395xp Manual

Operator’s manual
395XP 395XPG
Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. English
KEY TO SYMBOLS
Symbols on the machine: Symbols in the operator’s
WARNING! Chain saws can be manual:
dangerous! Careless or improper use
Switch off the engine by moving the
can result in serious or fatal injury to the
stop switch to the STOP position
operator or others.
before carrying out any checks or
Please read the operator’s manual maintenance.
carefully and make sure you
understand the instructions before
using the machine.
Always wear approved protective
Always wear: gloves.
• Approved protective helmet
• Approved hearing protection
• Protective goggles or a visor
Regular cleaning is required.
Both of the operator′s hands must be

used to operate the chain saw.
Never operate a chain saw holding it with Visual check.

one hand only.
Never let the guide bar tip come in

Protective goggles or a visor must be
contact with any object.
worn.
WARNING! Kickback may occur when
the nose or tip of the guide bar touches an
object, and cause a lightning fast reverse
Refuelling.
reaction, kicking the guide bar up and
towards the operator. May cause serious
personal injury.
Decompression valve: The valve is to
reduce the pressure in the cylinder and Filling with oil and adjusting oil flow.
make starting easier. You should always
use the decompression valve when
starting the machine.
Ignition; choke: Set the choke control
in the choke position. This should The chain brake must be engaged
automatically set the stop switch to the when the chain saw is started.
start position.
WARNING! Kickback may occur when
the nose or tip of the guide bar touches
Air purge an object, and cause a lightning fast
reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar
up and towards the operator. May
cause serious personal injury.
Adjustment of the oil pump
Chain brake, activated (right)

Chain brake, not activated (left)
Other symbols/decals on the machine refer to special

certification requirements for certain markets.
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KEY TO SYMBOLS
You will find the following labels on your chain saw:
EPA I
EPA III
The Emissions Compliance Period referred to on the

Emission Compliance label indicates the number of
operating hours for which the engine has been shown to
meet Federal emissions requirements. Category C = 50
hours, B = 125 hours, and A = 300 hours.
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission

control devices and system may be performed by any
nonroad engine repair establishment or individual.
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CONTENTS
Contents FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY
STATEMENT
KEY TO SYMBOLS
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND
Symbols on the machine: ...................................... 2
OBLIGATIONS ..................................................... 41
Symbols in the operator’s manual: ........................ 2
AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY
CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS
Contents ............................................................... 4 Safety precautions for chain saw users ................ 43
INTRODUCTION
Dear customer! ..................................................... 5
WHAT IS WHAT?
What is what on the chain saw? ........................... 6
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Before using a new chain saw .............................. 7
Important .............................................................. 7
Always use common sense .................................. 8
Personal protective equipment ............................. 8
Machine′s safety equipment ................................. 8
Cutting equipment ................................................. 11
ASSEMBLY
Fitting the bar and chain ....................................... 17
FUEL HANDLING
Fuel ....................................................................... 18
Fueling .................................................................. 19
Fuel safety ............................................................ 19
STARTING AND STOPPING
Star ting and stopping ............................................ 20
WORKING TECHNIQUES
Before use: ............................................................ 22
General working instructions ................................ 22
How to avoid kickback ........................................... 28
MAINTENANCE
Carburetor adjustment .......................................... 30
Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw
safety equipment .................................................. 31
Muffler ................................................................... 33
Starter ................................................................... 34
Air filter .................................................................. 35
Spark plug ............................................................. 35
Lubricating the bar tip sprocket ............................. 35
Needle bearing lubrication .................................... 36
Adjustment of the oil pump ................................... 36
Cooling system ..................................................... 36
”Air Injection” centrifugal cleaning ......................... 36
Winter use ............................................................. 37
Heated handles ..................................................... 37
Maintenance schedule .......................................... 38
TECHNICAL DATA
Technical data ....................................................... 39
Saw chain filing and file gauges ........................... 40
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INTRODUCTION
Dear customer!
Congratulations on your choice to buy a Husqvarna product! Husqvarna is based on a tradition that dates back to 1689,
when the Swedish King Karl XI ordered the construction of a factory on the banks of the Huskvarna River, for production
of muskets. The location was logical, since water power was harnessed from the Huskvarna River to create the water-
powered plant. During over 300 years of continuous operation, the Husqvarna factory has produced a lot of different
products, from wood stoves to modern kitchen appliances, sewing machines, bicycles, motorcycles etc. In 1956, the first
motor driven lawn mowers appeared, followed by chain saws in 1959, and it is within this area Husqvarna is working
today.
Today Husqvarna is one of the leading manufacturers in the world of forest and garden products, with quality as our
highest priority. We develop, manufacture 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 satisfied with your product and that it will be your companion for a long time. Think of this
operator′s manual as a valuable document. By following its′ content (using, service, maintenance etc) the life span and
the second-hand value of the machine can be extended. If you ever lend or sell this machine, make sure that the
borrower or buyer gets the operator′s manual, so they will also know how to properly maintain and use it.
Thank you for using a Husqvarna product.
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.
For customer assistance, contact us at our website: www.usa.husqvarna.com
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WHAT IS WHAT?
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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 18 Clutch cover
4 Starter 19 Right hand guard (Protects right hand if chain breaks
5 Chain oil tank or jumps.)
6 Starter handle 20 Throttle control
7 Adjuster screws carburetor 21 Throttle lockout (Prevents accidental operation of

throttle control.)
8 Choke control/Start throttle lock
22 Decompression valve
9 Rear handle
23 Combination spanner
10 Stop switch (Ignition on/off switch.)
24 Chain tensioning screw
11 Fuel tank
25 Operator’s manual
12 Muffler
26 Bar guard
13 Bar tip sprocket
27 Switch for heated handle (395XPG)
14 Chain
28 Warning decal
15 Bar
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Before using a new chain saw WARNING! Never allow children to use or
• Please read this manual carefully. ! be in the vicinity of the machine. As the
machine is equipped with a spring-
• Check that the cutting equipment is correctly fitted loaded stop switch and can be started by
and adjusted. See instructions under the heading low speed and force on the starter
Assembly. handle, even small children under some
• Refuel and start the chain saw. See the instructions circumstances can produce the force
under the headings Fuel Handling and Starting and necessary to start the machine. This can
Stopping. mean a risk of serious personal injury.
Therefore remove the spark plug cap
• Do not use the chain saw until sufficient chain oil has when the machine is not under close
reached the chain. See instructions under the supervision.
heading Lubricating cutting equipment.
• Long-term exposure to noise can result in permanent Important
hearing impairment. So always use approved hearing
protection. IMPORTANT!
This chain saw for forest service is designed for forest
WARNING! Under no circumstances may work such as felling, delimbing and cutting.
! the design of the machine be modified
without the permission of the You should only use the saw with the bar and chain
manufacturer. Always use genuine combinations we recommend in the chapter Technical
accessories. Non-authorized data.
modifications and/or accessories can Never use the machine if you are fatigued, while under
result in serious personal injury or the the influence of alcohol or drugs, medication or anything
death of the operator or others. Your that could affect your vision, alertness, coordination or
warranty may not cover damage or judgement.
liability caused by the use of non-
authorized accessories or replacement Wear personal protective equipment. See instructions
parts. under the heading ”Personal protective equipment”.
Do not modify this product or use it if it appears to have
been modified by others.
WARNING! A chain saw is a dangerous
! tool if used carelessly or incorrectly and
can cause serious, even fatal injuries. It
Never use a machine that is faulty. Carry out the checks,
maintenance and service instructions described in this
is very important that you read and manual. Some maintenance and service measures must
understand the contents of this be carried out by trained and qualified specialists. See
operator’s manual. instructions under the heading Maintenance.
Never use any accessories other than those
recommended in this manual. See instructions under the
WARNING! The inside of the muffler
! contain chemicals that may be
carcinogenic. Avoid contact with these
headings Cutting equipment and Technical data.
CAUTION! Always wear protective glasses or a face visor
elements in the event of a damaged to reduce the risk of injury from thrown objects. A chain
muffler. saw is capable of throwing objects, such as wood chips,
small pieces of wood, etc, at great force. This can result
in serious injury, especially to the eyes.
WARNING! Long term inhalation of the
! engine’s exhaust fumes, chain oil mist
and dust from sawdust can represent a WARNING! Running an engine in a
health risk. ! confined or badly ventilated area can
result in death due to asphyxiation or
carbon monoxide poisoning.
WARNING! This machine produces an
! electromagnetic field during operation.
This field may under some WARNING! Faulty cutting equipment or
circumstances interfere with active or
passive medical implants. To reduce the
! the wrong combination of bar and saw
chain increases the risk of kickback! Only
risk of serious or fatal injury, we use the bar/saw chain combinations we
recommend persons with medical recommend, and follow the filing
implants to consult their physician and instructions. See instructions under the
the medical implant manufacturer before heading Technical data.
operating this machine.
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Always use common sense • Hearing protection
• Protective goggles or a visor
It is not possible to cover every conceivable situation you
can face when using a chain saw. Always exercise care • Gloves with saw protection
and use your common sense. Avoid all situations which • Trousers with saw protection
you consider to be beyond your capability. If you still feel
• Boots with saw protection, steel toe-cap and non-slip
uncertain about operating procedures after reading these
sole
instructions, you should consult an expert before
continuing. Do not hesitate to contact your dealer or us if • Always have a first aid kit nearby.
you have any questions about the use of the chain saw. • Fire Extinguisher and Shovel
We will willingly be of service and provide you with advice
as well as help you to use your chain saw both efficiently
and safely. Attend a training course in chain saw usage if
possible. Your dealer, forestry school or your library can
provide information about which training materials and
courses are available.
Generally clothes should be close-fitting without
restricting your freedom of movement.
IMPORTANT! Sparks can come from the muffler, the bar

and chain or other sources. Always have fire
extinguishing tools available if you should need them.
Help prevent forest fires.
Machine′s safety equipment

In this section the machine’s safety features and their
function are explained. For inspection and maintenance
see instructions under the heading Checking, maintaining
Work is constantly in progress to improve the design and and servicing chain saw safety equipment. See
technology - improvements that increase your safety and instructions under the heading, What is what?, to find
efficiency. Visit your dealer regularly to see whether you where these parts are located on your machine.
can benefit from new features that have been introduced.
The life span of the machine can be reduced and the risk
Personal protective equipment of accidents can increase if machine maintenance is not
carried out correctly and if service and/or repairs are not
carried out professionally. If you need further information
WARNING! Most chain saw accidents please contact your nearest servicing dealer.
! happen when the chain touches the
operator. You must use approved
personal protective equipment whenever WARNING! Never use a machine with
you use the machine. Personal protective
equipment cannot eliminate the risk of
! defective safety components. Safety
equipment must be inspected and
injury but it will reduce the degree of maintained. See instructions under the
injury if an accident does happen. Ask heading Checking, maintaining and
your dealer for help in choosing the right servicing chain saw safety equipment. If
equipment. your machine does not pass all the
checks, take the saw to a servicing
dealer for repair.
Chain brake and front hand guard

Your chain saw is equipped with a chain brake that is
designed to stop the chain if you get a kickback. The chain
brake reduces the risk of accidents, but only you can
prevent them.
• Approved protective helmet
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Take care when using your saw and make sure the reduce the risk of moving chain accidentally hitting
kickback zone of the bar never touches any object. your leg or anyone or anything close by.
• The chain brake (A) can either be activated manually

(by your left hand) or automatically by the inertia
release mechanism.
• The brake is applied when the front hand guard (B) is • To release the chain brake pull the front hand guard
pushed forwards. backwards, towards the front handle.
• This movement activates a spring-loaded mechanism

that tightens the brake band (C) around the engine
• Kickback can be very sudden and violent. Most
drive system (D) (clutch drum).
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

• The front hand guard is not designed solely to activate or automatically by the inertia release mechanism,
the chain brake. Another important feature is that it depends on the force of the kickback and the position
reduces the risk of your left hand hitting the chain if of the chain saw in relation to the object that the
you lose grip of the front handle. kickback zone of the bar strikes.
If you get a violent kickback while the kickback zone of
the bar is farthest away from you the chain brake is
designed to be activated by the inertia in the kickback
direction.
• The chain brake must be engaged when the chain

saw is started to prevent the saw chain from rotating.
If the kickback is less violent or the kickback zone of

• Use the chain brake as a ”parking brake” when the bar is closer to you the chain brake is designed to
starting and when moving over short distances, to
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be activated manually by the movement of your left activated during the kickback as described above to stop
hand. 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 working technique can eliminate
kickback and its danger.
Throttle lockout
• In the felling position the left hand is in a position that
makes manual activation of the chain brake The throttle lockout is designed to prevent accidental
impossible. With this type of grip, that is when the left operation of the throttle control. When you press the lock
hand is placed so that it cannot affect the movement (A) (i.e. when you grasp the handle) it releases the throttle
of the front hand guard, the chain brake can only be control (B). When you release the handle the throttle
activated by the inertia action. control and the throttle lockout both move back to their
original positions. This arrangement means that the
throttle control is automatically locked at the idle setting.
Will my hand always activate the chain

brake during a kickback?
Chain catcher
No. It takes a certain force to move the hand guard
forward. If your hand only lightly touches the front guard The chain catcher is designed to catch the chain if it
or slips over it, the force may not be enough to trigger the snaps or jumps off. This should not happen if the chain is
chain brake. You should also maintain a firm grip of the properly tensioned (see instructions under the heading
chain saw handles while working. If you do and Assembly) and if the bar and chain are properly serviced
experience a kickback, your hand may never leave the and maintained (see instructions under the heading
front handle and will not activate the chain brake, or the General working instructions).
chain brake will only activate after the saw has swung
around a considerable distance. In such instances, the
chain brake might not have enough time to stop the saw
chain before it touches you.
There are also certain positions in which your hand
cannot reach the front hand guard to activate the chain
brake; for example, when the saw chain is held in felling
position.
Will my inertia activated chain brake

always activate during kickback in the
event of a kickback? Right hand guard
No. First your brake must be in working order. Testing the Apart from protecting your hand if the chain jumps or
brake is simple, see instructions under the heading snaps, the right hand guard stops branches and twigs
Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw safety from interfering with your grip on the rear handle.
equipment. We recommend you do before you begin each
work session. Second the kickback must be strong
enough to activate the chain brake. If the chain brake is
too sensitive it would activate all the time which would be
a nuisance.
Will my chain brake always protect me

from 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
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Vibration damping system Muffler
Your machine is equipped with a vibration damping The muffler is designed to keep noise levels to a minimum
system that is designed to reduce vibration and make and to direct exhaust fumes away from the user.
operation easier.
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!
The machine′s vibration damping system reduces the In areas with a hot, dry climate there is a high risk of fires.
transfer of vibration between the engine unit/cutting These areas are sometimes subject to government rules
equipment and the machine′s handle unit. The body of the requiring among other things the muffler must be
chain saw, including the cutting equipment, is insulated equipped with an approved type of spark arrestor screen.
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 CAUTION! The muffler gets very hot during and after
or badly sharpened) will increase the vibration level. use. This also applies during idling. Be aware of the fire
hazard, especially when working near flammable
substances and/or vapours.
WARNING! Never use a saw without a

! muffler, or with a damaged muffler. A
damaged muffler may substantially
WARNING! Overexposure to vibration increase the noise level and the fire
! can lead to circulatory damage or nerve
damage in people who have impaired
hazard. Keep fire fighting equipment
handy. If a spark arrestor screen is
circulation. Contact your doctor if you required in your area, never use the saw
experience symptoms of overexposure without or with a broken spark arrestor
to vibration. Such symptoms include screen.
numbness, loss of feeling, tingling,
pricking, pain, loss of strength, changes
in skin colour or condition. These Cutting equipment
symptoms normally appear in the This section describes how to choose and maintain your
fingers, hands or wrists. These cutting equipment in order to:
symptoms may be increased in cold
temperatures. • Reduce the risk of kickback.
• Reduce the risk of the saw chain breaking or jumping
Stop switch off the bar.
Use the stop switch to switch off the engine. • Obtain optimal cutting performance.
• Extend the life of cutting equipment.
• Avoid increasing vibration levels.
General rules
• Only use cutting equipment recommended by us!
See instructions under the heading Technical data.
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• Keep the chain’s cutting teeth properly Chain
sharpened! Follow our instructions and use the
A chain is made up of a number of links, which are
recommended file gauge. A damaged or badly
available in standard and low-kickback versions.
sharpened chain increases the risk of accidents.
IMPORTANT! No saw chain design eliminates the
danger of kickback.
WARNING! Any contact with a rotating

• Maintain the correct depth gauge setting! Follow
our instructions and use the recommended depth
! saw chain can cause extremely serious
injuries.
gauge clearance. Too large a clearance increases
the risk of kickback. Some terms that describe the bar and chain
To maintain the safety features of the cutting equipment,
you should replace a worn or damaged bar or chain with
a bar and chain combinations recommended by
Husqvarna. See instructions under the heading Technical
• Keep the chain properly tensioned! If the chain is Data for a list of replacement bar and chain combinations
slack it is more likely to jump off and lead to increased we recommend.
wear on the bar, chain and drive sprocket.
Bar
• Length (inches/cm)
• Keep cutting equipment well lubricated and

properly maintained! A poorly lubricated chain is
• Number of teeth on bar tip sprocket (T).
more likely to break and lead to increased wear on the
bar, chain and drive sprocket.
• 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 drive sprocket.
Cutting equipment designed to reduce

kickback
• Number of drive links. The number of drive links is
WARNING! Faulty cutting equipment or determined by the length of the bar, the chain pitch
! the wrong combination of bar and saw
chain increases the risk of kickback!
and the number of teeth on the bar tip sprocket.
Only use the bar/saw chain combinations

we recommend, and follow the filing
instructions. See instructions under the
heading Technical data.
• Bar groove width (inches/mm). The groove in the bar
must match the width of the chain drive links.
The only way to avoid kickback is to make sure that the
kickback zone of the bar never touches anything.
By using cutting equipment with ”built-in” kickback
reduction and keeping the chain sharp and well-
maintained you can reduce the effects of kickback.
Bar
The smaller the tip radius the lower the chance of
kickback. • Chain oil hole and hole for chain tensioner. The bar
must be matched to the chain saw design.
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Chain 3 File position
• Chain pitch (inches)
4 Round file diameter
• Drive link width (mm/inches)
It is very difficult to sharpen a chain correctly without the

right equipment. We recommend that you use our file
• Number of drive links. gauge. This will help you obtain the maximum kickback
reduction and cutting performance from your chain.
Sharpening your chain and adjusting

depth gauge setting See instructions under the heading Technical data for
information about sharpening your chain.
General information on sharpening cutting teeth
• Never use a blunt chain. When the chain is blunt you WARNING! Departure from the
have to exert more pressure to force the bar through
the wood and the chips will be very small. If the chain
! sharpening instructions considerably
increases the risk of kickback.
is very blunt it will produce wood powder and no chips
or shavings. Sharpening cutting teeth
• A sharp chain eats its way through the wood and
produces long, thick chips or shavings.
To sharpen cutting teeth you will need a round file and a

file gauge. See instructions under the heading Technical
data for information on the size of file and gauge that are
recommended for the chain fitted to your chain saw.
• The cutting part of the chain is called the cutter and
consists of a cutting tooth (A) and the depth gauge
(B). The cutters cutting depth is determined by the
difference in height between the two (depth gauge
setting).
• Check that the chain is correctly tensioned. A slack

chain will move sideways, making it more difficult to
When you sharpen a cutting tooth there are four important sharpen correctly.
factors to remember.
1 Filing angle
• Always file cutting teeth from the inside face. Reduce

the pressure on the return stroke. File all the teeth on
one side first, then turn the chain saw and file the teeth
2 Cutting angle on the other side.
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• File all the teeth to the same length. When the length resistance as you draw the file along the depth gauge
of the cutting teeth is reduced to 5/32 inch (4 mm) the tool.
chain is worn out and should be replaced.
min 4 mm
(5/32")
Tensioning the chain
General advice on adjusting depth gauge setting

• When you sharpen the cutting tooth (A) the depth
gauge setting (C) will decrease. To maintain optimal
cutting performance the depth gauge (B) has to be WARNING! A slack chain may jump off
filed down to achieve the recommended depth gauge
setting. See instructions under the heading Technical
! the bar and cause serious or even fatal
injury.
data to find the correct depth gauge setting for your
particular 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.
WARNING! The risk of kickback is Tension the chain as tightly as possible, but not so tight
! increased if the depth gauge setting is
too large!
that you cannot pull it round freely by hand.
Adjustment of depth gauge setting
• Loosen the bar nuts that hold the clutch cover/chain

• The cutting teeth should be newly sharpened before brake. Use the combination spanner. Then tighten the
adjusting the depth gauge setting. We recommend bar nuts by hand as tight as you can.
that you adjust the depth gauge setting every third
time you sharpen the cutting teeth. NOTE! This
recommendation assumes that the length of the
cutting teeth is not reduced excessively.
• You will need a flat file and a depth gauge tool. We
recommend that you use our depth gauge tool to • Raise the tip of the bar and stretch the chain by
acheive the correct depth gauge setting and bevel for tightening the chain tensioning screw using the
the depth gauge. combination spanner. Tighten the chain until it does
not sag from the underside of the bar.
• Place the depth gauge tool over the chain. Detailed • Use the combination spanner to tighten the bar nuts
information regarding the use of the depth gauge tool, while lifting the tip of the bar at the same time. Check
will be found on the package for the depth gauge tool. that you can pull the chain round freely by hand and
Use the flat file to file off the tip of the depth gauge that that it does not sag from the underside of the bar.
protrudes through the depth gauge tool. The depth
gauge setting is correct when you no longer feel
The position of the chain tensioning screw on our chain

saws varies from model to model. See instructions under
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the heading What is what? to find out where it is on your throttle you should see a distinct line of oil on the light
model. surface.
Lubricating cutting equipment
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 also maintain its flow characteristics regardless of
If the chain lubrication is not working:
whether it is warm summer or cold winter weather.
• Check that the oil channel in the bar is not obstructed.
As a chain saw manufacturer we have developed an
Clean if necessary.
optimal chain oil which has a vegetable oil base. We
recommend the use of our own oil for both maximum
chain life and to minimise environmental damage. If our
own chain oil is not available, standard chain oil is
recommended.
Never use waste oil! Using waste oil can be dangerous
to you and damage the machine and environment. • Check that the groove in the edge of the bar is clean.
Clean if necessary.
IMPORTANT! When using vegetable based saw chain
oil, dismantle and clean the groove in the bar and saw
chain before long-term storage. Otherwise there is a risk
of the saw chain oil oxidizing, which will result in the saw
chain becoming stiff and the bar tip sprocket jamming.
Filling with chain oil

• All our chain saws have an automatic chain lubrication • Check that the bar tip sprocket turns freely and that
system. On some models the oil flow is also the lubricating hole in the tip sprocket is not blocked.
adjustable. Clean and lubricate if necessary.
• The saw chain oil tank and the fuel tank are designed
so that the fuel runs out before the saw chain oil. If the chain lubrication system is still not working after
carrying out the above checks and associated measures
However, this safety feature requires that you use the you should contact your servicing dealer.
right sort of chain oil (if the oil is too thin it will run out
before the fuel), and that you adjust the carburetor as Chain drive sprocket
recommended (a lean mixture may mean that the fuel
lasts longer than the oil) and that you also use the
recommended cutting equipment (a bar that is too
long will use more chain oil).
Checking chain lubrication The clutch drum is fitted with one of the following drive
sprockets:
• Check the chain lubrication each time you refuel. See
instructions under the heading Lubricating the bar tip A Spur sprocket (the chain sprocket is welded on the
sprocket. drum)
Aim the tip of the bar at a light coloured surface about

20 cm (8 inches) away. After 1 minute running at 3/4
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B Rim sprocket (replaceable) • Whether there are burrs on the edges of the bar.
Remove these with a file if necessary.
Regularly check the degree of wear on the drive sprocket. • Whether the groove in the bar has become badly
Replace if wear is excessive. Replace the drive sprocket worn. Replace the bar if necessary.
whenever you replace the chain.
Needle bearing lubrication
• Whether the tip of the bar is uneven or badly worn. If

a hollow forms on the underside of the bar tip this is
Both versions of sprockets have a needle bearing on the due to running with a slack chain.
drive shaft, which has to be greased regularly (once a
week). CAUTION! Use only high quality bearing grease or
engine oil.
• To prolong the life of the bar you should turn it over

daily.
Checking wear on cutting equipment
WARNING! Most chain saw accidents

Check the chain daily for: ! happen when the chain touches the
operator.
Wear personal protective equipment. See

instructions under the heading
”Personal protective equipment”.
• Visible cracks in rivets and links. Do not tackle any job that you feel you
are not adequately trained for. See
• Whether the chain is stiff. instructions under the headings
• Whether rivets and links are badly worn. Personal protective equipment, How to
avoid kickback, Cutting equipment and
Replace the saw chain if it exhibits any of the points General working instructions.
above.
We recommend you compare the existing chain with a Avoid situations where there is a risk of
new chain to decide how badly the existing chain is worn. kickback. See instructions under the
heading Machine′s safety equipment.
When the length of the cutting teeth has worn down to
only 5/32 inch (4 mm) the chain must be replaced. Use the recommended protective
Bar equipment and check its condition. See
instructions under the heading General
working instructions.
Check that all the chain saw safety

features are working. See instructions
Check regularly: under the headings General working
instructions and General safety
precautions.
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ASSEMBLY
Fitting the bar and chain correctly located in the groove in the bar. Tighten the bar
nuts finger tight.
WARNING! Always wear gloves, when

! working with the chain.
Check that the chain brake is in disengaged position by

moving the front hand guard towards the front handle.
Tension the chain by turning the chain tensioning screw

clockwise using the combination spanner.
Remove the bar nuts and remove the clutch cover (chain
brake). Take off the transportation ring (A).
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.
Fit the bar over the bar bolts. Place the bar in its rearmost
position. Place the chain over the drive sprocket locate it
in the groove on the bar. Begin on the top edge of the bar. When fitting a new chain, the chain tension has to be
checked frequently until the chain is run-in. Check the
chain tension regularly. A correctly tensioned chain
ensures good cutting performance and long life.
Make sure that the edges of the cutting links are facing Note: If clutch cover is difficult to remove, replace bar
forward on the top edge of the bar. nuts, engage brake and rerelease (an audible click will be
Fit the clutch cover and locate the chain adjuster pin in the heard if released properly).
hole in the bar. Check that the drive links of the chain fit
correctly over the drive sprocket and that the chain is
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FUEL HANDLING
Fuel Mixing ratio
1:50 (2%) for all engines.
Note! The machine is equipped with a two-stroke engine
and must always be run using a mixture of gasoline and Gasoline, litre Two-stroke oil, litre
two-stroke oil. It is important to accurately measure the
amount of oil to be mixed to ensure that the correct 2% (1:50)
mixture is obtained. When mixing small amounts of fuel, 5 0,10
even small inaccuracies can drastically affect the ratio of
the mixture. 10 0,20
15 0,30
WARNING! Always ensure there is 20 0,40
! adequate ventilation when handling fuel.
US gallon US fl. oz.
1 2 1/2
Gasoline
2 1/2 6 1/2
5 12 7/8
Mixing
• Use good quality unleaded gasoline.
• CAUTION! Engines equipped with catalytic
converters must be run on unleaded fuel
mixtures.
• Leaded gasoline will destroy the catalytic converter
and it will no longer serve its purpose. The green fuel
cap on saws fitted with catalytic converters means
that only unleaded gasoline can be used.
• The lowest recommended octane grade is 87
((RON+MON)/2). If you run the engine on a lower
• Always mix the gasoline and oil in a clean container
octane grade than 87 so-called knocking can occur.
intended for fuel.
This gives rise to a high engine temperature and
increased bearing load, which can result in serious • Always start by filling half the amount of the gasoline
engine damage. to be used. Then add the entire amount of oil. Mix
(shake) the fuel mixture. Add the remaining amount of
• When working with continuous high revs (e.g. limbing) gasoline.
a higher octane is recommended.
• Mix (shake) the fuel mixture thoroughly before filling
Environment fuel the machine’s fuel tank.
HUSQVARNA recommends the use of alkylate fuel or • Do not mix more than one month’s supply of fuel at a
environmental fuel for four-stroke engines blended with time.
two-stroke oil as set out below. Note that carburetor • If the machine is not used for some time the fuel tank
adjustment may be necessary when changing the type of should be emptied and cleaned.
fuel (see instructions under the heading Carburetor).
Chain oil
Running-in • We recommend the use of special oil (chain oil) with
Avoid running at a too high speed for extended periods good adhesion characteristics.
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 waste oil. This results in damage to the oil
• Never use oil intended for four-stroke engines. pump, the bar and the chain.
• It is important to use oil of the right grade (suitable
viscosity range) to suit the air temperature.
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FUEL HANDLING
• In temperatures below 32°F (0°C) some oils become • Move the machine at least 10 ft (3 m) from the
too viscous. This can overload the oil pump and result refuelling point before starting it.
in damage to the oil pump components.
• Contact your service agent when choosing chain oil.
Fueling
WARNING! Taking the following

! precautions, will lessen the risk of fire:
• Never start the machine:
Do not smoke and do not place any hot 1 If you have spilled fuel or chain oil on the machine.
objects in the vicinity of fuel. Wipe off the spillage and allow remaining fuel to
evaporate.
Always stop the engine and let it cool for 2 If you have spilled fuel on yourself or your clothes,
a few minutes before refuelling. change your clothes. Wash any part of your body that
has come in contact with fuel. Use soap and water.
When refuelling, open the fuel cap slowly
so that any excess pressure is released 3 If the machine is leaking fuel. Check regularly for
gently. leaks from the fuel cap and fuel lines.
Tighten the fuel cap carefully after WARNING! Never use a machine with
refuelling.
! visible damage to the spark plug guard
and ignition cable. A risk of sparking
Always move the machine away from the
arises, which can cause a fire.
refuelling area before starting.
Clean the area around the fuel cap. Clean the fuel and Transport and storage
chain oil tanks regularly. The fuel filter must be replaced • Always store the chain saw and fuel so that there is no
at least once a year. Contamination in the tanks causes risk of leakages or fumes coming into contact with
malfunction. Make sure the fuel is well mixed by shaking sparks or naked flames from electrical equipment,
the container before refuelling. The capacities of the chain electric motors, relays/switches, boilers and the like.
oil tank and fuel tank are carefully matched. You should
therefore always fill the chain oil tank and fuel tank at the • Always store fuel in an approved container designed
same time. 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. Even a non-moving chain can cause
serious cuts to yourself or persons you bump into with
an exposed chain.
• Secure the machine during transport.
WARNING! Fuel and fuel vapor are highly
! flammable. Take care when handling fuel
and chain oil. Be aware of the risks of
Long-term storage
Empty the fuel/oil tanks in a well ventilated area. Store the
fire, explosion and those associated with
fuel in approved cans in a safe place. Fit the bar guard.
inhalation.
Clean the machine. See instructions under the heading
Maintenance schedule.
Fuel safety Ensure the machine is cleaned and that a complete
• Never refuel the machine while the engine is running. service is carried out before long-term storage.
• Make sure there is plenty of ventilation when refuelling
or mixing fuel (gasoline and 2-stroke oil).
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Starting and stopping Warm engine
Use the same procedure as for starting a cold engine but
WARNING! Note the following before without setting the choke control in the choke position.
! starting: The correct choke/start throttle setting is obtained by
moving the choke control to the choke position and then
pushing it in again.
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.
Place the machine on firm ground. Make

sure you have a secure footing and that
the chain cannot touch anything.
Keep people and animals well away from Starting

the working area.
Cold engine
Starting: The chain brake should be activated when
starting the chain saw. Activate the chain brake by Grip the front handle with your left hand. Hold the chain
pushing the front hand guard forwards. 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 and
do not let go of the starter handle when the cord is fully
extended. This can damage the machine.
Ignition: Slide the ignition switch to the left.
Choke: Set the choke control in the choke position.
Start throttle: The correct choke/start throttle setting is
obtained by moving the control to the choke position.
Push in the choke control as soon as the engine fires and

make repeated starting attempts. Immediately press and
release the throttle when the engine starts. That will
disengage the throttle latch.
If the machine is fitted with a decompression valve (A):
Press the valve to reduce the pressure in the cylinder and As the chain brake is still activated the engine must return
make starting easier. You should always use the to idling speed as soon as possible by disengaging the
decompression valve when starting the machine. Once throttle latch in order to avoid unnecessery wear on the
the machine has started the valve will automatically return clutch assembly.
to its original setting.
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• Always hold the saw with both hands. The right hand
WARNING! Long term inhalation of the should be on the rear handle, and the left hand on the
! engine’s exhaust fumes, chain oil mist
and dust from sawdust can represent a
front handle. All people, whether right or left handed,
should use this grip. Use a firm grip with thumbs and
health risk. fingers encircling the chain saw handles.
• Never start a chain saw unless the bar, chain and all
covers are fitted correctly. See instructions under the
heading Assembly. Without a bar and chain attached
to the chain saw the clutch can come loose and cause
serious injury.
• The chain brake should be activated when starting.

Se instructions under the heading Start and stop. Do
not drop start. This method is very dangerous Stopping
because you 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 The engine is stopped by pushing the stop switch to the
is no risk of people or animals coming into contact stop position.
with the cutting equipment.
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WORKING TECHNIQUES
Before use: • To make sure that none of the above might come
within reach of your saw or be injured by falling trees.
CAUTION! Follow the instructions above, but do not use a

chain saw in a situation where you cannot call for help in
1 Check that the chain brake works correctly and is not
case of an accident.
damaged.
2 Check that the rear right hand guard is not damaged. 2 Do not use the machine in bad weather, such as
3 Check that the throttle lockout works correctly and is dense fog, heavy rain, strong wind, intense cold, etc.
not damaged. Working in bad weather is tiring and often brings
added risks, such as icy ground, unpredictable felling
4 Check that the stop switch works correctly and is not
direction, etc.
damaged.
5 Check that all handles are free from oil. 3 Take great care when removing small branches and
6 Check that the anti vibration system works and is not avoid cutting bushes (i.e. cutting many small branches
damaged. at the same time). Small branches can be grabbed by
the chain and thrown back at you, causing serious
7 Check that the muffler is securely attached and not
injury.
damaged.
8 Check that all parts of the chain saw are tightened
correctly and that they are not damaged or missing.
9 Check that the chain catcher is in place and not
damaged.
10 Check the chain tension.
4 Make sure you can move and stand safely. Check the
General working instructions 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
IMPORTANT!
ground.
This section describes basic safety rules for using a
chain saw. This information is never a substitute for
professional skills and experience. If you get into a
situation where you feel unsafe, stop and seek expert
advice. Contact your chain saw dealer, service agent or
an experienced chain saw user. Do not attempt any task
that you are not sure you can handle!
Before using a chain saw you must understand the
effects of kickback and how to avoid them. See
instructions under the heading How to avoid kickback.
Before using a chain saw you must understand the
difference between cutting with the top and bottom 5 Take great care when cutting a tree that is under
edges of the bar. See instructions under the headings tension. A tree that is under tension may spring back
How to avoid kickback and Machine’s safety equipment. to its normal position before or after being cut. If you
position yourself incorrectly or make the cut in the
Wear personal protective equipment. See instructions
wrong place the tree may hit you or the machine and
under the heading ”Personal protective equipment”.
cause you to lose control. Both situations can cause
serious personal injury.
Basic safety rules
1 Look around you:
• To ensure that people, animals or other things cannot
affect your control of the machine.
6 Before moving your chain saw switch off the engine
and lock the chain using the chain brake. Carry the
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WORKING TECHNIQUES
chain saw with the bar and chain pointing backwards. Lack of concentration can lead to kickback if the
Fit a guard to the bar before transporting the chain kickback zone of the bar accidentally touches a
saw or carrying it for any distance. branch, nearby tree or some other object.
Have control over the workpiece. If the pieces you

7 When you put the chain saw on the ground, lock the intend to cut are small and light, they can jam in the
saw chain using the chain brake and ensure you have saw chain and be thrown towards you. Even if this
a constant view of the machine. Switch the engine off does not need to be a danger, you may be surprised
before leaving your chain saw for any length of time. and lose control of the saw. Never saw stacked logs or
branches without first separating them. Only saw one
WARNING! Sometimes chips get stuck in log or one piece at a time. Remove the cut pieces to
! the clutch cover causing the chain to
jam. Always stop the engine before
keep your working area safe.
cleaning.
General rules
1 If you understand what kickback is and how it happens
then you can reduce or eliminate the element of
surprise. By being prepared you reduce the risk.
Kickback is usually quite mild, but it can sometimes be
very sudden and violent.
2 Always hold the chain saw firmly with your right hand
on the rear handle and your left hand on the front
handle. Wrap your fingers and thumbs around the
handles. You should use this grip whether you are 4 Never use the chain saw above shoulder height
right-handed or left-handed. This grip minimizes the and avoid cutting with the tip of the bar. Never use
effect of kickback and lets you keep the chain saw the chain saw one-handed!
under control. 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.
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5 In order to keep control of your saw, always maintain Basic cutting technique
a firm foothold. Never work on a ladder, in a tree or on
any other insecure support. WARNING! Never use a chain saw by
! holding it with one hand. A chain saw is
not safely controlled with one hand.
Always have a secure, firm grip around
the handles with both hands.
General
• Always use full throttle when cutting!
• Reduce the speed to idle after every cut (running the
engine for too long at full throttle without any load, i.e.
without any resistance from the chain during cutting,
can lead to serious engine damage).
6 Always use a fast cutting speed, i.e. full throttle.
• Cutting from above = Cutting with a pulling chain.
7 Take great care when you cut with the top edge of the
bar, i.e. when cutting from the underside of the object. • Cutting from below = Cutting with pushing chain.
This is known as cutting with a pushing chain. The Cutting with a pushing chain increases the risk of
chain tries to push the chain saw back towards the kickback. See instructions under the heading How to
user. If the saw chain is jamming, the saw may be avoid kickback.
pushed back at you.
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
8 Unless the user resists this pushing force there is a before making a cut:
risk that the chain saw will move so far backwards that 1 Make sure the cutting equipment will not jam in the
only the kickback zone of the bar is in contact with the cut.
tree, which can lead to a kickback.
2 Make sure the object you are cutting will not split.
Cutting with the bottom edge of the bar, i.e. from the
top 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. Cutting
with a pulling chain gives the operator better control 3 Make sure the chain will not strike the ground or any
over the chain saw and the position of the kickback other object during or after cutting.
zone.
4 Is there a risk of kickback?
9 Follow the instructions on sharpening and maintaining

your bar and chain. When you replace the bar and
chain use only combinations that are recommended
by us. See instructions under the headings Cutting
equipment and Technical data.
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WORKING TECHNIQUES
5 Do the conditions and surrounding terrain affect how risk that the chain will touch the ground when you finish
safely you can stand and move about? the cut.
Two factors decide whether the chain will jam or the object
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.
Cut all the way through the log from above. Avoid letting
In most cases you can avoid these problems by cutting in
the chain touch the ground as you finish the cut. Maintain
two stages; from the top and from the bottom. You need to
full throttle but be prepared for what might happen.
support the object so that it will not trap the chain or split
during cutting.
IMPORTANT! 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
If it is possible (can you turn the log?) stop cutting about
suddenly breaks free. Use a lever to open up the cut and
2/3 of the way through the log.
free the chain saw.
Turn the log and finish the cut from the opposite side.
The following instructions describe how to handle the
common situations you are likely to encounter when using
a chain saw.
Limbing
When limbing thick branches you should use the same The log is supported at one end. There is a high risk
approach as for cutting. that it will split.
Cut difficult branches piece by piece.
1 2
3
Start by cutting from below (about 1/3 of the way through).
Finish by cutting from above so that the two cuts meet.
Cutting
WARNING! Never attempt to cut logs

The log is supported at both ends. There is a high risk
! while they are in a pile or when a couple
of logs are lying together. Such
that the chain will jam.
procedures drastically increase the risk
of kickback which can result in a serious
or fatal injury.
If you have a pile of logs, each log you attempt to cut Start by cutting from above (about 1/3 of the way through).
should be removed from the pile, placed on a saw horse
Finish by cutting from below so that the two cuts meet.
or runners and cut individually.
Remove the cut pieces from the cutting area. By leaving
them in the cutting area, you increase the risk for
inadvertently getting a kickback, as well as increasing the
risk of losing your balance while working.
The log is lying on the ground. There is little risk of the

chain jamming or the object splitting. However there is a
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WORKING TECHNIQUES
Tree felling technique there is high accident risk. See instructions under the
heading Freeing a tree that has fallen badly.
IMPORTANT! It takes a lot of experience to fell a tree.
Inexperienced users of chain saws should not fell trees.
Do not attempt any task beyond your experience level!
Safe distance
The safe distance between a tree that is to be felled and
anyone else working nearby is at least 2 1/2 tree lengths.
Make sure that no-one else is in this ”risk zone” before or
during felling. IMPORTANT! During critical felling operations, hearing
protectors should be lifted immediately when sawing is
completed so that sounds and warning signals can be
heard.
Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreat

Delimb the stem up to shoulder height. It is safer to work
Felling direction from the top down and to have the tree between you and
the saw.
The aim is to fell the tree in a position where you can limb
and cross-cut the log as easily as possible. You want it to
fall in a location where you can stand and move about
safely.
Once you have decided which way you want the tree to fall
you must judge which way the tree would fall naturally.
Several factors affect this:
• Lean of the tree
• Bend Remove any undergrowth from the base of the tree and
• Wind direction check the area for obstacles (stones, branches, holes,
• Arrangement of branches etc.) so that you have a clear path of retreat when the tree
starts to fall. Your path of retreat should be roughly 135
• Weight of snow degrees away from the intended felling direction.
• Obstacles within the reach of the tree: for example,
other trees, power lines, roads and buildings.
• Look for signs of damage and rot in the stem, this
makes it more probably that the tree will break and
start to fall before you expect it to.
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You may find you are forced to let the tree fall in its natural
direction because it is impossible or dangerous to try to
make it fall in the direction you first intended.
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 hit you during felling.
The main point to avoid is letting the tree fall onto another
tree. It is very dangerous to remove a trapped tree and
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WORKING TECHNIQUES
Felling trunk diameter. The uncut section of the trunk is called the
felling hinge.
WARNING! Unless you have special The felling hinge controls the direction that the tree falls in.
! training we advise you not to fell trees
with a diameter larger than the bar length
of your saw!
Felling is done using three cuts. First you make the

directional cuts, which consist of the top cut and the
bottom cut, then you finish with the felling cut. By placing
these cuts correctly you can control the felling direction
very accurately.
All control over the felling direction is lost if the felling
Directional cuts hinge is too narrow or non-existent, or if the directional
To make the directional cut you begin with the top cut. Aim cuts and felling cut are badly placed.
using to the saw’s felling direction mark (1) toward a goal
further forward in the terrain, where you would like the tree
to fall (2). Stand on the right-hand side of the tree, behind
the saw, and cut with a pull stroke.
Next make the bottom cut so that it finishes exactly at the
end of the top cut.
When the felling cut and directional cut are complete the
tree should start to fall by itself or with the aid of a felling
wedge or breaking bar.
The directional cuts should run 1/4 of the diameter

through the trunk and the angle between the top cut and
bottom cut should be 45°.
The line where the two cuts meet is called the directional We recommend that you use a bar that is longer than the
cut line. This line should be perfectly horizontal and at diameter of the tree, so that you can make the felling cut
right angles (90°) to the chosen felling direction. and directional cuts with single cutting strokes. See
instructions under the heading Technical data section to
find out which lengths of bar are recommended for your
saw.
Felling cut
The felling cut is made from the opposite side of the tree
and it must be perfectly horizontal. Stand on the left side
of the tree and cut on the pull stroke. There are methods for felling trees with a diameter larger
Make the felling cut about 1.5-2 inches (3-5 cm) above the than the bar length. However these methods involve a
bottom directional cut. much greater risk that the kickback zone of the bar will
come into contact with the tree.
Finish the felling cut parallel with the directional cut line so
that the distance between them is at least 1/10 of the
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WORKING TECHNIQUES
Freeing a tree that has fallen badly Never cut straight through a tree or branch that is in
tension!
Freeing a ”trapped tree”
If you must cut across tree/limb, make two to three cuts,
It is very dangerous to remove a trapped tree and there is one inch apart, one to two inches deep.
high accident risk.
Never try to fell the tree that is trapped.
Never work in the risk zone of the hanging trapped tree.
Continue to cut deeper until tree/limb bends and tension

is released.
Cut tree/limb from outside the bend, after tension has

been released.
The safest method is to use a winch.
• Tractor-mounted How to avoid kickback
WARNING! Kickback can happen very
! suddenly and violently; kicking the chain
saw, bar and chain back at the user. If
• Portable this happens when the chain is moving it
can cause very serious, even fatal
injuries. It is vital you understand what
causes kickback and that you can avoid
it by taking care and using the right
Cutting trees and branches that are in tension working technique.
Preparations: Work out which side is in tension and where
the point of maximum tension is (i.e. where it would break What is kickback?
if it was bent even more).
The word kickback is used to describe the sudden
reaction that causes the chain saw and bar to jump off an
object when the upper quadrant of the tip of the bar,
known as the kickback zone, touches an object.
Decide which is the safest way to release the tension and

whether you are able to do it safely. In complicated
situations the only safe method is to put aside your chain Kickback always occurs in the cutting plane of the bar.
saw and use a winch. Normally the chain saw and bar are thrown backwards
General advice: and upwards towards the user. However, the chain saw
may move in a different direction depending on the way it
Position yourself so that you will be clear of the tree or
was being used when the kickback zone of the bar
branch when the tension is released.
touched the object.
Make one or more cuts at or near the point of maximum

tension. Make as many cuts of sufficient depth as
necessary to reduce the tension and make the tree or
branch break at the point of maximum tension.
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Kickback only occurs if the kickback zone of the bar
touches an object.
Limbing
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 nose of the guide bar. Be
extremely cautious of limbs under
tension. They can spring back toward
you and cause loss of control resulting
in injury.
Make sure that you can stand and move about safely.
Work on the left side of the trunk. Work as close as
possible to the chain saw for maximum control. If possible,
let 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.
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MAINTENANCE
Carburetor adjustment • The L and H-jets are used to adjust the supply of fuel
to match the rate that air is admitted, which is
Due to existing environmental and emissions legislation controlled with the throttle. If they are screwed
your chain saw is equipped with movement limiters on the clockwise the air/fuel ratio becomes leaner (less fuel)
carburetor adjuster screws. These limit the adjustment and if they are turned anti-clockwise the ratio
possibilities to a maximum of a 1/2 turn. becomes richer (more fuel). A lean mixture gives a
higher engine speed and a rich mixture gives a lower
engine speed.
L
H
• The T-screw regulates the throttle setting at idle
speed. If the T-screw is turned clockwise this gives a
higher idle speed; turning it anti-clockwise gives a
1/2 lower idle speed.
Basic settings and running in

1/2 The basic carburetor settings are adjusted during testing
at the factory. Avoid running at a too high speed for
extended periods during the first 10 hours.
Your Husqvarna product has been designed and CAUTION! If the chain rotates while idling the T-screw
manufactured to specifications that reduce harmful must be turned anti-clockwise until the chain stops.
emissions. Rec. idle speed: 2500 rpm
Function, Basic settings, Fine adjustment WARNING! Contact your servicing
WARNING! Do not start the chain saw

! dealer, if the idle speed setting cannot be
adjusted so that the chain stops at idle.
! unless the bar, chain and clutch cover
(chain brake) are fitted, otherwise the
Do not use the chain saw until it has
been properly adjusted or repaired.
clutch may come loose and cause
personal injury.
Fine adjustment
Function When the machine has been ”run-in” the carburetor
should be finely adjusted. The fine adjustment should
• The carburetor governs the engine’s speed via the be carried out by a qualified person. First adjust the L-
throttle control. Air and fuel are mixed in the jet, then the idling screw T and then the H-jet.
carburetor. The air/fuel mixture is adjustable. Correct
adjustment is essential to get the best performance Conditions
from the machine. • Before any adjustments are made the air filter should
• The setting of the carburetor means that the engine is be clean and the cylinder cover fitted. Adjusting the
adapted to local conditions, for example, the climate, carburetor while a dirty air filter is in use will result in
altitude, fuel and the type of 2-stroke oil. a leaner mixture next time the filter is cleaned. This
can give rise to serious engine damage.
• The carburetor has three adjustment controls:
• Do not attempt to adjust the L and H jets beyond
- L = Low speed jet either stop as this could cause damage.
- H = High speed jet • Now start the machine according to the starting
- T = Idle adjustment screw instructions and let it warm up for 10 minutes.
CAUTION! If the chain rotates while idling the T-
screw must be turned anti-clockwise until the
chain stops.
• Place the machine on a flat surface so that the bar
points away from you and so that the bar and chain do
not come into contact with the surface or other
objects.
Low speed jet L

Turn the low speed jet L clockwise until it stops. If the
engine accelerates poorly or idles unevenly, turn the low
speed jet L anticlockwise until good acceleration and
idling are achieved.
CAUTION! If the chain rotates while idling the T-screw
must be turned anti-clockwise until the chain stops.
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MAINTENANCE
Fine adjustment of the idling speed T Checking, maintaining and
Adjust the idle speed with the T-screw. If it is necessary to servicing chain saw safety
re-adjust, turn the T-screw clockwise while the engine is
running, until the chain starts to rotate. Then turn counter- equipment
clockwise until the chain stops. A correctly adjusted idle
speed setting occurs when the engine runs smoothly in Note! All servicing and repair work on the machine
every position. It should also be good margin to the rpm requires special training. This is especially true of the
when the chain starts to rotate. machine′s safety equipment. If your machine fails any of
the checks described below we recommend you to
WARNING! Contact your servicing contact our servicing dealer.
! dealer, if the idle speed setting cannot be
adjusted so that the chain stops at idle.
Do not use the chain saw until it has
Chain brake and front hand guard
been properly adjusted or repaired. Checking brake band wear
High speed jet H

At the factory the engine is adjusted at sea level.
When working at a high altitude or in different
weather conditions, temperatures and atmospheric Brush off any wood dust, resin and dirt from the chain
humidity, it may be necessary to make minor brake and clutch drum. Dirt and wear can impair
adjustments to the high speed jet. operation of the brake.
CAUTION! If the high speed jet is screwed in too far,

it may damage the piston/cylinder.
When test run at the factory, the high speed jet is set so
that the engine satisfies the applicable legal requirements
at the same time as achieving maximum performance.
The carburetor’s high speed jet is then locked using a
limiter cap in the fully screwed out position. The limiter cap
limits the potential to adjust the high speed jet to at most
half a turn. Regularly check that the brake band is at least 0.024 inch
To adjust the carburetor correctly you should contact a (0.6 mm) thick at its thinnest point.
mechanic with access to a rev counter. Checking the front hand guard
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 Make sure the front hand guard is not damaged and that
does not rotate at idle. If the L-jet is set too lean it may there are no visible defects such as cracks.
cause starting difficulties and poor acceleration. If the H-
jet is set too lean the machine will have less power, poor
acceleration and could suffer damage to the engine.
Move the front hand guard forwards and back to make

sure it moves freely and that it is securely anchored to the
clutch cover.
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MAINTENANCE
Checking the inertia brake release let go of the front handle. The chain should stop
immediately.
With the engine turned off, hold the chain saw over a
stump or other firm object. Let go of the front handle so
that the bar drops towards the stump as the chain saw
rotates around the rear handle.
Throttle lockout
• Make sure the throttle control is locked at the idle

setting when the throttle lockout is released.
When the bar hits the stump the brake should be

applied.
• Press the throttle lockout and make sure it returns to

its original position when you release it.
Checking the brake trigger

Place the chain saw on firm ground and start it. Make sure
the chain does not touch the ground or any other object.
See the instructions under the heading Start and stop.
• Check that the throttle control and throttle lockout

move freely and that the return springs work properly.
Grasp the chain saw firmly, wrapping your fingers and

thumbs around the handles.
• Start the chain saw and apply full throttle. Release the
throttle control and check that the chain stops and
remains stationary. If the chain rotates when the
throttle control is in the idle position you should check
the carburetor idle adjustment.
Apply full throttle and activate the chain brake by tilting

your left wrist forward onto the front hand guard. Do not
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MAINTENANCE
Chain catcher Stop switch
Check that the chain catcher is not damaged and is firmly Start the engine and make sure the engine stops when
attached to the body of the chain saw. you move the stop switch to the stop setting.
Muffler
Right hand guard
The muffler is designed to reduce the noise level and to

Check that the right hand guard is not damaged and that direct the exhaust gases away from the operator. The
there are no visible defects, such as cracks. exhaust gases are hot and can contain sparks, which may
cause fire if directed against dry and combustible
material.
Vibration damping system
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
Regularly check the vibration damping units for cracks or
done with a wire brush. A blocked screen will cause the
deformation.
engine to overheat and may lead to serious damage.
Note! The screen must be replaced if it is damaged. If the
screen is blocked the machine will overheat and this will
cause damage to the cylinder and piston. Never use a
machine with a muffler that is in poor condition. Never
Make sure the vibration damping units are securely
use a muffler if the spark arrestor screen is missing
attached to the engine unit and handle unit.
or defective.
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MAINTENANCE
Starter handle. Make a secure knot in the end of the starter
cord.
WARNING! When the recoil spring is
! wound up in the starter housing it is
under tension and can, if handled
carelessly, pop out and cause personal
injury.
Care must be exercised when replacing

the return spring or the starter cord.
Wear protective glasses and protective
gloves.
Changing a broken or worn starter cord Tensioning the recoil spring

• Hook the starter cord in the notch in the pulley and
turn the starter pulley about 2 turns clockwise.
Note! Check that the pulley can be turned an
additional 1/2 turn when the starter cord is pulled all
• Loosen the screws that hold the starter against the the way out.
crankcase and remove the starter.
• Pull out the cord approx. 30 cm (12 inches) and hook Changing a broken recoil spring
it into the notch in the rim of the pulley. Release the
recoil spring by letting the pulley rotate slowly
backwards.
• Lift up the starter pulley. See instructions under the

heading Changing a broken or worn starter cord.
Remember that the recoil spring is coiled under
tension in the starter housing.
• Remove the cassette with the recoil spring from the
starter.
• Lubricate the recoil spring with light oil. Fit the
• Undo the screw in the centre of the pulley and remove cassette with recoil spring in the starter. Fit the starter
the pulley. Insert and fasten a new starter cord to the pulley and tension the recoil spring.
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
screw in the center of the pulley. Insert the starter cord
through the hole in the starter housing and the starter
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MAINTENANCE
Fitting the starter Spark plug
• To fit the starter, first pull out the starter cord and place
the starter in position against the crankcase. Then
slowly release the starter cord so that the pulley
engages with the pawls.
• Fit and tighten the screws that hold the starter. The spark plug condition is influenced by:
• Incorrect carburetor adjustment.
• An incorrect fuel mixture (too much or incorrect type
of oil).
• A dirty air filter.
These factors cause deposits on the spark plug
electrodes, which may result in operating problems and
starting difficulties.
Air filter If the machine is low on power, difficult to start or runs
poorly at idle speed: always check the spark plug first
before taking any further action. If the spark plug is dirty,
clean it and check that the electrode gap is 0.020 inch (0.5
mm). The spark plug should be replaced after about a
The air filter must be regularly cleaned to remove dust month in operation or earlier if necessary.
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 the filter by brushing or Note! Always use the recommended spark plug type! Use
shaking it. of the wrong spark plug can damage the piston/cylinder.
Check that the spark plug is fitted with a suppressor.
Lubricating the bar tip sprocket
Lubricate the bar tip sprocket each time you refuel. Use
the special grease gun and a good quality bearing grease.
The filter can be cleaned more thoroughly by washing it in
water and detergent.
An air filter that has been in use for a long time cannot be
cleaned completely. 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 filters according to working conditions,
weather, season, etc. Contact your dealer for advice.
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MAINTENANCE
Needle bearing lubrication Cooling system
The clutch drum has a needle bearing on the output shaft. To keep the working temperature as low as possible the
This needle bearing must be lubricated regularly (once a machine is equipped with a cooling system.
week). CAUTION! Use only high quality bearing grease or The cooling system consists of:
engine oil. See instructions under the heading Cutting
equipment. 1 Air intake on the starter.
2 Air guide plate.
3 Fins on the flywheel.
4 Cooling fins on the cylinder.
5 Cylinder cover (directs cold air over the cylinder).
5
3
Adjustment of the oil pump
The oil pump is adjustable. Adjustments are made by

2
turning the screw using a screwdriver or combination
spanner. The machine is supplied from the factory set to 1
1 turn open. Turning the screw clockwise will reduce the
oil flow and turning the screw anti-clockwise will increase Clean the cooling system with a brush once a week, more
the oil flow. often in demanding conditions. A dirty or blocked cooling
system results in the machine overheating which causes
damage to the piston and cylinder.
”Air Injection” centrifugal

cleaning
Centrifugal cleaning means the following: All air to the
carburetor passes through the starter. Dirt and dust is
pushed out by the cooling fan.
Recommended settings:
Bar 18"-20": 0 turns from the closed position.
Bar 20"-24": 3/4 turns from the closed position.
Bar 24"-28": 1 1/2 turns from the closed position.
Bar 28" and longer: 1 3/4 turns from the closed position.
These recommendations apply to Husqvarna’s chain oil,

for other chain oils increase the oil flow by one step. IMPORTANT! In order to maintain operation of the
centrifugal cleaning system it must be regularly
WARNING! The engine must be stopped maintained. Clean the air intake to the starter, the fins on
! when making adjustments. the flywheel, the space around the flywheel, inlet pipe and
carburetor compartment.
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MAINTENANCE
Winter use Temperature -5°C (23°F) or colder:
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. For running the machine in cold weather or powder snow,
Special measures are therefore often required: a special cover is available, which is mounted on the
starter housing. This reduces the intake of cold air and
• Partly mask the air inlet on the starter to increase the prevents large amounts of snow from being sucked in.
working temperature of the engine.
• Preheat the intake air to the carburettor by removing
the seal between the cylinder and the carburettor
space.
Fitting the winterising kit

• Break out and discard the partition.
• Cut out a hole using a knife as shown.
• Fit a winter plug.
CAUTION! If the special winterising kit has been fitted or
any measures have been taken to increase the
temperature these changes must be reversed before the
machine is used in normal temperature conditions.
Otherwise there is a risk of overheating, resulting in
severe damage to the engine.
Temperature 0°C (32°F) or colder: Heated handles
Move the plug from position 1 to position 2 so that the (395XPG)
preheated air from the cylinder can pass into the
carburettor space and prevent ice from forming on the air On models with the model code XPG both the front
filter. handle bar and the rear handle are equipped with
electrical heating coils. These are supplied with electricity
from a generator built into the chain saw.
CAUTION! When the plug is fitted in the air nozzle for ”Air
injection” the air filter must be cleaned at least once every
day.
When the switch is pushed to the right, the heat is

switched on. When the switch is pushed to the left, the
heat is switched off.
Electrical carburetor heating

(395XPG)
If this chain saw has the model code XPG then it is
equipped with an electrically heated carburettor. The
electrical heating prevents icing in the carburettor. A
thermostat regulates heating so that the carburettor
always has the correct working temperature.
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MAINTENANCE
Maintenance schedule
The following is a list of the maintenance that must be performed on the machine. Most of the items are described in the
Maintenance section.
Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance

Check the brake band on the chain
On chain saws without a catalytic
brake for wear. Replace when less
Clean the outside of the machine. converter, check the cooling system
than 0.024 inch (0.6 mm) remains at
weekly.
the most worn point.
Check that the components of the
Check the starter, starter cord and Check the clutch centre, clutch drum
throttle control work safely. (Throttle
return spring. and clutch spring for wear.
lockout and throttle control.)
Clean the chain brake and check that
it operates safely. Make sure that the Check that the vibration damping Clean the spark plug. Check that the
chain catcher is undamaged, and elements are not damaged. electrode gap is 0.020 inch (0.5 mm).
replace it if necessary.
The bar should be turned daily for
more even wear. Check the
lubrication hole in the bar, to be sure it
Lubricate the clutch drum bearing. Clean the outside of the carburetor.
is not clogged. Clean the bar groove.
If the bar has a sprocket tip, this
should be lubricated.
Check that the bar and chain are File off any burrs from the edges of Check fuel hose for cracks or other
getting sufficient oil. the bar. damage. Change if necessary.
Check the saw chain with regard to
visible cracks in the rivets and links,
whether the saw chain is stiff or Clean or replace the spark arrestor Empty the fuel tank and clean the
whether the rivets and links are screen on the muffler. inside.
abnormally worn. Replace if
necessary.
Sharpen the chain and check its
tension and condition. Check the Empty the oil tank and clean the
Clean the carburetor compartment.
drive sprocket for excessive wear and inside.
replace if necessary.
Clean the air filter. Replace if
Clean the starter units air intake. Check all cables and connections.
necessary.
Check that nuts and screws are tight.
Check that the stop switch works
correctly.
Check that there are no fuel leaks
from the engine, tank or fuel lines.
On chain saws with a catalytic
converter, check the cooling system
daily.
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TECHNICAL DATA
Technical data
395XP 395XPG
Motor
Cylinder displacement, cu.in/cm3 5,7/94 5,7/94
Cylinder bore, inch/mm 2,20/56 2,20/56
Stroke, inch/mm 1,50/38,0 1,50/38,0
Idle speed, rpm 2500 2500
Power, kW/ rpm 5,2/9600 5,2/9600
Ignition system
Spark plug Champion RCJ 6Y Champion RCJ 6Y
Electrode gap, inch/mm 0,02/0,5 0,02/0,5
Fuel and lubrication system
Fuel tank capacity, US pint/litre 1,9/0,9 1,9/0,9
Oil pump capacity at 8,500 rpm, ml/min 14-21 14-21
Oil tank capacity, US pint/litre 1,06/0,5 1,06/0,5
Type of oil pump Automatic Automatic
Weight
Chain saw without bar or chain, empty tanks, lb/kg 17,4/7,9 17,9/8,1
Chain/bar
Recommended bar lengths, inch/cm 18-28"/45-71 18-28"/45-71
Usable cutting length, inches/cm 17-27"/43-69 17-27"/43-69
Pitch, inch/mm 3/8" /9,52 3/8" /9,52
Thickness of drive links, inch/mm 0,050/1,3 0,050/1,3
0,058/1,5 0,058/1,5
0,063/1,6 0,063/1,6
Drive sprocket type/teeth Rim/7 Rim/7
Chain speed at max. power, m/sec 21,3 21,3
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TECHNICAL DATA
Recommended original and replacement bar and chain combinations
The Husqvarna 395XP is in the ANSI category of saws above 3,8 cu. in. and is not required to comply with low kickback
performance requirements. However, for this model we recommend the following cutting equipment.
Bar Chain
Length, inch Pitch, inch Gauge, inch Max. nose radius Type Drive link count
18 3/8 11T 68
20 3/8 11T Husqvarna H42, 72
0,058
24 3/8 11T Husqvarna H48 84
28 3/8 11T 93
Note: For the chains above you are free to choose between 0,050", 0,058" and 0,063" gauge drive link for the
corresponding bar, see the table below.
0,050"/1,3 mm H46 H47

0,058"/1,5 mm H42 H48
0,063"/1,6 mm H45 H50
WARNING! This chain saw model is capable of severe kickback that could result in serious injuries
! to the user. Do not operate this saw unless you have extraordinary cutting needs and experience
and specialized training for dealing with kickback. Saws with significantly reduced kickback
potential are available. Always use the safest saw and cutting equipment applicable to your cutting
need.
Saw chain filing and file gauges
40 – English
FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND from defects in materials and workmanship which cause
the failure of a warranted part for a period of two years.
OBLIGATIONS
WHAT IS COVERED
The EPA (The US Environmental Protection Agency),
Environment Canada and Husqvarna Forest & Garden REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS Repair or
are pleased to explain the emissions control system replacement of any warranted part will be performed at no
warranty on your 2001 and later small nonroad engine. In charge to the owner at an approved Husqvarna Forest &
U.S. and Canada, new small nonroad engines must be Garden servicing dealer. If you have any questions
designed, built and equipped to meet the federal stringent regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, you
anti-smog standards. Husqvarna Forest & Garden must should contact your nearest authorized servicing dealer
warrant the emission control system on your small or call Husqvarna Forest & Garden at 1-800-487-5963.
nonroad engine for the period of time listed below WARRANTY PERIOD Any warranted part which is not
provided there has been no abuse, neglect or improper scheduled for replacement as required maintenance, or
maintenance of your unit. Your emission control system which is scheduled only for regular inspection to the effect
includes Parts such as the carburetor and the ignition of “repair or replace as necessary” shall be warranted for
system. Where a warrantable condition exists, Husqvarna 2 years. Any warranted part which is scheduled for
Forest & Garden will repair your small nonroad engine at replacement as required maintenance shall be warranted
no cost to you. Expenses covered under warranty include for the period of time up to the first scheduled
diagnosis, parts and labor. replacement point for that part.
MANUFACTURER′S WARRANTY DIAGNOSIS The owner shall not be charged for
diagnostic labor which leads to the determination that a
COVERAGE warranted part is defective, if the diagnostic work is
The 2001 and later small nonroad engines are warranted performed at an approved Husqvarna Forest & Garden
for two years. If any emission related part on you engine servicing dealer.
(as listed above) is defective, the part will be repaired or CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Husqvarna Forest &
replaced by Husqvarna Forest & Garden. Garden may be liable for damages to other engine
components caused by the failure of a warranted part still
OWNER′S WARRANTY under warranty.
RESPONSIBILITIES
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
As the small nonroad engine owner, you are responsible
for the performance of the required maintenance listed in All failures caused by abuse, neglect or improper
your Operator′s Manual. Husqvarna Forest & Garden maintenance are not covered.
recommends that you retain all receipts covering
ADD -ON OR MODIFIED PARTS
maintenance on your small nonroad engine, but
Husqvarna Forest & Garden cannot deny warranty solely The use of add-on or modified parts can be grounds for
for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the disallowing a warranty claim. Husqvarna Forest & Garden
performance of all scheduled maintenance. As the small is not liable to cover failures of warranted parts caused by
nonroad engine owner, you should, however, be aware the use of add-on or modified parts.
that Husqvarna Forest & Garden may deny you warranty
coverage if your small nonroad engine or a part of it has HOW TO FILE A CLAIM
failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance, If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights
unapproved modifications or the use of parts not made or and responsibilities, you should contact your nearest
approved by the original equipment manufacturer. You are authorized servicing dealer or call Husqvarna Forest &
responsible for presenting your small nonroad engine to a Garden at 1-800-487-5963.
Husqvarna Forest & Garden authorized servicing dealer
as soon as a problem exists. The warranty repairs should WHERE TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE
be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to
Warranty services or repairs shall be provided at all
exceed 30 days. If you have any questions regarding your
Husqvarna Forest & Garden authorized servicing dealers.
warranty rights and responsibilities, you should contact
your nearest authorized servicing dealer or call MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT AND
Husqvarna Forest & Garden at 1-800-487-5963.
REPAIR OF EMISSION-RELATED PARTS
WARRANTY COMMENCEMENT DATE Any Husqvarna Forest & Garden approved replacement
The warranty period begins on the date small nonroad part used in the performance of any warranty
engine is delivered. maintenance or repairs on emission-related parts, will be
provided without charge to the owner if the part is under
LENGTH OF COVERAGE warranty.
Husqvarna Forest & Garden warrants to the initial owner
and each subsequent purchaser that the engine is free
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FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT
EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS
LIST
1 Carburetor and internal parts
2 Intake pipe, airfilter holder and carburetor bolts.
3 Airfilter and fuelfilter covered up to maintenance
schedule.
4 Spark Plug, covered up to maintenance schedule
5 Ignition Module
MAINTENANCE STATEMENT
The owner is responsible for the performance of all
required maintenance, as defined in the operator’s
manual.
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AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Safety precautions for chain saw Other safety precautions
users WARNING! Do not operate a chain saw
(ANSI B175.1-2000 Annex C) ! with one hand! Serious injury to the
operator, helpers, bystanders or any
Kickback safety precautions combination of these persons may result
from one-handed operation. A chain saw
WARNING! Kickback may occur when is intended for two-handed use.
! the nose or tip of the guide bar touches
an object, or when the wood closes in Do not operate a chain saw when you are fatigued.
and pinches the saw chain in the cut. Use safety footwear; snug-fitting clothing, protective
gloves, and eye, hearing and head protection devices.
Tip contact in some cases may cause a
lightning fast reverse reaction, kicking Use caution when handling fuel. Move the chain saw at
the guide bar up and back towards the least 10 feet (3 m) from the fueling point before starting
operator. the engine.
Do not allow other persons to be near the chain saw when
Pinching the saw chain along the top of starting or cutting with the chain saw. Keep bystanders
the guide bar may push the guide bar and animals out of the work area.
rapidly back towards the operator. Do not start cutting until you have a clear work area,
secure footing and a planned retreat path from the falling
Either of these reactions may cause you tree.
to lose control of the saw which could
Keep all parts of your body away from the saw chain when
result in serious personal injury.
the engine is running.
Do not rely exclusively upon the safety Before you start the engine, make sure that the saw chain
devices built into your saw. As a chain is not contacting anything.
saw user, you should take several steps Carry the chain saw with the engine stopped, the guide
to keep your cutting jobs free from bar and saw chain to the rear, and the muffler away from
accident or injury. your body.
Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged, improperly
With a basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce adjusted, or not completely and securely assembled. Be
or eliminate the element of surprise. Sudden surprise sure that the saw chain stops moving when the throttle
contributes to accidents. control trigger is released.
Keep a good firm grip on the saw with both hands, the Shut off the engine before setting the chain saw down.
right hand on the rear handle, and the left hand on the Use extreme caution when cutting small size brush and
front handle, when the engine is running. Use a firm grip saplings because slender material may catch the saw
with thumbs and fingers encircling the chain saw handles. chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance.
A firm grip will help you reduce kickback and maintain When cutting a limb that is under tension be alert for
control of the saw. Don’t let go. springback so that you will not be struck when the tension
Make sure that the area in which you are cutting is free in the wood fibers is released.
from obstacles. Do not let the nose of the guide bar Keep handles dry, clean and free of oil or fuel mixture.
contact a log, branch, or any other obstacle which could Operate the chain saw only in well-ventilated areas.
be hit while you are operating the saw. Do not operate a chain saw in a tree unless you have
Cut at high engine speeds. been specifically trained to do so.
Do not operate a chain saw above shoulder height.
Do not overreach or cut above shoulder height.
All chain saw service, other than the items listed in the
Follow manufacturer’s sharpening and maintenance operator’s/owner’s safety and maintenance instructions,
instructions for the saw chain. should be performed by competent chain saw service
Only use replacement bars and chains specified by the personnel. (For example, if improper tools are used to
manufacturer or the equivalent. remove the flywheel or if an improper tool is used to hold
the flywheel in order to remove the clutch, structural
damage to the flywheel could occur and subsequently
cause the flywheel to burst.)
When transporting your chain saw, use the appropriate
guide bar guard.
Note: This Annex is intended primarily for the consumer or
occasional user.
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Original instructions
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contains chemical known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
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Operator’s manual

Regular cleaning is required.

Both of the operator′s hands must be

Never operate a chain saw holding it with Visual check.

Never let the guide bar tip come in

Chain brake, activated (right)

Other symbols/decals on the machine refer to special

The Emissions Compliance Period referred to on the

Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission

For customer assistance, contact us at our website: www.usa.husqvarna.com

What is what on the chain saw?

1 Cylinder cover 16 Bumper spike

6 Starter handle 20 Throttle control

7 Adjuster screws carburetor 21 Throttle lockout (Prevents accidental operation of

IMPORTANT! Sparks can come from the mufﬂer, the bar

Machine′s safety equipment

Chain brake and front hand guard

• Approved protective helmet

• The chain brake (A) can either be activated manually

• This movement activates a spring-loaded mechanism

• The way the chain brake is activated, either manually

• The chain brake must be engaged when the chain

If the kickback is less violent or the kickback zone of

Will my hand always activate the chain

Will my inertia activated chain brake

Will my chain brake always protect me

Cutting hardwoods (most broadleaf trees) creates more

WARNING! Never use a saw without a

WARNING! Any contact with a rotating

• Keep cutting equipment well lubricated and

• Chain pitch (inches). The spacing between the drive

Cutting equipment designed to reduce

Only use the bar/saw chain combinations

4 Round ﬁle diameter

• Drive link width (mm/inches)

It is very difﬁcult to sharpen a chain correctly without the

Sharpening your chain and adjusting

To sharpen cutting teeth you will need a round ﬁle and a

• Check that the chain is correctly tensioned. A slack

• Always ﬁle cutting teeth from the inside face. Reduce

Tensioning the chain

General advice on adjusting depth gauge setting

Adjustment of depth gauge setting

• Loosen the bar nuts that hold the clutch cover/chain

The position of the chain tensioning screw on our chain

Lubricating cutting equipment

WARNING! Poor lubrication of cutting

Filling with chain oil

Aim the tip of the bar at a light coloured surface about

• Whether the tip of the bar is uneven or badly worn. If

• To prolong the life of the bar you should turn it over

Checking wear on cutting equipment

WARNING! Most chain saw accidents

Wear personal protective equipment. See

Check that all the chain saw safety

WARNING! Always wear gloves, when

Check that the chain brake is in disengaged position by

Tension the chain by turning the chain tensioning screw