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  • Page 1 ® ® 365 SPECIAL, 372 XP , 372 XP Operator's manual 2-37...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Introduction 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 Work is constantly in progress to increase your safety operation of the product.
  • Page 3 5. Chain oil tank Noise emissions to the environment 6. Starter rope handle according to European Directive 7. Adjuster screws carburetor 2000/14/EC and New South Wales legislation “Protection of the Environment 8. Choke control Operations (Noise Control) Regulation 9. Rear handle 2017”.

  • Page 4: Safety

    Safety Safety definitions dealer or an experienced chainsaw user. Do not attempt any task that you feel unsure of! Warnings, cautions and notes are used to point out Safety instructions for operation specially important parts of the manual. WARNING: WARNING: Used if there is a risk of Read the warning injury or death for the operator or bystanders...
  • Page 5 Do not hesitate to contact your dealer or Husqvarna if you have any questions about the use of the product. We will willingly be of service and provide you with advice as well as help you to use your product both efficiently and safely.
  • Page 6 Do not use a product with defective safety devices. • Do a check of the safety devices regularly. Refer to Maintenance on page 21 . • If the safety devices are defective, speak to your Husqvarna servicing dealer. 592 - 002 - 30.11.2021...
  • Page 7 applied maintenance on the saw chain and guide bar, WARNING: Do not operate a product decrease the risk of accidents. without a muffler or with a defective muffler. A defective muffler can increase the noise level and the risk of fire. Keep fire extinguishing tools near.
  • Page 8 • Always move the product at least 3 m (10 ft) away • Use protective gloves when you use or do from the refuelling area and fuel source before maintenance on the saw chain. A saw chain that starting. does not move can also cause injuries. •...

  • Page 9: Assembly

    Assembly Introduction WARNING: Always use protective gloves when you assemble the saw WARNING: Read and understand the chain. safety chapter before you assemble the 5. Make sure that the edges of the cutters point forward product. on the top edge of the guide bar. To assemble the guide bar and saw chain 1.
  • Page 10 For best results and performance use Husqvarna 1. Stop the engine and let the engine become cool. two-stroke oil. • If Husqvarna two-stroke oil is not available, use a two-stroke oil of good quality for air-cooled engines. 592 - 002 - 30.11.2021...
  • Page 11 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 12 use the product when the kickback occurs that causes the direction of the movement. WARNING: Only you and the correct working technique can prevent kickbacks. To start the product 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.
  • Page 13 To start the product on page 13 for To start the product 5. Continue to more instructions. To prepare to start with a warm engine WARNING: You must keep your feet in a stable position when you start the product. WARNING: The chain brake must be engaged when the product is started to...
  • Page 14 7. Quickly disengage the throttle trigger lockout to set • To cut on the push stroke is when you cut with the the product to idle speed. top of the guide bar. The saw chain pushes the product in the direction of the operator. 8.
  • Page 15 To cut a trunk that has support on two ends WARNING: Cut pieces in the cutting area increase the risk of kickback WARNING: Make sure that the saw and that you can not keep your balance. chain does not get caught in the trunk during cutting.
  • Page 16 b) Cut on the push stroke. 1. Remove the limbs on the right side of the trunk. a) Keep the guide bar on the right side of the trunk and keep the body of the product against the trunk. 3. Remove the limbs on the left side of the trunk. b) Select the applicable cutting technique for the tension in the branch.
  • Page 17 To keep a safe distance 6. Do not let the tree fall onto a different standing tree. It is dangerous to remove a caught tree and there is 1. Make sure that persons around you keep a safe To free a trapped tree a high accident risk.
  • Page 18 To fell a tree a) Make the top directional cut. Align the felling Husqvarna recommends you to make the directional direction mark (1) of the product with the felling cuts and then use the safe corner method when you fell direction of the tree (2).
  • Page 19 3. Put a wedge in the kerf straight from behind. 1. If the usable cutting length is longer than the tree diameter, do these steps (a-d). a) Make a bore cut straight into the trunk to complete the felling hinge width. 4.
  • Page 20 To cut trees and branches that are in tension 7. Continue to cut more into the tree until the tree/ branch bends and the tension is released. 1. Figure out which side of the tree or branch that is in tension.

  • Page 21: Maintenance

    Electrical carburetor heating (372 XPG) Adjustment of the carburetor heating is done electrically through a thermostat. This keeps the correct carburetor temperature and prevents ice in the carburetor. Maintenance Introduction WARNING: Read and understand the safety chapter before you do maintenance on the product.
  • Page 22 Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Make sure that nuts and screws are tightened. Do a check of the stop switch. Refer To do a check of the start/stop switch on page 23 . Make sure that these are no fuel leaks from the engine, tank or fuel lines.
  • Page 23 To do a check of the chain catcher 3. Apply full throttle and tilt your left wrist against the front hand guard to engage the chain brake. The 1. Make sure that there is no damage on the chain saw chain must stop immediately. catcher.
  • Page 24 fumes from your product. You can only turn the WARNING: Do not use a product if the adjustment screws maximum ½ turn. spark arrestor mesh on the muffler is missing or defective. 1. Examine the muffler for damages and defects. 2.
  • Page 25 To adjust the high speed needle (H) 4. Let the pulley rotate slowly rearward to release the recoil spring. The engine is adjusted at the factory to operate at sea level. At higher altitudes, in different weather or different temperatures it can be necessary to adjust the high speed needle.
  • Page 26 To tighten the recoil spring 2. Use a brush or shake the air filter clean. Use detergent and water to clean it fully. 1. Put the starter rope into the notch in the pulley. Note: An air filter that is used for a long time can 2.
  • Page 27 Replace a worn or damaged guide bar or saw chain with 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 •...
  • Page 28 It is not easy to sharpen a saw chain correctly without instructions about how to receive the correct depth the correct equipment. Use Husqvarna file gauge. This gauge setting for your saw chain. will help you to keep maximum cutting performance and the kickback risk at a minimum.
  • Page 29 1. Use a flat file and a depth gauge tool to adjust the by hand and that it does not hang from the guide depth gauge setting. Only use Husqvarna depth bar. gauge tool to get the correct depth gauge setting and bevel for the depth gauge.
  • Page 30 To do a check of the rim sprocket To examine the cutting equipment The clutch drum has a rim sprocket that can be 1. Make sure that there are no cracks in rivets and links and that no rivets are loose. Replace if it is replaced.
  • Page 31 4. Examine the groove in the guide bar for wear. 1. Turn the adjustment screw for the oil pump. Use a Replace the guide bar if it is necessary. screwdriver or combination wrench. a) Turn the adjustment screw clockwise to decrease the chain oil flow.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    flywheel (C), the cooling fins on the cylinder (D) and the 1. Clean the cooling system with a brush weekly or cylinder cover (E). more frequently if it is necessary. 2. Make sure that the cooling system is not dirty or blocked.

  • Page 33: Transportation And Storage

    4. Do a complete servicing of the product. • Remove the spark plug cap from the spark plug and engage the chain brake. Technical data Technical data Husqvarna 365 SPECIAL Husqvarna 372 XP Husqvarna 372 XPG Engine 592 - 002 - 30.11.2021...
  • Page 34 Husqvarna 365 SPECIAL Husqvarna 372 XP Husqvarna 372 XPG Cylinder displacement, cm 65.1 70.7 70.7 Idle speed, rpm 2700 2700 2700 Maximum engine power 3.4/4.5 @ 9600 3.9/5.2 @ 9600 3.9/5.2 @ 9600 acc. to ISO 8893, kW/hp @ Ignition system...

  • Page 35: Accessories

    Accessories Recommended cutting equipment Kickback and guide bar nose radius Chainsaw models Husqvarna 365 SPECIAL, 372 XP, For sprocket nose bars the nose radius is specified by 372 XPG have been evaluated for safety according to the number of teeth, such as 10T. For solid guide bars...
  • Page 36 The usable cutting length is usually 1 in less than the Filing equipment and filing angles nominal guide bar length. Use a Husqvarna file gauge to sharpen the saw chain. A Pixel Husqvarna file gauge makes sure that you get the correct filing angles.

  • Page 37: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    EC Declaration of Conformity EC Declaration of conformity Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel: +46-36-146500, declares under sole responsibility that the chainsaws for forest service Husqvarna 365 SPECIAL, 372 XP, 372 XPG from 2016’s serial numbers and onwards (the year is clearly stated in plain text on the type plate with subsequent serial number), are in conformity with the requirements of the COUNCIL’S...
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