Husqvarna 570 576 XP KEY to Symbols, Symbols on the machine, Symbols in the operator’s manual

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KEY TO SYMBOLS

Symbols on the machine:

WARNING! Chain saws can be dangerous! Careless or incorrect use can result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others.

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

Always wear:

•Approved protective helmet

• Approved hearing protection

• Protective goggles or a visor

This product is in accordance with applicable EC directives.

Noise emission to the environment according to the European Community’s Directive. The machine’s emission is speciﬁed in chapter Technical data and on label.

Other symbols/decals on the machine refer to special certiﬁcation requirements for certain markets.

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Symbols in the operator’s manual:

Switch off the engine by moving the stop switch to the STOP position before carrying out any checks or maintenance.

Always wear approved protective gloves.

Regular cleaning is required.

Visual check.

Protective goggles or a visor must be worn.

Refuelling.

Filling with oil and adjusting oil ﬂow.

The chain brake must be engaged when the chain saw is started.

WARNING! Kickback may occur when

the nose or tip of the guide bar touches an object, and cause a lightning fast reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and towards the operator. May cause serious personal injury.

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Contents 570 576 XP Symbols in the operator’s manual KEY to SymbolsSymbols on the machine 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 Right hand guard Throttle lockoutChain catcher 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 lubricationChecking wear on cutting equipment Chain drive sprocketNeedle bearing lubrication 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 cutCutting trees and branches that are in tension Freeing a tree that has fallen badlyFreeing a trapped tree General advice How to avoid kickbackWhat is kickback? Cutting the trunk into logsGeneral MaintenanceCarburettor adjustment 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 springLubricating the bar tip sprocket Air ﬁlterSpark plug 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