Husqvarna 576XP AutoTune manual Contents

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CONTENTS

Contents
KEY TO SYMBOLS
Symbols on the machine:	2
Symbols in the operator’s manual:	2
CONTENTS
Contents	3
INTRODUCTION
Dear customer!	4
WHAT IS WHAT?
What is what on the chain saw?	5
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Before using a new chain saw	6
Important	6
Always use common sense	7
Personal protective equipment	7
Machine′s safety equipment	7
Cutting equipment	10
ASSEMBLY
Fitting the bar and chain	16
FUEL HANDLING
Fuel	17
Fueling	18
Fuel safety	18
STARTING AND STOPPING
Starting and stopping	19
WORKING TECHNIQUES
Before use:	21
General working instructions	21
How to avoid kickback	28
MAINTENANCE
General	29
Carburetor 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	33
Needle bearing lubrication	34
Adjustment of the oil pump	34
Cooling system	34
”Air Injection” centrifugal cleaning	34
Winter use	35
Maintenance schedule	36
TECHNICAL DATA
Technical data	37
Saw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges	38

FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY
STATEMENT
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS	39
AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
Safety precautions for chain saw users	40

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Contents 576XP AutoTune You will ﬁnd the following labels on your chain saw KEY to SymbolsSymbols on the machine Symbols in the operator’s manualContents 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 Throttle lockout Chain catcherRight hand guard Mufﬂer Stop switchCutting equipment Vibration damping systemCutting equipment designed to reduce kickback BarChain General information on sharpening cutting teeth Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge settingTensioning the chain Lubricating cutting equipment Filling with chain oilChecking chain lubrication Chain drive sprocket Needle bearing lubricationChecking wear on cutting equipment Assembly Fitting the bar and chainWorking with the chain Fuel Fuel HandlingLong-term storage Fuel safetyFueling Transport and storageWarm engine Starting and StoppingStarting and stopping Cold engineStopping General working instructions Basic safety rulesWorking Techniques Before useGeneral rules Terms Basic cutting techniqueLimbing Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreat Tree felling techniqueSafe distance Felling directionFelling cut Directional cutsCutting trees and branches that are in tension General adviceFreeing a tree that has fallen badly Freeing a trapped treeHow to avoid kickback What is kickback?Cutting the trunk into logs Maintenance Carburetor adjustmentGeneral Immediately Checking the inertia brake releaseMufﬂer Changing a broken recoil spring StarterChanging a broken or worn starter cord Tensioning the recoil springFitting the starter Air ﬁlterSpark plug Lubricating the bar tip sprocketNeedle bearing lubrication Adjustment of the oil pumpAir Injection centrifugal cleaning When making adjustmentsFitting the winterising kit Temperature 0C 32F or colderTemperature -5C 23F or colder Winter useDaily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Maintenance scheduleTechnical data Technical DataWith signiﬁcantly reduced kickback potential are available Saw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gaugesYour Warranty Rights and Obligations Federal Emission Control Warranty StatementOther safety precautions American Standard Safety PrecautionsSafety precautions for chain saw users Kickback safety precautionsPage ´z+S==¶5\¨ Page 1151292-95