Husqvarna 550XPG, 545 manual Fueling, Fuel safety, Transport and storage, Long-term storage

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FUEL HANDLING

Fueling

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WARNING! Taking the following

precautions, will lessen the risk of fire:

 

Do not smoke and do not place any hot objects in the vicinity of fuel.

Always stop the engine and let it cool for a few minutes before refuelling.

When refuelling, open the fuel cap slowly so that any excess pressure is released gently.

Tighten the fuel cap carefully after refuelling.

Always move the machine away from the refuelling area and source before starting.

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 capacities of the chain oil tank and fuel tank are carefully matched. You should therefore always fill the chain oil tank and fuel tank at the same time.

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WARNING! Fuel and fuel vapour are

highly flammable. Take care when

 

 

handling fuel and chain oil. Be aware of

 

the risks of fire, explosion and those

 

associated with inhalation.

Fuel safety

Never refuel the machine while the engine is running.

Make sure there is plenty of ventilation when refuelling or mixing fuel (petrol and 2-stroke oil).

Move the machine at least 3 m from the refuelling point before starting it.

Never start the machine:

1If you have spilt fuel or chain oil on the machine. Wipe off the spillage and allow remaining fuel to evaporate.

2If you have spilt fuel on yourself or your clothes, change your clothes. Wash any part of your body that has come in contact with fuel. Use soap and water.

3If the machine is leaking fuel. Check regularly for leaks from the fuel cap and fuel lines.

WARNING! Never use a machine with

! visible damage to the spark plug guard and ignition cable. A risk of sparking arises, which can cause a fire.

Transport and storage

Always store the chain saw and fuel so that there is no risk of leakages or fumes coming into contact with sparks or naked flames from electrical equipment, electric motors, relays/switches, boilers and the like.

Always store fuel in an approved container designed for that purpose.

For longer periods of storage or for transport of the chain saw, the fuel and chain oil tanks should be emptied. Ask where you can dispose of waste fuel and chain oil at your local petrol station.

The guide bar cover must always be fitted to the cutting attachment when the machine is being transported or in storage, in order to prevent accident contact with the sharp chain. Even a non-moving chain can cause serious cuts to yourself or persons you bump into with an exposed chain.

Remove the spark plug cap from the spark plug. Activate the chain brake.

Secure the machine during transport.

Long-term storage

Empty the fuel/oil tanks in a well ventilated area. Store the fuel in approved cans in a safe place. Fit the guide bar cover. Clean the machine. See instructions under the heading Maintenance schedule.

Ensure the machine is cleaned and that a complete service is carried out before long-term storage.

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Contents Operator′s manual Symbols on the machine KEY to SymbolsDecompression valve Symbols in the operator’s manual Contents Dear Customer IntroductionWhat is what on the chain saw? What is WHAT?Before using a new chain saw General Safety PrecautionsChain brake and front hand guard Machine′s safety equipmentAlways use common sense Personal protective equipmentGeneral Safety Precautions Vibration damping system Throttle lockoutChain catcher Right hand guardGeneral rules Stop switchCutting equipment MufflerCutting equipment designed to reduce kickback Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge setting Cause serious or even fatal injury Adjustment of depth gauge settingTensioning the chain Lubricating cutting equipmentNeedle bearing lubrication Filling with chain oilChecking chain lubrication Chain drive sprocketChecking wear on cutting equipment Working with the chain AssemblyFitting the bar and chain Fitting a spike bumperFuel Fuel HandlingLong-term storage Fuel safetyFueling Transport and storageCold engine Starting and StoppingStarting and stopping StartingStopping General working instructions Basic safety rulesWorking Techniques Before useWorking Techniques Terms Basic cutting techniqueLimbing Safe distance Tree felling techniqueFelling direction Your saw Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreatFelling cut Felling Training we advise you not to fell treesCutting trees and branches that are in tension General adviceFreeing a tree that has fallen badly Freeing a trapped treeWhat is kickback? How to avoid kickbackCutting the trunk into logs Carburettor adjustment MaintenanceGeneral Checking the brake trigger Checking the inertia brake releaseImmediately Muffler Changing a broken or worn starter cord StarterTensioning the recoil spring Fitting the starter Air filterSpark plug Changing a broken recoil springNeedle bearing lubrication Adjustment of the oil pumpRunning when making adjustments Lubricating the bar tip sprocketHeated handles Air Injection centrifugal cleaningTemperature 0C or colder Winter useDaily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Maintenance scheduleTechnical data Technical Data550XP TrioBrake 550XPG Saw chain filing and file gauges Guide bar and chain combinationsApplies to Europe only EC-declaration of conformityEN ISO 12100-2/A12009, Cispr 122007, EN ISO Page Page