Husqvarna 570 576 XP 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	3
INTRODUCTION
Dear Customer,	4
WHAT IS WHAT?
What is what on the chain saw?	5
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Before using a new chain saw	6
Important	6
Always use common sense	7
Personal protective equipment	7
Machine′s safety equipment	7
Cutting equipment	10
ASSEMBLY
Fitting the bar and chain	16
FUEL HANDLING
Fuel	17
Fuelling	18
Fuel safety	18
STARTING AND STOPPING
Starting and stopping	19
WORKING TECHNIQUES
Before use:	21
General working instructions	21
How to avoid kickback	28
MAINTENANCE
General	29
Carburettor adjustment	29
Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw
safety equipment	30
Mufﬂer	32
Starter	33
Air ﬁlter	34
Spark plug	34
Lubricating the bar tip sprocket	34
Needle bearing lubrication	35
Adjustment of the oil pump	35
Cooling system	35
”Air Injection” centrifugal cleaning	35
Winter use	36
Heated handles	36
Maintenance schedule	37
TECHNICAL DATA
Technical data	38
Bar and chain combinations	39

Saw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges	39
EC-declaration of conformity	39

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Contents 570 576 XP KEY to Symbols Symbols on the machineSymbols in the operator’s manual Contents Dear Customer IntroductionWhat is what on the chain saw? What is WHAT?Before using a new chain saw General Safety PrecautionsChain brake and front hand guard Machine′s safety equipmentAlways use common sense Personal protective equipmentGeneral Safety Precautions Throttle lockout Chain catcherRight hand guard Mufﬂer Stop switchCutting equipment Vibration damping systemInjuries Some terms that describe the bar and chain Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickbackBar ChainGeneral information on sharpening cutting teeth Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge settingTensioning the chain Checking chain lubrication Lubricating cutting equipmentWhich could lead to serious, even fatal injuries Chain oil Filling with chain oilChain drive sprocket Needle bearing lubricationChecking wear on cutting equipment Working with the chain AssemblyFitting the bar and chain Fitting a spike bumperFuel Fuel HandlingLong-term storage Fuel safetyFuelling Transport and storageWarm engine Starting and StoppingStarting and stopping Cold engineStopping General working instructions Basic safety rulesWorking Techniques Before useGeneral rules Terms Basic cutting techniqueLimbing Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreat Tree felling techniqueSafe distance Felling directionFelling cut Directional cutsFreeing a tree that has fallen badly Freeing a trapped treeCutting trees and branches that are in tension Cutting the trunk into logs How to avoid kickbackWhat is kickback? General adviceMaintenance Carburettor adjustmentGeneral Checking the front hand guard Correctly adjusted carburettorHigh speed jet H Checking brake band wearImmediately Checking the inertia brake releaseMufﬂer Changing a broken recoil spring StarterChanging a broken or worn starter cord Tensioning the recoil springAir ﬁlter Spark plugLubricating the bar tip sprocket Needle bearing lubrication Adjustment of the oil pumpAir Injection centrifugal cleaning Running when making adjustmentsHeated handles Winter useDaily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Maintenance scheduleTechnical data Technical DataEN ISO 12100-22003, Cispr 122001, EN ISO Bar and chain combinationsSaw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges EC-declaration of conformity Applies to Europe onlyPage Page ´z+SÆ6¶6w¨ Page 1151002-26