Operator′s manual | Husqvarna 550XPG, 545 instruction

Operator′s manual

545, 545 TrioBrake

550XP, 550XP TrioBrake

550XPG, 550XPG TrioBrake

Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine.

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Husqvarna 550XPG, 545 manual Operator′s manual

Contents

Operator′s manual Symbols on the machine KEY to SymbolsDecompression valve Symbols in the operator’s manual Contents Dear Customer Introduction What is what on the chain saw? What is WHAT? 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 Chain catcher Throttle lockoutRight hand guard Vibration damping system Cutting equipment Stop switchMufﬂer General rules Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickback Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge setting Tensioning the chain Adjustment of depth gauge settingLubricating cutting equipment Cause serious or even fatal injury Checking chain lubrication Filling with chain oilChain drive sprocket Needle bearing lubrication Checking wear on cutting equipment Fitting the bar and chain AssemblyFitting a spike bumper Working with the chain Fuel Fuel Handling Fueling Fuel safetyTransport and storage Long-term storage Starting and stopping Starting and StoppingStarting Cold engine Stopping Working Techniques Basic safety rulesBefore use General working instructions Working Techniques Terms Basic cutting techniqueLimbing Safe distance Tree felling techniqueFelling direction Felling cut Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreatFelling Training we advise you not to fell trees Your saw Freeing a tree that has fallen badly General adviceFreeing a trapped tree Cutting trees and branches that are in tension What is kickback? How to avoid kickbackCutting the trunk into logs Carburettor adjustment MaintenanceGeneral Checking the brake trigger Checking the inertia brake releaseImmediately Mufﬂer Changing a broken or worn starter cord StarterTensioning the recoil spring Spark plug Air ﬁlterChanging a broken recoil spring Fitting the starter Running when making adjustments Adjustment of the oil pumpLubricating the bar tip sprocket Needle bearing lubrication Temperature 0C or colder Air Injection centrifugal cleaningWinter use Heated handles Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Maintenance schedule Technical data Technical Data 550XP TrioBrake 550XPG Saw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges Guide bar and chain combinations Applies to Europe only EC-declaration of conformityEN ISO 12100-2/A12009, Cispr 122007, EN ISO Page Page