Husqvarna 570 576 XP manual Fuelling, Fuel safety, Transport and storage, Long-term storage

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FUEL HANDLING

Fuelling

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WARNING! Taking the following

precautions, will lessen the risk of fire:

Do not smoke and do not place any hot objects in the vicinity of fuel.

Always stop the engine and let it cool for a few minutes before refuelling.

When refuelling, open the fuel cap slowly so that any excess pressure is released gently.

Tighten the fuel cap carefully after refuelling.

Always move the machine away from the refuelling area before starting.

Clean the area around the fuel cap. Clean the fuel and chain oil tanks regularly. The fuel filter must be replaced at least once a year. Contamination in the tanks causes malfunction. Make sure the fuel is well mixed by shaking the container before refuelling.The capacities of the chain oil tank and fuel tank are carefully matched. You should therefore always fill the chain oil tank and fuel tank at the same time.

WARNING! Fuel and fuel vapour are ! highly flammable. Take care when

handling fuel and chain oil. Be aware of the risks of fire, explosion and those associated with inhalation.

Fuel safety

•Never refuel the machine while the engine is running.

•Make sure there is plenty of ventilation when refuelling or mixing fuel (petrol and 2-stroke oil).

•Move the machine at least 3 m from the refuelling point before starting it.

•Never start the machine:

1If you have spilt fuel or chain oil on the machine. Wipe off the spillage and allow remaining fuel to evaporate.

2If you have spilt fuel on yourself or your clothes, change your clothes. Wash any part of your body that has come in contact with fuel. Use soap and water.

3If the machine is leaking fuel. Check regularly for leaks from the fuel cap and fuel lines.

WARNING! Never use a machine with ! visible damage to the spark plug guard

and ignition cable. A risk of sparking arises, which can cause a fire.

Transport and storage

•Always store the chain saw and fuel so that there is no risk of leakages or fumes coming into contact with sparks or naked flames from electrical equipment, electric motors, relays/switches, boilers and the like.

•Always store fuel in an approved container designed for that purpose.

•For longer periods of storage or for transport of the chain saw, the fuel and chain oil tanks should be emptied. Ask where you can dispose of waste fuel and chain oil at your local petrol station.

•Ensure the machine is cleaned and that a complete service is carried out before long-term storage.

•The bar guard must always be fitted to the cutting attachment when the machine is being transported or in storage, in order to prevent accident contact with the sharp chain. Even a non-moving chain can cause serious cuts to yourself or persons you bump into with an exposed chain.

Long-term storage

Empty the fuel/oil tanks in a well ventilated area. Store the fuel in approved cans in a safe place. Fit the bar guard. Clean the machine. See instructions under the heading Maintenance schedule.

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Contents 570 576 XP KEY to Symbols Symbols on the machineSymbols in the operator’s manual 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 MufflerChain Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickbackBar Injuries Some terms that describe the bar and chainSharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge setting General information on sharpening cutting teethTensioning the chain Filling with chain oil Lubricating cutting equipmentWhich could lead to serious, even fatal injuries Chain oil Checking chain lubricationChain drive sprocket Needle bearing lubricationChecking wear on cutting equipment Fitting a spike bumper AssemblyFitting the bar and chain Working with the chainFuel Handling FuelTransport and storage Fuel safetyFuelling Long-term storageCold engine Starting and StoppingStarting and stopping Warm engineStopping Before use Basic safety rulesWorking Techniques General working instructionsGeneral rules Basic cutting technique TermsLimbing Felling direction Tree felling techniqueSafe distance Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreatDirectional cuts Felling cutFreeing a tree that has fallen badly Freeing a trapped treeCutting trees and branches that are in tension General advice How to avoid kickbackWhat is kickback? Cutting the trunk into logsMaintenance Carburettor adjustmentGeneral Checking brake band wear Correctly adjusted carburettorHigh speed jet H Checking the front hand guardChecking the inertia brake release ImmediatelyMuffler Tensioning the recoil spring StarterChanging a broken or worn starter cord Changing a broken recoil springAir filter Spark plugLubricating the bar tip sprocket Running when making adjustments Adjustment of the oil pumpAir Injection centrifugal cleaning Needle bearing lubricationWinter use Heated handlesMaintenance schedule Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenanceTechnical Data Technical dataApplies to Europe only Bar and chain combinationsSaw chain filing and file gauges EC-declaration of conformity EN ISO 12100-22003, Cispr 122001, EN ISOPage Page ´z+SÆ6¶6w¨ Page 1151002-26
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