Husqvarna 1151322-95, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...E E E En n n ng g g gl l l li i i is s s sh h h h 365 372XP Operator s manual EPA I Please read the operator s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine ...

Page 2: ...refer to special certification requirements for certain markets Symbols in the operator s manual Switch off the engine by moving the stop switch to the STOP position before carrying out any checks or maintenance Always wear approved protective gloves Regular cleaning is required Visual check Protective goggles or a visor must be worn Filing with oil and adjusting oil flow The chain brake must be e...

Page 3: ...pping 19 WORKING TECHNIQUES Before use 21 General working instructions 21 How to avoid kickback 27 MAINTENANCE General 29 Carburetor adjustment 29 Checking maintaining and servicing chain saw safety equipment 30 Muffler 32 Starter 33 Air filter 34 Spark plug 35 Lubricating the bar tip sprocket 35 Needle bearing lubrication 35 Adjustment of the oil pump 35 Cooling system 36 Air Injection centrifuga...

Page 4: ... and market high quality motor driven products for forestry and gardening as well as for building and construction industry Your purchase gives you access to professional help with repairs and service whenever this may be necessary If the retailer who sells your machine is not one of our authorized dealers ask for the address of your nearest servicing dealer It is our wish that you will be satisfi...

Page 5: ...ster screws carburetor 8 Choke control Start throttle lock 9 Rear handle 10 Stop switch Ignition on off switch 11 Fuel tank 12 Muffler 13 Bar tip sprocket 14 Chain 15 Bar 16 Bumper spike 17 Chain catcher 18 Clutch cover 19 Rear handle with right hand guard 20 Throttle control 21 Throttle lockout 22 Decompression valve 23 Combination spanner 24 Chain tensioning screw 25 Operator s manual EPA 26 Tra...

Page 6: ...ever allow children to use or be in the vicinity of the machine As the machine is equipped with a spring loaded stop switch and can be started by low speed and force on the starter handle even small children under some circumstances can produce the force necessary to start the machine This can mean a risk of serious personal injury Therefore remove the spark plug cap when the machine is not under ...

Page 7: ...features and their function are explained For inspection and maintenance see instructions under the heading Checking maintaining and servicing chain saw safety equipment See instructions under the heading What is what to find where these parts are located on your machine The life span of the machine can be reduced and the risk of accidents can increase if machine maintenance is not carried out cor...

Page 8: ...he chain brake pull the front hand guard backwards towards the front handle Kickback can be very sudden and violent Most kickbacks are minor and do not always activate the chain brake If this happens you should hold the chain saw firmly and not let go The way the chain brake is activated either manually or automatically by the inertia release mechanism depends on the force of the kickback and the ...

Page 9: ...injury in the event of a kickback No First the chain brake must be in working order to provide the intended protection Second it must be activated during the kickback as described above to stop the saw chain Third the chain brake may be activated but if the bar is too close to you the brake might not have enough time to slow down and stop the chain before the chain saw hits you Only you and proper...

Page 10: ...al data 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 Maintain the correct depth gauge setting Follow our instructions and use the recommended depth WARNING Overexposure to vibration can lead to circulatory damage or nerve damage in people who have impaired circulation ...

Page 11: ...a worn or damaged bar or chain with a bar and chain combinations recommended by Husqvarna See instructions under the heading Technical Data for a list of replacement bar and chain combinations we recommend Bar Length inches cm Number of teeth on bar tip sprocket T Chain pitch inches The spacing between the drive links of the chain must match the spacing of the teeth on the bar tip sprocket and dri...

Page 12: ... without the right equipment We recommend that you use our file gauge This will help you obtain the maximum kickback reduction and cutting performance from your chain See instructions under the heading Technical data for information about sharpening your chain Sharpening cutting teeth To sharpen cutting teeth you will need a round file and a file gauge See instructions under the heading Technical ...

Page 13: ...ting is correct when you no longer feel resistance as you draw the file along the depth gauge tool Tensioning the chain The more you use a chain the longer it becomes It is therefore important to adjust the chain regularly to take up the slack Check the chain tension every time you refuel NOTE A new chain has a running in period during which you should check the tension more frequently Tension the...

Page 14: ... that you also use the recommended cutting equipment a bar that is too long will use more chain oil Checking chain lubrication Check the chain lubrication each time you refuel See instructions under the heading Lubricating the bar tip sprocket Aim the tip of the bar at a light coloured surface about 20 cm 8 inches away After 1 minute running at 3 4 throttle you should see a distinct line of oil on...

Page 15: ...replaced Bar Check regularly Whether there are burrs on the edges of the bar Remove these with a file if necessary Whether the groove in the bar has become badly worn Replace the bar if necessary 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 To prolong the life of the bar you should turn it over daily ...

Page 16: ...rive sprocket and that the chain is correctly located in the groove in the bar Tighten the bar nuts finger tight Tension the chain by turning the chain tensioning screw clockwise using the combination spanner See instructions under the heading Tensioning the 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 ...

Page 17: ...unning at a too high speed for extended periods during the first 10 hours Two stroke oil For best results and performance use HUSQVARNA two stroke engine oil which is specially formulated for our air cooled two stroke engines Never use two stroke oil intended for water cooled engines sometimes referred to as outboard oil rated TCW Never use oil intended for four stroke engines Mixing ratio 1 50 2 ...

Page 18: ...container designed for that purpose For longer periods of storage or for transport of the chain saw the fuel and chain oil tanks should be emptied Ask where you can dispose of waste fuel and chain oil at your local gas station The bar guard must always be fitted to the cutting attachment when the machine is being transported or in storage in order to prevent accident contact with the sharp chain E...

Page 19: ... Starting Grip the front handle with your left hand Hold the chain saw on the ground by placing your right foot through the rear handle Pull the starter handle with your right hand and pull out the starter cord slowly until you feel a resistance as the starter pawls engage then pull firmly and rapidly Never wrap the starter cord around your hand CAUTION Do not pull the starter cord all the way out...

Page 20: ...ou may lose control of the saw Never start the machine indoors Exhaust fumes can be dangerous if inhaled Observe your surroundings and make sure that there is no risk of people or animals coming into contact with the cutting equipment Always hold the saw with both hands The right hand should be on the rear handle and the left hand on the front handle All people whether right or left handed should ...

Page 21: ...tting bushes i e cutting many small branches at the same time Small branches can be grabbed by the chain and thrown back at you causing serious injury 4 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 great care when working on sloping ground 5 Take great care when cutting a tree that i...

Page 22: ...ol Do not let go of the handles 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 Lack of concentration can lead to kickback if the kickback zone of the bar accidentally touches a branch nearby tree or some other object Have control over the workpiece If the pieces you intend to cut a...

Page 23: ...nstructions under the heading How to avoid kickback Terms Cutting General term for cutting through wood Limbing Cutting branches off a felled tree Splitting When the object you are cutting breaks off before the cut is complete There are five important factors you should consider before making a cut 1 Make sure the cutting equipment will not jam in the cut 2 Make sure the object you are cutting wil...

Page 24: ...the log stop cutting about 2 3 of the way through the log Turn the log and finish the cut from the opposite side The log is supported at one end There is a high risk that it will split Start by cutting from below about 1 3 of the way through Finish by cutting from above so that the two cuts meet The log is supported at both ends There is a high risk that the chain will jam Start by cutting from ab...

Page 25: ...structions under the heading Freeing a tree that has fallen badly Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreat Delimb the stem up to shoulder height It is safer to work from the top down and to have the tree between you and the saw Remove any undergrowth from the base of the tree and check the area for obstacles stones branches holes etc so that you have a clear path of retreat when the tree star...

Page 26: ...m is at least 1 10 of the trunk diameter The uncut section of the trunk is called the felling hinge The felling hinge controls the direction that the tree falls in All control over the felling direction is lost if the felling hinge is too narrow or non existent or if the directional cuts and felling cut are badly placed When the felling cut and directional cut are complete the tree should start to...

Page 27: ...ion and make the tree or branch break at the point of maximum tension Never cut straight through a tree or branch that is in tension If you must cut across tree limb make two to three cuts one inch apart one to two inches deep Continue to cut deeper until tree limb bends and tension is released Cut tree limb from outside the bend after tension has been released How to avoid kickback What is kickba...

Page 28: ... the weight of the chain saw rest on the trunk Keep the trunk between you and the chain saw as you move along the trunk Cutting the trunk into logs See instructions under the heading Basic cutting technique WARNING A majority of kickback accidents occur during limbing Do not use the kickback zone of the guide bar Be extremely cautious and avoid contacting the log other limbs or objects with the no...

Page 29: ...ates while idling theT screw must be turned anti clockwise until the chain stops Rec idle speed 2700 rpm Fine adjustment When the machine has been run in the carburetor should be finely adjusted The fine adjustment should be carried out by a qualified person First adjust the L jet then the idling screw T and then the H jet Conditions Before any adjustments are made the air filter should be clean a...

Page 30: ...ark is cut off the rev counter does not show speeds higher than 13600 rpm Correctly adjusted carburetor When the carburetor is correctly adjusted the machine accelerates without hesitation and the machine 4 cycles a little at max speed It is also important that the chain does not rotate at idle If the L jet is set too lean it may cause starting difficulties and poor acceleration If the H jet is se...

Page 31: ...s around the handles Apply full throttle and activate the chain brake by tilting your left wrist forward onto the front hand guard Do not let go of the front handle The chain should stop immediately Throttle lockout Make sure the throttle control is locked at the idle setting when the throttle lockout is released Press the throttle lockout and make sure it returns to its original position when you...

Page 32: ... the engine stops when you move the stop switch to the stop setting Muffler Never use a machine that has a faulty muffler Regularly check that the muffler is securely attached to the machine Some mufflers are equipped with a special spark arrestor screen If your machine has this type of muffler you should clean the screen at least once a week This is best done with a wire brush A blocked screen wi...

Page 33: ...es and hook it into the notch in the rim of the pulley Release the recoil spring by letting the pulley rotate slowly backwards Undo the screw in the centre of the pulley and remove the pulley Insert and fasten a new starter cord to the pulley Wind approx 3 turns of the starter cord onto the pulley Connect the pulley to the recoil spring so that the end of the spring engages in the pulley Fit the s...

Page 34: ... screws that hold the starter Air filter The air filter must be regularly cleaned to remove dust and dirt in order to avoid Carburettor malfunctions Starting problems Loss of engine power Unnecessary wear to engine parts Excessive fuel consumption Remove the air filter after taking off the air filter cover When refitting make sure that the air filter seals tightly against the filter holder Clean t...

Page 35: ...ricate the bar tip sprocket each time you refuel Use the special grease gun and a good quality bearing grease Needle bearing lubrication The clutch drum has a needle bearing on the output shaft This needle bearing must be lubricated regularly once a week CAUTION Use only high quality bearing grease or engine oil See instructions under the heading Cutting equipment Adjustment of the oil pump The oi...

Page 36: ...Winter use Running problems can occur when using the machine in the cold and snowy conditions caused by Too low engine temperature Icing of the air filter and carburetor Special measures are therefore often required Partly mask the air inlet on the starter to increase the working temperature of the engine Temperature 5 C 23 F or colder For running the machine in cold weather or powder snow a speci...

Page 37: ...tor always has the correct working temperature Other countries The carburettor heater is used in the following temperature range 0ºC or colder During high humidity icing of the carburettor can occur earlier than specified The carburettor heater only heats the carburettor when the 3 way switch is set to position II The switch is off in position 0 supplies current to the handle heater in position I ...

Page 38: ... wear Check the lubrication hole in the bar to be sure it is not clogged Clean the bar groove If the bar has a sprocket tip this should be lubricated Lubricate the clutch drum bearing Clean the outside of the carburetor Check that the bar and chain are getting sufficient oil File off any burrs from the edges of the bar Check fuel hose for cracks or other damage Change if necessary Check the saw ch...

Page 39: ...turer of carburetor Walbro Walbro Carburetor type HD12B HD12B Fuel tank capacity US pint litre 1 63 0 77 1 63 0 77 Oil pump capacity at 9 000 rpm ml min 4 21 4 21 Oil tank capacity US pint litre 0 89 0 42 0 89 0 42 Type of oil pump Automatic Automatic Weight Chain saw without bar or chain empty tanks lb kg 13 2 6 0 13 4 6 1 XPG 13 8 6 3 Chain bar Standard bar length inch cm 15 38 15 38 Recommended...

Page 40: ...se radius Type Drive link count 15 3 8 1 5 11T Husqvarna H42 Husqvarna H48 56 16 3 8 1 5 11T Husqvarna H42 Husqvarna H48 60 18 3 8 1 5 11T Husqvarna H42 Husqvarna H48 68 20 3 8 1 5 11T Husqvarna H42 Husqvarna H48 72 24 3 8 1 5 11T Husqvarna H42 Husqvarna H48 84 28 3 8 1 5 11T Husqvarna H42 Husqvarna H48 93 0 050 1 3 mm H46 H47 0 058 1 5 mm H42 H48 WARNING This chain saw model is capable of severe ...

Page 41: ...owner and each subsequent purchaser that the engine is free from defects in materials and workmanship which cause the failure of a warranted part for a period of two years WHAT IS COVERED REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS Repair or replacement of any warranted part will be performed at no charge to the owner at an approved Husqvarna Forest Garden servicing dealer If you have any questions regarding y...

Page 42: ...pletely and securely assembled Be sure that the saw chain stops moving when the throttle control trigger is released Shut off the engine before setting the chain saw down Use extreme caution when cutting small size brush and saplings because slender material may catch the saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance When cutting a limb that is under tension be alert for springback s...

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