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Operator’s manual

570 EPA II 576 XP EPA II

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

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Husqvarna 576 XP EPA II, 570 EPA II manual Operator’s manual EPA II 576 XP EPA, English

Contents

English Operator’s manual EPA II 576 XP EPA Symbols on the machine KEY to SymbolsSymbols in the operator’s manual You will ﬁnd the following labels on your chain saw 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 Chain catcher Throttle lockoutRight hand guard Cutting equipment Stop switchVibration damping system Mufﬂer Bar Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickbackChain General information on sharpening cutting teeth Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge setting Tensioning the chain Filling with chain oil Lubricating cutting equipmentChecking chain lubrication Needle bearing lubrication Chain drive sprocketChecking wear on cutting equipment Fitting the bar and chain AssemblyWorking with the chain Fuel Fuel Handling Fueling 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 Freeing a tree that has fallen badly General adviceFreeing a trapped tree Cutting trees and branches that are in tension What is kickback? How to avoid kickbackCutting the trunk into logs Carburetor adjustment MaintenanceGeneral High speed jet H Correctly adjusted carburetorChecking 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 Spark plug Air ﬁlterLubricating the bar tip sprocket Must always be replaced Air Injection centrifugal cleaning Adjustment of the oil pumpWhen 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 Your Warranty Rights and Obligations Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Safety precautions for chain saw users American Standard Safety PrecautionsKickback safety precautions Other safety precautions ´z+SÆ=¶52¨ Page 1151002-95