Husqvarna 1151002-95 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 improper 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

Both of the operator′s hands must be used to operate the chain saw.

Never operate a chain saw holding it with one hand only.

Contact of the guide bar tip with any object must be avoided.

Tip contact may cause the guide bar to move suddenly upward and backward (so-called kickback), which may cause serious injury.

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

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.

2 – English

Protective goggles or a visor must be worn.

Refuelling.

Filing 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.

You will ﬁnd the following labels on your chain saw:

EPA II

The Emissions Compliance Period referred to on the Emission Compliance label indicates the number of operating hours for which the engine has been shown to meet Federal emissions requirements. Category C = 50 hours, B = 125 hours, and A = 300 hours.

Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and system may be performed by any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual.

The engine exhaust from this product contains chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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Contents Operator’s manual EPA II 576 XP EPA Symbols in the operator’s manual KEY to SymbolsSymbols on the machine You will ﬁnd the following labels on your chain sawContents Introduction Dear customer576XP NE 570 What 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 Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge setting General information on sharpening cutting teethTensioning the chain Checking chain lubrication Lubricating cutting equipmentFilling with chain oil Checking wear on cutting equipment Chain drive sprocketNeedle bearing lubrication Working with the chain AssemblyFitting the bar and chain Fuel Handling FuelTransport and storage Fuel safetyFueling 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 cutFreeing a trapped tree General adviceFreeing a tree that has fallen badly Cutting trees and branches that are in tensionCutting the trunk into logs How to avoid kickbackWhat is kickback? General MaintenanceCarburetor adjustment Checking brake band wear Correctly adjusted carburetorHigh 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 Must always be replacedWhen 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 dataSaw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Your Warranty Rights and ObligationsKickback safety precautions American Standard Safety PrecautionsSafety precautions for chain saw users Other safety precautions´z+SÆ=¶52¨ Page Warranty Statement 1151002-95