Husqvarna 1153181-95, 576 XPG manual Stopping

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STARTING AND STOPPING

throttle latch in order to avoid unnecessery wear on the clutch assembly.

CAUTION! Do not pull the starter cord all the way out and do not let go of the starter handle when the cord is fully extended. This can damage the machine.

Note!

Pull the front hand guard towards the front handle. The chain brake is now disengaged.Your saw is ready for use.

WARNING! Long term inhalation of the

! engine’s exhaust fumes, chain oil mist and dust from sawdust can represent a health risk.

• Never start a chain saw unless the bar, chain and all covers are ﬁtted correctly. See instructions under the heading Assembly. Without a bar and chain attached to the chain saw the clutch can come loose and cause serious injury.

•The chain brake should be activated when starting. Se instructions under the heading Start and stop. Do

not drop start. This method is very dangerous because you may lose control of the saw.

•Never start the machine indoors. Exhaust fumes can be dangerous if inhaled.

•Observe your surroundings and make sure that there is no risk of people or animals coming into contact with the cutting equipment.

•Always hold the saw with both hands. The right hand should be on the rear handle, and the left hand on the front handle. All people, whether right or left handed, should use this grip. Use a ﬁrm grip with thumbs and ﬁngers encircling the chain saw handles.

Stopping

The engine is stopped by pushing the stop switch to the stop position.

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Contents 570 576 XP 576 XPG KEY to Symbols Symbols on the machineSymbols in the operator’s manual EPA 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 Throttle lockout Chain catcherRight hand guard Cutting equipment Stop switchVibration damping system MufﬂerCutting 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 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 Tree felling techniqueLog is supported at one end. There is a high risk Safe distanceFelling direction Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreatDirectional cuts Felling cut How to avoid kickback What is kickback?Freeing a tree that has fallen badly Cutting the trunk into logs Maintenance Carburetor adjustmentGeneral When the bar hits the stump the brake should be applied Correctly adjusted carburetorChecking brake band wear Checking the front hand guardImmediately Checking the brake triggerMufﬂer StarterChanging a broken or worn starter cord Tensioning the recoil spring Air ﬁlterChanging a broken recoil spring Fitting the starterLubricating the bar tip sprocket Spark plugNeedle bearing lubrication Must always be replacedAir Injection centrifugal cleaning Adjustment of the oil pumpWhen making adjustments Cooling systemTemperature -5C 23F or colder Temperature 0C 32F or colderHeated handles Fitting the winterising kitDaily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Maintenance scheduleTechnical data Technical DataSaw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges Your Warranty Rights and Obligations Federal Emission Control Warranty StatementMAINTENANCE, Replacement Repair of EMISSION-RELATED Parts Safety precautions for chain saw users American Standard Safety PrecautionsKickback safety precautions Other safety precautionsOriginal instructions 1153181-95