Husqvarna 395XP Operator's Manual
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- Page 1 Operator’s manual (EPA I, EPA II) 395XP 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 Filing with oil and adjusting oil flow. Other symbols/decals on the machine WARNING! Chain saws can be dangerous! refer to special certification requirements Careless or improper use can result in for certain markets. 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 Personal protective equipment Machine ′ ′ ′ ′ s safety 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 due to kickback, you should also apply the chain brake manually if there is a risk of the chain accidentally hitting Your chain saw is equipped with a chain brake that is anyone or anything close by.
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Page 7: Chain Catcher
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Vibration damping system it cannot affect the movement of the front hand guard, the chain brake can only be activated by the inertia of the Your machine is equipped with a vibration damping system counterweight. that is designed to reduce vibration and make operation easier. -
Page 8: Checking, Maintaining And Servicing The Machine ' S Safety Equipment
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Muffler Regularly check that the brake band is at least 0.6 mm (0,024 inch) thick at its thinnest point. The muffler is designed to keep noise levels to a minimum and to direct exhaust fumes away from the user. Checking the front hand guard 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 Right hand guard around the handles. Check that the right hand guard is not damaged and that there are no visible defects, such as cracks. 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 If the muffler on your machine is fitted with a spark arrestor • Keep cutting equipment well lubricated and properly mesh this must be cleaned regularly. A blocked mesh will maintained! A poorly lubricated chain is more likely to cause the engine to overheat and may lead to serious break and lead to increased wear on the bar, chain and damage. - Page 11 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Chain Level of • Chain pitch (inches) kickback Cutting link Drive link Side link reduction • Drive link width (mm/inches) Standard High • Number of drive links. Extra high Some terms that describe the bar and chain When the cutting equipment supplied with your saw becomes worn or damaged you must replace it with one of the bars and •...
- Page 12 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When you sharpen a cutting tooth there are five important Sharpening cutting teeth factors to remember. 1 Filing angle To sharpen cutting teeth you will need a round file and a file gauge. See the Technical data section for information on the size of file and gauge that are recommended for the chain fitted to your chain saw.
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Page 13: Lubricating Cutting Equipment
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • We recommend that you use our raker gauge to achieve Tension the chain as tightly as possible, but not so tight that the correct clearance and bevel on the raker lip. you cannot pull it round freely by hand. WARNING! The risk of kickback is increased if the raker clearance is too large! Setting the raker clearance... - Page 14 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Filling with chain oil • Check that the bar tip sprocket turns freely and that the lubricating hole in the tip sprocket is not blocked. Clean • All our chain saws have an automatic chain lubrication and lubricate if necessary. system.
- Page 15 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS We recommend you compare the existing chain with a new • To prolong the life of the bar you should turn it over daily. chain to decide how badly the existing chain is worn. WARNING! Most chain saw accidents When the length of the cutting teeth has worn down to only 4 happen when the chain touches the mm (0,16 inch) the chain must be replaced.
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Page 16: How To Avoid Kickback
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS How to avoid kickback 3 Most kickback accidents happen during limbing. Make sure you are standing firmly and that there is nothing in the way that might make you trip or lose your balance. WARNING! Kickback can happen very suddenly and violently;... -
Page 17: General Safety Precautions
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Cutting with the bottom edge of the bar, i.e. from the top Before use: of the object downwards, is known as cutting with a pulling chain. In this case the chain saw pulls itself towards the tree and the front edge of the chain saw body rests naturally on the trunk when cutting. -
Page 18: General Working Instructions
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Observe your surroundings and make sure that there is no 3 If the machine is leaking fuel. Check regularly for leaks risk of people or animals coming into contact with the from the fuel cap and fuel lines. cutting equipment. -
Page 19: Basic Cutting Technique
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Do not use the machine in bad weather, such as dense • Never put a chain saw down while the engine is running fog, heavy rain, strong wind, intense cold, etc. Working in unless you have it in clear view and the chain brake is on. bad weather is tiring and often brings added risks, such as Switch the engine off before leaving your chain saw for icy ground, unpredictable felling direction, etc. - Page 20 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Two factors decide whether the chain will jam or the object Start by cutting from below (about 1/3 of the way through). that you are cutting will split: the first is how the object is supported before and after cutting, and the second is whether it is in tension.
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Page 21: Tree Felling Technique
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Tree felling technique Another very important factor, which does not affect the felling direction but does affect your safety, is to make sure the tree has no damaged or dead branches that might break off and WARNING! It takes a lot of experience to fell hit you during felling. - Page 22 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The directional cuts should run 1/4 of the diameter through All control over the felling direction is lost if the felling hinge is the trunk and the angle between the top cut and bottom cut too narrow or non-existent, or if the directional cuts and felling should be 45°.
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Page 23: Freeing A Tree That Has Fallen Badly
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Limbing General advice: Position yourself so that you will be clear of the tree or branch when the tension is released. WARNING! Most kickback accidents happen during limbing! Pay close attention to the position of the kickback zone of the bar when you are limbing branches that are in tension! Make one or more cuts at or near the point of maximum... -
Page 24: What Is What
WHAT IS WHAT? Husqvarna XXXX XXXX XXXXXXX Husqvarna AB Huskvarna, SWEDEN What is what on the chain saw? 1 Cylinder cover 16 Bumper spike 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 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. -
Page 26: Fuel Handling
When working with continuous high revs (e.g. limbing) a higher octane is recommended. Environment fuel HUSQVARNA recommends the use of alkylate fuel or environment fuel for four-stroke engines blended with two- stroke oil as set out below. Note that carburetor adjustment may be necessary when changing the type of fuel (see instructions under the heading Carburetor). - Page 27 FUEL HANDLING • Never use waste oil. This results in damage to the oil pump, the bar and the chain. • It is important to use oil of the right grade (suitable viscosity range) to suit the air temperature. • In temperatures below 0°C (32°F) some oils become too viscous.
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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. Always move the machine away from the Use the same procedure as for starting a cold engine but refuelling area before starting. - 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
Do not use the chain saw until it has been properly adjusted or Your Husqvarna product has been designed and repaired. manufactured to specifications that reduce harmful emissions. -
Page 31: Starter
MAINTENANCE High speed jet H • Undo the screw in the centre of the pulley and remove the pulley. Insert and fasten a new starter cord to the pulley. At the factory the engine is adjusted at sea level. When Wind approx. -
Page 32: Air Filter
A damaged air filter must always be replaced. The clutch drum is fitted with one of the following drive A HUSQVARNA chain saw can be equipped with different sprockets: types of air filters according to working conditions, weather, season, etc. -
Page 33: Adjustment Of The Oil Pump
Clean the air intake to the starter, the fins on the flywheel, the space around the flywheel, inlet pipe and carburetor These recommendations apply to Husqvarna’s chain oil, for compartment. other chain oils increase the oil flow by one step. -
Page 34: Electrical Carburetor Heating
MAINTENANCE Electrical carburetor heating Temperature -5° ° ° ° C (23° ° ° ° F) or colder: (395XPG) If this chain saw has the model code XPG then it is equipped with an electrically heated carburettor. The electrical heating For running the machine in cold weather or powder snow, a prevents icing in the carburettor. -
Page 35: Weekly Maintenance
MAINTENANCE 6 Sharpen the chain and check its tension and condition. Check the drive sprocket for excessive wear and replace if necessary. 7 Clean the air intake on the starter. Check the starter and starter cord for wear or damage. 8 Check that nuts and screws are tight. -
Page 36: Technical Data
TECHNICAL DATA Technical data 395XP Engine Cylinder volume, cu.in/cm 5,7/94 Cylinder bore, inch/mm 2,2/56 Stroke, inch/mm 1,50/38 Idle speed, rpm 2500 Power, kW/ rpm 4,9/8700 Ignition system Manufacture Type of ignition system Spark plug Champion RCJ 7Y Electrode gap, inch/mm... -
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
2 Intake pipe, airfilter holder and carburetor bolts. LENGTH OF COVERAGE 3 Airfilter and fuelfilter covered up to maintenance schedule. Husqvarna Forest & Garden warrants to the initial owner and 4 Ignition System each subsequent purchaser that the engine is free from... - Page 40 1140284-95 ´®z+H9e¶5>¨ ´®z+H9e¶5>¨ 2004-09-16...