Husqvarna 545, 550XPG guide

Original instructions

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Husqvarna 545, 550XPG manual

Contents

Operator′s manual Decompression valve KEY to SymbolsSymbols on the machine Symbols in the operator’s manual Contents Introduction Dear Customer What is WHAT? What is what on the chain saw? General Safety Precautions Before using a new chain saw Machine′s safety equipment Always use common sensePersonal protective equipment Chain brake and front hand guard General Safety Precautions Throttle lockout Chain catcherRight hand guard Vibration damping system Stop switch Cutting equipmentMufﬂer General rules Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickback Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge setting Adjustment of depth gauge setting Tensioning the chainLubricating cutting equipment Cause serious or even fatal injury Filling with chain oil Checking chain lubricationChain drive sprocket Needle bearing lubrication Checking wear on cutting equipment Assembly Fitting the bar and chainFitting a spike bumper Working with the chain Fuel Handling Fuel Fuel safety FuelingTransport and storage Long-term storage Starting and Stopping Starting and stoppingStarting Cold engine Stopping Basic safety rules Working TechniquesBefore use General working instructions Working Techniques Limbing Basic cutting techniqueTerms Felling direction Tree felling techniqueSafe distance Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreat Felling cutFelling Training we advise you not to fell trees Your saw General advice Freeing a tree that has fallen badlyFreeing a trapped tree Cutting trees and branches that are in tension Cutting the trunk into logs How to avoid kickbackWhat is kickback? General MaintenanceCarburettor adjustment Immediately Checking the inertia brake releaseChecking the brake trigger Mufﬂer Tensioning the recoil spring StarterChanging a broken or worn starter cord Air ﬁlter Spark plugChanging a broken recoil spring Fitting the starter Adjustment of the oil pump Running when making adjustmentsLubricating the bar tip sprocket Needle bearing lubrication Air Injection centrifugal cleaning Temperature 0C or colderWinter use Heated handles Maintenance schedule Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Technical Data Technical data 550XP TrioBrake 550XPG Guide bar and chain combinations Saw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges EN ISO 12100-2/A12009, Cispr 122007, EN ISO EC-declaration of conformityApplies to Europe only Page Page