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Husqvarna 570 576 XP Contents, Key To Symbols, Introduction, What Is What?, Assembly, Maintenance

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Contents

KEY TO SYMBOLS
Symbols on the machine:	2
Symbols in the operator’s manual:	2
CONTENTS
Contents	3
INTRODUCTION
Dear Customer,	4
WHAT IS WHAT?
What is what on the chain saw?	5
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Before using a new chain saw	6
Important	6
Always use common sense	7
Personal protective equipment	7
Machine′s safety equipment	7
Cutting equipment	10
ASSEMBLY
Fitting the bar and chain	16
FUEL HANDLING
Fuel	17
Fuelling	18
Fuel safety	18
STARTING AND STOPPING
Starting and stopping	19
WORKING TECHNIQUES
Before use:	21
General working instructions	21
How to avoid kickback	28
MAINTENANCE
General	29
Carburettor adjustment	29
Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw
safety equipment	30
Mufﬂer	32
Starter	33
Air ﬁlter	34
Spark plug	34
Lubricating the bar tip sprocket	34
Needle bearing lubrication	35
Adjustment of the oil pump	35
Cooling system	35
”Air Injection” centrifugal cleaning	35
Winter use	36
Heated handles	36
Maintenance schedule	37
TECHNICAL DATA
Technical data	38
Bar and chain combinations	39

Saw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges	39
EC-declaration of conformity	39

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Husqvarna 570 576 XP manual Contents, Key To Symbols, Introduction, What Is What?, General Safety Precautions, Assembly

Contents

570 576 XP Operator′s manualEnglish KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols on the machineSymbols in the operator’s manual CONTENTS CONTENTSContents KEY TO SYMBOLSDear Customer INTRODUCTIONWhat is what on the chain saw? WHAT IS WHAT?health risk GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSBefore using a new chain saw WARNING! The inside of the mufﬂer ! contain chemicals that may bePersonal protective equipment Machine′s safety equipmentWARNING! Most chain saw accidents ! happen when the chain touches the Always use common senseThe brake is applied when the front hand guard B is pushed forwards GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSRight hand guard Will my hand always activate the chain brake during a kickback?Throttle lockout Chain catcherMufﬂer Stop switchCutting equipment Vibration damping systemSome terms that describe the bar and chain Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickbackChain injuriesincreases the risk of kickback Sharpening cutting teeth Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge settingGeneral information on sharpening cutting teeth WARNING! Departure from the sharpening instructions considerablyTensioning the chain General advice on adjusting depth gauge settingincreased if the depth gauge setting is Adjustment of depth gauge settingChecking chain lubrication Lubricating cutting equipmentwhich could lead to serious, even fatal injuries Chain oil Filling with chain oiloperator Chain drive sprocketNeedle bearing lubrication Checking wear on cutting equipmentWARNING! Always wear gloves, when ASSEMBLYFitting the bar and chain Fitting a spike bumperPetrol adequate ventilation when handling fuelFUEL HANDLING FuelLong-term storage Fuel safetyFuelling Transport and storageWarm engine STARTING AND STOPPINGStarting and stopping Cold engineStopping STARTING AND STOPPINGhealth risk General working instructions Basic safety rulesWORKING TECHNIQUES Before useWORKING TECHNIQUES General rules6 Always use a fast cutting speed, i.e. full throttle WORKING TECHNIQUES Basic cutting techniqueGeneral TermsLimbing Cutting WARNING! Never attempt to cut logsWORKING TECHNIQUES Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreat Tree felling techniqueSafe distance Felling directionFelling cut Fellingwith a diameter larger than the bar length of your saw Directional cutsWORKING TECHNIQUES Freeing a tree that has fallen badlyFreeing a ”trapped tree” Cutting trees and branches that are in tensionNever cut straight through a tree or branch that is in tension How to avoid kickbackWhat is kickback? General adviceFine adjustment MAINTENANCECarburettor adjustment Basic settings and running inChecking brake band wear Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw safety equipmentCorrectly adjusted carburettor High speed jet Himmediately When the bar hits the stump the brake should be appliedChecking the inertia brake release Checking the brake triggerChain catcher MufﬂerMAINTENANCE Stop switchChanging a broken recoil spring StarterChanging a broken or worn starter cord Tensioning the recoil springMAINTENANCE Air ﬁlterSpark plug Lubricating the bar tip sprocketNeedle bearing lubrication Adjustment of the oil pump”Air Injection” centrifugal cleaning running when making adjustmentsHeated handles Temperature 0C or colderTemperature -5C or colder Winter useMonthly maintenance Maintenance scheduleDaily maintenance Weekly maintenance576XP TECHNICAL DATATechnical data WeightLength, inch Bar and chain combinationsSaw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges EC-declaration of conformity Applies to Europe onlyPage Page ´z+SÆ6¶6w¨ ´z+SÆ6¶6w¨ Page ´z+SÆ6¶6w¨ ´z+SÆ6¶6w¨ 1151002-26