570 576 XP 576 XPG | Husqvarna 1153181-95 instruction

Operator’s manual

570 576 XP 576 XPG

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

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Husqvarna 1153181-95 manual 570 576 XP 576 XPG

Contents

570 576 XP 576 XPG Symbols on the machine KEY to SymbolsSymbols in the operator’s manual EPA 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 Tree felling techniqueLog is supported at one end. There is a high risk Safe distance Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreat Felling directionDirectional cuts Felling cut What is kickback? How to avoid kickbackFreeing a tree that has fallen badly Cutting the trunk into logs Carburetor adjustment MaintenanceGeneral When the bar hits the stump the brake should be applied Correctly adjusted carburetorChecking brake band wear Checking the front hand guard Immediately Checking the brake trigger Starter MufﬂerChanging a broken or worn starter cord Tensioning the recoil spring Air ﬁlterChanging a broken recoil spring Fitting the starter Lubricating the bar tip sprocket Spark plugNeedle bearing lubrication Must always be replaced Air Injection centrifugal cleaning Adjustment of the oil pumpWhen making adjustments Cooling system Temperature -5C 23F or colder Temperature 0C 32F or colderHeated handles Fitting the winterising kit 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 MAINTENANCE, Replacement Repair of EMISSION-RELATED Parts Safety precautions for chain saw users American Standard Safety PrecautionsKickback safety precautions Other safety precautions Original instructions 1153181-95