Husqvarna 395XPG User Manual Page 1

EEEEnnnngggglllliiiisssshhhh 395XP, 395XPG Operator ′ s manual Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructio

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 10 – English Vibration damping system Your machine is equipped with a vibration damping system that is designed to minimiz

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS English – 11 recommended file gauge. A damaged or badly sharpened chain increases the risk of accidents.• Maintain the c

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS12 – EnglishChain• Chain pitch (inches)• Drive link width (mm/inches)• Number of drive links.Sharpening your chain and adjus

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

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS14 – EnglishLubricating cutting equipmentChain oilChain oil must demonstrate good adhesion to the chain and also maintain it

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

ASSEMBLY16 – EnglishFitting the bar and chainCheck that the chain brake is in disengaged position by moving the front hand guard towards the front han

FUEL HANDLINGEnglish – 17FuelNote! The machine is equipped with a two-stroke engine and must always be run using a mixture of petrol and two-stroke oi

FUEL HANDLING18 – EnglishFuellingClean the area around the fuel cap. Clean the fuel and chain oil tanks regularly. The fuel filter must be replaced at

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

KEY TO SYMBOLS 2 – English Symbols on the machine: WARNING! Chain saws can be dangerous! Careless or incorrect use can result in serious or fatal inj

STARTING AND STOPPING20 – Englishunnecessary wear to the clutch, clutch drum and brake band.• Never start a chain saw unless the bar, chain and all co

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

WORKING TECHNIQUES22 – English6 Before moving your chain saw switch off the engine and lock the chain using the chain brake. Carry the chain saw with

WORKING TECHNIQUESEnglish – 23ladder, in a tree or where you do not have firm ground to stand on.6 Always use a fast cutting speed, i.e. full throttle.

WORKING TECHNIQUES24 – EnglishTwo factors decide whether the chain will jam or the object that you are cutting will split: the first is how the object

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

WORKING TECHNIQUES26 – EnglishFellingFelling is done using three cuts. First you make the directional cuts, which consist of the top cut and the botto

WORKING TECHNIQUESEnglish – 27There are methods for felling trees with a diameter larger than the bar length. However these methods involve a much gre

WORKING TECHNIQUES28 – EnglishKickback always occurs in the cutting plane of the bar. Normally the chain saw and bar are thrown backwards and upwards

MAINTENANCEEnglish – 29Carburettor adjustmentThe carburettor can be designed in different ways, depending on existing environmental and emissions legi

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

MAINTENANCE30 – EnglishRec. idle speed: 2500 rpmFine adjustmentWhen the machine has been ”run-in” the carburettor should be finely adjusted. The fine ad

MAINTENANCEEnglish – 31• The carburettor has three adjustment controls: - L = Low speed jet - H = High speed jet - T = Idle adjustment screw• Th

MAINTENANCE32 – Englishprocedure with the H-jet turned a further 1/4 turn anti-clockwise.• You have now run the machine at settings of H =±0, H=+1/4,

MAINTENANCEEnglish – 33Checking the inertia brake releasePlace the chain saw, with the engine switched off, on a stump or other stable surface. Releas

MAINTENANCE34 – EnglishChain catcherCheck that the chain catcher is not damaged and is firmly attached to the body of the chain saw.Right hand guardChe

MAINTENANCEEnglish – 35StarterChanging a broken or worn starter cord• Loosen the screws that hold the starter against the crankcase and remove the sta

MAINTENANCE36 – EnglishFitting the starter• To fit the starter, first pull out the starter cord and place the starter in position against the crankcase.

MAINTENANCEEnglish – 37Needle bearing lubricationThe clutch drum has a needle bearing on the output shaft. This needle bearing must be lubricated regu

MAINTENANCE38 – EnglishWinter useRunning problems can occur when using the machine in the cold and snowy conditions caused by:• Too low engine tempera

English – 39MAINTENANCEMaintenance scheduleThe following is a list of the maintenance that must be performed on the machine. Most of the items are des

4 – English INTRODUCTION Dear Customer, Congratulations on your choice to buy a Husqvarna product! Husqvarna is based on a tradition that dates back

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

English – 41TECHNICAL DATABar and chain combinationsThe following cutting attachments are approved for the model Husqvarna 395XP.Saw chain filing and fi

42 – English´®z+U1h¶6d¨´®z+U1h¶6d¨TECHNICAL DATAEC-declaration of conformity(Applies to Europe only)Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel +46

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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 6 – English Before using a new chain saw • Please read this manual carefully.• Check that the cutting equipment is correct

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS English – 7 Always use common sense It is not possible to cover every conceivable situation you can face when using a ch

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

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS English – 9of the front hand guard, the chain brake can only be activated by the inertia action. Will my hand always a