Husqvarna 545, 550XPG manual

Contents Operator′s manual Decompression valve KEY to SymbolsSymbols on the machine 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 PrecautionsAlways use common sense Machine′s safety equipmentPersonal protective equipment Chain brake and front hand guardGeneral Safety Precautions Chain catcher Throttle lockoutRight hand guard Vibration damping systemCutting equipment Stop switchMuffler General rulesCutting equipment designed to reduce kickback Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge setting Tensioning the chain Adjustment of depth gauge settingLubricating cutting equipment Cause serious or even fatal injuryChecking chain lubrication Filling with chain oilChain drive sprocket Needle bearing lubricationChecking wear on cutting equipment Fitting the bar and chain AssemblyFitting a spike bumper Working with the chainFuel Fuel HandlingFueling Fuel safetyTransport and storage Long-term storageStarting and stopping Starting and StoppingStarting Cold engineStopping Working Techniques Basic safety rulesBefore use General working instructionsWorking Techniques Limbing Basic cutting techniqueTerms Felling direction Tree felling techniqueSafe distance Felling cut Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreatFelling Training we advise you not to fell trees Your sawFreeing a tree that has fallen badly General adviceFreeing a trapped tree Cutting trees and branches that are in tensionCutting the trunk into logs How to avoid kickbackWhat is kickback? General MaintenanceCarburettor adjustment Immediately Checking the inertia brake releaseChecking the brake trigger Muffler Tensioning the recoil spring StarterChanging a broken or worn starter cord Spark plug Air filterChanging a broken recoil spring Fitting the starterRunning when making adjustments Adjustment of the oil pumpLubricating the bar tip sprocket Needle bearing lubricationTemperature 0C or colder Air Injection centrifugal cleaningWinter use Heated handlesDaily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Maintenance scheduleTechnical data Technical Data550XP TrioBrake 550XPG Saw chain filing and file gauges Guide bar and chain combinationsEN ISO 12100-2/A12009, Cispr 122007, EN ISO EC-declaration of conformityApplies to Europe only Page Page