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Husqvarna 576 XP EPA II, 570 EPA II manual

Models: 576 XP EPA II 570 EPA II

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Husqvarna 576 XP EPA II, 570 EPA II manual

Contents

English Operator’s manual 570 EPA II 576 XP EPASymbols on the machine KEY TO SYMBOLSSymbols in the operator’s manual Contents CONTENTSDear customer INTRODUCTIONWhat is what on the chain saw? WHAT IS WHAT?Before using a new chain saw GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSChain brake and front hand guard Machine′s safety equipmentAlways use common sense Personal protective equipmentThe 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 systemGENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickbackWARNING! Departure from the sharpening instructions considerably Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge settingGENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS General information on sharpening cutting teethincreased if the depth gauge setting is Tensioning the chainGENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS General advice on adjusting depth gauge settingChain oil Lubricating cutting equipmentGENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING! Poor lubrication of cuttingGENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Fitting the bar and chain ASSEMBLYTwo-stroke oil FUEL HANDLINGFuel GasolineLong-term storage Fuel safetyFueling Transport and storageWarm engine STARTING AND STOPPINGStarting and stopping Cold engineSTARTING AND STOPPING StoppingGeneral working instructions Basic safety rulesWORKING TECHNIQUES Before useGeneral rules WORKING TECHNIQUES6 Always use a fast cutting speed, i.e. full throttle General Basic cutting techniqueWORKING TECHNIQUES WARNING! Never use a chain saw byLimbing WORKING TECHNIQUESFelling direction Tree felling techniqueWORKING TECHNIQUES Safe distanceFelling cut WORKING TECHNIQUESFelling WARNING! Unless you have special Directional cutsFreeing a ”trapped tree” Freeing a tree that has fallen badlyGeneral advice WORKING TECHNIQUESWhat is kickback? How to avoid kickbackWORKING TECHNIQUES Fine adjustment MAINTENANCECarburetor adjustment Basic settings and running inMAINTENANCE Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw safety equipmentCorrectly adjusted carburetor High speed jet HChecking the inertia brake release MAINTENANCEWhen the bar hits the stump the brake should be applied Throttle lockoutChain 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 sprocketCooling system Adjustment of the oil pump”Air Injection” centrifugal cleaning Needle bearing lubricationHeated handles Temperature 0C 32F or colderTemperature -5C 23F or colder Winter useWeekly maintenance Maintenance scheduleMAINTENANCE Daily maintenanceTechnical data TECHNICAL DATASaw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges Recommended original and replacement bar and chain combinationsTECHNICAL DATA OWNER′S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENTYOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS MANUFACTURER′S WARRANTY COVERAGEOther safety precautions AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY PRECAUTIONSSafety precautions for chain saw users Kickback safety precautions´z+SÆ=¶52¨ ´z+SÆ=¶52¨ Page ´z+SÆ=¶52¨ ´z+SÆ=¶52¨ 1151002-95