Husqvarna 372 XP G Owners Manual
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- Husqvarna 372 XP G | Owners Manual - Page 1
Operator's manual 365 SPECIAL 372 XP 372 XPG Please read the operator's manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. English - Husqvarna 372 XP G | Owners Manual - Page 2
'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. Regular cleaning is required. Never operate a chain saw holding it with one hand only. Visual check. Contact of the guide bar tip - Husqvarna 372 XP G | Owners Manual - Page 3
chain saw: EPA I EPA III 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. Maintenance, replacement - Husqvarna 372 XP G | Owners Manual - Page 4
Before use 22 General working instructions 22 How to avoid kickback 28 MAINTENANCE General 30 Carburetor adjustment 30 Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw safety equipment 31 Muffler 33 Starter 34 Air filter 35 Spark plug 35 Lubricating the bar tip sprocket 36 Needle bearing - Husqvarna 372 XP G | Owners Manual - Page 5
, followed by chain saws in 1959, and it is within this area Husqvarna is working today. Today Husqvarna is one of repairs and service whenever this may be necessary. If the retailer who sells your machine is not one of our authorized dealers, ask for the address of your nearest servicing dealer - Husqvarna 372 XP G | Owners Manual - Page 6
chain saw? 1 Cylinder cover 2 Front handle 3 Chain brake and front hand guard 4 Starter 5 Chain oil tank 6 Starter handle 7 Adjuster screws carburetor 8 Choke control/Start throttle lock 9 Rear handle 10 Stop switch (Ignition on/off switch.) 11 Fuel tank 12 Muffler 13 Bar tip sprocket 14 Chain 15 Bar - Husqvarna 372 XP G | Owners Manual - Page 7
Before using a new chain saw • Please read this manual carefully. • Check that the cutting equipment is correctly fitted and adjusted. See instructions under the heading Assembly. • Refuel and start the chain saw. See the instructions under the headings Fuel Handling and Starting and Stopping. • Do - Husqvarna 372 XP G | Owners Manual - Page 8
chain saw safety equipment. See instructions under the heading, What is what?, to find where these parts are located on your machine. The life span of the machine can be reduced and the risk of accidents can increase if machine maintenance is not carried out correctly and if service and/or repairs - Husqvarna 372 XP G | Owners Manual - Page 9
the risk of your left hand hitting the chain if you lose grip of the front handle. • The chain brake must be engaged when the chain saw is started to prevent the saw chain from rotating. • The way the chain brake is activated, either manually or automatically by the inertia release mechanism - Husqvarna 372 XP G | Owners Manual - Page 10
during kickback in the event of a kickback? No. First your brake must be in working order. Testing the brake is simple, see instructions under the heading Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw safety equipment. We recommend you do before you begin each work session. Second the kickback must - Husqvarna 372 XP G | Owners Manual - Page 11
engine are hot and may contain sparks which can start a fire. Never start the machine indoors or near combustible material! The machine′s vibration damping system reduces the transfer of vibration between the engine unit/cutting equipment and the machine′s handle unit. The body of the chain saw - Husqvarna 372 XP G | Owners Manual - Page 12
rotating ! saw chain can cause extremely serious injuries. Some terms that describe the bar and chain To maintain the safety features of the cutting equipment, you should replace a worn or damaged bar or chain with a bar and chain combinations recommended by Husqvarna. See instructions under the - Husqvarna 372 XP G | Owners Manual - Page 13
teeth you will need a round file and a file gauge. See instructions under the heading Technical data for information on the size of file and gauge that are recommended for the chain fitted to your chain saw. • The cutting part of the chain is called the cutter and consists of a cutting tooth (A) and - Husqvarna 372 XP G | Owners Manual - Page 14
while lifting the tip of the bar at the same time. Check that you can pull the chain round freely by hand and that it does not sag from the underside of the bar. The position of the chain tensioning screw on our chain saws varies from model to model. See instructions under the heading What is what - Husqvarna 372 XP G | Owners Manual - Page 15
after carrying out the above checks and associated measures you should contact your servicing dealer. Chain drive sprocket • The saw chain oil tank and the fuel tank are designed so that the fuel runs out before the saw chain oil. However, this safety feature requires that you use the right sort of - Husqvarna 372 XP G | Owners Manual - Page 16
5/32 inch (4 mm) the chain must be replaced. Bar Check regularly: • Whether there are burrs on the edges of the bar. Remove these with a file if necessary. WARNING! Most chain saw accidents ! happen when the chain touches the operator. Wear personal protective equipment. See instructions under - Husqvarna 372 XP G | Owners Manual - Page 17
performance and long life. Fit the bar over the bar bolts. Place the bar in its rearmost position. Place the chain over the drive sprocket locate it in the groove on the bar. Begin on the top edge of the bar. Note: If clutch cover is difficult to remove, replace bar nuts, engage brake and rerelease - Husqvarna 372 XP G | Owners Manual - Page 18
the type of fuel (see instructions under the heading Carburetor). Running-in Avoid running at a too high speed for extended periods during the first 10 hours. Two-stroke oil • For best results and performance use HUSQVARNA two-stroke engine oil, which is specially formulated for our air-cooled two - Husqvarna 372 XP G | Owners Manual - Page 19
. Check regularly for leaks from the fuel cap and fuel lines. WARNING! Never use a machine with ! visible damage to the spark plug guard and ignition cable. A risk of sparking arises, which can cause a fire. Transport and storage • Always store the chain saw and fuel so that there is no risk of - Husqvarna 372 XP G | Owners Manual - Page 20
choke position. Start throttle: The correct choke/start throttle setting is obtained by moving the control to the choke position. Grip the front handle with your left hand. Hold the chain saw on the ground by placing your right foot through the rear handle. Pull the starter handle with your right - Husqvarna 372 XP G | Owners Manual - Page 21
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 covers are fitted correctly. See instructions under the heading Assembly. Without a bar and chain attached to the chain saw the clutch can - Husqvarna 372 XP G | Owners Manual - Page 22
seek expert advice. Contact your chain saw dealer, service agent or an experienced chain saw user. Do not attempt any task that you are not sure you can handle! Before using a chain saw you must understand the effects of kickback and how to avoid them. See instructions under the heading How to avoid - Husqvarna 372 XP G | Owners Manual - Page 23
, nearby tree or some other object. 6 Before moving your chain saw switch off the engine and lock the chain using the chain brake. Carry the chain saw with the bar and chain pointing backwards. Fit a guard to the bar before transporting the chain saw or carrying it for any distance. 7 When you put - Husqvarna 372 XP G | Owners Manual - Page 24
use a chain saw by ! holding it with one hand. A chain saw is not safely controlled with one hand. Always have a secure, firm grip around the handles with both hands. 6 Always use a fast cutting speed, i.e. full throttle. 7 Take great care when you cut with the top edge of the bar, i.e. when - Husqvarna 372 XP G | Owners Manual - Page 25
cases you can avoid these problems by cutting in two stages; from the top and from the bottom. You need to support the object so that it will not trap the chain or split during cutting. IMPORTANT! If the chain jams in the cut: stop the engine! Don't try to pull the chain saw free. If you do you - Husqvarna 372 XP G | Owners Manual - Page 26
chain saws should not fell trees. Do not attempt any task beyond your experience level! there is high accident risk. See instructions location where of branches • Weight of snow • bar length of your saw! Felling is done using three cuts. First you make the directional cuts, which consist of the top - Husqvarna 372 XP G | Owners Manual - Page 27
saw, and cut with a pull stroke. Next make the bottom cut so that it finishes exactly at the end of the top start to fall by itself or with the aid of a felling wedge or breaking bar. instructions under the heading Technical data section to find out which lengths of bar are recommended for your saw - Husqvarna 372 XP G | Owners Manual - Page 28
tree or branch when the tension is released. Kickback always occurs in the cutting plane of the bar. Normally the chain saw and bar are thrown backwards and upwards towards the user. However, the chain saw may move in a different direction depending on the way it was being used when the kickback - Husqvarna 372 XP G | Owners Manual - Page 29
Work as close as possible to the chain saw for maximum control. If possible, let the weight of the chain saw rest on the trunk. Keep the trunk between you and the chain saw as you move along the trunk. Cutting the trunk into logs See instructions under the heading Basic cutting technique. English - Husqvarna 372 XP G | Owners Manual - Page 30
. IMPORTANT! Any maintenance other than that described in this manual must be carried out by your servicing dealer (retailer). Carburetor adjustment Due to existing environmental and emissions legislation your chain saw is equipped with movement limiters on the carburetor adjuster screws. These - Husqvarna 372 XP G | Owners Manual - Page 31
rpm when the chain starts to rotate. WARNING! Contact your servicing ! dealer, if the idle speed setting cannot be adjusted so that the chain stops at idle. Do not use the chain saw until it has been properly adjusted or repaired. Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw safety equipment - Husqvarna 372 XP G | Owners Manual - Page 32
See the instructions under the heading Start and stop. • Check that the throttle control and throttle lockout move freely and that the return springs work properly. Grasp the chain saw firmly, wrapping your fingers and thumbs around the handles. • Start the chain saw and apply full throttle. Release - Husqvarna 372 XP G | Owners Manual - Page 33
the body of the chain saw. Start the engine and make sure the engine stops when you move engine to overheat and may lead to serious damage. Note! The screen must be replaced if it is damaged. If the screen is blocked the machine will overheat and this will cause damage to the cylinder and piston - Husqvarna 372 XP G | Owners Manual - Page 34
MAINTENANCE use a muffler if the spark arrestor screen is missing or defective. • Pull out the cord approx. 30 cm starter housing it is under tension and can, if handled carelessly, pop out and cause personal injury. Care must be exercised when replacing the return spring or the starter cord - Husqvarna 372 XP G | Owners Manual - Page 35
to engine parts • Excessive fuel consumption. • Remove the air filter after taking off the air filter cover. When refitting make sure that the air filter seals tightly Note! Always use the recommended spark plug type! Use of the wrong spark plug can damage the piston/cylinder. Check that the spark plug - Husqvarna 372 XP G | Owners Manual - Page 36
fins on the cylinder. 5 Cylinder cover (directs cold air over the cylinder). 5 The clutch drum has a needle bearing on the output shaft. 4 This needle bearing must be lubricated regularly (once a week). CAUTION! Use only high quality bearing grease or 3 engine oil. See instructions under the - Husqvarna 372 XP G | Owners Manual - Page 37
through the starter. Dirt and dust is pushed out by the cooling fan. Heated handles (372XPG) On models with the designation XPG/G, the front as well as the rear handle are equipped with electric heating coils. These are fed with electrical current from an integrated generator in the chain saw. When - Husqvarna 372 XP G | Owners Manual - Page 38
compartment. Clean the starter units air intake. Clean the air filter. Replace if necessary. Check that nuts and screws are tight. Check that the stop switch works correctly. Check that there are no fuel leaks from the engine, tank or fuel lines. On chain saws with a catalytic converter - Husqvarna 372 XP G | Owners Manual - Page 39
Cylinder bore, inch/mm Stroke, inch/mm Idle speed, rpm Power, kW/ hp@ rpm Ignition system Spark plug Electrode gap, inch/mm Fuel and lubrication system Fuel tank capacity, US pint/litre Oil pump capacity at 9,000 rpm, ml/min Oil tank capacity, US pint/litre Type of oil pump Weight Chain saw without - Husqvarna 372 XP G | Owners Manual - Page 40
TECHNICAL DATA Recommended original and replacement bar and chain combinations These Husqvarna chain saw models are in the ANSI category of saws above 3,8 cu. in. and are not required to comply with low kickback performance requirements. However, for these models we recommend the following cutting - Husqvarna 372 XP G | Owners Manual - Page 41
which cause the failure of a warranted part for a period of two years. WHAT IS COVERED REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS Repair or replacement of any warranted part will be performed at no charge to the owner at an approved Husqvarna Forest & Garden servicing dealer. If you have any questions regarding - Husqvarna 372 XP G | Owners Manual - Page 42
1 Carburetor and internal parts 2 Intake pipe, airfilter holder and carburetor bolts. 3 Airfilter and fuelfilter covered up to maintenance schedule. 4 Spark Plug, covered up to maintenance schedule 5 Ignition Module 6 Muffler with catalytic converter MAINTENANCE STATEMENT The owner is responsible for - Husqvarna 372 XP G | Owners Manual - Page 43
path from the falling tree. Keep all parts of your body away from the saw chain when the engine is running. Before you start the engine, make sure that the saw chain is not contacting anything. Carry the chain saw with the engine stopped, the guide bar and saw chain to the rear, and the muffler - Husqvarna 372 XP G | Owners Manual - Page 44
Original instructions The engine exhaust from this product contains chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. 1153180-95 ´´®®zz++UU22))¶¶55••¨¨ 2010-01-26
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365 SPECIAL
372 XP 372 XPG
Oper
ator’s manual
Please r
ead the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions
before using the machine.