Husqvarna 385XP User Manual Page 1

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10 – EnglishGENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSVibration damping systemYour machine is equipped with a vibration damping system that is designed to minimize vi

English – 11GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSGeneral rules• Only use cutting equipment recommended by us! See instructions under the heading Technical data.

12 – EnglishGENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSChain• Chain pitch (inches)• Drive link width (mm/inches)• Number of drive links.Sharpening your chain and adjus

English – 13GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS• File all the teeth to the same length. When the length of the cutting teeth is reduced to 4 mm (0.16") th

14 – EnglishGENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSLubricating cutting equipmentChain oilChain oil must demonstrate good adhesion to the chain and also maintain it

English – 15GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSChain drive sprocketThe clutch drum is fitted with one of the following drive sprockets:A Spur sprocket (the ch

16 – EnglishASSEMBLYFitting the bar and chainCheck that the chain brake is in disengaged position by moving the front hand guard towards the front han

English – 17FUEL HANDLINGFuelCAUTION! The machine is equipped with a two-stroke engine and must always been run using a mixture of petrol and two-stro

18 – EnglishFUEL HANDLINGFuellingClean the area around the fuel cap. Clean the fuel and chain oil tanks regularly. The fuel filter must be replaced at

English – 19STARTING AND STOPPINGStarting and stoppingCold engineStarting: The chain brake must be engaged when the chain saw is started. Activate the

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

20 – EnglishSTARTING AND STOPPINGNote! Reactivate the chain brake by pushing the front hand guard back towards the front handle. The chain saw is now

English – 21WORKING TECHNIQUESBefore use:1 Check that the chain brake works correctly and is not damaged.2 Check that the rear right hand guard is not

22 – EnglishWORKING TECHNIQUES5 Take great care when cutting a tree that is in tension. A tree that is in tension may spring back to its normal positi

English – 23WORKING TECHNIQUES7 Take great care when you cut with the top edge of the bar, i.e. when cutting from the underside of the object. This is

24 – EnglishWORKING TECHNIQUESLimbingWhen limbing thick branches you should use the same approach as for cutting.Cut difficult branches piece by piece.

English – 25WORKING TECHNIQUESTree felling techniqueSafe distanceThe safe distance between a tree that is to be felled and anyone else working nearby

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

English – 27WORKING TECHNIQUESWhen the felling cut and directional cut are complete the tree should start to fall by itself or with the aid of a felli

28 – EnglishWORKING TECHNIQUESIf you must cut across tree/limb, make two to three cuts, one inch apart, one to two inches deep.Continue to cut deeper

English – 29MAINTENANCEGeneralThe user must only carry out the maintenance and service work described in this manual.Carburettor adjustmentThe carbure

English – 3 CONTENTS Contents KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols on the machine: ... 2Symbols in the operator’s ma

30 – EnglishMAINTENANCELow speed jet LTurn the low speed jet L clockwise until it stops. If the engine accelerates poorly or idles unevenly, turn the

English – 31MAINTENANCEFine adjustmentWhen the machine has been ”run-in” the carburettor should be finely adjusted. The fine adjustment should be carrie

32 – EnglishMAINTENANCEChecking, maintaining and servicing chain saw safety equipmentChain brake and front hand guardChecking brake band wearBrush off

English – 33MAINTENANCEThrottle lockout• Make sure the throttle control is locked at the idle setting when the throttle lockout is released.• Press th

34 – EnglishMAINTENANCEMufflerNever use a machine that has a faulty muffler.Regularly check that the muffler is securely attached to the machine.Some muf

English – 35MAINTENANCETensioning the recoil spring• Hook the starter cord in the notch in the pulley and turn the starter pulley about 2 turns clockw

36 – EnglishMAINTENANCELubricating the bar tip sprocketLubricate the bar tip sprocket each time you refuel. Use the special grease gun and a good qual

English – 37MAINTENANCE”Air Injection” centrifugal cleaningCentrifugal cleaning means the following: All air to the carburettor passes through the sta

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 dataNote 1: Noise emissions in the environment measured as sound power (LWA) in conformity with EC directive 2000/

4 – English INTR ODUCTION Dear Customer , Cong ratulations on your choice to buy a Husqvarna product! Husqvarna is based on a tradition that dates

40 – EnglishTECHNICAL DATABar and chain combinationsThe following combinations are CE approved.The combinations below are not CE–type approved, but ar

English – 41TECHNICAL DATAEC-declaration of conformity(Applies to Europe only)Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel +46-36-146500, declares u

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English – 5 WHA T IS WHA T? What is what on the c hain saw? 1 Cylinder cover2 Front handle3 Chain brake and front hand guard4 Starter5 Chain oil t

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

English – 7 GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS chain sa w usage if possible. Your dealer, forestry school or your library can provide information about wh

8 – English GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS • The chain brake (A) can either be activated manually (by your left hand) or automatically by the inertia

English – 9 GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS • In the felling position the left hand is in a position that makes manual activation of the chain brake im