Husqvarna 576 XPG, 1153181-95 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	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	30
Carburetor adjustment	30
Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw
safety equipment	31
Mufﬂer	33
Starter	33
Air ﬁlter	34
Spark plug	35
Lubricating the bar tip sprocket	35
Needle bearing lubrication	35
Adjustment of the oil pump	36
Cooling system	36
”Air Injection” centrifugal cleaning	36
Winter use	36
Heated handles	37
Maintenance schedule	38
TECHNICAL DATA
Technical data	39
Saw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges	40
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FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY
STATEMENT
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS	41
AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
Safety precautions for chain saw users	43

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Contents 570 576 XP 576 XPG Symbols on the machine KEY to SymbolsSymbols in the operator’s manual EPA 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 Chain catcher Throttle lockoutRight hand guard Stop switch Cutting equipmentVibration damping system MufﬂerBar Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickbackChain Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge setting General information on sharpening cutting teethTensioning 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 Handling FuelFuel safety FuelingTransport and storage Long-term storageStarting and Stopping Starting and stoppingCold engine Warm engineStopping Basic safety rules Working TechniquesBefore use General working instructionsGeneral rules Basic cutting technique TermsTree felling technique LimbingLog is supported at one end. There is a high risk Safe distanceClearing the trunk and preparing your retreat Felling directionDirectional cuts Felling cut What is kickback? How to avoid kickbackFreeing a tree that has fallen badly Cutting the trunk into logs Carburetor adjustment MaintenanceGeneral Correctly adjusted carburetor When the bar hits the stump the brake should be appliedChecking brake band wear Checking the front hand guardChecking the brake trigger ImmediatelyStarter MufﬂerChanging a broken or worn starter cord Air ﬁlter Tensioning the recoil springChanging a broken recoil spring Fitting the starterSpark plug Lubricating the bar tip sprocketNeedle bearing lubrication Must always be replacedAdjustment of the oil pump Air Injection centrifugal cleaningWhen making adjustments Cooling systemTemperature 0C 32F or colder Temperature -5C 23F or colderHeated handles Fitting the winterising kitMaintenance schedule Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenanceTechnical Data Technical dataSaw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Your Warranty Rights and ObligationsMAINTENANCE, Replacement Repair of EMISSION-RELATED Parts American Standard Safety Precautions Safety precautions for chain saw usersKickback safety precautions Other safety precautionsOriginal instructions 1153181-95