Husqvarna 570 576 XP manual Checking the inertia brake release, Immediately

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MAINTENANCE

Checking the inertia brake release

Place the chain saw, with the engine switched off, on a stump or other stable surface. Release the front handle and let the saw fall by its own weight, rotating around the rear handle towards the stump.

When the bar hits the stump the brake should be applied.

Checking the brake trigger

Place the chain saw on ﬁrm ground and start it. Make sure the chain does not touch the ground or any other object. See the instructions under the heading Start and stop.

Grasp the chain saw ﬁrmly, wrapping your ﬁngers and thumbs around the handles.

Apply full throttle and activate the chain brake by tilting your left wrist forward onto the front hand guard. Do not let

go of the front handle. The chain should stop

immediately.

Throttle lockout

•Make sure the throttle control is locked at the idle setting when the throttle lockout is released.

•Press the throttle lockout and make sure it returns to its original position when you release it.

•Check that the throttle control and throttle lockout move freely and that the return springs work properly.

•Start the chain saw and apply full throttle. Release the throttle control and check that the chain stops and remains stationary. If the chain rotates when the throttle control is in the idle position you should check the carburettor idle adjustment.

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Contents 570 576 XP Symbols on the machine KEY to SymbolsSymbols 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 Chain catcher Throttle lockoutRight 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 oilNeedle bearing lubrication Chain drive sprocketChecking 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 trapped tree Freeing a tree that has fallen badlyCutting trees and branches that are in tension Cutting the trunk into logs How to avoid kickbackWhat is kickback? General adviceCarburettor adjustment MaintenanceGeneral 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 springSpark plug Air ﬁlterLubricating 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