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Page 1: ...E E E En n n ng g g gl l l li i i is s s sh h h h 395XP Operator s manual EPA I Please read the operator s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine ...

Page 2: ...adius 9 Teeth Chain type Oregon 91VG Measured maximum kickback value with brake for the bar and chain combination on the label Measured maximum kickback value without triggering the brake for the bar and chain combination on the label Other symbols decals on the machine refer to special certification requirements for certain markets Symbols in the operator s manual Switch off the engine by moving ...

Page 3: ...n 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 The engine exhaust from this product contains chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm ...

Page 4: ...d 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 clea...

Page 5: ... and market high quality motor driven products for forestry and gardening as well as for building and construction industry Your purchase gives you access to professional help with repairs and service whenever this may be necessary If the retailer who sells your machine is not one of our authorized dealers ask for the address of your nearest servicing dealer It is our wish that you will be satisfi...

Page 6: ...rt throttle lock 9 Rear handle 10 Stop switch Ignition on off switch 11 Fuel tank 12 Muffler 13 Bar tip sprocket 14 Chain 15 Bar 16 Bumper spike 17 Chain catcher Catches chain if it jumps or breaks 18 Clutch cover 19 Right hand guard Protects right hand if chain breaks or jumps 20 Throttle control 21 Throttle lockout Prevents accidental operation of throttle control 22 Decompression valve 23 Combi...

Page 7: ...ever allow children to use or be in the vicinity of the machine As the machine is equipped with a spring loaded stop switch and can be started by low speed and force on the starter handle even small children under some circumstances can produce the force necessary to start the machine This can mean a risk of serious personal injury Therefore remove the spark plug cap when the machine is not under ...

Page 8: ...features and their function are explained For inspection and maintenance see instructions under the heading Checking maintaining and servicing chain saw safety equipment See instructions under the heading What is what to find where these parts are located on your machine The life span of the machine can be reduced and the risk of accidents can increase if machine maintenance is not carried out cor...

Page 9: ...he chain brake pull the front hand guard backwards towards the front handle Kickback can be very sudden and violent Most kickbacks are minor and do not always activate the chain brake If this happens you should hold the chain saw firmly and not let go The way the chain brake is activated either manually or automatically by the inertia release mechanism depends on the force of the kickback and the ...

Page 10: ... 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 activated during the kickback as described above to stop the saw chain Third the chain brake may be activated ...

Page 11: ...chain breaking or jumping off the bar 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 Keep the chain s cutting teeth properly sharpened Follow our instructions and use the WARNING Overexposure to vibration can lead to circulatory dam...

Page 12: ... versions 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 Data for a list of replacement bar and chain combinations we recommend Bar Length inches cm Number of teeth on bar tip sprocket T Chain ...

Page 13: ...ng angle 2 Cutting angle 3 File position 4 Round file diameter It is very difficult to sharpen a chain correctly without the right equipment We recommend that you use our file gauge This will help you obtain the maximum kickback reduction and cutting performance from your chain See instructions under the heading Technical data for information about sharpening your chain Sharpening cutting teeth To...

Page 14: ...depth gauge that protrudes through the depth gauge tool The depth gauge setting is correct when you no longer feel resistance as you draw the file along the depth gauge tool Tensioning the chain The more you use a chain the longer it becomes It is therefore important to adjust the chain regularly to take up the slack Check the chain tension every time you refuel NOTE A new chain has a running in p...

Page 15: ... that you also use the recommended cutting equipment a bar that is too long will use more chain oil Checking chain lubrication Check the chain lubrication each time you refuel See instructions under the heading Lubricating the bar tip sprocket Aim the tip of the bar at a light coloured surface about 20 cm 8 inches away After 1 minute running at 3 4 throttle you should see a distinct line of oil on...

Page 16: ...replaced Bar Check regularly Whether there are burrs on the edges of the bar Remove these with a file if necessary Whether the groove in the bar has become badly worn Replace the bar if necessary Whether the tip of the bar is uneven or badly worn If a hollow forms on the underside of the bar tip this is due to running with a slack chain To prolong the life of the bar you should turn it over daily ...

Page 17: ...ain fit correctly over the drive sprocket and that the chain is correctly located in the groove in the bar Tighten the bar nuts finger tight Tension the chain by turning the chain tensioning screw clockwise using the combination spanner 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 ...

Page 18: ...unning at a too high speed for extended periods during the first 10 hours Two stroke oil For best results and performance use HUSQVARNA two stroke engine oil which is specially formulated for our air cooled two stroke engines Never use two stroke oil intended for water cooled engines sometimes referred to as outboard oil rated TCW Never use oil intended for four stroke engines Mixing ratio 1 50 2 ...

Page 19: ...container designed for that purpose For longer periods of storage or for transport of the chain saw the fuel and chain oil tanks should be emptied Ask where you can dispose of waste fuel and chain oil at your local gas station The bar guard must always be fitted to the cutting attachment when the machine is being transported or in storage in order to prevent accident contact with the sharp chain E...

Page 20: ...ur 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 machi...

Page 21: ...s very dangerous 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 is no risk of people or animals coming into contact with the cutting equipment Always hold the saw with both hands The right hand should be on the rear handle and the left hand on the front handle All people whether ri...

Page 22: ...tting bushes i e cutting many small branches at the same time Small branches can be grabbed by the chain and thrown back at you causing serious injury 4 Make sure you can move and stand safely Check the area around you for possible obstacles roots rocks branches ditches etc in case you have to move suddenly Take great care when working on sloping ground 5 Take great care when cutting a tree that i...

Page 23: ...ol Do not let go of the handles 3 Most kickback accidents happen during limbing Make sure you are standing firmly and that there is nothing in the way that might make you trip or lose your balance Lack of concentration can lead to kickback if the kickback zone of the bar accidentally touches a branch nearby tree or some other object Have control over the workpiece If the pieces you intend to cut a...

Page 24: ...nstructions under the heading How to avoid kickback Terms Cutting General term for cutting through wood Limbing Cutting branches off a felled tree Splitting When the object you are cutting breaks off before the cut is complete There are five important factors you should consider before making a cut 1 Make sure the cutting equipment will not jam in the cut 2 Make sure the object you are cutting wil...

Page 25: ...the log stop cutting about 2 3 of the way through the log Turn the log and finish the cut from the opposite side The log is supported at one end There is a high risk that it will split Start by cutting from below about 1 3 of the way through Finish by cutting from above so that the two cuts meet The log is supported at both ends There is a high risk that the chain will jam Start by cutting from ab...

Page 26: ...structions under the heading Freeing a tree that has fallen badly Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreat Delimb the stem up to shoulder height It is safer to work from the top down and to have the tree between you and the saw Remove any undergrowth from the base of the tree and check the area for obstacles stones branches holes etc so that you have a clear path of retreat when the tree star...

Page 27: ...m is at least 1 10 of the trunk diameter The uncut section of the trunk is called the felling hinge The felling hinge controls the direction that the tree falls in All control over the felling direction is lost if the felling hinge is too narrow or non existent or if the directional cuts and felling cut are badly placed When the felling cut and directional cut are complete the tree should start to...

Page 28: ...ion and make the tree or branch break at the point of maximum tension Never cut straight through a tree or branch that is in tension If you must cut across tree limb make two to three cuts one inch apart one to two inches deep Continue to cut deeper until tree limb bends and tension is released Cut tree limb from outside the bend after tension has been released How to avoid kickback What is kickba...

Page 29: ... the weight of the chain saw rest on the trunk Keep the trunk between you and the chain saw as you move along the trunk Cutting the trunk into logs See instructions under the heading Basic cutting technique WARNING A majority of kickback accidents occur during limbing Do not use the kickback zone of the guide bar Be extremely cautious and avoid contacting the log other limbs or objects with the no...

Page 30: ... periods during the first 10 hours CAUTION If the chain rotates while idling theT screw must be turned anti clockwise until the chain stops Rec idle speed 2500 rpm Fine adjustment When the machine has been run in the carburetor should be finely adjusted The fine adjustment should be carried out by a qualified person First adjust the L jet then the idling screw T and then the H jet Conditions Befor...

Page 31: ...sted carburetor When the carburetor is correctly adjusted the machine accelerates without hesitation and the machine 4 cycles a little at max speed It is also important that the chain does not rotate at idle If the L jet is set too lean it may cause starting difficulties and poor acceleration If the H jet is set too lean the machine will have less power poor acceleration and could suffer damage to...

Page 32: ...s around the handles Apply full throttle and activate the chain brake by tilting your left wrist forward onto the front hand guard Do not let go of the front handle The chain should stop immediately Throttle lockout Make sure the throttle control is locked at the idle setting when the throttle lockout is released Press the throttle lockout and make sure it returns to its original position when you...

Page 33: ...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 Some mufflers are equipped with a special spark arrestor screen If your machine has this type of muffler you should clean the screen at least once a week This is best done with a wire brus...

Page 34: ...he 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 the way out Changing a broken recoil spring Lift up the starter pulley See instructions under the heading Changing a broken or worn starter cord Remember ...

Page 35: ... 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 Spark plug 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 ...

Page 36: ...ing system consists of 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 Clean the cooling system with a brush once a week more 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 centrifuga...

Page 37: ...e machine in cold weather or powder snow a special cover is available which is mounted on the starter housing This reduces the intake of cold air and prevents large amounts of snow from being sucked in 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 con...

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

Page 39: ...ation system Manufacturer of carburetor Tillotson Carburetor type HS 298 A Fuel tank capacity US pint litre 0 9 Oil pump capacity at 8 500 rpm ml min 14 21 Oil tank capacity US pint litre 1 06 0 5 Type of oil pump Automatic Weight Chain saw without bar or chain empty tanks lb kg 7 9 Chain bar Recommended bar lengths inch cm 18 28 45 71 Usable cutting length inches cm 17 27 43 69 Pitch inch mm 3 8 ...

Page 40: ...ain filing and file gauges Bar Chain Length inch Pitch inch Gauge inch Max nose radius Type Drive link count 18 3 8 0 058 11T Husqvarna H42 Husqvarna H48 68 20 3 8 11T 72 24 3 8 11T 84 28 3 8 11T 93 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 unles...

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

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

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