Husqvarna 576 XPG, 1153181-95 manual What is WHAT?, What is what on the chain saw?

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WHAT IS WHAT?

What is what on the chain saw?

1	Decompression valve	16	Bar tip sprocket
2	Switch for heated handle (576 XPG)	17	Chain
3	Starter handle	18	Bar
4	Adjuster screws carburetor	19	Bumper spike
5	Stop switch (Ignition on/off switch.)	20	Chain catcher
6	Rear handle	21	Chain tensioning screw
7	Choke control/Start throttle lock	22	Oil pump adjustment screw
8	Fuel tank	23	Clutch cover
9	Starter	24	Right hand guard
10	Chain oil tank	25	Throttle control
11	Throttle lockout	26	Operator’s manual
12	Cylinder cover	27	Combination spanner
13	Front handle	28	Bar guard
14	Front hand guard	29	Information and warning decal
15	Mufﬂer	30	Product and serial number plate

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Contents 570 576 XP 576 XPG KEY to Symbols Symbols on the machineSymbols 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 sawPersonal protective equipment Machine′s safety equipmentAlways use common sense Chain brake and front hand guardGeneral Safety Precautions Throttle lockout Chain catcherRight hand guard Vibration damping system Stop switchCutting equipment MufﬂerCutting equipment designed to reduce kickback BarChain Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge setting General information on sharpening cutting teethTensioning 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 Handling FuelTransport and storage Fuel safetyFueling Long-term storageCold engine Starting and StoppingStarting and stopping Warm engineStopping Before use Basic safety rulesWorking Techniques General working instructionsGeneral rules Basic cutting technique TermsLog is supported at one end. There is a high risk Tree felling techniqueLimbing 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 Checking brake band wear Correctly adjusted carburetorWhen the bar hits the stump the brake should be applied Checking the front hand guardChecking the brake trigger ImmediatelyMufﬂer StarterChanging a broken or worn starter cord Changing a broken recoil spring Air ﬁlterTensioning the recoil spring Fitting the starterNeedle bearing lubrication Spark plugLubricating the bar tip sprocket Must always be replacedWhen making adjustments Adjustment of the oil pumpAir Injection centrifugal cleaning Cooling systemHeated handles Temperature 0C 32F or colderTemperature -5C 23F or colder 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 Kickback safety precautions American Standard Safety PrecautionsSafety precautions for chain saw users Other safety precautionsOriginal instructions 1153181-95