User manual HUSQVARNA 371 XP

[. . . ] 362XP/365/371XP Operator's manual (EPA) Please read these instructions carefully and make sure you understand them before using the saw. 101 90 43-95 KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols CAUTION!Careless or incorrect use can result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. Switch off the engine by moving the stop switch to the STOP position before carrying out any checks or maintenance. Please read the instructions carefully and make sure you understand them before using the saw. Always wear approved protective gloves. Always wear: • Approved protective helmet • Approved hearing protection • Protective glasses or visor Regular cleaning is required. Both of the operator´s hands must be used to operate the chain saw. Please see page 30 in your "Chain saw operator´s safety manual". Visual check. Never operate a chain saw holding it with one hand only. [. . . ] Using the wrong combination of bar and chain can increase the risk of accidents! 18 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL WORKING INSTRUCTIONS 4 ! This section describes basic safety rules for using a chain saw. This information is no substitute for professional skills and experience. If you get into a situation where you feel unsafe, stop and seek expert advice (look under FORESTRY SERVICES in the telephone directory). DO NOT ATTEMPT ANY TASK THAT YOU FEEL UNSURE OF! Check the area around you for possible obstacles such as roots, rocks, branches, ditches, etc. , in case you have to move suddenly. Take great care when working on sloping ground. Important 1 Before using a chain saw you must understand the effects of kickback and what causes it. (See the section on ”How to avoid kickback”. ) 2 Before using a saw you must understand the difference between sawing with the top and bottom edges of the bar. (See the section on ”How to avoid kickback”. ) 5 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. This could make you lose control and cause a serious accident. 1 Basic safety rules 1 Look around you: • to make sure there are no people, animals or other objects nearby that might affect your work. • to make sure that none of the above might come within reach of your saw or be injured by falling trees. 6 Follow the instructions above, but do not use a chain saw in a situation where you cannot call for help in case of an accident. 2 Do not use the saw in bad weather, such as dense fog, heavy rain, strong wind, intense cold, etc. Working in cold weather is tiring and often brings added risks, such as icy ground, unpredictable felling direction, etc. Take great care when removing small branches and avoid cutting bushes (i. e. Small branches can be grabbed by the chain and thrown back at you, causing serious injury. Before moving your chain saw switch off the engine and lock the chain using the chain brake. Fit a guard to the bar before carrying the saw any distance. 3 7 Never put a chain saw down while the engine is running unless you have it in clear view and the chain brake is on. Switch the engine off before leaving your chain saw for any length of time. English – 19 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 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 can lead to serious engine damage). See the section on ”How to avoid kickback” to find out why cutting on the push stroke increases the risk of kickback. The first is how the log is supported and the second is whether it is in tension. In most cases you can avoid these problems by cutting in two stages; from the top and from the bottom of the log. You need to support the log so that it will not trap the chain or split during cutting. ! Cutting 1 If the chain jams in the cut: STOP THE ENGINE! [. . . ] power, m/sec Pitch, inch/mm Thickness of drive link, inch/mm Number of teeth on drive sprocket 13-24"/33-61 15-28"/38-71 15-28"/38-71 12-23"/31-58 14-27"/35-69 14-27"/35-69 21, 4 20, 7 21, 4 3/8"/ 9, 52 0, 058"/1, 5 0, 050"/1, 3 7 Note: For the chains above you are free to choose between 0, 050" and 0, 058" gauge drive link for the corresponding bar, see the table below. 0, 058"/1, 5 mm 0, 050"/1, 3 mm H25 – H21 – H42 – EM S48 – 21VB 20VB 21LP 20LP 73VL 72VL 73LG 72LG 73L 72L 3/8"/ 9, 52 3/8"/ 9, 52 0, 325"/ 8, 25 0, 058"/1, 5 7 0, 058"/1, 5 0, 050"/1, 3 7 The combinations of powerhead, bar and chain have been investigated in accordance with the vibration requirements of ANSI B 175. 1-1991. ! WARNING!These models of chain saws are capable of severe kickback that could result in serious injuries to the user. Do not operate these saws unless you have extraordinary cutting needs and experience and specialized training for dealing with kickback. Always use the safest saw and cutting equipment applicable to your cutting need. 34 – English ´*3$G¶54¨ FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The EPA (The US Environmental Protection Agency) and Husqvarna Forest & Garden are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on your 1999 and later small nonroad engine. [. . . ]