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Husqvarna 1153181-26 manual Heated handles, Electrical carburettor heating, 576 XPG, Maintenance

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MAINTENANCE

Heated handles

576 XPG

On models with the model code XPG both the front handle bar and the rear handle are equipped with electrical heating coils. These are supplied with electricity from a generator built into the chain saw.

Electrical carburettor heating

576 XPG

If this chain saw has the model code XPG then it is equipped with an electrically heated carburettor. The electrical heating prevents icing in the carburettor. A thermostat regulates heating so that the carburettor always has the correct working temperature.

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Husqvarna 1153181-26 manual Heated handles, Electrical carburettor heating, 576 XPG, Maintenance

Contents

570 576 XP 576 XPG Operator′s manualEnglish KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols on the machineSymbols in the operator’s manual CONTENTS CONTENTSContents KEY TO SYMBOLSDear Customer INTRODUCTIONWhat is what on the chain saw? WHAT IS WHAT?health risk GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSBefore using a new chain saw WARNING! The inside of the mufﬂer ! contain chemicals that may bePersonal protective equipment Machine′s safety equipmentWARNING! Most chain saw accidents ! happen when the chain touches the Always use common senseThe brake is applied when the front hand guard B is pushed forwards GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSGENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Will my hand always activate the chain brake during a kickback?Throttle lockout Chain catcherMufﬂer Stop switchRight hand guard Vibration damping systemChain Cutting equipmentGeneral rules Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickbackincreases the risk of kickback Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge settingGeneral information on sharpening cutting teeth WARNING! Departure from the sharpening instructions considerablySharpening cutting teeth General advice on adjusting depth gauge settingincreased if the depth gauge setting is Adjustment of depth gauge settingand cause serious or even fatal injury Tensioning the chainLubricating cutting equipment WARNING! A slack chain may jump offChecking wear on cutting equipment Checking chain lubricationChain drive sprocket Needle bearing lubricationGENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS happen when the chain touches the operatorAvoid situations where there is a risk of WARNING! Most chain saw accidentsWARNING! Always wear gloves, when ASSEMBLYFitting the bar and chain Fitting a spike bumperPetrol adequate ventilation when handling fuelFUEL HANDLING FuelChain oil Fuel safetyprecautions, will lessen the risk of ﬁre FuellingTransport and storage Long-term storageFUEL HANDLING Warm engine STARTING AND STOPPINGStarting and stopping Cold engineStopping STARTING AND STOPPINGhealth risk General working instructions Basic safety rulesWORKING TECHNIQUES Before usejam. Always stop the engine before cleaning WORKING TECHNIQUESGeneral rules WORKING TECHNIQUES Basic cutting techniqueGeneral TermsThe log is supported at one end. There is a high risk Tree felling techniqueLimbing Cutting WARNING! Never attempt to cut logswith a diameter larger than the bar length of your saw Felling directionClearing the trunk and preparing your retreat FellingWORKING TECHNIQUES Felling cutCutting trees and branches that are in tension General adviceFreeing a tree that has fallen badly Freeing a ”trapped tree”Cutting the trunk into logs How to avoid kickbackWhat is kickback? Limbing WARNING! A majority of kickbackFine adjustment MAINTENANCECarburettor adjustment Basic settings and running inChecking brake band wear Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw safety equipmentCorrectly adjusted carburettor High speed jet Himmediately When the bar hits the stump the brake should be appliedChecking the inertia brake release Checking the brake triggerChain catcher MufﬂerMAINTENANCE Stop switchTensioning the recoil spring WARNING! When the recoil spring isStarter Changing a broken or worn starter cordmust always be replaced Air ﬁlterSpark plug Lubricating the bar tip sprocketNeedle bearing lubrication Adjustment of the oil pump”Air Injection” centrifugal cleaning running when making adjustmentsFitting the winterising kit Temperature 0C or colderTemperature -5C or colder Winter useMAINTENANCE Heated handlesElectrical carburettor heating 576 XPGMonthly maintenance Maintenance scheduleDaily maintenance Weekly maintenance576 XP TECHNICAL DATATechnical data WeightPitch, inch Bar and chain combinationsSaw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges Length, inchTECHNICAL DATA EC-declaration of conformityApplies to Europe only EN ISO 12100-22003, CISPR 122001, EN ISO1153181-26 ´z+U2,¶66¨ ´z+U2,¶66¨Original instructions