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Husqvarna 555, 562XPG, 556, 560XPG manual

Models: 560XPG 560XP 556 562XPG 562XP 555

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Husqvarna 555, 562XPG, 556, 560XPG manual

Contents

Operator′s manual 555 556 560XP 560XPG 562XP 562XPGEnglish Symbols on the machine KEY TO SYMBOLSKEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols in the operator’s manualCONTENTS CONTENTSContents KEY TO SYMBOLSDear Customer INTRODUCTIONWhat is what on the chain saw? WHAT IS WHAT?modiﬁcations and/or accessories can GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSBefore using a new chain saw accessories. Non-authorizedChain brake and front hand guard Machine′s safety equipmentAlways use common sense Personal protective equipmentGENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Will my hand always activate the chain brake during a kickback?Vibration damping system Throttle trigger lockoutChain catcher Right hand guardGeneral rules Stop switchCutting equipment MufﬂerWARNING! Any contact with a rotating Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickbackGuide bar Saw chainWARNING! Departure from the Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge settingGeneral advice on adjusting depth gauge setting General information on sharpening cutting teethWARNING! The risk of kickback is increased if the depth gauge setting isAdjustment of depth gauge setting Tensioning the chaininjuries Lubricating cutting equipmentWARNING! Poor lubrication of cutting which could lead to serious, even fatalGENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS happen when the chain touches the operatorNeedle bearing lubrication Checking wear on cutting equipmentworking with the chain ASSEMBLYFitting the bar and chain Fitting a spike bumperTwo-stroke oil FUEL HANDLINGFuel PetrolLong-term storage Fuel safetyFueling Transport and storageWARNING! Note the following before starting STARTING AND STOPPINGStarting and stopping StartingWARNING! Long term inhalation of the StoppingSTARTING AND STOPPING health riskGeneral working instructions Basic safety rulesWORKING TECHNIQUES Before useWORKING TECHNIQUES the clutch cover causing the chain tocleaning jam. Always stop the engine beforeTerms Basic cutting techniqueWARNING! Never use a chain saw by Generalof logs are lying together. Such Tree felling techniqueLimbing WARNING! Never attempt to cut logsDirectional cuts Felling directionClearing the trunk and preparing your retreat Felling WARNING! Unless you have specialWORKING TECHNIQUES Felling cutFreeing a tree that has fallen badly How to avoid kickbackWhat is kickback? General adviceWORKING TECHNIQUES Cutting the trunk into logsLimbing Engine adjustment MAINTENANCECarburettor adjustment Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw safety equipmentMAINTENANCE When the bar hits the stump the brake should be activatedChecking the inertia brake release Checking the brake triggerRight hand guard MufﬂerMAINTENANCE Stop switchChanging a broken or worn starter cord Starter housingWARNING! When the recoil spring is wound up in the starter housing it isMAINTENANCE Air ﬁlterSpark plug Fitting the starterCooling system Adjustment of the oil pumpLubricating the bar tip sprocket Needle bearing lubricationHeated handles ”Air Injection” centrifugal cleaningTemperature 0C or colder Winter useMonthly maintenance Maintenance scheduleDaily maintenance Weekly maintenance560XP TECHNICAL DATATechnical data WeightTECHNICAL DATA 560XPG562XP 562XPGPitch, inch Guide bar and saw chain combinationsSaw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges Length, inchTECHNICAL DATA EC Declaration of ConformityApplies to Europe only EN ISO 121002010, ISO 149822009, EN ISOPage Page ´z+Xh¶6¨ ´z+Xh¶6¨ Original instructions 1156729-26