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TECHNICAL DATA

Technical data

365

372XP

Engine

Cylinder displacement, cu.in/cm

3,97/65,1

4,31/70,7

Cylinder bore, inch/mm

1,89/48

1,97/50

Stroke, inch/mm

1,42/36

Idle speed, rpm

2700

Power, kW/ rpm

3,4/9300

3,9/9600

Ignition system

Manufacturer of ignition system

SEM

Type of ignition system

Spark plug

NGK BPMR 7A/
Champion RCJ 7Y

Electrode gap, inch/mm

0,02/0,5

Fuel and lubrication system

Manufacturer of carburetor

Walbro

Carburetor type

HD12B

Fuel tank capacity, US pint/litre

1,63/0,77

Oil pump capacity at 9,000 rpm, ml/min

4-21

Oil tank capacity, US pint/litre

0,89/0,42

Type of oil pump

Automatic

Weight

Chain saw without bar or chain, empty tanks, lb/kg

13,2/6,0

13,4/6,1

XPG: 13,8/6,3

Chain/bar

Standard bar length, inch/cm

15”/38

Recommended bar lengths, inch/cm

15-28”/38-70

Usable cutting length, inches/cm

14-27"/35-69

Pitch, inch/mm

3/8" /9,52

Thickness of drive links, inch/mm

0,058/1,5

Drive sprocket type/teeth

Rim/7

Chain speed at max. power, m/sec

20,7

21,4

Summary of Contents for 365 EPA I

Page 1: ...E E En n n ng g g gl l l li i i is s s sh h h h 365 EPA I 372XP EPA II Operator s manual Please read the operator s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine ...

Page 2: ... called kickback which may cause serious injury Recommended cutting equipment in this example Bar length 16 inches Max nose radius 9 Teeth Chain type Oregon 91VG 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 ma...

Page 3: ...e 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 ...

Page 4: ...pping 20 WORKING TECHNIQUES Before use 22 General working instructions 22 How to avoid kickback 29 MAINTENANCE General 30 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 35 Adjustment of the oil pump 35 Cooling system 36 Air Injection centrifuga...

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: ...cket 14 Chain 15 Bar 16 Bumper spike 17 Chain catcher 18 Clutch cover 19 Rear handle with right hand guard 20 Throttle control 21 Throttle lockout 22 Decompression valve 23 Combination spanner 24 Chain tensioning screw 25 Operator s manual EPA 26 Transport guard 27 Switch for heated handle Model 372XPG 28 Information and warning decal 29 Product and serial number plate 2 3 13 14 15 17 18 19 20 21 ...

Page 7: ...contact with these elements in the event of a damaged muffler WARNING Long term inhalation of the engine s exhaust fumes chain oil mist and dust from sawdust can represent a health risk WARNING The ignition system of this machine produces an electromagnetic field during operation This field may under some circumstances interfere with pacemakers To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury we reco...

Page 8: ...and if service and or repairs are not carried out professionally If you need further information please contact your nearest servicing dealer 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 Take care when using your saw and make sure th...

Page 9: ...ack zone of the bar is farthest away from you the chain brake is designed to be activated by the inertia in the kickback direction If the kickback is less violent or the kickback zone of the bar is closer to you the chain brake is designed to be activated manually by the movement of your left hand In the felling position the left hand is in a position that makes manual activation of the chain brak...

Page 10: ... automatically locked at the idle setting Chain catcher The chain catcher is designed to catch the chain if it snaps or jumps off This should not happen if the chain is properly tensioned see instructions under the heading Assembly and if the bar and chain are properly serviced and maintained see instructions under the heading General working instructions Right hand guard Apart from protecting you...

Page 11: ...to increased wear on the bar chain and drive sprocket Keep cutting equipment well lubricated and properly maintained A poorly lubricated chain is more likely to break and lead to increased wear on the bar chain and drive sprocket Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickback The only way to avoid kickback is to make sure that the kickback zone of the bar never touches anything By using cutting equ...

Page 12: ...st 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 Chain Chain pitch inches Drive link width mm inches Number of drive links Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge setting General information on sharpening cutting teeth Never use a blunt chain When the chain is blunt you have to exert more pressure to for...

Page 13: ... 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 filed down to achieve the recommended depth gauge setting See instructions under the heading Technical data to find the correct depth gauge setting for your particular chain Adjustment of depth gauge setting The cutting teeth should be newly sharpened be...

Page 14: ...dless of whether it is warm summer or cold winter weather As a chain saw manufacturer we have developed an 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 ...

Page 15: ...sures you should contact your servicing dealer Chain drive sprocket 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 Regularly check the degree of wear on the drive sprocket Replace if wear is excessive Replace the drive sprocket whenever you replace the chain Needle bearing lubrication Both vers...

Page 16: ... 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 Avoid situations where there is a risk of kickback See instructions under the heading Mac...

Page 17: ...t 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 See instructions under the heading Tensioning the chain 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 t...

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 Ensure the machine is cleaned and that a complete service is carried out before long term storage The bar guard must always be fitted to the cutting attachment when the mach...

Page 20: ...h 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 Push in the choke control as soon as the engine fires and make...

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: ...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 are small and light they can jam in...

Page 24: ...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 will not split 3 Make sure the chain ...

Page 25: ... 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 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 fro...

Page 26: ...nded 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 heading Freeing ...

Page 27: ...hosen felling direction 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 Make the felling cut about 1 5 2 inches 3 5 cm above the bottom directional cut Finish the felling cut parallel with the directional cut line so that the distance between them is at least 1 10 of the trunk d...

Page 28: ...mounted Portable Cutting trees and branches that are in tension Preparations Work out which side is in tension and where the point of maximum tension is i e where it would break if it was bent even more 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 saw and use a winch General ...

Page 29: ...lose 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 Kickback can happen very suddenly and violently kicking the chain saw bar and chain back at the user If this happens...

Page 30: ...tes while idling the T screw must be turned anti clockwise until the chain stops Rec idle speed 2700 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 Before any adjustments are made the air filter should be clean a...

Page 31: ...ark is cut off the rev counter does not show speeds higher than 13600 rpm 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 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 se...

Page 32: ...he 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 release it Check that the throttle control and throttl...

Page 33: ...ill cause the 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 use a muffler if the spark arrestor screen is missing or defective The muffler is designed to reduce the noise lev...

Page 34: ... 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 that the recoil spring is coiled under tension in the starter housing Remove the cassette with the recoil spring from the start...

Page 35: ...ug 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 month in operation or earlier if necessary Note Always use the recommended spark plug type Use of the wrong spark plug can damage the piston cylinder Check that the spark plug is fitted with a suppressor Lubricating the ...

Page 36: ... maintained Clean the air intake to the starter the fins on the flywheel the space around the flywheel inlet pipe and carburetor compartment Winter use 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 Special measures are therefore often required Partly mask the air inlet on the starter to...

Page 37: ... 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 Other countries The carburettor heater is used in the following temperature range 0ºC or colder During high humidity icing of the carburettor can occur earlier than specified The carburettor heater only heats the...

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: ...turer of carburetor Walbro Walbro Carburetor type HD12B HD12B Fuel tank capacity US pint litre 1 63 0 77 1 63 0 77 Oil pump capacity at 9 000 rpm ml min 4 21 4 21 Oil tank capacity US pint litre 0 89 0 42 0 89 0 42 Type of oil pump Automatic Automatic Weight Chain saw without bar or chain empty tanks lb kg 13 2 6 0 13 4 6 1 XPG 13 8 6 3 Chain bar Standard bar length inch cm 15 38 15 38 Recommended...

Page 40: ...se radius Type Drive link count 15 3 8 1 5 11T Husqvarna H42 Husqvarna H48 56 16 3 8 1 5 11T Husqvarna H42 Husqvarna H48 60 18 3 8 1 5 11T Husqvarna H42 Husqvarna H48 68 20 3 8 1 5 11T Husqvarna H42 Husqvarna H48 72 24 3 8 1 5 11T Husqvarna H42 Husqvarna H48 84 28 3 8 1 5 11T Husqvarna H42 Husqvarna H48 93 0 050 1 3 mm H46 H47 0 058 1 5 mm H42 H48 WARNING This chain saw model is capable of severe ...

Page 41: ... 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 quest...

Page 42: ...mpletely 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 ...

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