Operator′s manual 362XP 365 372XP Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine.
KEY TO SYMBOLS Key to symbols WARNING! Chain saws can be dangerous! Careless or incorrect use can result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. Always wear: • Approved protective helmet • Approved hearing protection • Protective goggles or a visor This product is in accordance with applicable EC directives.
CONTENTS Before using a new chain saw Contents KEY TO SYMBOLS Key to symbols ............................................................. CONTENTS Contents ...................................................................... Before using a new chain saw ..................................... SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Personal protective equipment ..................................... Machine′s safety equipment ........................................
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Personal protective equipment ! WARNING! Most chain saw accidents happen when the chain touches the operator. You must use approved personal protective equipment whenever you use the machine. Personal protective equipment cannot eliminate the risk of injury but it will reduce the degree of injury if an accident does happen. Ask your dealer for help in choosing the right equipment. ! WARNING! Long or continuous exposure to high noise levels may cause permanent hearing impairment.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Chain brake and front hand guard • You can also use the chain brake as a temporary brake when you change position or if you put the chain saw down for a short time! Apart from the fact that a chain saw with a chain brake greatly reduces the risk of accidents due to kickback, you should also apply the chain brake manually if there is a risk of the chain accidentally hitting anyone or anything close by.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • During felling your left hand grasps the front handle in such a way that it cannot activate the chain brake. In this position, i.e. when your left hand is in such a position that it cannot affect the movement of the front hand guard, the chain brake can only be activated by the inertia of the counterweight. Vibration damping system Your machine is equipped with a vibration damping system that is designed to minimize vibration and make operation easier.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Muffler Checking the front hand guard The muffler is designed to keep noise levels to a minimum and to direct exhaust fumes away from the user. Make sure the front hand guard is not damaged and that there are no visible defects such as cracks. ! WARNING! The exhaust fumes from the engine are hot and may contain sparks which can start a fire.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Grasp the chain saw firmly, wrapping your fingers and thumbs around the handles. Chain catcher Check that the chain catcher is not damaged and is firmly attached to the body of the chain saw. Apply full throttle and activate the chain brake by tilting your left wrist forward onto the front hand guard. Do not let go of the front handle. The chain should stop immediately.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Muffler • Keep the chain’s cutting teeth properly sharpened! Follow our instructions and use the recommended file gauge. A damaged or badly sharpened chain increases the risk of accidents. • Maintain the correct raker clearance! Follow our instructions and use the recommended raker gauge. Too large a clearance increases the risk of kickback.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Chain • Number of drive links. The number of drive links is determined by the length of the bar, the chain pitch and the number of teeth on the bar tip sprocket. • Bar groove width (inches/mm). The groove in the bar must match the width of the chain drive links. • Chain oil hole and hole for chain tensioner. The bar must be matched to the chain saw design. A chain is made up of a number of links, which are available in standard and low-kickback versions.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Sharpening your chain and adjusting raker clearance ! 5 File depth WARNING! The risk of kickback is increased with a badly sharpened chain! General information on sharpening cutting teeth • Never use a blunt chain. When the chain is blunt you have to exert more pressure to force the bar through the wood and the cuttings will be very small. If the chain is very blunt it will not produce any cuttings at all. Wood powder would be the only result.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • • 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 over and file the teeth on the other side. • To adjust the raker clearance you will need a flat file and a raker gauge. • Place the gauge over the raker lip. • Place the file over the part of the lip that protrudes through the gauge and file off the excess.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • • Raise the tip of the bar and stretch the chain by tightening the chain tensioning screw using the combination spanner. Tighten the chain until it does not sag from the underside of the bar. Checking chain lubrication • Check the chain lubrication each time you refuel. Aim the tip of the bar at a light coloured surface about 20 cm (8 inches) away. After 1 minute running at 3/4 throttle you should see a distinct line of oil on the light surface.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Lubricating the bar tip sprocket Chain drive sprocket Lubricate the bar tip sprocket each time you refuel. Use the special grease gun and a good quality bearing grease. The clutch drum is fitted with one of the following drive sprockets: A Spur sprocket (the chain sprocket is welded on the drum) B Rim sprocket (replaceable) Needle bearing lubrication Regularly check the degree of wear on the drive sprocket. Replace if wear is excessive.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ! WARNING! Most chain saw accidents happen when the chain touches the operator. Kickback only occurs if the kickback zone of the bar touches an object. Wear personal protective equipment. See instructions under the heading Personal protective equipment. Do not tackle any job that you feel you are not adequately trained for. See instructions under the headings Personal protective equipment, How to avoid kickback, Cutting equipment and General working instructions.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5 You must have a steady stance in order to have full control over the chain saw. Never work standing on a ladder, in a tree or where you do not have firm ground to stand on. 6 Always use a fast cutting speed, i.e. full throttle. 7 Take great care when you cut with the top edge of the bar, i.e. when cutting from the underside of the object. This is known as cutting on the push stroke. The chain tries to push the chain saw back towards the user.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Starting ! • • Fuel safety WARNING! Long term inhalation of the engine’s exhaust fumes, chain oil mist and dust from sawdust can represent a health risk. Never start a chain saw unless the bar, chain and all covers are fitted correctly. The chain brake must be engaged when the chain saw is started. See the instructions under the heading Start. Never air drop start the chain saw. This method is extremely dangerous, as it is easy to lose control of the chain saw.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General working instructions ! • Take the utmost care when cutting through branches or logs that are in tension. A log or branch that is in tension can suddenly spring back into its natural position before or after you cut it. If you stand on the wrong side or start cutting in the wrong place it may strike you or your chain saw, so that you lose control. Both situations could cause serious injury.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Terms Cutting Cutting = General term for cutting through wood. The log is lying on the ground. There is little risk of the chain jamming or the object splitting. However there is a risk that the chain will touch the ground when you finish the cut. Limbing = Cutting branches off a felled tree. Splitting = When the object you are cutting breaks off before the cut is complete.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The log is supported at both ends. There is a high risk that the chain will jam. Felling direction 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 on ground where you can stand and move about safely. The main point to avoid is letting the tree fall onto another tree. See instructions under the heading Freeing a tree that has fallen badly. Start by cutting from above (about 1/3 of the way through).
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Remove any undergrowth from the base of the tree and check the area for obstacles (stones, branches, holes, etc.) so that you have a clear path of retreat when the tree starts to fall. Your path of retreat should be roughly 135 degrees away from the intended felling direction. Felling Make the felling cut about 3-5 cm (1.5-2 inches) above the bottom directional cut. Set the spike bumper (if one is fitted) just behind the felling hinge.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS We recommend that you use a bar that is longer than the diameter of the tree, so that you can make the felling cut and directional cuts with single cutting strokes. See the Technical data section to find out which lengths of bar are recommended for your saw. Freeing a tree that has fallen badly Freeing a ”trapped tree” It is very dangerous to remove a trapped tree and there is high accident risk. The safest method is to use a winch.
WHAT IS WHAT? Husqvarna 372XP XXXX XXXXXXX Husqvarna AB Huskvarna, SWEDEN 6 8 5 24 27 362XP 3 2 1 4 22 7 1 21 20 19 18 17 16 24 15 11 14 10 9 13 365, 372XP 25 23 26 What is what on the chain saw? 1 Cylinder cover 16 Spike bumper 2 Front handle 17 Chain catcher (Catches chain if it jumps or breaks.) 3 Front hand guard 18 Clutch cover 4 Starter 5 Chain oil tank 19 Right hand guard (Protects right hand if chain breaks or jumps.
ASSEMBLY Fitting the bar and chain ! Tension the chain by turning the chain tensioning screw clockwise using the combination spanner. The chain should be tensioned until it does not sag from the underside of the bar. 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.
FUEL HANDLING Fuel Mixing CAUTION! The machine is equipped with a two-stroke engine and must always been run using a mixture of petrol and twostroke engine oil. It is important to accurately measure the amount of oil to be mixed to ensure that the correct mixture is obtained. When mixing small amounts of fuel, even small inaccuracies can drastically affect the ratio of the mixture. • Always mix the petrol and oil in a clean container intended for fuel.
FUEL HANDLING Fuelling ! WARNING! Taking the following precautions, will lessen the risk of fire: Do not smoke or place hot objects near fuel. Always shut off the engine before refuelling. When refuelling, open the fuel cap slowly so that any excess pressure is released gently. Tighten the fuel cap carefully after refuelling. Always move the machine away from the refuelling area before starting. Clean the area around the fuel cap. Clean the fuel and chain oil tanks regularly.
STARTING AND STOPPING Starting and stopping ! Warm engine WARNING! Note the following before starting: Never start a chain saw unless the bar, chain and all covers are fitted correctly. Otherwise the clutch can come loose and cause personal injuries. Always move the machine away from the refuelling area before starting. 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 the working area.
STARTING AND STOPPING Reactivate the chain brake by pushing the front hand guard back towards the front handle. The chain saw is now ready for use. Stopping Stop the engine by switching off the ignition.
MAINTENANCE Carburettor Fine adjustment Function, Basic settings, Fine adjustment WARNING! Do not start the chain saw unless the bar, chain and clutch cover (chain brake) are fitted, otherwise the clutch may come loose and cause personal injury. ! Function • The carburettor governs the engine’s speed via the throttle control. Air and fuel are mixed in the carburettor. The air/fuel mixture is adjustable. Correct adjustment is essential to get the best performance from the machine.
MAINTENANCE ! WARNING! Contact your servicing dealer, if the idle speed setting cannot be adjusted so that the chain stops. Do not use the chain saw until it has been properly adjusted or repaired. Starter ! High speed jet H • The high speed jet H influences the power and engine speed of the machine. If the high speed jet is set too rich (H-jet screwed in too far) the machine will over-rev and this will damage the engine. Run the machine at full throttle for about 10 seconds.
MAINTENANCE Tensioning the recoil spring • Hook the starter cord in the notch in the pulley and turn the starter pulley about 2 turns clockwise. Clean the air filter daily, or more often in demanding conditions. • 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 shaking it. • The filter can be cleaned more thoroughly by washing it in water and detergent.
MAINTENANCE Muffler Adjustment of the oil pump The muffler is designed to reduce the noise level and to direct the exhaust gases away from the operator. The exhaust gases are hot and can contain sparks, which may cause fire if directed against dry and combustible material. The oil pump is adjustable. Adjustments are made by turning the screw using a screwdriver or combination spanner. The machine is supplied from the factory set to 1 turn open.
MAINTENANCE ”Air Injection” centrifugal cleaning Centrifugal cleaning means the following: All air to the carburettor passes through the starter. Dirt and dust is centrifuged out by the cooling fan. CAUTION! The carburettor heater reaches maximum temperature after about 3 minutes. It is therefore important that the machine is not run for longer with the heater switched on. If the switch is left on for too long the carburettor will overheat and lead to running problems or starting problems.
MAINTENANCE Below you will find some general maintenance instructions. Weekly maintenance 1 2 4 3 Daily maintenance 3 2 1 5 4 7 5 6 7 8 6 8 9 1 Check that the vibration damping elements are not damaged. 2 Lubricate the clutch drum bearing. 3 File off any burrs from the edges of the bar. 4 Clean the spark plug. Check that the electrode gap is 0.5 mm. 1 Check that the components of the throttle control work safely. (Throttle lock and throttle control.
TECHNICAL DATA Technical data 362XP 365 372XP Cylinder displacement, cm3 62,4 65,1 70,7 Cylinder bore, mm 47 48 50 Stroke, mm 36 36 36 Idle speed, rpm 2700 2700 2700 Recommended max.
TECHNICAL DATA Bar and chain combinations The following combinations are CE approved. Bar Chain Max.
TECHNICAL DATA EC-declaration of conformity (Applies to Europe only) Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel: +46-36-146500, declares under sole responsibility that the chain saws Husqvarna 362XP SPECIAL/XPG SPECIAL, 365 SPECIAL and 372XP/XPG from 2002’s serial numbers and onwards (the year is clearly stated in plain text on the type plate with subsequent serial number), are in conformity with the requirements of the COUNCIL’S DIRECTIVES: of June 22, 1998 ”relating to machinery” 98/37/EC, annex IIA.
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