Husqvarna 385XPR, Operation Manual

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English

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Vibration damping system

Your machine is equipped with a vibration damping system 
that is designed to minimize vibration and make operation 
easier.

The machine

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s vibration damping system reduces the transfer 

of vibration between the engine unit/cutting equipment and 
the machine

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s handle unit. The body of the chain saw, 

including the cutting equipment, is insulated from the handles 
by vibration damping units.

Cutting hardwoods (most broadleaf trees) creates more 
vibration than cutting softwoods (most conifers). Cutting with 
cutting equipment that is blunt or faulty (wrong type or badly 
sharpened) will increase the vibration level.

Stop switch

Use the stop switch to switch off the engine.

Muffler

The muffler is designed to keep noise levels to a minimum and 
to direct exhaust fumes away from the user.

In areas with a hot, dry climate there is a high risk of fires. 
These areas are sometimes subject to government rules 
requiring among other things the muffler must be equipped 
with an approved type of spark arrestor mesh.

Cutting equipment

This section describes how to choose and maintain your 
cutting equipment in order to:

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Reduce the risk of kickback.

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Reduce the risk of the saw chain breaking or jumping off 
the bar.

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Obtain optimal cutting performance.

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Extend the life of cutting equipment.

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Avoid increasing vibration levels.

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WARNING! Overexposure to vibration can 
lead to circulatory damage or nerve damage 
in people who have impaired circulation. 
Contact your doctor if you experience 
symptoms of overexposure to vibration. 
Such symptoms include numbness, loss of 
feeling, tingling, pricking, pain, loss of 
strength, changes in skin colour or 
condition. These symptoms normally appear 
in the fingers, hands or wrists. These 
symptoms may be increased in cold 
temperatures.

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WARNING! The exhaust fumes from the 
engine are hot and may contain sparks 
which can start a fire. Never start the 
machine indoors or near combustible 
material!

CAUTION! The muffler gets very hot during and after use. 
This also applies during idling. Be aware of the fire hazard, 
especially when working near flammable substances and/
or vapours.

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WARNING! Never use a saw without a 
muffler, or with a damaged muffler. A 
damaged muffler may substantially increase 
the noise level and the fire hazard. Keep fire 
fighting equipment handy. If a spark arrestor 
screen is required in your area, never use 
the saw without or with a broken spark 
arrestor screen.