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Husqvarna 562XPG, 555, 556, 560XPG manual Original instructions 1156729-26, ´z+Xh¶6¨ ´z+Xh¶6¨

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Husqvarna 562XPG, 555, 556, 560XPG manual Original instructions 1156729-26, ´z+Xh¶6¨ ´z+Xh¶6¨

Contents

English 555 556 560XP 560XPG 562XP 562XPGOperator′s manual KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols on the machineSymbols in the operator’s manual KEY TO SYMBOLSCONTENTS ContentsKEY TO SYMBOLS CONTENTSINTRODUCTION Dear CustomerWHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the chain saw?GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before using a new chain sawaccessories. Non-authorized modiﬁcations and/or accessories canMachine′s safety equipment Always use common sensePersonal protective equipment Chain brake and front hand guardWill my hand always activate the chain brake during a kickback? GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSThrottle trigger lockout Chain catcherRight hand guard Vibration damping systemStop switch Cutting equipmentMufﬂer General rulesCutting equipment designed to reduce kickback Guide barSaw chain WARNING! Any contact with a rotatingSharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge setting General advice on adjusting depth gauge settingGeneral information on sharpening cutting teeth WARNING! Departure from theincreased if the depth gauge setting is Adjustment of depth gauge settingTensioning the chain WARNING! The risk of kickback isLubricating cutting equipment WARNING! Poor lubrication of cuttingwhich could lead to serious, even fatal injurieshappen when the chain touches the operator Needle bearing lubricationChecking wear on cutting equipment GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSASSEMBLY Fitting the bar and chainFitting a spike bumper working with the chainFUEL HANDLING FuelPetrol Two-stroke oilFuel safety FuelingTransport and storage Long-term storageSTARTING AND STOPPING Starting and stoppingStarting WARNING! Note the following before startingStopping STARTING AND STOPPINGhealth risk WARNING! Long term inhalation of theBasic safety rules WORKING TECHNIQUESBefore use General working instructionsthe clutch cover causing the chain to cleaningjam. Always stop the engine before WORKING TECHNIQUESBasic cutting technique WARNING! Never use a chain saw byGeneral TermsTree felling technique LimbingWARNING! Never attempt to cut logs of logs are lying together. SuchFelling direction Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreatFelling WARNING! Unless you have special Directional cutsFelling cut WORKING TECHNIQUESHow to avoid kickback What is kickback?General advice Freeing a tree that has fallen badlyLimbing Cutting the trunk into logsWORKING TECHNIQUES MAINTENANCE Carburettor adjustmentChecking, maintaining and servicing chain saw safety equipment Engine adjustmentWhen the bar hits the stump the brake should be activated Checking the inertia brake releaseChecking the brake trigger MAINTENANCEMufﬂer MAINTENANCEStop switch Right hand guardStarter housing WARNING! When the recoil spring iswound up in the starter housing it is Changing a broken or worn starter cordAir ﬁlter Spark plugFitting the starter MAINTENANCEAdjustment of the oil pump Lubricating the bar tip sprocketNeedle bearing lubrication Cooling system”Air Injection” centrifugal cleaning Winter useHeated handles Temperature 0C or colderMaintenance schedule Daily maintenanceWeekly maintenance Monthly maintenanceTECHNICAL DATA Technical dataWeight 560XP560XPG 562XP562XPG TECHNICAL DATAGuide bar and saw chain combinations Saw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gaugesLength, inch Pitch, inchEC Declaration of Conformity Applies to Europe onlyEN ISO 121002010, ISO 149822009, EN ISO TECHNICAL DATAPage Page Original instructions 1156729-26 ´z+Xh¶6¨ ´z+Xh¶6¨