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Husqvarna 570 576 XP Bar and chain combinations, Applies to Europe only, Length, inch, Gauge, mm

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Bar and chain combinations

TECHNICAL DATA

Bar and chain combinations

The following recommended combinations of bar and saw chain are type approved for your chain saw.

			Bar			Chain

	Length, inch	Pitch, inch	Gauge, mm	Max. nose radius	Type	Length, drive links (no.)

	15	3/8	1,5			56

	16	3/8	1,5			60

	18	3/8	1,5	11T	Husqvarna H42	68

	20	3/8	1,5			72
	20	3/8	1,5			72

	24	3/8	1,5			84

	28	3/8	1,5			92

Saw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges

EC-declaration of conformity

(Applies to Europe only)

Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel: +46-36-146500, declares under sole responsibility that the chain saws Husqvarna 570 and 576XP from 2008’s serial numbers and onwards (the year is clearly stated in plain text on the type plate with subsequent serial number), are in conformity with the requirements of the COUNCIL’S DIRECTIVES:

-of June 22, 1998 ”relating to machinery” 98/37/EC, annex IIA.

-of December 15, 2004 ”relating to electromagnetic compatibility” 2004/108/EC.

-of May 8, 2000 ”relating to the noise emissions in the environment” 2000/14/EC.

For information relating to noise emissions, see the chapter Technical data. The following standards have been applied:

EN ISO 12100-2:2003, CISPR 12:2001, EN ISO 11681-1:2004

Notiﬁed body: 0404, SMP Svensk Maskinprovning AB, Fyrisborgsgatan 3, SE-754 50 Uppsala, Sweden, has carried out EC type examination in accordance with the machinery directive’s (98/37/EC) article 8, point 2c. The certiﬁcates for EC type examination in accordance with annex VI, have the numbers: 404/05/1059

In addition, SMP, Svensk Maskinprovning AB, Fyrisborgsgatan 3, SE-754 50 Uppsala, Sweden, has certiﬁed conformity with annex V of the Council’s Directive of May 8, 2000 ”relating to the noise emissions in the environment” 2000/14/EC. The certiﬁcates have the numbers: 01/161/055

The supplied chain saw conforms to the example that underwent EC type examination.

Huskvarna 4 April 2008

Bengt Frögelius, Development director chainsaw R&D

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Husqvarna 570 576 XP Bar and chain combinations, Saw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges EC-declaration of conformity, Length, inch

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 adjustmentsTemperature 0C or colder Winter useHeated handles Fitting the winterising kitMonthly 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