What is WHAT?

What is what on the chain saw?

1	Decompression valve	16	Bar tip sprocket
2	Switch for heated handle (576XPG)	17	Chain
3	Starter handle	18	Bar
4	Adjuster screws carburettor	19	Spike bumper
5	Stop switch (Ignition on/off switch.)	20	Chain catcher
6	Rear handle	21	Chain tensioning screw
7	Choke control/Start throttle lock	22	Oil pump adjustment screw
8	Fuel tank	23	Clutch cover
9	Starter	24	Right hand guard
10	Chain oil tank	25	Throttle control
11	Throttle lockout	26	Operator′s manual
12	Cylinder cover	27	Combination spanner
13	Front handle	28	Bar guard
14	Front hand guard	29	Information and warning decal
15	Mufﬂer	30	Product and serial number plate

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Husqvarna 570 576 XP manual What is WHAT?, What is what on the chain saw?

Contents

570 576 XP Symbols in the operator’s manual KEY to SymbolsSymbols on the machine Contents Dear Customer Introduction What is what on the chain saw? What is WHAT? Before using a new chain saw General Safety Precautions Always use common sense Machine′s safety equipmentPersonal protective equipment Chain brake and front hand guard General Safety Precautions Right hand guard Throttle lockoutChain catcher Cutting equipment Stop switchVibration damping system Mufﬂer Bar Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickbackChain Injuries Some terms that describe the bar and chain General information on sharpening cutting teeth Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge setting Tensioning the chain Which could lead to serious, even fatal injuries Chain oil Lubricating cutting equipmentFilling with chain oil Checking chain lubrication Checking wear on cutting equipment Chain drive sprocketNeedle bearing lubrication Fitting the bar and chain AssemblyFitting a spike bumper Working with the chain Fuel Fuel Handling Fuelling Fuel safetyTransport and storage Long-term storage Starting and stopping Starting and StoppingCold engine Warm engine Stopping Working Techniques Basic safety rulesBefore use General working instructions General rules Terms Basic cutting technique Limbing Safe distance Tree felling techniqueFelling direction Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreat Felling cut Directional cuts Cutting trees and branches that are in tension Freeing a tree that has fallen badlyFreeing a trapped tree What is kickback? How to avoid kickbackGeneral advice Cutting the trunk into logs General MaintenanceCarburettor adjustment High speed jet H Correctly adjusted carburettorChecking brake band wear Checking the front hand guard Immediately Checking the inertia brake release Mufﬂer Changing a broken or worn starter cord StarterTensioning the recoil spring Changing a broken recoil spring Lubricating the bar tip sprocket Air ﬁlterSpark plug Air Injection centrifugal cleaning Adjustment of the oil pumpRunning when making adjustments Needle bearing lubrication Heated handles Winter use Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Maintenance schedule Technical data Technical Data Saw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges EC-declaration of conformity Bar and chain combinationsApplies to Europe only EN ISO 12100-22003, Cispr 122001, EN ISOPage Page ´z+SÆ6¶6w¨ Page 1151002-26