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Husqvarna 570 576 XP manual Operator′s manual, English

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Operator′s manual

570 576 XP

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

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Husqvarna 570 576 XP manual Operator′s manual, English

Contents

Operator′s manual 570 576 XPEnglish Symbols on the machine KEY TO SYMBOLSSymbols in the operator’s manual Contents CONTENTSKEY TO SYMBOLS CONTENTSDear Customer INTRODUCTIONWhat is what on the chain saw? WHAT IS WHAT?Before using a new chain saw GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSWARNING! The inside of the mufﬂer ! contain chemicals that may be health riskWARNING! Most chain saw accidents ! happen when the chain touches the Machine′s safety equipmentAlways use common sense Personal protective equipmentThe brake is applied when the front hand guard B is pushed forwards GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSThrottle lockout Will my hand always activate the chain brake during a kickback?Chain catcher Right hand guardCutting equipment Stop switchVibration damping system MufﬂerChain Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickbackinjuries Some terms that describe the bar and chainGeneral information on sharpening cutting teeth Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge settingWARNING! Departure from the sharpening instructions considerably increases the risk of kickback Sharpening cutting teethincreased if the depth gauge setting is General advice on adjusting depth gauge settingAdjustment of depth gauge setting Tensioning the chainwhich could lead to serious, even fatal injuries Chain oil Lubricating cutting equipmentFilling with chain oil Checking chain lubricationNeedle bearing lubrication Chain drive sprocketChecking wear on cutting equipment operatorFitting the bar and chain ASSEMBLYFitting a spike bumper WARNING! Always wear gloves, whenFUEL HANDLING adequate ventilation when handling fuelFuel PetrolFuelling Fuel safetyTransport and storage Long-term storageStarting and stopping STARTING AND STOPPINGCold engine Warm engineSTARTING AND STOPPING Stoppinghealth risk WORKING TECHNIQUES Basic safety rulesBefore use General working instructionsGeneral rules WORKING TECHNIQUES6 Always use a fast cutting speed, i.e. full throttle General Basic cutting techniqueTerms WORKING TECHNIQUESCutting WARNING! Never attempt to cut logs LimbingWORKING TECHNIQUES Safe distance Tree felling techniqueFelling direction Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreatwith a diameter larger than the bar length of your saw FellingDirectional cuts Felling cutFreeing a ”trapped tree” Freeing a tree that has fallen badlyCutting trees and branches that are in tension WORKING TECHNIQUESWhat is kickback? How to avoid kickbackGeneral advice Never cut straight through a tree or branch that is in tensionCarburettor adjustment MAINTENANCEBasic settings and running in Fine adjustmentCorrectly adjusted carburettor Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw safety equipmentHigh speed jet H Checking brake band wearChecking the inertia brake release When the bar hits the stump the brake should be appliedChecking the brake trigger immediatelyMAINTENANCE MufﬂerStop switch Chain catcherChanging a broken or worn starter cord StarterTensioning the recoil spring Changing a broken recoil springSpark plug Air ﬁlterLubricating the bar tip sprocket MAINTENANCE”Air Injection” centrifugal cleaning Adjustment of the oil pumprunning when making adjustments Needle bearing lubricationTemperature -5C or colder Temperature 0C or colderWinter use Heated handlesDaily maintenance Maintenance scheduleWeekly maintenance Monthly maintenanceTechnical data TECHNICAL DATAWeight 576XPSaw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges EC-declaration of conformity Bar and chain combinationsApplies to Europe only Length, inchPage Page ´z+SÆ6¶6w¨ ´z+SÆ6¶6w¨ Page ´z+SÆ6¶6w¨ ´z+SÆ6¶6w¨ 1151002-26