Husqvarna 575XP manual 1150861-95

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1150861-95

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Contents 575XP AutoTune EPA KEY to Symbols Symbols on the machineSymbols in the operator’s manual EPA Contents Introduction Dear customerWhat is WHAT? What is what on the chain saw?General Safety Precautions Before using a new chain sawAlways use common sense Machine′s safety equipment Personal protective equipmentChain brake and front hand guard General Safety Precautions Throttle lockout Chain catcherRight hand guard Vibration damping systemStop switch Cutting equipmentMufﬂer General rulesCutting equipment designed to reduce kickback BarChain Some terms that describe the bar and chainSharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge setting General information on sharpening cutting teethGeneral advice on adjusting depth gauge setting If the depth gauge setting is too largeAdjustment of depth gauge setting Tensioning the chainLubricating cutting equipment Filling with chain oilChecking chain lubrication Chain drive sprocket Needle bearing lubricationChecking wear on cutting equipment Assembly Fitting the bar and chainFuel Handling FuelFuel safety FuelingTransport 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 CuttingTree felling technique Safe distanceFelling direction Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreatDirectional cuts Felling cutGeneral advice Freeing a tree that has fallen badlyFreeing a trapped tree Cutting trees and branches that are in tensionHow to avoid kickback What is kickback?Cutting the trunk into logs Maintenance Carburetor adjustmentGeneral Checking the inertia brake release Mufﬂer Starter Changing a broken or worn starter cordTensioning the recoil spring Changing a broken recoil springAir ﬁlter Spark plugFitting the starter Must always be replacedAdjustment of the oil pump When making adjustmentsLubricating the bar tip sprocket Needle bearing lubricationAir Injection centrifugal cleaning Temperature 0C 32F or colderTemperature -5C 23F or colder Winter useMaintenance schedule Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenanceTechnical Data Technical dataSaw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Your Warranty Rights and ObligationsAmerican Standard Safety Precautions Safety precautions for chain saw usersKickback safety precautions Other safety precautionsPage Page Page Page Page Page 1150861-95