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Husqvarna 570 EPA II, 576 XP EPA II manual 1151002-95

Contents

Operator’s manual EPA II 576 XP EPA English KEY to Symbols Symbols on the machineSymbols in the operator’s manual You will ﬁnd the following labels on your chain saw Contents Introduction Dear customer What is WHAT? What is what on the chain saw? General Safety Precautions Before using a new chain saw Machine′s safety equipment Always use common sensePersonal protective equipment Chain brake and front hand guard General Safety Precautions Right hand guard Throttle lockoutChain catcher Stop switch Cutting equipmentVibration damping system Mufﬂer Chain Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickbackBar Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge setting General information on sharpening cutting teeth Tensioning the chain Checking chain lubrication Lubricating cutting equipmentFilling with chain oil Checking wear on cutting equipment Chain drive sprocketNeedle bearing lubrication Working with the chain AssemblyFitting the bar and chain Fuel Handling Fuel Fuel safety FuelingTransport and storage Long-term storage Starting and Stopping Starting and stoppingCold engine Warm engine Stopping Basic safety rules Working TechniquesBefore use General working instructions General rules Basic cutting technique Terms Limbing Tree felling technique Safe distanceFelling direction Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreat Directional cuts Felling cut General advice Freeing a tree that has fallen badlyFreeing a trapped tree Cutting trees and branches that are in tension Cutting the trunk into logs How to avoid kickbackWhat is kickback? General MaintenanceCarburetor adjustment Correctly adjusted carburetor High speed jet HChecking brake band wear Checking the front hand guard Checking the inertia brake release Immediately Mufﬂer Starter Changing a broken or worn starter cordTensioning the recoil spring Changing a broken recoil spring Air ﬁlter Spark plugLubricating the bar tip sprocket Must always be replaced Adjustment of the oil pump Air Injection centrifugal cleaningWhen making adjustments Needle bearing lubrication Winter use Heated handles Maintenance schedule Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Technical Data Technical data Saw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Your Warranty Rights and Obligations American Standard Safety Precautions Safety precautions for chain saw usersKickback safety precautions Other safety precautions ´z+SÆ=¶52¨ Page 1151002-95