Husqvarna 365 - Manuals

setting. Too large depth gauge setting increases the risk of kickback. • Make sure that the saw chain has the correct tension. If the saw chain is not tight against the guide bar, the saw chain can derail. An incorrect saw chain tension increases wear on the guide bar, saw chain and chain drive spro...

WARNING: Always use protective gloves when you assemble the saw chain. 5. Make sure that the edges of the cutters point forward on the top edge of the guide bar. 6. Align the hole in the guide bar with the chain adjuster pin and install the clutch cover. 7. Tighten the bar nuts finger tight.8. Tight...

8. Move the product 3 m/10 ft or more away from the refueling area and fuel source before you start the engine. Note: To see where the fuel tank is on your product, refer to Product overview on page 2. To do a run-in • During the first 10 hours of operation, do not apply full throttle without load f...

No. It is necessary to use some force to push the front hand guard forward. If you do not use the force necessary, the chain brake will not be engaged. You must also hold the handles of the product stable with two hands during work. If a kickback occurs, it is possible that the chain brake does not ...

To stop the product • Push the start/stop switch down to stop the engine. Pull stroke and push stroke You can cut through wood with the product in 2 different positions.• To cut on the pull stroke is when you cut with the bottom of the guide bar. The saw chain pulls through the tree when you cut. In...

1 2 3 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. b) Select the applicable cutting technique for the tension in the branch. WARNING: If you are not sure about how to cut the branch, speak...

1 2 2 1 3 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. WARNING: Do not fell trees with a diameter that is more than tw...

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. b) Cut on the pull stroke until ⅓ of the trunk is left.c) Pull the guide bar 5-10 cm/2-4 in rearward.d) Cut through the remaining of ...

To cut trees and branches that are in tension 1. Figure out which side of the tree or branch that is in tension. 2. Figure out where the point of maximum tension is. 3. Examine which is the safest procedure to release the tension. Note: In some situations the only safe procedure is to use a winch an...

Electrical carburetor heating (372 XPG X- TORQ) 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 mai...

Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Clean the air intake on the starter. Make sure that nuts and screws are tightened. Do a check of the stop switch. Refer to To do a check of the start/stop switch on page 24. Make sure that these are no fuel leaks from the engine, tank or fuel ...

and/or servicing the spark arrester, make sure you always:• wear gloves;• clean and/or service in a well ventilated area; • do not use pressurized air to clean the spark arrester screen; • use a steel brush and brush away from your body when cleaning the spark arrester. WARNING: Do not use a product...

To adjust the low speed needle (L) • Turn the low speed needle clockwise until stop. Note: If the product has a bad acceleration capacity or if the idle speed is not correct, turn the low speed needle counterclockwise. Turn the low speed needle until the acceleration capacity and idle speed is corre...

a) make sure that the idle speed is correctly adjusted. b) make sure that the fuel mixture is correct.c) make sure that the air filter is clean. 2. Clean the spark plug if it is dirty.3. Make sure that the electrode gap is correct. Refer to, Technical data on page 35. 4. Replace the spark plug month...

for instructions about how to receive the correct depth gauge setting for your saw chain. A B C WARNING: The risk of kickback increases if the depth gauge setting is too large! To adjust the depth gauge setting Before you adjust the depth gauge setting or sharpen the cutters, refer to To sharpen the...

2. Examine if there are burrs on the edges of the guide bar. Remove the burrs using a file. 3. Clean the groove in the guide bar. 4. Examine the groove in the guide bar for wear. Replace the guide bar if it is necessary. 5. Examine if the guide bar tip is rough or very worn. 6. Make sure that the ba...

the air filter. AirInjection ™ extends the life of the air filter and the engine. To clean the cooling system The cooling system keeps the engine temperature down. The cooling system includes the air intake on the starter (A) and the air guide plate (B), the pawls on the flywheel (C), the cooling fi...

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 ta...

To prepare your product for long-term storage 1. Stop the product and let it become cool before you disassemble it. 2. Disassemble and clean the saw chain and the groove in the guide bar. CAUTION: If the saw chain and guide bar are not cleaned, they can become rigid or blocked. 3. Attach the transpo...

Husqvarna 365 X-TORQ Husqvarna 372 XP X- TORQ Husqvarna 372 XPG X- TORQ Sound levels 3 Equivalent sound pressure level at the operator’s ear, dB(A) 110 110 110 Equivalent vibration levels, a hveq 4 Front handle, m/s 2 5.7 5.7 5.7 Rear handle, m/s 2 8.0 8.0 8.0 Saw chain/guide bar Type of drive sproc...

Guide bar Saw chain Length, in/cm Pitch, in Gauge, in/mm Max. nose radius Type Length, drive links (no.) 16/40 3/8 0.058/1.5 11T Husqvarna H42 60 18/45 34mm 68 20/50 72 24/60 11T 84 28/70 92 15/38 3/8 0.058/1.5 11T Husqvarna C85 56 16/40 60 18/45 34 mm 68 20/50 72 24/60 84 28/70 92 15/38 3/8 0.050/1...

Declaration of Conformity EU Declaration of conformity We, Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel: +46-36-146500, declare on our sole responsibility that the product: Description Chainsaws for forest service Brand Husqvarna Type / Model 365 X-TORQ, 372 XP X-TORQ, 372 XPG X-TORQ Identificatio...

UK Declaration of conformity We, , SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel: +46-36-146500, declares on our sole responsibility that the product: Description Chainsaws for forest service Brand Husqvarna Type / Model 365 X-TORQ, 372 XP X-TORQ, 372 XPG X-TORQ Identification Serial numbers dating from 2022 and...

English – 5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Chain brake and front hand guard Your chain saw is equipped with a chain brake that is designed to stop the chain immediately 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 su...

6 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • During felling your left hand grasps the front handle in such a way that it cannot activate the chain brake. In this position, i.e. when your left hand is in such a position that it cannot affect the movement of the front hand guard, the chain brake can only be acti...

English – 7 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Muffler The muffler is designed to keep noise levels to a minimum and to direct exhaust fumes away from the user. In areas with a hot, dry climate there is a high risk of fires. These areas are sometimes controlled by legislation and requirements that among other thin...

English – 9 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Muffler Never use a machine that has a faulty muffler. Regularly check that the muffler is securely attached to the machine. If the muffler on your machine is fitted with a spark arrestor mesh this must be cleaned regularly. A blocked mesh will cause the engine to ove...

10 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Chain A chain is made up of a number of links, which are available in standard and low-kickback versions. Combining these links in different ways gives different degrees of kickback reduction. In terms of kickback reduction alone, four different types of link are ava...

English – 11 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Sharpening your chain and adjusting raker clearance General information on sharpening cutting teeth • Never use a blunt chain. When the chain is blunt you have to exert more pressure to force the bar through the wood and the cuttings will be very small. If the chain ...

12 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Always file cutting teeth from the inside face. Reduce the pressure on the return stroke. File all the teeth on one side first, then turn the chain saw over and file the teeth on the other side. • File all the teeth to the same length. When the length of the cuttin...

English – 13 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Raise the tip of the bar and stretch the chain by tightening the chain tensioning screw using the combination spanner. Tighten the chain until it does not sag from the underside of the bar. • Use the combination spanner to tighten the bar nuts while lifting the tip...

14 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Lubricating the bar tip sprocket Lubricate the bar tip sprocket each time you refuel. Use the special grease gun and a good quality bearing grease. Needle bearing lubrication The clutch drum is fitted with one of the following drive sprockets: A Spur sprocket (the ch...

English – 15 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS How to avoid kickback What is kickback? The word kickback is used to describe the sudden reaction that causes the chain saw and bar to jump off an object when the upper quadrant of the tip of the bar, known as the kickback zone, touches an object. Kickback always occ...

16 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5 You must have a steady stance in order to have full control over the chain saw. Never work standing on a ladder, in a tree or where you do not have firm ground to stand on. 6 Always use a fast cutting speed, i.e. full throttle. 7 Take great care when you cut with t...

English – 17 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Starting • Never start a chain saw unless the bar, chain and all covers are fitted correctly. • The chain brake must be engaged when the chain saw is started. See the instructions under the heading Start. Never air drop start the chain saw. This method is extremely d...

18 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General working instructions Before using a chain saw you must understand the effects of kickback and how to avoid them. See instructions under the heading How to avoid kickback. Before using a chain saw you must understand the difference between cutting with the top...

English – 19 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 su...

20 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The log is supported at both ends. There is a high risk that the chain will jam. Start by cutting from above (about 1/3 of the way through). Finish by cutting from below so that the two cuts meet. Limbing When limbing thick branches you should use the same approach a...

English – 21 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Remove any undergrowth from the base of the tree and check the area for obstacles (stones, branches, holes, etc.) so that you have a clear path of retreat when the tree starts to fall. Your path of retreat should be roughly 135 degrees away from the intended felling ...

22 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS We recommend that you use a bar that is longer than the diameter of the tree, so that you can make the felling cut and directional cuts with single cutting strokes. See the Technical data section to find out which lengths of bar are recommended for your saw. There ar...

English – 23 WHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the chain saw? 2 3 13 14 15 17 18 19 20 21 22 1 16 23 26 24 Husqvarna 372XP Husqvarna AB Huskvarna, SWEDEN XXXX XXXXXXX 25 24 362XP 365, 372XP 5 7 9 10 11 4 6 8 1 27 1 Cylinder cover 2 Front handle 3 Front hand guard 4 Starter 5 Chain oil tank 6 Starter han...

24 – English ASSEMBLY Fitting the bar and chain Check that the chain brake is in disengaged position by moving the front hand guard towards the front handle. Remove the bar nuts and remove the clutch cover (chain brake). Take off the transportation ring (A). Fit the bar over the bar bolts. Place the...

English – 25 FUEL HANDLING Fuel CAUTION! The machine is equipped with a two-stroke engine and must always been run using a mixture of petrol and two-stroke engine oil. It is important to accurately measure the amount of oil to be mixed to ensure that the correct mixture is obtained. When mixing smal...

26 – English FUEL HANDLING Fuelling Clean the area around the fuel cap. Clean the fuel and chain oil tanks regularly. The fuel filter must be replaced at least once a year. Contamination in the tanks causes malfunction. Make sure the fuel is well mixed by shaking the container before refuelling. The...

English – 27 STARTING AND STOPPING Starting and stopping Cold engine Starting: The chain brake must be engaged when the chain saw is started. Activate the brake by moving the front hand guard forwards. Ignition: Slide the ignition switch to the left. Choke: Set the choke control in the choke positio...

28 – English STARTING AND STOPPING Reactivate the chain brake by pushing the front hand guard back towards the front handle. The chain saw is now ready for use. Stopping Stop the engine by switching off the ignition.

English – 29 MAINTENANCE Carburettor 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 fr...

30 – English MAINTENANCE High speed jet H • The high speed jet H influences the power and engine speed of the machine. If the high speed jet is set too rich (H-jet screwed in too far) the machine will over-rev and this will damage the engine. Run the machine at full throttle for about 10 seconds. Th...

English – 31 MAINTENANCE Tensioning the recoil spring • Hook the starter cord in the notch in the pulley and turn the starter pulley about 2 turns clockwise. CAUTION! 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 re...

English – 33 MAINTENANCE ”Air Injection” centrifugal cleaning Centrifugal cleaning means the following: All air to the carburettor passes through the starter. Dirt and dust is centrifuged out by the cooling fan. IMPORTANT! In order to maintain operation of the centrifugal cleaning system it must be ...

34 – English MAINTENANCE Below you will find some general maintenance instructions. Daily maintenance 1 Check that the components of the throttle control work safely. (Throttle lock and throttle control.) 2 Clean the chain brake and check that it operates safely. Make sure that the chain catcher is ...

English – 35 TECHNICAL DATA Technical data Note 1: Noise emissions in the environment measured as sound power (L WA ) in conformity with EC directive 2000/14/EC. Note 2: Equivalent sound pressure level, according to ISO 7182, is calculated as the time-weighted energy total for noise pressure levels ...

36 – English TECHNICAL DATA Bar and chain combinations The following combinations are CE approved. Bar Chain Length, inches Pitch, inch Max. number of teeth on tip sprocket 365/372XP 15 3/8 11T Husqvarna H42 16 3/8 11T Husqvarna H42 18 3/8 11T Husqvarna H42 24 3/8 11T Husqvarna H42 28 3/8 11T Husqva...

English – 37 TECHNICAL DATA EC-declaration of conformity (Applies to Europe only) Husqvarna AB , SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel: +46-36-146500, declares under sole responsibility that the chain saws Husqvarna 362XP SPECIAL/XPG SPECIAL, 365 SPECIAL and 372XP/XPG from 2002’s serial numbers and onwar...