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  • Page 1 ® ® 365 SPECIAL, 372 XP , 372 XP Operator's manual 2-39...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Intended use Product description This product is intended for sawing in wood. The Husqvarna 365 SPECIAL, 372 XP, 372 XPG are chainsaw models with a combustion engine. Note: National regulations can set limit to the operation Work is constantly in progress to increase your safety of the product.
  • Page 3 Recommended cutting Husqvarna H37 equipment in this exam- Always wear approved protective helmet, ple: Guide bar length 16 approved hearing protection and eye...

  • Page 4: Safety

    Computed kickback bar stopping angle with actuated chainbrake, CKA wb. Note: Other symbols/decals on the product refer to certification requirements for some markets. EPA III The Emissions Compliance Period referred to on the Emission Compliance label indicates the number of operating hours for which the engine has been shown to meet Federal emissions requirement.
  • Page 5 • The inside of the muffler contains chemicals that • Observe your surroundings and make sure that there may be carcinogenic. Avoid contact with these is no risk of people or animals coming in contact with elements in the event of a damaged muffler. or affect your control of the product.
  • Page 6 Do not • Use protective glasses or a face visor to decrease hesitate to contact your dealer or Husqvarna if you the risk of injury from thrown objects. The product have any questions about the use of the product. We...
  • Page 7 Maintenance on page 21 . • If the safety devices are defective, speak to your Husqvarna servicing dealer. Chain brake and front hand guard Your product has a chain brake that stops the saw chain if you get a kickback. The chain brake decreases the risk of accidents, but only you can prevent them.
  • Page 8 • Always move the product at least 3 m (10 ft) away WARNING: Do not operate a product from the refuelling area and fuel source before without a muffler or with a defective muffler. starting. A defective muffler can increase the noise level and the risk of fire.

  • Page 9: Assembly

    • Keep the cutting teeth correctly sharpened. Obey the tension increases wear on the guide bar, saw chain To adjust the instructions and use the recommended file gauge. A and chain drive sprocket. Refer to tension of the saw chain on page 29 . saw chain that is damaged or incorrectly sharpened increases the risk of accidents.

  • Page 10: Operation

    Premixed fuel operates correctly and that it is not damaged. • Use Husqvarna premixed alkylate fuel for best 7. Make sure that the muffler is correctly attached and performance and extension of the engine life. This that it is not damaged.
  • Page 11 CAUTION: Do not mix fuel for more than 1 • If Husqvarna two-stroke oil is not available, use a month at a time. two-stroke oil of good quality for air-cooled engines. Speak to your servicing dealer to select the correct To fill the fuel tank oil.
  • Page 12 Speak to your servicing dealer when you select your chain oil. • Use Husqvarna chain oil for maximum saw chain life and to prevent negative effects on the environment. If Husqvarna chain oil is not available, we recommend you to use a standard chain oil.
  • Page 13 To start the product To prepare to start with a warm engine To prepare to start with a cold engine WARNING: The chain brake must be engaged when the product is started to decrease the risk of injury. WARNING: The chain brake must be engaged when the product is started to decrease the risk of injury.
  • Page 14 8. Move the front hand guard rearward to disengage WARNING: If the saw chain rotates at idle the chain brake. speed, speak to your servicing dealer and do not use the product. 1. Put the product on the ground. 2. Put your left hand on the front handle. 3.
  • Page 15 WARNING: If the saw chain is caught in WARNING: Make sure that the saw the trunk, the product can be pushed at chain does not touch the ground when you. Hold the product tightly and make you complete the kerf. sure that the kickback zone of the guide 2.
  • Page 16 2. Cut through the remaining part of the trunk on the b) Select the applicable cutting technique for the push stroke to complete the cut. tension in the branch. WARNING: Stop the engine if the saw chain gets caught in the trunk. Use a lever to open up the kerf and remove the product.
  • Page 17 a) Select the applicable cutting technique for the 2. Make sure that no person is in the risk zone before tension in the branch. or during felling. To calculate the felling direction 1. Examine in which direction it is necessary for the tree to fall.
  • Page 18 To fell a tree Husqvarna recommends you to make the directional cuts and then use the safe corner method when you fell a tree. The safe corner method helps you to make a correct felling hinge and control the felling direction.
  • Page 19 To use the safe corner method b) Cut on the pull stroke through the remaining trunk. The felling cut must be made slightly above the directional cut. c) Cut straight into the trunk from the other side of the tree to complete the felling hinge. d) Cut on the push stroke, until ⅓...
  • Page 20 5. Make one or more cuts of sufficient depth necessary to decrease the tension. Cut at or near the point of maximum tension. Make the tree or branch break at the point of maximum tension. WARNING: Do not cut straight through a The safest procedure is to use one of the following tree or branch that is in tension.

  • Page 21: Maintenance

    of too high engine temperature and damage 1. In conditions with snow, a winter cover is available. Assemble the winter cover on the starter housing. to the engine. The winter cover decreases the flow of cool air and keeps snow away from the carburetor space. Heated handles (372 XPG) The product has heated front and rear handles.
  • Page 22 Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Turn the guide bar, do a check of the Clean the carburetor area. Do a check of all cables and connec- lubrication hole and clean the groove tions. in the guide bar. Refer to To do a check of the guide bar on page 31 .
  • Page 23 To do a check of the throttle trigger and 2. Make sure that the front hand guard moves freely and that it is attached safely to the clutch cover. throttle trigger lockout 1. Make sure that the throttle trigger and throttle trigger lockout move freely and that the return spring works correctly.
  • Page 24 To do a check of the right hand guard 2. Make sure that the muffler is correctly attached to the product. • Make sure that the right hand guard is not damaged and that there are no defects, such as cracks. To do a check of the vibration damping system 1.
  • Page 25 Basic adjustments and run-in • Make sure that the product 4-cycles a little at full throttle. The basic carburetor adjustments are done at the • Make sure that the saw chain does not rotate at idle factory. For the recommended idle speed, refer to speed.
  • Page 26 7. Attach a new starter rope to the pulley. Wind the 6. Make sure that you can turn the pulley ½ turn after starter rope approximately 3 turns around the pulley. the starter rope is fully extended. 8. Connect the pulley to the recoil spring. The end of the recoil spring must engage in the pulley.
  • Page 27 Replace a worn or damaged guide bar or saw chain with seals tightly against the filter holder. the guide bar and saw chain combination recommended by Husqvarna. This is necessary to keep the safety Accessories on page functions of the product. Refer to 35 , for a list of replacement bar and chain combinations that we recommend.
  • Page 28 It is not easy to sharpen a saw chain correctly without through the wood. If the saw chain is very blunt, there the correct equipment. Use Husqvarna file gauge. This will be no wood chips but sawdust. will help you to keep maximum cutting performance and A sharp saw chain eats through the wood and the wood the kickback risk at a minimum.
  • Page 29 1. Use a flat file and a depth gauge tool to adjust the depth gauge setting. Only use Husqvarna depth gauge tool to get the correct depth gauge setting and 4. Remove material from one side of all the cutting bevel for the depth gauge.
  • Page 30 To do a check of the rim sprocket 4. Tighten the saw chain until it is tight against the guide bar but still can move easily. The clutch drum has a rim sprocket that can be replaced. 5. Tighten the bar nuts using the wrench and lift the 1.
  • Page 31 To examine the cutting equipment 4. Examine the groove in the guide bar for wear. Replace the guide bar if it is necessary. 1. Make sure that there are no cracks in rivets and links and that no rivets are loose. Replace if it is necessary.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    1. Turn the adjustment screw for the oil pump. Use a To clean the cooling system screwdriver or combination wrench. a) Turn the adjustment screw clockwise to decrease The cooling system keeps the engine temperature the chain oil flow. down. The cooling system includes the air intake on the b) Turn the adjustment screw counterclockwise to starter (A) and the air guide plate (B), the pawls on the flywheel (C), the cooling fins on the cylinder (D) and the...

  • Page 33: Transportation And Storage

    Product part to examine Possible cause Action Fuel tank Incorrect fuel type. Drain the fuel tank and fill with cor- rect fuel. The fuel tank is filled with chain oil. If you have tried to start the product, speak to your servicing dealer. If you have not tried to start the product, drain the fuel tank.

  • Page 34: Technical Data

    CAUTION: If the saw chain and guide bar are not cleaned, they can become rigid or blocked. Technical data Technical data Husqvarna 365 SPECIAL Husqvarna 372 XP Husqvarna 372 XPG Engine Cylinder displacement, 3.97/65.1 4.31/70.7 4.31/70.7...

  • Page 35: Accessories

    Filing equipment and filing angles Pixel is a guide bar and saw chain combination that is Use a Husqvarna file gauge to sharpen the saw chain. A more light weight and designated to offer more energy Husqvarna file gauge makes sure that you get the efficient use by cutting narrow cuts.
  • Page 36 0.025 in / 0.65 5.5 mm / 7/32 in 505 24 35-01 25° 55° 0.025 in / 0.65 5.5 mm / 7/32 in 505 24 35-01 25° 55° 0.025 in / 0.65 5.5 mm / 7/32 in 586 93 85-01 30°...

  • Page 37: Warranty

    Husqvarna Forest & Garden is not liable to cover of it has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper failures of warranted parts caused by the use of add-on maintenance, unapproved modifications or the use of or modified parts.
  • Page 38 maintenance or repairs on emission-related parts, will be Do not overreach or cut above shoulder height. provided without charge to the owner if the part is under Follow manufacturer’s sharpening and maintenance warranty. instructions for the saw chain. EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST Only use replacement bars and chains specified by the 1.
  • Page 39 should be performed by competent chain saw service personnel. (For example, if improper tools are used to remove the flywheel or if an improper tool is used to hold the flywheel in order to remove the clutch, structural damage to the flywheel could occur and subsequently cause the flywheel to burst.) When transporting your chain saw, use the appropriate guide bar guard.
  • Page 40 Original instructions 1159863-95 2020-01-28...

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