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Husqvarna 1153181-26 manual 570 576 XP 576 XPG, Operator′s manual, English

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Operator′s manual

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Husqvarna 1153181-26 manual 570 576 XP 576 XPG, Operator′s manual, English

Contents

Operator′s manual 570 576 XP 576 XPGEnglish Symbols on the machine KEY TO SYMBOLSSymbols in the operator’s manual Contents CONTENTSKEY TO SYMBOLS CONTENTSDear Customer INTRODUCTIONWhat is what on the chain saw? WHAT IS WHAT?Before using a new chain saw GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSWARNING! The inside of the mufﬂer ! contain chemicals that may be health riskWARNING! Most chain saw accidents ! happen when the chain touches the Machine′s safety equipmentAlways use common sense Personal protective equipmentThe brake is applied when the front hand guard B is pushed forwards GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSThrottle lockout Will my hand always activate the chain brake during a kickback?Chain catcher GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSRight hand guard Stop switchVibration damping system MufﬂerGeneral rules Cutting equipmentCutting equipment designed to reduce kickback ChainGeneral information on sharpening cutting teeth Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge settingWARNING! Departure from the sharpening instructions considerably increases the risk of kickbackincreased if the depth gauge setting is General advice on adjusting depth gauge settingAdjustment of depth gauge setting Sharpening cutting teethLubricating cutting equipment Tensioning the chainWARNING! A slack chain may jump off and cause serious or even fatal injuryChain drive sprocket Checking chain lubricationNeedle bearing lubrication Checking wear on cutting equipmentAvoid situations where there is a risk of happen when the chain touches the operatorWARNING! Most chain saw accidents GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSFitting the bar and chain ASSEMBLYFitting a spike bumper WARNING! Always wear gloves, whenFUEL HANDLING adequate ventilation when handling fuelFuel Petrolprecautions, will lessen the risk of ﬁre Fuel safetyFuelling Chain oilLong-term storage Transport and storageFUEL HANDLING Starting and stopping STARTING AND STOPPINGCold engine Warm engineSTARTING AND STOPPING Stoppinghealth risk WORKING TECHNIQUES Basic safety rulesBefore use General working instructionsWORKING TECHNIQUES jam. Always stop the engine before cleaningGeneral rules General Basic cutting techniqueTerms WORKING TECHNIQUESLimbing Tree felling techniqueCutting WARNING! Never attempt to cut logs The log is supported at one end. There is a high riskClearing the trunk and preparing your retreat Felling directionFelling with a diameter larger than the bar length of your sawWORKING TECHNIQUES Felling cutFreeing a tree that has fallen badly General adviceFreeing a ”trapped tree” Cutting trees and branches that are in tensionWhat is kickback? How to avoid kickbackLimbing WARNING! A majority of kickback Cutting the trunk into logsCarburettor adjustment MAINTENANCEBasic settings and running in Fine adjustmentCorrectly adjusted carburettor Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw safety equipmentHigh speed jet H Checking brake band wearChecking the inertia brake release When the bar hits the stump the brake should be appliedChecking the brake trigger immediatelyMAINTENANCE MufﬂerStop switch Chain catcherStarter WARNING! When the recoil spring isChanging a broken or worn starter cord Tensioning the recoil springSpark plug Air ﬁlterLubricating the bar tip sprocket must always be replaced”Air Injection” centrifugal cleaning Adjustment of the oil pumprunning when making adjustments Needle bearing lubricationTemperature -5C or colder Temperature 0C or colderWinter use Fitting the winterising kitElectrical carburettor heating Heated handles576 XPG MAINTENANCEDaily maintenance Maintenance scheduleWeekly maintenance Monthly maintenanceTechnical data TECHNICAL DATAWeight 576 XPSaw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges Bar and chain combinationsLength, inch Pitch, inchApplies to Europe only EC-declaration of conformityEN ISO 12100-22003, CISPR 122001, EN ISO TECHNICAL DATA´z+U2,¶66¨ ´z+U2,¶66¨ 1153181-26Original instructions