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 carburetor	19	Bumper spike
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 (EPA)
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 576 XP EPA II, 570 EPA II manual What is WHAT?, What is what on the chain saw?

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 Right hand guard Throttle lockoutChain catcher Cutting equipment Stop switchVibration damping system Mufﬂer Chain Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickbackBar General information on sharpening cutting teeth Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge setting 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 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 Cutting the trunk into logs How to avoid kickbackWhat is kickback? General MaintenanceCarburetor adjustment 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