Husqvarna 1151002-95 manual

1151002-95

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Husqvarna 1151002-95 manual

Contents

Operator’s manual EPA II 576 XP EPA Symbols on the machine KEY to SymbolsSymbols in the operator’s manual You will ﬁnd the following labels on your chain saw Contents Dear customer Introduction What is WHAT? What is what on the chain saw?576XP NE 570 Before using a new chain saw General Safety Precautions Always use common sense Machine′s safety equipmentPersonal protective equipment Chain brake and front hand guard General Safety Precautions Throttle lockout Chain catcherRight hand guard Cutting equipment Stop switchVibration damping system Mufﬂer Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickback BarChain General information on sharpening cutting teeth Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge setting Tensioning the chain Lubricating cutting equipment Filling with chain oilChecking chain lubrication Chain drive sprocket Needle bearing lubricationChecking wear on cutting equipment Assembly Fitting the bar and chainWorking with the chain Fuel Fuel Handling Fueling Fuel safetyTransport and storage Long-term storage Starting and stopping Starting and StoppingCold engine Warm engine Stopping Working Techniques Basic safety rulesBefore use General working instructions General rules Terms Basic cutting technique Limbing Safe distance Tree felling techniqueFelling direction Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreat Felling cut Directional cuts Freeing a tree that has fallen badly General adviceFreeing a trapped tree Cutting trees and branches that are in tension How to avoid kickback What is kickback?Cutting the trunk into logs Maintenance Carburetor adjustmentGeneral High speed jet H Correctly adjusted carburetorChecking brake band wear Checking the front hand guard Immediately Checking the inertia brake release Mufﬂer Changing a broken or worn starter cord StarterTensioning the recoil spring Changing a broken recoil spring Spark plug Air ﬁlterLubricating the bar tip sprocket Must always be replaced Air Injection centrifugal cleaning Adjustment of the oil pumpWhen making adjustments Needle bearing lubrication Heated handles Winter use Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Maintenance schedule Technical data Technical Data Saw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges Your Warranty Rights and Obligations Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Safety precautions for chain saw users American Standard Safety PrecautionsKickback safety precautions Other safety precautions ´z+SÆ=¶52¨ Page Warranty Statement 1151002-95