Husqvarna 570 576 XP manual

Contents 570 576 XP Symbols on the machine KEY to SymbolsSymbols 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 sawMachine′s safety equipment Always use common sensePersonal protective equipment Chain brake and front hand guardGeneral Safety Precautions Chain catcher Throttle lockoutRight hand guard Stop switch Cutting equipmentVibration damping system MufflerCutting equipment designed to reduce kickback BarChain Injuries Some terms that describe the bar and chainSharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge setting General information on sharpening cutting teethTensioning the chain Lubricating cutting equipment Which could lead to serious, even fatal injuries Chain oilFilling with chain oil Checking chain lubricationNeedle bearing lubrication Chain drive sprocketChecking wear on cutting equipment Assembly Fitting the bar and chainFitting a spike bumper Working with the chainFuel Handling FuelFuel safety FuellingTransport and storage Long-term storageStarting and Stopping Starting and stoppingCold engine Warm engineStopping Basic safety rules Working TechniquesBefore use General working instructionsGeneral rules Basic cutting technique TermsLimbing Tree felling technique Safe distanceFelling direction Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreatDirectional cuts Felling cutFreeing a trapped tree Freeing a tree that has fallen badlyCutting trees and branches that are in tension How to avoid kickback What is kickback?General advice Cutting the trunk into logsCarburettor adjustment MaintenanceGeneral Correctly adjusted carburettor High speed jet HChecking brake band wear Checking the front hand guardChecking the inertia brake release ImmediatelyMuffler Starter Changing a broken or worn starter cordTensioning the recoil spring Changing a broken recoil springSpark plug Air filterLubricating the bar tip sprocket Adjustment of the oil pump Air Injection centrifugal cleaningRunning when making adjustments Needle bearing lubricationWinter use Heated handlesMaintenance schedule Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenanceTechnical Data Technical dataBar and chain combinations Saw chain filing and file gauges EC-declaration of conformityApplies to Europe only EN ISO 12100-22003, Cispr 122001, EN ISOPage Page ´z+SÆ6¶6w¨ Page 1151002-26