362, 372 XP®, 372 XP®G EN Operator's manual 2-38
Contents Introduction..................................................................... 2 Troubleshooting............................................................ 33 Safety..............................................................................3 Transportation and storage...........................................34 Assembly........................................................................ 9 Technical data.............................................................. 34 Operation....
. Chain brake and front hand guard 4. Starter housing 5. Chain oil tank 6. Starter rope handle 7. Adjuster screws carburetor 8. Choke control 9. Rear handle 10. Start/stop switch 11. Fuel tank 12. Muffler 13. Bar tip sprocket 14. Saw chain 15. Guide bar 16. Spiked bumper 17. Chain catcher 18. Clutch cover 19. Right hand guard 20. Throttle trigger 21. Throttle trigger lockout 22. Decompression valve 23. Combination wrench 24. Chain tensioning screw 25. Operator's manual 26. Transportation guard 27.
CAUTION: Used if there is a risk of damage to the product, other materials or the adjacent area if the instructions in the manual are not obeyed. • • Note: Used to give more information that is necessary in a given situation. General safety instructions • WARNING: Read the warning instructions that follow before you use the product. • • • • • • A chainsaw is a dangerous tool if used carelessly or incorrectly and can cause serious injury or death.
• Lack of concentration can lead to kickback if the kickback zone of the bar accidentally touches a branch, nearby tree or some other object. • • • • • • Never use the product by holding it with one hand. This product is not safely controlled with one hand. Always hold the product with both hands. The right hand should be on the rear handle, and the left hand on the front handle. All people, whether right or left handed, should use this grip.
the front hand guard (B) forward to engage the chain brake manually. B A • • • • • • • • • • Most chainsaw accidents occur when the saw chain touches the operator. You must use approved personal protective equipment during operation. Personal protective equipment does not give you full protection from injuries but it decreases the degree of injury if an accident occurs. Speak to your servicing dealer for recommendations about which equipment to use.
the saw chain breaks or derails. The right hand guard also gives you protection from branches or twigs. areas with a hot, dry weather there is a high risk of fire. Obey local regulations and maintenance instructions. Vibration damping system The vibration damping system decreases vibration in the handles. Vibration damping units operate as a separation between the product body and the handle unit.
• • • If you have spilled fuel or chain oil on the product. Wipe off the spillage and allow remaining fuel to evaporate. If you have spilled fuel on yourself or on your clothes. Change your clothes and wash any part of your body that has come in contact with fuel. Use soap and water. If the product leaks fuel. Regularly do a check for leaks from the fuel tank, fuel cap and fuel lines. • Keep the correct depth gauge setting. Obey the instructions and use the recommended depth gauge setting.
Assembly Introduction WARNING: Read and understand the safety chapter before you assemble the product. 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. To assemble the guide bar and saw chain 1. Move the front hand guard rearward to disengage the chain brake. 2. Remove the bar nuts, clutch cover and transportation guard (A). 6.
4. Make sure that the start/stop switch operates correctly and that it is not damaged. Speak to your servicing dealer to select the correct oil. 5. Make sure that there is no oil on the handles. CAUTION: Do not use two-stroke oil for water-cooled outboard engines, also referred to as outboard oil. Do not use oil for four-stroke engines. 6. Make sure that the vibration damping system operates correctly and that it is not damaged. 7.
2. Clean the area around the fuel tank cap. CAUTION: If the oil is too thin, it runs out before the fuel. In temperatures below 0°C/32°F some chain oils become too thick, which can cause damage to the oil pump components. • 3. Shake the container and make sure that the fuel is fully mixed. • • • Use the recommended cutting equipment. Refer to Accessories on page 36. Remove the cap to the chain oil tank. Fill the chain oil tank with chain oil. Attach the cap carefully. 4.
A smaller bar tip radius decreases the force of the kickback. 1. Move the front hand guard forward to engage the chain brake. Use a low kickback saw chain to decrease the effects of kickback. Do not let the kickback zone touch an object. WARNING: No saw chain fully prevents kickback. Always obey the instructions. Common questions about kickback • • • Will the hand always engage the chain brake during a kickback? 2. Set the start/stop switch to on. 3.
1. Move the front hand guard forward to engage the chain brake. 3. Put your right foot into the footgrip on the rear handle. 4. Pull the starter rope handle slowly with your right hand until you feel resistance. WARNING: Do not twist the starter rope around your hand. 2. Set the start/stop switch to on. 5. Pull the starter rope handle quickly and with force. 3. Pull out and push in the choke control. 4. Push the decompression valve.
To stop the product • Push the start/stop switch down to stop the engine. To use the cutting technique 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 this position you have better control of the product and the position of the kickback zone. To cut on the push stroke is when you cut with the top of the guide bar.
2. Cut approximately ⅔ through the trunk and then stop. Turn the trunk and cut from the opposite side. 1. 2. Cut through the remaining part of the trunk on the push stroke to complete the cut. 1. 2. 2. To cut a trunk that has support on one end WARNING: Make sure that the trunk does not break during cutting. Obey the instructions below. 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.
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 to a professional chainsaw operator before you continue. 2. Remove the limbs on the top of the trunk. a) Keep the product on the trunk and let the guide bar move along the trunk. b) Cut on the push stroke. a) Select the applicable cutting technique for the tension in the branch.
2. Make sure that no person is in the risk zone before or during felling. 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 two times larger than the guide bar length. For this, you must have special training.
b) Make the bottom directional cut. Make sure that the end of the bottom directional cut is at the same point as the end of the top directional cut. d) Cut through the remaining of the trunk to complete a safe corner that is 5-10 cm/2-4 in wide. 1 2 2. If the usable cutting length is shorter than the tree diameter, do these steps (a-d). 2. Make sure that the bottom directional cut is horizontal and at a 90° angle to the felling direction. a) Make a bore cut straight into the trunk.
To free a trapped tree WARNING: It is very dangerous to remove a trapped tree and there is a high accident risk. Keep out of the risk zone and do not try to fell a trapped tree. 4. Keep a position where the tree or branch can not hit you when the tension is released. 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.
1. In conditions with snow, a winter cover is available. Assemble the winter cover on the starter housing. The winter cover decreases the flow of cool air and keeps snow away from the carburetor space. of too high engine temperature and damage to the engine. Heated handles (372 XPG) The product has heated front and rear handles. The electrical heating coils are powered by a generator. Push the switch to engage the heat in the handles. The heat is on when you can see the red mark on the switch.
Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Turn the guide bar, do a check of the lubrication hole and clean the groove in the guide bar. Refer to To do a check of the guide bar on page 31. Clean the carburetor area. Do a check of all cables and connections. Make sure that the guide bar and saw chain are getting sufficient oil. Clean or replace the air filter. Refer to To clean the air filter on page 26. Empty the fuel tank. Do a check of the saw chain.
2. Make sure that the front hand guard moves freely and that it is attached safely to the clutch cover. To do a check of the throttle trigger and throttle trigger lockout 1. Make sure that the throttle trigger and throttle trigger lockout move freely and that the return spring works correctly. 3. Hold the product with 2 hands above a stump or other stable surface. WARNING: The engine must be off. 4. Let go of the front handle and let the guide bar tip fall against the stump. 2.
To do a check of the right hand guard • Make sure that the right hand guard is not damaged and that there are no defects, such as cracks. 2. Make sure that the muffler is correctly attached to the product. To do a check of the vibration damping system 1. Make sure that there are no cracks or deformation on the vibration damping units. 2. Make sure that the vibration damping units are correctly attached to the engine unit and handle unit. 3.
To adjust the high speed needle (H) fumes from your product. You can only turn the adjustment screws maximum ½ turn. 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. H • L 1/2 1/2 Basic adjustments and run-in The basic carburetor adjustments are done at the factory. For the recommended idle speed, refer to Technical data on page 34.
2. Turn the low speed needle (L) ¼ turn counterclockwise from the position of the highest idle speed. 7. Turn the high speed needle (H) clockwise until the adjustments is correct and the product has the correct sound. + 1/4 L H To adjust the idle speed screw (T) Note: The high speed needle (H) is correctly adjusted when the product 4-cycles a little at full throttle. If the product "screams" the product is set too lean, which can cause damage to the engine.
4. Let the pulley rotate slowly rearward to release the recoil spring. To tighten the recoil spring 1. Put the starter rope into the notch in the pulley. 2. Turn the starter pulley approximately 2 turns clockwise. 3. Pull the starter rope handle and pull out the starter rope fully. 4. Put your thumb on the pulley. 5. Move your thumb and release the starter rope. 6. Make sure that you can turn the pulley ½ turn after the starter rope is fully extended. 5. Remove the center screw and remove the pulley.
2. Use a brush or shake the air filter clean. Use detergent and water to clean it fully. Note: An air filter that is used for a long time can not be fully cleaned. Replace the air filter regularly and always replace a defective air filter. 3. Attach the air filter and make sure that the air filter seals tightly against the filter holder. To calculate the felling direction 1. Examine in which direction it is necessary for the tree to fall.
functions of the product. Refer to Accessories on page 36, for a list of replacement bar and chain combinations that we recommend. • Guide bar length, in/cm. Information about the guide bar length can usually be found on the rear end of the guide bar. • Number of teeth on bar tip sprocket (T). • Chain pitch, in. The distance between the drive links of the saw chain must align with the distance of the teeth on the bar tip sprocket and drive sprocket. PITCH = D 2 D • Number of drive links.
• Cutting angle. • File position. • Round file diameter. 3. Move the file from the inner side of the cutting teeth and out. Decrease the pressure on the pull stroke. 4. Remove material from one side of all the cutting teeth. 5. Turn the product around and remove material on the other side. 6. Make sure that all cutting teeth are the same length. General information about how to adjust the depth gauge setting It is not easy to sharpen a saw chain correctly without the correct equipment.
recommend you to adjust the depth gauge setting after each third operation that you sharpen the cutting teeth. 4. Tighten the saw chain until it is tight against the guide bar but still can move easily. We recommend that you use our depth gauge tool to receive the correct depth gauge setting and bevel for the depth gauge. 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 bevel for the depth gauge.
To do a check of the rim sprocket To examine the cutting equipment The clutch drum has a rim sprocket that can be replaced. 1. Make sure that there are no cracks in rivets and links and that no rivets are loose. Replace if it is necessary. 1. Make sure that the rim sprocket is not worn. Replace if necessary. 2. Replace the rim sprocket each time you replace the saw chain. To lubricate the needle bearing Note: Lubricate the needle bearing weekly. 2. Make sure that the saw chain is easy to bend.
4. Examine the groove in the guide bar for wear. Replace the guide bar if it is necessary. 1. Turn the adjustment screw for the oil pump. Use a screwdriver or combination wrench. a) Turn the adjustment screw clockwise to decrease the chain oil flow. b) Turn the adjustment screw counterclockwise to increase the chain oil flow. 5. Examine if the guide bar tip is rough or very worn. Recommended settings for the oil pump • 6.
flywheel (C), the cooling fins on the cylinder (D) and the cylinder cover (E). 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. E CAUTION: A dirty or blocked cooling system can make the product too hot, which can cause damage to the product. D C B A Troubleshooting The engine does not start Product part to examine Possible cause Action Starter pawls The starter pawls are blocked.
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 repeated starts with full choke after ignition. Remove and clean the spark plug. Put the product on its side with the spark plug hole away from you. Pull the starter rope handle 6-8 times. Assemble the spark plug and start the product. Refer to To start the product on page 12.
Husqvarna 362 Cylinder displacement, cm3 Idle speed, rpm Husqvarna 372 XP Husqvarna 372 XPG 65.1 70.7 70.7 2700 2700 2700 3.9/5.2 @ 9600 3.9/5.2 @ 9600 Maximum engine power 3.4/4.5 @ 9600 acc. to ISO 8893, kW/hp @ rpm Ignition system1 Spark plug NGK BPMR 7A/ Champion PCJ 7Y NGK BPMR 7A/ Champion PCJ 7Y NGK BPMR 7A/ Champion PCJ 7Y Electrode gap, mm 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.77/700 0.77/700 0.42/420 0.42/420 0.42/420 Automatic Automatic Automatic 6.0 6.3 6.
Saw chain speed at 133% of maximum engine power speed, m/s. Husqvarna 362 Husqvarna 372 XP Husqvarna 372 XPG 27.5 28.5 28.5 Accessories Recommended cutting equipment Kickback and guide bar nose radius Chainsaw models Husqvarna 362, 372 XP, 372 XPG have been evaluated for safety according to EN ISO 11681-1:2011 (Machinery for forestry - Portable chainsaw safety requirements and testing) and fulfill the safety requirements when equipped with the below listed guide bar and saw chain combinations.
H42 5.5 mm / 7/32 in 505 69 81-07 0.025 in / 0.65 mm 25° 55° C85 5.5 mm / 7/32 in 586 93 85-01 0.025 in / 0.65 mm 30° 60° 593 - 001 - 20.01.
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 362, 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 DIRECTIVES: • • • of May 17, 2006 ”relating to machinery” 2006/42/EC.
593 - 001 - 20.01.
www.husqvarna.
