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- Husqvarna 390 XP G | Owners Manual - Page 1
Operator's manual 385XP 385XPG 390XP 390XPG Please read the operator's manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. English - Husqvarna 390 XP G | Owners Manual - Page 2
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: • - Husqvarna 390 XP G | Owners Manual - Page 3
KEY TO SYMBOLS You will find the following labels on your chain saw: Chain Saw IN ACCORDANCE WITH ANSI B175.1-2000 EPA III The Emissions Compliance Period referred to on the Emission Compliance label indicates the number of operating hours - Husqvarna 390 XP G | Owners Manual - Page 4
stopping 20 WORKING TECHNIQUES Before use 22 General working instructions 22 How to avoid kickback 28 MAINTENANCE General 29 Carburetor adjustment 29 Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw safety equipment 30 Muffler 32 Starter 33 Air filter 34 Spark plug 34 Lubricating the bar tip - Husqvarna 390 XP G | Owners Manual - Page 5
appliances, sewing machines, bicycles, motorcycles etc. In 1956, the first motor driven lawn mowers appeared, followed by chain saws in 1959, and it is within this area Husqvarna is working today. Today Husqvarna ′s manual as a valuable document. By following its′ content (using, service, maintenance - Husqvarna 390 XP G | Owners Manual - Page 6
? What is what on the 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 - Husqvarna 390 XP G | Owners Manual - Page 7
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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 - Husqvarna 390 XP G | Owners Manual - Page 8
new features that have been introduced. Personal protective equipment WARNING! Most chain saw accidents ! happen when the chain instructions under the heading Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw safety equipment. See instructions under the heading, What is what?, to find where these parts - Husqvarna 390 XP G | Owners Manual - Page 9
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 - Husqvarna 390 XP G | Owners Manual - Page 10
slips over it, the force may not be enough to trigger the chain brake. You should also maintain a firm grip of the chain saw handles while working. Testing the brake is simple, see instructions under the heading Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw safety equipment. We recommend you do - Husqvarna 390 XP G | Owners Manual - Page 11
: • Reduce the risk of kickback. • Reduce the risk of the saw chain breaking or jumping off the bar. • Obtain optimal cutting performance. • Keep the chain's cutting teeth properly sharpened! Follow our instructions and use the recommended file gauge. A damaged or badly sharpened chain increases the - Husqvarna 390 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 390 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 390 XP G | Owners Manual - Page 14
chain. Check the chain tension every time you refuel. NOTE! A new chain has a running-in period during which you should check the tension more frequently. Tension the chain hold the clutch cover/chain brake. Use the chain tensioning screw on our chain saws varies from model to model. See instructions - Husqvarna 390 XP G | Owners Manual - Page 15
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 chain use more chain oil). Checking chain lubrication • Check the chain lubrication each time you refuel. See instructions under - Husqvarna 390 XP G | Owners Manual - Page 16
instructions under the heading "Personal protective equipment". • Visible cracks in rivets and links. • Whether the chain is stiff. • Whether rivets and links are badly worn. Replace the saw chain if it exhibits any of the points above. We recommend you compare the existing chain with a new chain - Husqvarna 390 XP G | Owners Manual - Page 17
cover (chain brake). Take off the transportation ring (A). When fitting a new chain, the chain tension has to be checked frequently until the chain is run-in. Check the chain tension regularly. A correctly tensioned chain the top edge of the bar. Fit the clutch cover and locate the chain adjuster - Husqvarna 390 XP G | Owners Manual - Page 18
The green fuel cap on saws fitted with catalytic converters means type of fuel (see instructions under the heading Carburetor). Running HUSQVARNA two-stroke engine oil, which is specially formulated for our air tank should be emptied and cleaned. Chain oil • We recommend the use of special oil (chain - Husqvarna 390 XP G | Owners Manual - Page 19
designed for that purpose. • For longer periods of storage or for transport of the chain saw, the fuel and chain oil tanks should be emptied. Ask where you can dispose of waste fuel and chain oil at your local gas station. • The bar guard must always be fitted to the cutting attachment when the - Husqvarna 390 XP G | Owners Manual - Page 20
pressure in the cylinder and make starting easier. You should always use the decompression valve when starting the machine. Once the machine has started the valve will automatically return to its original setting. A Never start a chain saw unless the bar, chain and all covers are fitted correctly - Husqvarna 390 XP G | Owners Manual - Page 21
and dust from sawdust can represent a health risk. • Never start a chain saw unless the bar, chain and clutch cover are fitted correctly. See instructions under the heading Assembly. Without a bar and chain attached to the chain saw the clutch can come loose and cause serious injury. Stopping - Husqvarna 390 XP G | Owners Manual - Page 22
• To ensure that people, animals or other things cannot affect your control of the machine. CAUTION! Follow the instructions above, but do not use a chain saw in a situation where you cannot call for help in case of an accident. 2 Do not use the machine in bad weather, such as dense fog, heavy rain - Husqvarna 390 XP G | Owners Manual - Page 23
before leaving your chain saw for any length of time. WARNING! Sometimes chips get stuck in ! the clutch cover causing the chain to jam. chain saw one-handed! 5 In order to keep control of your saw, always maintain a firm foothold. Never work on a ladder, in a tree or on any other insecure support - Husqvarna 390 XP G | Owners Manual - Page 24
. In most 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 - Husqvarna 390 XP G | Owners Manual - Page 25
supported at both ends. There is a high risk that the chain will jam. Start by cutting from above (about 1/3 of the way through). Finish by cutting from below so that the two cuts meet. Tree felling technique IMPORTANT! It takes a lot of experience to fell a tree. Inexperienced users of chain saws - Husqvarna 390 XP G | Owners Manual - Page 26
the tree: for example, other trees, power lines, roads and buildings. • Look path You may find you are forced to let the tree fall in and there is high accident risk. See instructions under the heading Freeing a tree that has you begin with the top cut. Aim using to the saw's felling direction mark - Husqvarna 390 XP G | Owners Manual - Page 27
See instructions under the heading Technical data section to find out which lengths of bar are recommended for your saw. Decide which is the safest way to release the tension and whether you are able to do it safely. In complicated situations the only safe method is to put aside your chain saw - Husqvarna 390 XP G | Owners Manual - Page 28
nose of the guide bar. Be chain saw rest on the trunk. Kickback always occurs in the cutting plane of the bar. Normally the chain saw and bar are thrown backwards 28 - English Keep the trunk between you and the chain saw as you move along the trunk. Cutting the trunk into logs See instructions - Husqvarna 390 XP G | Owners Manual - Page 29
manual must be carried out by your servicing dealer (retailer). Carburetor adjustment Due to existing environmental and emissions legislation your chain saw any adjustments are made the air filter should be clean and the cylinder cover fitted. Adjusting the carburetor while a dirty air filter is in use - Husqvarna 390 XP G | Owners Manual - Page 30
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 Note! All servicing speed jet is screwed in too far, it may damage the piston/cylinder. When test run at the factory, the high speed jet is - Husqvarna 390 XP G | Owners Manual - Page 31
the idle setting when the throttle lockout is released. 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. • Press the throttle lockout and make sure it - Husqvarna 390 XP G | Owners Manual - Page 32
is not damaged and is firmly attached to the body of the chain saw. Start the engine and make sure the engine stops when you move blocked the machine will overheat and this will cause damage to the cylinder and piston. Never use a machine with a muffler that is in poor condition. Never 32 - English - Husqvarna 390 XP G | Owners Manual - Page 33
the starter against the crankcase and remove the starter. • Undo the screw in the centre of the pulley and remove the pulley. Insert and fasten a new starter cord to the pulley. Wind approx. 3 turns of the starter cord onto the pulley. Connect the pulley to the recoil spring so that the - Husqvarna 390 XP G | Owners Manual - Page 34
cannot be cleaned completely. The filter must therefore be replaced with a new one at regular intervals. A damaged air filter must always be replaced. A HUSQVARNA chain saw can be equipped with different types of air filters according to working conditions, weather, season, etc. Contact your dealer - Husqvarna 390 XP G | Owners Manual - Page 35
the wrong spark plug can damage the piston/cylinder. Check that the spark plug is the clutch cover by loosening the two bar nuts. Lay the saw on its Air intake on the starter. 2 Air guide plate. 3 Fins on the flywheel. 4 Cooling fins on the cylinder. 5 Cylinder cover (directs cold air over the cylinder - Husqvarna 390 XP G | Owners Manual - Page 36
out by your servicing dealer (retailer). Heated handles (385XPG, 390XPG) 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. IMPORTANT! In order - Husqvarna 390 XP G | Owners Manual - Page 37
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, check - Husqvarna 390 XP G | Owners Manual - Page 38
/cm3 Cylinder bore, inch/mm Stroke, inch/mm Idle speed, rpm Power, kW/ 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 390 XP G | Owners Manual - Page 39
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 390 XP G | Owners Manual - Page 40
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 - Husqvarna 390 XP G | Owners Manual - Page 41
CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST 1 Carburetor and internal parts 2 Intake pipe, airfilter holder and carburetor bolts. 3 Airfilter and fuelfilter covered up to maintenance schedule. 4 Ignition System 1Spark Plug, covered up to maintenance schedule 2Ignition Module - Husqvarna 390 XP G | Owners Manual - Page 42
the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut. Tip contact in some cases may cause a lightning fast reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and back towards the operator. Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly back towards the operator - Husqvarna 390 XP G | Owners Manual - Page 43
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ator’s manual
Please r
ead the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine.