Husqvarna 550XPG, 545 manual Contents

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CONTENTS

Contents
KEY TO SYMBOLS
Symbols on the machine:	2
Symbols in the operator’s manual:	3
CONTENTS
Contents	4
INTRODUCTION
Dear Customer,	5
WHAT IS WHAT?
What is what on the chain saw?	6
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Before using a new chain saw	7
Important	7
Always use common sense	8
Personal protective equipment	8
Machine′s safety equipment	8
Cutting equipment	11
ASSEMBLY
Fitting the bar and chain	17
FUEL HANDLING
Fuel	18
Fueling	19
Fuel safety	19
STARTING AND STOPPING
Starting and stopping	20
WORKING TECHNIQUES
Before use:	22
General working instructions	22
How to avoid kickback	28
MAINTENANCE
General	29
Carburettor adjustment	29
Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw
safety equipment	29
Mufﬂer	31
Starter	32
Air ﬁlter	33
Spark plug	33
Lubricating the bar tip sprocket	34
Needle bearing lubrication	34
Adjustment of the oil pump	34
Cooling system	34
”Air Injection” centrifugal cleaning	35
Winter use	35
Heated handles	35
Maintenance schedule	36

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TECHNICAL DATA
Technical data	37
Guide bar and chain combinations	39
Saw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges	39
EC-declaration of conformity	40

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Contents Operator′s manual Symbols on the machine KEY to SymbolsDecompression valve Symbols in the operator’s manual Contents Introduction Dear CustomerWhat is WHAT? What is what on the chain saw?General Safety Precautions Before using a new chain sawMachine′s safety equipment Always use common sensePersonal protective equipment Chain brake and front hand guardGeneral Safety Precautions Throttle lockout Chain catcherRight hand guard Vibration damping systemStop switch Cutting equipmentMufﬂer General rulesCutting equipment designed to reduce kickback Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge setting Adjustment of depth gauge setting Tensioning the chainLubricating cutting equipment Cause serious or even fatal injuryFilling with chain oil Checking chain lubricationChain drive sprocket Needle bearing lubricationChecking wear on cutting equipment Assembly Fitting the bar and chainFitting a spike bumper Working with the chainFuel Handling FuelFuel safety FuelingTransport and storage Long-term storageStarting and Stopping Starting and stoppingStarting Cold engineStopping Basic safety rules Working TechniquesBefore use General working instructionsWorking Techniques Terms Basic cutting techniqueLimbing Safe distance Tree felling techniqueFelling direction Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreat Felling cutFelling Training we advise you not to fell trees Your sawGeneral advice Freeing a tree that has fallen badlyFreeing a trapped tree Cutting trees and branches that are in tensionWhat 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 Air ﬁlter Spark plugChanging a broken recoil spring Fitting the starterAdjustment of the oil pump Running when making adjustmentsLubricating the bar tip sprocket Needle bearing lubricationAir Injection centrifugal cleaning Temperature 0C or colderWinter use Heated handlesMaintenance schedule Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenanceTechnical Data Technical data550XP TrioBrake 550XPG Guide bar and chain combinations Saw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gaugesApplies to Europe only EC-declaration of conformityEN ISO 12100-2/A12009, Cispr 122007, EN ISO Page Page