Husqvarna 394XP User Manual

394XP101 88 44-26Operator´s manualPlease read these instructions carefully and makesure you understand them before using the saw.

10 – English!7 MufflerNever use a chain sawthat has a faulty muffler.Regularly check that themuffler is securelyattached to the chain saw.If the muffl

English – 11!SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSC Some terms that describe the bar and chainWhen the cutting equipment supplied with your saw becomesworn or damaged y

12 – EnglishSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!2 Sharpening your chain and adjustingraker clearanceThe risk of kickback is increased with a badlysharpened chain!A Ge

English – 13!C General advice on setting raker clearance• When you sharpen thecutting teeth you reduce theRAKER CLEARANCE(cutting depth). To maintainc

14 – English1 Undo the bar nuts thathold the clutch cover andchain brake, using thecombination spanner.Then tighten the nuts byhand as tight as you ca

English – 15C Checking chain lubrication• Check the chain lubricationeach time you refuel.Aim the tip of the saw at alight coloured surface about20 cm

16 – EnglishH BarCheck regularly:• Whether there are burrs onthe edges of the bar.Remove these with a file ifnecessary.• Whether the groove in thebar

English – 17!6 Take great care when youcut with the top edge ofthe bar, i.e. when cuttingfrom the underside of theobject. This is known ascutting on t

18 – EnglishSAFETY INSTRUCTIONSGENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS1 Chain saws are designed solely for cutting wood. The onlycutting equipment that can be used

English – 19!SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSGENERAL WORKING INSTRUCTIONSThis section describes basic safety rules forusing a chain saw. This information is nosubs

2 – EnglishSymbols on the chain saw:CAUTION! Chain saws can be dangerous!Careless or incorrect use can result inserious or fatal injury to the operato

20 – English!SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSTwo factors decide whether the chain will jam or the log willsplit. The first is how the log is supported and the seco

English – 21SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS2 The log is supported at oneend. There is a high riskthat it will split.A Start by cutting frombelow (about 1/3 of the

22 – EnglishSAFETY INSTRUCTIONSC Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreatRemove any branches thatare in the way. To do this it isbest to work fro

English – 23!We recommend that you usea bar that is longer than thediameter of the tree, so thatyou can make the FELLINGCUT and DIRECTIONAL CUTwith si

24 – EnglishWHAT IS WHAT?What is what?1. Filter cover.2. Front handle.3. Front hand guard.4. Starter cover.5. Chain oil tank.6. Starter handle.7. Adju

English – 25!Mounting guide bar and chainAlways wear gloves, when working with thechain, in order to protect your hands frominjury.Check that the chai

26 – EnglishChain oil• The chain lubricationsystem is automatic. Alwaysuse special chain oil withgood adhesivecharacteristics.• In countries where nos

English – 27!FuellingTaking the following precautions, will lessenthe risk of fire.• Do not smoke or place warm objects in the vicinity ofthe fuel.• A

28 – EnglishStart and stopWARNING!• Never start the saw engine without the bar, chain andclutch cover (chain brake) assembled - or else theclutch can

English – 29NOTE! If the chain rotates the T screw should be turnedanti-clockwise until the chain stops.• Place the saw on a flat surface so that the

English – 3CONTENTSContentsKey to symbols ...2Safety instructionsPersonal protective equipment ...

30 – EnglishStarter deviceWARNING!• When the recoil spring is assembled in the starterhousing, it is in tensioned position and can whentreated careles

English – 31MAINTENANCEa special screen. If your saw has this type of muffler, you shouldclean the screen at least once a week. This is done with a wi

32 – EnglishMAINTENANCECooling systemTo obtain the lowest possible running temperature the saw isequipped with a cooling system.The cooling systemcons

English – 33Weekly maintenance1. Check that the AVelements are not soft ortorn.2. Lubricate the clutch drumbearing.3. File off burrs, if any, onthe si

34 – EnglishNoise levelsEquivalent (see note 1) noisepressure level at operator’sear, measured according torelevant internationalstandards, dB(A).Equi

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4 – English!CHAIN SAW SAFETY EQUIPMENTThis section explains the various safety features of the saw,how they work, and basic inspection and maintenance

English – 51 Chain brake and front hand guardYOUR chain saw is equipped with a chain brake that is desig-ned to stop the chain immediately if you get

6 – English6 The way the chain brake is triggered, either manually orautomatically, depends on the force of the kickback and theposition of the chain

English – 7!5 Vibration damping systemYour chain saw is equippedwith a vibration dampingsystem that is designed tominimise vibrations and makeoperatio

8 – English!3 Checking the automatic brakeHold the chain saw over astump or other firm object.Let go of the front handleso that the bar falls ontothe

English – 9SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS4 Right hand guardCheck that the right handguard is not damaged andthat there are no visibledefects, such as cracks.5 Vi