replacement bar and chain combinationsThese Husqvarna chain saw models are in the ANSI category of

English – 41FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENTYOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONSThe EPA (The US Environmental Protection Agency), Environme

42 – EnglishAMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY PRECAUTIONS´®z+Rse¶5S¨´®z+Rse¶5S¨Safety precautions for chain saw users(ANSI B 175.1-2000 Annex C)Kickback safety

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English – 5 INTR ODUCTION Dear customer! Cong ratulations on your choice to buy a Husqvarna product! Husqvarna is based on a tradition that dates b

6 – English WHA T IS WHA T? What is what on the chain saw? 1 Cylinder cover2 Front handle3 Chain brake and front hand guar

English – 7 GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS Bef ore using a new chain saw • Please read this manual carefully.• Check that the cutting equipment is cor

8 – EnglishGENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSchain saw usage if possible. Your dealer, forestry school or your library can provide information about which tra

English – 9GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS• This movement activates a spring-loaded mechanism that tightens the brake band (C) around the engine drive syst