Husqvarna 576 XP EPA II, 570 EPA II manual Operator’s manual EPA II 576 XP EPA, English

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Operator’s manual

570 EPA II 576 XP EPA II

Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine.

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Contents English Operator’s manual EPA II 576 XP EPASymbols on the machine KEY to SymbolsSymbols in the operator’s manual You will ﬁnd the following labels on your chain sawContents 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 Cutting equipment Stop switchVibration damping system MufﬂerBar Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickbackChain General information on sharpening cutting teeth Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge settingTensioning the chain Filling with chain oil Lubricating cutting equipmentChecking chain lubrication Needle bearing lubrication Chain drive sprocketChecking wear on cutting equipment Fitting the bar and chain AssemblyWorking with the chain Fuel Fuel HandlingFueling Fuel safetyTransport and storage Long-term storageStarting and stopping Starting and StoppingCold engine Warm engineStopping Working Techniques Basic safety rulesBefore use General working instructionsGeneral rules Terms Basic cutting techniqueLimbing Safe distance Tree felling techniqueFelling direction Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreatFelling cut Directional cutsFreeing a tree that has fallen badly General adviceFreeing a trapped tree Cutting trees and branches that are in tensionWhat is kickback? How to avoid kickbackCutting the trunk into logs Carburetor adjustment MaintenanceGeneral High speed jet H Correctly adjusted carburetorChecking brake band wear Checking the front hand guardImmediately Checking the inertia brake releaseMufﬂer Changing a broken or worn starter cord StarterTensioning the recoil spring Changing a broken recoil springSpark plug Air ﬁlterLubricating the bar tip sprocket Must always be replacedAir Injection centrifugal cleaning Adjustment of the oil pumpWhen making adjustments Needle bearing lubricationHeated handles Winter useDaily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Maintenance scheduleTechnical data Technical DataSaw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges Your Warranty Rights and Obligations Federal Emission Control Warranty StatementSafety precautions for chain saw users American Standard Safety PrecautionsKickback safety precautions Other safety precautions´z+SÆ=¶52¨ Page 1151002-95