Husqvarna 365 Operator's Manual
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- Page 1 Operator’s manual (EPA II) 365 372XP Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you E E E E n n n n g g g g l l l l i i i i s s s s h h h h...
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Page 2: Key To Symbols
KEY TO SYMBOLS Key to symbols Switch off the engine by moving the stop switch to the STOP position before carrying WARNING! Chain saws can be dangerous! out any checks or maintenance. Careless or incorrect use can result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Contents Before using a new chain saw KEY TO SYMBOLS • Please read the operator’s manual carefully. Key to symbols ............. • Check that the cutting equipment is correctly fitted and CONTENTS adjusted. See instructions under the heading Assembly. Contents .............. - Page 4 Category C = 50 hours, B = 125 hours, and A = 300 hours. Husqvarna AB has a policy of continuous product development and therefore reserves the right to modify the design and appearance of products without prior notice.
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Page 5: Safety Instructions
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Machine ′ s safety equipment Personal protective equipment This section describes the machine ′ s safety equipment, its WARNING! Most chain saw accidents purpose, and how checks and maintenance should be carried out to ensure that it operates correctly. See the ”What is happen when the chain touches the what?”... - Page 6 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Chain brake and front hand guard • You can also use the chain brake as a temporary brake when you change position or if you put the chain saw Your chain saw is equipped with a chain brake that is down for a short time! Apart from the fact that a chain saw designed to stop the chain immediately if you get a kickback.
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Page 7: Chain Catcher
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Vibration damping system • During felling your left hand grasps the front handle in such a way that it cannot activate the chain brake. In this Your machine is equipped with a vibration damping system position, i.e. when your left hand is in such a position that that is designed to minimize vibration and make operation it cannot affect the movement of the front hand guard, the easier. -
Page 8: Checking, Maintaining And Servicing The Machine ' S Safety Equipment
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Muffler Checking the front hand guard The muffler is designed to keep noise levels to a minimum and to direct exhaust fumes away from the user. Make sure the front hand guard is not damaged and that there are no visible defects such as cracks. - Page 9 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Grasp the chain saw firmly, wrapping your fingers and thumbs Chain catcher around the handles. Check that the chain catcher is not damaged and is firmly attached to the body of the chain saw. Apply full throttle and activate the chain brake by tilting your left wrist forward onto the front hand guard.
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Page 10: Cutting Equipment
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Muffler • 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 risk of accidents. Never use a machine that has a faulty muffler. •... -
Page 11: Sharpening Your Chain And Adjusting Raker Clearance
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Chain • Bar groove width (inches/mm). The groove in the bar must match the width of the chain drive links. A chain is made up of a number of links, which are available in standard and low-kickback versions. None Standard Low-kickback... - Page 12 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • A sharp chain eats its way through the wood and WARNING! The following faults will increase produces long, thick cuttings. the risk of kickback considerably: File angle too large Cutting angle too small • The cutting part of the chain is called the cutting link and this consists of a cutting tooth (A) and the raker lip (B).
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Page 13: Tensioning The Chain
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Tensioning the chain See the Technical data section to find the raker clearance for your particular chain. WARNING! A slack chain may jump off and cause serious or even fatal injury. • On a low-kickback cutting link the front edge of the raker lip is rounded. - Page 14 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Lubricating cutting equipment • Check that the oil channel in the bar is not obstructed. Clean if necessary. WARNING! Poor lubrication of cutting equipment may cause the chain to snap, which could lead to serious, even fatal injuries. Chain oil Chain oil must demonstrate good adhesion to the chain and •...
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Page 15: How To Avoid Kickback
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Checking wear on cutting equipment • 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. Check the chain daily for: •... -
Page 16: General Rules
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Kickback always occurs in the cutting plane of the bar. 4 Never use the chain saw above shoulder height and try Normally the chain saw and bar are thrown backwards and not to cut with the tip of the bar. Never use the chain saw upwards towards the user. -
Page 17: General Safety Precautions
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 8 Follow the instructions on sharpening and maintaining 3 Check that the throttle lock works correctly and is not your bar and chain. When you replace the bar and chain damaged. use only combinations that are recommended by us. See 4 Check that the start and stop switch works correctly and instructions under the headings Cutting equipment and is not damaged. -
Page 18: General Working Instructions
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Place the chain saw on the ground and hold the rear • Ensure the machine is cleaned and that a complete handle down with your right foot. Grasp the front handle service is carried out before long-term storage. firmly using your left hand. -
Page 19: Basic Cutting Technique
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Basic cutting technique • Make sure you can move and stand safely. Check the area around you for possible obstacles (roots, rocks, branches, ditches, etc.) in case you have to move suddenly. Take General great care when working on sloping ground. •... -
Page 20: Tree Felling Technique
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Finish by cutting from above so that the two cuts meet. WARNING! If the chain jams in the cut: stop the engine! Don’t try to pull the chain saw free. If you do you may be injured by the chain when the chain saw suddenly breaks free. - Page 21 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Felling direction Remove any undergrowth from the base of the tree and check the area for obstacles (stones, branches, holes, etc.) so that The aim is to fell the tree in a position where you can limb and you have a clear path of retreat when the tree starts to fall.
- Page 22 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Felling cut We recommend that you use a bar that is longer than the diameter of the tree, so that you can make the felling cut and The felling cut is made from the opposite side of the tree and directional cuts with single cutting strokes.
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Page 23: Freeing A Tree That Has Fallen Badly
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Freeing a tree that has fallen badly Freeing a ”trapped tree” It is very dangerous to remove a trapped tree and there is high accident risk. The safest method is to use a winch. • Tractor-mounted • Portable Cutting trees and branches that are in tension Preparations: Work out which side is in tension and where the point of... -
Page 24: What Is What
WHAT IS WHAT? Husqvarna 372XP XXXX XXXXXXX Husqvarna AB Huskvarna, SWEDEN What is what on the chain saw? 1 Cylinder cover 16 Spike bumper 2 Front handle 17 Chain catcher (Catches chain if it jumps or breaks.) 3 Front hand guard... -
Page 25: Assembly
ASSEMBLY Fitting the bar and chain Tension the chain by turning the chain tensioning screw clockwise using the combination spanner. The chain should be tensioned until it does not sag from the underside of the bar. WARNING! Always wear gloves, when working with the chain, in order to protect your hands from injury. -
Page 26: Fuel Handling
Two-stroke oil • The chain lubrication system is automatic and we • For best results and performance use HUSQVARNA two- recommend the use of special oil (chain oil) with good stroke oil, which is specially formulated for our two-stroke adhesion characteristics. - Page 27 FUEL HANDLING Fuelling WARNING! Taking the following precautions, will lessen the risk of fire: Do not smoke or place hot objects near fuel. Always shut off the engine before refuelling. When refuelling, open the fuel cap slowly so that any excess pressure is released gently. Tighten the fuel cap carefully after refuelling.
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Page 28: Starting And Stopping
STARTING AND STOPPING Starting and stopping Warm engine WARNING! Note the following before starting: Never start a chain saw unless the bar, chain and all covers are fitted correctly. Otherwise the clutch can come loose and cause personal injuries. Use the same procedure as for starting a cold engine but Always move the machine away from the without setting the choke control in the choke position. - Page 29 STARTING AND STOPPING Pull the front hand guard towards the front handle. The chain brake is now disengaged. Your saw is ready for use. Stopping Stop the engine by switching off the ignition. – 29 English...
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Page 30: Maintenance
Carburettor Fine adjustment When the machine has been ”run-in” the carburettor should Your Husqvarna product has been designed and be finely adjusted. The fine adjustment should be carried manufactured to specifications that reduce harmful out by a qualified person. First adjust the L-jet, then the emissions. -
Page 31: Starter
MAINTENANCE CAUTION! There is an integrated speed governor in the centre of the pulley. Insert the starter cord through the ignition system that limits the maximum speed to 13600 rpm. hole in the starter housing and the starter handle. Make a The maximum speed will not exceed 13600 rpm when the secure knot in the end of the starter cord. -
Page 32: Air Filter
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 filter according to working conditions, weather, season, etc. Contact your dealer for advice. -
Page 33: Needle Bearing Lubrication
flywheel, inlet pipe and carburettor Bar 24" -: 4 turns from the closed position. compartment. These recommendations apply to Husqvarna’s chain oil, for other chain oils increase the oil flow by one step. – 33 English... -
Page 34: Heated Handles
MAINTENANCE Heated handles Winter use (372XPG) During cold weather and under powder snow conditions, operating problems can arise due to: On models with the model code XPG/G both the front handle bar and the rear handle are equipped with electrical heating •... -
Page 35: Daily Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Weekly maintenance Below you will find some general maintenance instructions. Daily maintenance 1 Check that the vibration damping elements are not damaged. 2 Lubricate the clutch drum bearing. 3 File off any burrs from the edges of the bar. 4 Clean the spark plug. -
Page 36: Technical Data Technical Data
TECHNICAL DATA Technical data 372XP Engine Cylinder volume, cu.in/cm 3,97/65,1 4,31/70,7 Cylinder bore, inch/mm 1,89/48 1,97/50 Stroke, inch/mm 1,42/36 1,42/36 Idle speed, rpm 2700 2700 Power, kW/ rpm 3,4/9300 3,9/9600 Ignition system Manufacture Type of ignition system NGK BPMR 7A/ NGK BPMR 7A/ Spark plug Champion RCJ 7Y... -
Page 37: Recommended Original And Replacement Bar And Chain Combinations
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 equipment. -
Page 38: Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement
Husqvarna Forest & Garden at 1-800- scheduled maintenance. As the small nonroad engine owner, you should, however, be aware that Husqvarna Forest &... - Page 40 1140241-95 ´®z+H83¶5B¨ ´®z+H83¶5B¨ 2004-01-26...