Husqvarna 372XPW Bedienungsanleitung

EEEEnnnngggglllliiiisssshhhh372XPWOperator’s manual (EPA I)Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions b

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

English – 11GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS• Maintain the correct depth gauge setting! Follow our instructions and use the recommended depth gauge clearanc

12 – EnglishGENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSSharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge settingGeneral information on sharpening cutting teeth• Never us

English – 13GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSGeneral advice on adjusting depth gauge setting• When you sharpen the cutting tooth (A) the depth gauge setting

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 gasoline and two-st

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

English – 19STARTING AND STOPPINGStarting and stoppingCold engineStarting: The chain brake should be activated when starting the chain saw. Activate t

2 – EnglishKEY TO SYMBOLSSymbols on the machine:WARNING! Chain saws can be dangerous! Careless or improper use can result in serious or fatal injury

20 – EnglishSTARTING AND STOPPINGNote! Pull the front hand guard towards the front handle. The chain brake is now disengaged. Your saw is ready for us

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 under tension. A tree that is under tension may spring back to its normal

English – 23WORKING TECHNIQUES6 Always use a fast cutting speed, i.e. full throttle.7 Take great care when you cut with the top edge of the bar, i.e.

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 TECHNIQUESWe recommend that you use a bar that is longer than the diameter of the tree, so that you can make the felling cut and d

28 – EnglishWORKING TECHNIQUESHow to avoid kickbackWhat is kickback?The word kickback is used to describe the sudden reaction that causes the chain sa

English – 29MAINTENANCEGeneralThe user must only carry out the maintenance and service work described in this manual.Carburetor adjustmentDue to exist

English – 3CONTENTSContentsKEY TO SYMBOLSSymbols on the machine: ... 2Symbols in the operator’s manual: ..

30 – EnglishMAINTENANCEHigh speed jet HAt the factory the engine is adjusted at sea level. When working at a high altitude or in different weather con

English – 31MAINTENANCEChecking the brake triggerPlace the chain saw on firm ground and start it. Make sure the chain does not touch the ground or any

32 – EnglishMAINTENANCEStop switchStart the engine and make sure the engine stops when you move the stop switch to the stop setting.MufflerNever use a

English – 33MAINTENANCE• Undo the screw in the centre of the pulley and remove the pulley. Insert and fasten a new starter cord to the pulley. Wind ap

34 – EnglishMAINTENANCESpark plugThe spark plug condition is influenced by:• Incorrect carburetor adjustment.• An incorrect fuel mixture (too much or i

English – 35MAINTENANCE”Air Injection” centrifugal cleaningCentrifugal cleaning means the following: All air to the carburetor passes through the star

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

English – 37TECHNICAL DATATechnical data372XPWEngineCylinder displacement, cu.in/cm34,6/74,7Cylinder bore, inch/mm 2,02/51,4Stroke, inch/mm 1,4/36Idle

38 – EnglishTECHNICAL DATARecommended original and replacement bar and chain combinationsThese Husqvarna chain saw models are in the ANSI category of

English – 39FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENTYOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONSThe EPA (The US Environmental Protection Agency), Environme

4 – EnglishINTRODUCTIONDear customer!Congratulations on your choice to buy a Husqvarna product! Husqvarna is based on a tradition that dates back to 1

40 – EnglishAMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY PRECAUTIONSSafety precautions for chain saw users(ANSI B 175.1-2000 Annex C)Kickback safety precautionsWith a bas

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English – 5WHAT IS WHAT?What is what on the chain saw?231314151718192021221162326242524372XPW57910114681271 Cylinder cover2 Front handle3 Chain brake

6 – EnglishGENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSBefore using a new chain saw• Please read this manual carefully.• Check that the cutting equipment is correctly fi

English – 7GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSchain saw usage if possible. Your dealer, forestry school or your library can provide information about which tra

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

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