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CONTENTS

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
Fueling	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
Carburetor 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
Saw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges	39

FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT

YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS	40
AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
Safety precautions for chain saw users	41

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Husqvarna 576 XP EPA II, 570 EPA II manual Contents

Contents

English Operator’s manual EPA II 576 XP EPA You will ﬁnd the following labels on your chain saw KEY to SymbolsSymbols on the machine Symbols in the operator’s manual Contents Dear customer Introduction What is what on the chain saw? What is WHAT? Before using a new chain saw General Safety Precautions Chain brake and front hand guard Machine′s safety equipmentAlways use common sense Personal protective equipment General Safety Precautions Throttle lockout Chain catcherRight hand guard Mufﬂer Stop switchCutting equipment Vibration damping system Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickback BarChain General information on sharpening cutting teeth Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge setting Tensioning the chain Lubricating cutting equipment Filling with chain oilChecking chain lubrication Chain drive sprocket Needle bearing lubricationChecking wear on cutting equipment Assembly Fitting the bar and chainWorking with the chain Fuel Fuel Handling Long-term storage Fuel safetyFueling Transport and storage Warm engine Starting and StoppingStarting and stopping Cold engine Stopping General working instructions Basic safety rulesWorking Techniques Before use General rules Terms Basic cutting technique Limbing Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreat Tree felling techniqueSafe distance Felling direction Felling cut Directional cuts Cutting trees and branches that are in tension General adviceFreeing a tree that has fallen badly Freeing a trapped tree How to avoid kickback What is kickback?Cutting the trunk into logs Maintenance Carburetor adjustmentGeneral Checking the front hand guard Correctly adjusted carburetorHigh speed jet H Checking brake band wear Immediately Checking the inertia brake release Mufﬂer Changing a broken recoil spring StarterChanging a broken or worn starter cord Tensioning the recoil spring Must always be replaced Air ﬁlterSpark plug Lubricating the bar tip sprocket Needle bearing lubrication Adjustment of the oil pumpAir Injection centrifugal cleaning When making adjustments 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 Other safety precautions American Standard Safety PrecautionsSafety precautions for chain saw users Kickback safety precautions ´z+SÆ=¶52¨ Page 1151002-95