Husqvarna 390 XP W Owners Manual

Husqvarna 390 XP W Manual

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    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
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    or others. Please read the operator's manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. Always wear: 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
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    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 for which the engine has been shown to meet Federal emissions
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    ASSEMBLY Fitting the bar and chain 17 FUEL HANDLING Fuel 18 STARTING AND STOPPING Starting and 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
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    using, service, maintenance etc) the life span and the second-hand value of the machine can be extended. If you ever lend or sell this machine, make sure that the borrower or buyer gets the operator′s manual, so they will also know how to properly maintain and use it. Thank you for using a Husqvarna
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    spike 17 Chain catcher 18 Clutch cover 19 Rear handle with right hand guard 20 Throttle control 21 Throttle lockout 22 Decompression valve 23 Combination spanner 24 Chain tensioning screw 25 Operator's manual 26 Bar guard 27 Switch for heated handle (385XPG, 390XPG) 28 Oil pump adjustment screw 29
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    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 not use the
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    ! Sparks can come from the muffler, the bar and chain or other sources. Always have fire 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 are located on your machine. The life
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    " when starting and when moving over short distances, to reduce the risk of moving chain accidentally hitting your leg or anyone or anything close by. If the kickback is less violent or the kickback zone of the bar is closer to you the chain brake is designed to be activated manually by the
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    if the bar and chain are properly serviced and maintained (see instructions under the heading General working instructions). 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
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    cutting equipment, is insulated from the handles by vibration damping units. requiring among other bar. • Obtain optimal cutting performance. • Extend the life of cutting equipment. • Avoid increasing vibration levels. General rules • Only use cutting equipment recommended by us! See instructions
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    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 heading Technical Data for a list of replacement bar and chain combinations we recommend. Bar • Length (inches/cm) • Number of drive links. The
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    you have to exert more pressure to force the bar through the wood and the chips will be very a round file and a file gauge. See instructions under the heading Technical data for information on the the chain fitted to your chain saw. • The cutting part of the chain is called the cutter and consists of
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    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 the use of our own oil for both maximum chain life and to minimise environmental damage. If our own chain oil is not available, standard
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    oil). Checking chain lubrication • Check the chain lubrication each time you refuel. See instructions under the heading Lubricating the bar tip sprocket. Aim the tip of the bar at a light coloured surface about 20 cm (8 inches) away. After 1 minute running at 3/4 throttle you should see a distinct
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    instructions and General safety precautions. • Whether the groove in the bar has become badly worn. Replace the bar if necessary. • Whether the tip of the bar is uneven or badly worn. If a hollow forms on the underside of the bar tip this is due to running with a slack chain. • To prolong the life
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    handle. The chain is correctly tensioned when it does not sag from the underside of the bar, but can still be turned easily by hand. Hold up the bar tip and tighten the bar nuts with the combination spanner. Remove the bar and long life. Fit the bar over the bar bolts. Place the bar in its
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    handling fuel. Gasoline Mixing ratio 1:50 (2%) for all engines. Gasoline, litre 5 10 15 20 US gallon 1 2 1/2 5 Two-stroke oil, litre 2% (1:50) 0,10 0,43/0,20 (see instructions under performance use HUSQVARNA two-stroke intended for fuel. • Always start by filling half the the bar and the chain. •
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    fuel/oil tanks in a well ventilated area. Store the fuel in approved cans in a safe place. Fit the bar guard. Clean the machine. See instructions under the heading Maintenance schedule. Ensure the machine is cleaned and that a complete service is carried out before long-term storage. English - 19
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    choke control to the choke position and then pushing it in again. Starting 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 hand and pull out the starter cord slowly until you
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    encircling the chain saw handles. WARNING! Long term inhalation 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 clutch cover are fitted correctly. See instructions under the heading Assembly
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    and not damaged. 8 Check that all parts of the chain saw are tightened correctly 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
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    your right hand on the rear handle and your left hand on the front handle. Wrap your fingers and thumbs around the handles. You should use this grip 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 cutting from the underside
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    only the kickback zone of the bar is in contact with the tree, grip around the handles with both hands. General • Always use full throttle when cutting! instructions under the heading How to avoid kickback. 24 problems by cutting in two stages; from the top and from the bottom. You need to support
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    piece by piece. 1 2 3 The log is supported at one end. There is a high risk that it will split. Start by cutting from below (about 1/3 of the way Avoid letting the chain touch the ground as you finish the cut. Maintain full throttle but be prepared for what might happen. If it is possible (can
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    Weight of snow • Obstacles within the reach of the tree: for example, other trees, power lines, roads and buildings. • Look for signs of damage and rot in the stem, this makes it more probably that the tree will break and start risk. See instructions under the larger than the bar length of your
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    cut are complete the tree should start to fall by itself or with the aid of a felling wedge or breaking bar. Cutting trees and branches that are with single cutting strokes. See instructions under the heading Technical data section to find out which lengths of bar are recommended for your saw.
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    zone of the guide bar. Be extremely cautious and avoid contacting the log, other limbs or objects with the nose of the guide bar. Be extremely let the weight of the chain saw rest on the trunk. Kickback always occurs in the cutting plane of the bar. Normally the chain saw and bar are thrown
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    machine according to the starting instructions and let it warm up for 10 minutes. CAUTION! If the chain rotates while idling the Tscrew must be turned anti-clockwise until the chain stops. • Place the machine on a flat surface so that the bar points away from you and so that the bar and chain do
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    speed setting occurs when the engine runs smoothly in every position. It should also be good margin to the 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
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    or any other object. See the instructions under the heading Start and stop. • Press the throttle lockout and make sure it returns to its original position when you release it. Grasp the chain saw firmly, wrapping your fingers and thumbs around the handles. • Check that the throttle control and
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    damaged and is firmly attached to the body of the chain saw. Start the engine and make sure the engine stops when you move the stop Make sure the vibration damping units are securely attached to the engine unit and handle unit. Some mufflers are equipped with a special spark arrestor screen. If
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    up in the starter housing it is under tension and can, if handled carelessly, pop out and cause personal injury. Care must be exercised Insert the starter cord through the hole in the starter housing and the starter handle. Make a secure knot in the end of the starter cord. Tensioning the
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    order to avoid: • Carburettor malfunctions • Starting problems • Loss of engine power • Unnecessary wear to engine parts • Excessive fuel consumption. • Remove the intervals. A damaged air filter must always be replaced. A HUSQVARNA chain saw can be equipped with different types of air filters
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    oil flow. 21 3 +- Recommended settings: Bar 18"-20": Bar 22"-26": Position 1 Position 2 Bar 28" - : Position 3 WARNING! The a cooling system. The cooling system consists of: 1 Air intake on the starter. 2 Air guide plate. 3 Fins on the flywheel. 4 Cooling fins on the cylinder. 5 Cylinder cover
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    in this manual must be carried out by your servicing dealer (retailer). Heated handles (385XPG, ywheel, inlet pipe and carburetor compartment. Winter use Running problems can occur when using the machine in the cold measures are therefore often required: • Partly mask the air inlet on the starter
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    necessary. Check that the vibration damping elements are not damaged. The bar should be turned daily for more even wear. Check the lubrication hole in the bar, to be sure it is not clogged. Clean the bar groove. If the bar has a sprocket tip, this should be lubricated. Lubricate the clutch drum
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    litre Type of oil pump Weight Chain saw without bar or chain, empty tanks, lb/kg Chain/bar Recommended bar lengths, inch/cm Usable 0,058/1,5 0,063/1,6 Rim/7 21,4 390XP 5,4/88 2,2/55 1,5/37 2700 4,8/9600 NGK BPMR 7A/ Champion RCJ 7Y 0,02/0,5 1,9/0,9 6-24 1,06/0,5 Automatic 15,6/7,1 XPG: 16,1/7,3
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    -28 3/8" Gauge, inch 0,058 0,058 Max. nose radius 11T ATM 1,33" Chain Type Husqvarna H42, Oregon 73LP / 73LG / 73V Drive link count 68-92 68-92 Listed ATM is the Oregon designation of Armour Tip Medium hard nose bar. Note: For the chains above you are free to choose between 0,050" and
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    modifications or the use of parts not made or approved by the original equipment manufacturer.You are responsible for presenting your small nonroad engine to a Husqvarna Forest & Garden authorized servicing dealer as soon as a problem exists. The warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable
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    FEDERAL EMISSION 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 for the performance of all required maintenance, as defined in the operator's manual. English - 41
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    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
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    Original instructions 1153176-95 ´´®®zz++UU11ee¶¶55JJ¨¨ 2010-04-17
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English
385XP
385XPG
390XP
390XPG
Oper
ator’s manual
Please r
ead the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine.