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Husqvarna 550XPG, 545 manual Contents

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Contents
KEY TO SYMBOLS
Symbols on the machine:	2
Symbols in the operator’s manual:	3
CONTENTS
Contents	4
INTRODUCTION
Dear Customer,	5
WHAT IS WHAT?
What is what on the chain saw?	6
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Before using a new chain saw	7
Important	7
Always use common sense	8
Personal protective equipment	8
Machine′s safety equipment	8
Cutting equipment	11
ASSEMBLY
Fitting the bar and chain	17
FUEL HANDLING
Fuel	18
Fueling	19
Fuel safety	19
STARTING AND STOPPING
Starting and stopping	20
WORKING TECHNIQUES
Before use:	22
General working instructions	22
How to avoid kickback	28
MAINTENANCE
General	29
Carburettor adjustment	29
Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw
safety equipment	29
Mufﬂer	31
Starter	32
Air ﬁlter	33
Spark plug	33
Lubricating the bar tip sprocket	34
Needle bearing lubrication	34
Adjustment of the oil pump	34
Cooling system	34
”Air Injection” centrifugal cleaning	35
Winter use	35
Heated handles	35
Maintenance schedule	36

4 – English

TECHNICAL DATA
Technical data	37
Guide bar and chain combinations	39
Saw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges	39
EC-declaration of conformity	40

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Husqvarna 550XPG, 545 manual Contents

Contents

545, 545 TrioBrake 550XP, 550XP TrioBrake 550XPG, 550XPG TrioBrakeOperator′s manual EnglishKEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols on the machineSymbols in the operator’s manual KEY TO SYMBOLSCONTENTS ContentsINTRODUCTION Dear CustomerWHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the chain saw?GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before using a new chain sawMachine′s safety equipment Always use common sensePersonal protective equipment Chain brake and front hand guardGENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Throttle lockout Chain catcherRight hand guard Vibration damping systemStop switch Cutting equipmentMufﬂer General rulesCutting equipment designed to reduce kickback GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSGENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS General advice on adjusting depth gauge settingincreased if the depth gauge setting is General information on sharpening cutting teethTensioning the chain Lubricating cutting equipmentGENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Adjustment of depth gauge settingGENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Filling with chain oilChecking chain lubrication Chain drive sprocketGENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Checking wear on cutting equipmentFitting the bar and chain ASSEMBLYFitting a spike bumper FUEL HANDLING FuelPetrol Two-strokeoilFuel safety FuelingTransport and storage Long-termstorageStarting and stopping STARTING AND STOPPINGStarting health risk STARTING AND STOPPINGStopping Basic safety rules WORKING TECHNIQUESBefore use General working instructionsWORKING TECHNIQUES EnglishBasic cutting technique WORKING TECHNIQUESWARNING! Never use a chain saw by GeneralTree felling technique WORKING TECHNIQUESWORKING TECHNIQUES Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreatFelling cut FellingFreeing a tree that has fallen badly General adviceWORKING TECHNIQUES Freeing a ”trapped tree”What is kickback? How to avoid kickbackWORKING TECHNIQUES MAINTENANCE Carburettor adjustmentEngine adjustment GeneralMAINTENANCE Throttle lockoutChecking the inertia brake release Checking the right-handbrake triggerMufﬂer MAINTENANCEStop switch Chain catcherStarter Changing a broken or worn starter cordTensioning the recoil spring MAINTENANCEAir ﬁlter Spark plugChanging a broken recoil spring Fitting the starterAdjustment of the oil pump Lubricating the bar tip sprocketNeedle bearing lubrication Cooling system”Air Injection” centrifugal cleaning Temperature 0C or colderWinter use Heated handlesMaintenance schedule MAINTENANCEDaily maintenance Weekly maintenanceTECHNICAL DATA Technical dataTECHNICAL DATA Weight550XP TrioBrake 550XPG EngineSaw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges Guide bar and chain combinationsTECHNICAL DATA Applies to Europe only EC-declarationof conformityTECHNICAL DATA Page Page Page Original instructions ´z+V-,¶6!¨ ´z+V-,¶6!¨