Page 2 - Intended use
Contents Introduction..................................................................... 2Safety..............................................................................4Assembly........................................................................ 9Operation...................................
Page 3 - Symbols on the product
5. Chain oil tank6. Starter rope handle7. Adjuster screws carburetor8. Choke control9. Rear handle10. Start/stop switch11. Fuel tank12. Muffler13. Bar tip sprocket14. Saw chain15. Guide bar16. Spiked bumper17. Chain catcher18. Clutch cover19. Right hand guard20. Throttle trigger21. Throttle trigger ...
Page 4 - Safety; Safety definitions
Safety Safety definitions Warnings, cautions and notes are used to point out specially important parts of the manual. WARNING: Used if there is a risk of injury or death for the operator or bystanders if the instructions in the manual are not obeyed. CAUTION: Used if there is a risk of damage to the...
Page 7 - Fuel safety
move back to their initial positions. This function locks the throttle trigger at idle speed. A B Chain catcherThe chain catcher catches the saw chain if it breaks or comes loose. Correct saw chain tension and correctly applied maintenance on the saw chain and guide bar, decrease the risk of acciden...
Page 9 - Assembly; Introduction
not correctly lubricated, the risk of wear on the guide bar, saw chain and chain drive sprocket increases. Assembly Introduction WARNING: Read and understand the safety chapter before you assemble the product. To assemble the guide bar and saw chain 1. Move the front hand guard rearward to disengage...
Page 10 - Operation; Premixed fuel
Operation Introduction WARNING: Read and understand the safety chapter before you use the product. To do a function check before you use the product 1. Make sure that the chain brake operates correctly and that it is not damaged. 2. Make sure that the right hand guard is not damaged.3. Make sure tha...
Page 11 - Kickback information
1. Fill half the quantity of gasoline in a clean container for fuel. 2. Add the full quantity of oil.3. Shake the fuel mixture.4. Add the remaining quantity of gasoline to the container. 5. Carefully shake the fuel mixture. CAUTION: Do not mix fuel for more than 1 month at a time. To fill the fuel t...
Page 12 - Common questions about kickback; To start the product; To prepare to start with a cold engine
and with large force, which throws the product in the direction of the operator. Kickback always occurs in the cutting plane of the guide bar. Usually, the product is thrown against the operator but can also move in a different direction. It is how you use the product when the kickback occurs that c...
Page 16 - To use the tree felling technique
WARNING: There is a high accident risk when you use the limbing technique. Refer to Kickback information on page 11 for instructions how to prevent kickback. WARNING: Cut limbs one by one. Be careful when you remove small limbs and do not cut bushes or many small limbs at the same time. Small limbs ...
Page 18 - To fell a tree
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...
Page 19 - To free a trapped tree
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 ...
Page 20 - To cut trees and branches that are in tension; To use the product in cold weather
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...
Page 21 - Maintenance
Electrical carburetor heating (390 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...
Page 22 - To do a check of the brake band
Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance 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 23. Make sure that these are no fuel leaks from the engine, tank or fuel lines. Make sure that the saw chain d...
Page 24 - Carburetor adjustment; Basic adjustments and run-in
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...
Page 27 - To sharpen the saw chain; Information about the guide bar and saw chain
4. Replace the spark plug monthly or more frequently if necessary. To sharpen the saw chain Information about the guide bar and saw chain WARNING: Use protective gloves when you use or do maintenance on the saw chain. A saw chain that does not move can also cause injuries. Replace a worn or damaged ...
Page 31 - Recommended settings for the oil pump; Air cleaning system
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 bar tip sprocket turns freely and that the lubricating hole in the bar tip sprocket is not blocked. Clean and lubricate if it is nec...
Page 32 - Troubleshooting; The engine does not start
flywheel (C), the cooling fins on the cylinder (D) and the cylinder cover (E). E D C A B 1. Clean the cooling system with a brush weekly or more frequently if it is necessary. 2. Make sure that the cooling system is not dirty or blocked. CAUTION: A dirty or blocked cooling system can make the produc...
Page 33 - The engine starts but stops again; Transportation and storage
Product part to examine Possible cause Action Spark plug and cylinder The spark plug is loose. Tighten the spark plug. Engine is flooded because of repea- ted starts with full choke after igni- tion. Remove and clean the spark plug. Put the product on its side with the spark plug hole away from you....
Page 34 - Technical data
Technical data Technical data Husqvarna 390 XP Husqvarna 390 XPG Engine Cylinder displacement, cm 3 88 88 Idle speed, rpm 2700 2700 Maximum engine power acc. to ISO 7293, kW/hp @ rpm 4.8/6.5 @ 9600 4.8/6.5 @ 9600 Ignition system 1 Spark plug NGK BPMR 7A/ Champion PCJ 7Y NGK BPMR 7A/ Champion PCJ 7Y ...
Page 35 - Accessories; Recommended cutting equipment
Husqvarna 390 XP Husqvarna 390 XPG Type of drive sprocket/number of teeth Rim/7 Rim/7 Saw chain speed at 133% of maxi- mum engine power speed, m/s. 28.5 28.5 Accessories Recommended cutting equipment Chainsaw models Husqvarna 390 XP, 390 XPG have been evaluated for safety according to EN ISO 11681-1...
Page 38 - Declaration of Conformity; EU Declaration of conformity
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 390 XP, 390 XPG Identification Serial numbers dating fr...
