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Carburettor adjustment

The carburettor can be designed in different ways, 
depending on existing environmental and emissions 
legislation. Some chain saws are equipped with 
movement limiters on the carburettor’s adjuster screws. 
These limit the adjustment possibilities to a maximum of a 
1/2 turn.

When your chain saw is equipped with a carburettor that 
features movement limiters, the carburettor should be 
adjusted according to the instructions under the heading 
Carburettor with movement limiters.

When your chain saw is equipped with a carburettor that 
does not feature movement limiters, the carburettor 
should be adjusted according to the instructions under the 
heading Carburettor without movement limiters.

Contact your servicing dealer (retailer) if you are 
uncertain of which type of carburettor your chain saw 
is equipped with.

Carburettor with movement 
limiters

Your Husqvarna product has been designed and 
manufactured to specifications that reduce harmful 
emissions. 

Function, Basic settings, Fine adjustment

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.

Adjusting the carburettor means that the engine is 
adapted to local operating conditions, e.g. climate, 
altitude, petrol and the type of 2-stroke oil.

The carburettor has three adjustment controls:

   - L = Low speed jet

   - H = High speed jet

   - T = Idle adjustment screw

The L and H-jets are used to adjust the supply of fuel 
to match the rate that air is admitted, which is 
controlled with the throttle. If they are screwed 
clockwise the air/fuel ratio becomes leaner (less fuel) 
and if they are turned anti-clockwise the ratio 
becomes richer (more fuel). A lean mixture gives a 
higher engine speed and a rich mixture gives a lower 
engine speed.

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 
lower idle speed.

Basic settings and running in

The basic carburettor settings are adjusted during testing 
at the factory. Avoid running at a too high speed during the 
first 10 hours.

CAUTION! 

 

If the chain rotates while idling the T-screw 

must be turned anti-clockwise until the chain stops.

1/2

1/2

H

L

H

L

1/2

1/2

H

L

!

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.

Summary of Contents for 1153177-26

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 395XPG Operator s manual Please read the operator s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine ...

Page 2: ...er Technical data and on label Chain brake activated right Chain brake not activated left 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 the stop switch to the STOP position before carrying out any checks or maintenance Always wear approved protective gloves Regular cleaning is req...

Page 3: ...Starting and stopping 19 WORKING TECHNIQUES Before use 21 General working instructions 21 How to avoid kickback 27 MAINTENANCE Carburettor adjustment 29 Carburettor with movement limiters 29 Carburettor without movement limiters 30 Checking maintaining and servicing chain saw safety equipment 32 Muffler 34 Starter 35 Air filter 36 Spark plug 36 Lubricating the bar tip sprocket 36 Needle bearing lu...

Page 4: ...dustry Husqvarna s aim is also to be in the front edge according to ergonomics usability security and environmental protection That is the reason why we have developed many different features to provide our products within these areas We are convinced that you will appreciate with great satisfaction the quality and performance of our product for a very long time to come The purchase of one of our ...

Page 5: ...Start throttle lock 9 Rear handle 10 Stop switch Ignition on off switch 11 Fuel tank 12 Muffler 13 Bar tip sprocket 14 Chain 15 Bar 16 Spike bumper 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 Co...

Page 6: ...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 close supervision IMPORTANT The machine is only d...

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

Page 8: ...ase the 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...

Page 9: ... 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 10: ...aw 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 ...

Page 11: ... 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 12: ...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 sh...

Page 13: ...e 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...

Page 14: ...an 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 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 ...

Page 15: ...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 WARNING M...

Page 16: ... 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 should be tensioned until it does not sag from the underside of the bar The chain is correctly tensioned when it does not sag from the underside of the bar but ...

Page 17: ...troke 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 A poor oil quality and or too high oil fuel ratio may jeopardise function and decrease the life tim...

Page 18: ...at 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 petrol 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...

Page 19: ...ith your left hand Hold the chain saw on the ground by placing your right foot through the rear handle Pull the starter handle with your right hand and pull out the starter cord slowly until you feel a resistance as the starter pawls engage then pull firmly and rapidly Never twist the starter cord around your hand NB Do not pull the starter cord all the way out and do not let go of the starter han...

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

Page 21: ...void cutting 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...

Page 22: ... This grip minimises the effect of kickback and lets you keep the chain saw 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 Lack of concentration can lead to kickback if the kickback zone of the bar accidentally touches a branch nearby tree...

Page 23: ...nations that are recommended by us See instructions under the headings Cutting equipment and Technical data Basic cutting technique 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 Cutting from above Cutti...

Page 24: ...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 Cut all the way through the log from above Avoid letting the chain touch the ground as you finish the cut Maintain full throttle but be prepared for what might happen If it is possible can you turn the log stop cutting about 2 3 of the way through the log Tu...

Page 25: ...u 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 there is high accident risk See instructions under the head...

Page 26: ...ut 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 Use full throttle and advance the chain bar slowly into the tree Make sure the tree does not start to move in the opposite direction to your intended felling direction Drive a wedge or breaking bar into the cut as soon as it is deep enough Finish the felling cut parallel with...

Page 27: ...so that you will be clear of the tree or branch when the tension is released 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 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...

Page 28: ...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 WARNING A majority of kickback accidents occur during limbing Do not use the kickback...

Page 29: ... air fuel mixture is adjustable Correct adjustment is essential to get the best performance from the machine Adjusting the carburettor means that the engine is adapted to local operating conditions e g climate altitude petrol and the type of 2 stroke oil The carburettor has three adjustment controls L Low speed jet H High speed jet T Idle adjustment screw The L and H jets are used to adjust the su...

Page 30: ...engine is adjusted at sea level When working at a high altitude or in different weather conditions temperatures and atmospheric humidity it may be necessary to make minor adjustments to the high speed jet 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 requ...

Page 31: ...ll go Now turn the jets one turn anti clockwise The carburettor is now set to H 1 and L 1 Now start the machine according to the starting 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...

Page 32: ...et 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 the engine If both the L and H jets are set too rich it will results in acceleration problems or too low a working speed Checking maintaining and servicing chain saw safety equipment Chain brake and front hand guard Checking...

Page 33: ...bs 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 yo...

Page 34: ...ffler 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 mesh If your machine has this type of muffler you should clean the mesh at least once a week This is best done with a wire br...

Page 35: ...ter 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 at least a further 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 th...

Page 36: ...als A damaged air filter must always be replaced A HUSQVARNA chain saw can be equipped with different types of air filter according to working conditions weather season etc Contact your dealer for advice Spark plug The spark plug condition is influenced by Incorrect carburettor adjustment An incorrect fuel mixture too much or incorrect type of oil A dirty air filter These factors cause deposits on...

Page 37: ... 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 centrifugal cleaning...

Page 38: ...hine 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 NB 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 Ot...

Page 39: ... 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 carburettor Check that the bar and chain are getting sufficient oil File off any burrs from the edges of the bar Check the fuel filter and the fuel hose Replace if necessary Check the saw chain wi...

Page 40: ...ore mm 56 Stroke mm 38 0 Idle speed rpm 2500 Recommended max speed rpm 12500 Power kW rpm 4 9 8700 Ignition system Spark plug Champion RCJ 6Y Electrode gap mm 0 5 Fuel and lubrication system Fuel tank capacity litre 0 9 Oil pump capacity at 9 000 rpm ml min 15 20 Oil tank capacity litre 0 5 Type of oil pump Automatic Weight Chain saw without bar or chain empty tanks kg 7 9 Noise emissions see note...

Page 41: ...in filing and file gauges Bar Chain Length inch Pitch inch Gauge mm Max nose radius Type Length drive links no 18 3 8 1 5 11T Husqvarna H42 68 20 3 8 11T 72 24 3 8 11T 84 28 3 8 11T 92 18 3 8 34 mm 68 20 3 8 34 mm 72 24 3 8 34 mm 84 28 3 8 34 mm 92 24 0 404 1 6 34 mm Husqvarna H64 76 28 0 404 34 mm 84 30 0 404 42 mm 92 36 0 404 42 mm 104 ...

Page 42: ...ndards have been applied EN ISO 12100 2 2003 CISPR 12 2005 EN ISO 11681 1 2004 Notified body 0363 Deutsche Prüfstelle für Land und Forsttechnik Weissensteinstr 70 72 DE 34131 Kassel Germany has carried out EC type examination in accordance with the machinery directive s 2006 42 EC article 12 point 3b The certificates for EC type examination in accordance with annex IX have the numbers K EG 2009 29...

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