Assembly, Fitting the bar and chain | Husqvarna 1153181-95, 576 XPG

ASSEMBLY

Fitting the bar and chain

	!	WARNING! Always wear gloves, when
	!	working with the chain.
		working with the chain.

Check that the chain brake is in disengaged position by moving the front hand guard towards the front handle.

Remove the bar nuts and remove the clutch cover (chain brake). Take off the transportation ring (A).

Fit the bar over the bar bolts. Place the bar in its rearmost position. Place the chain over the drive sprocket locate it in the groove on the bar. Begin on the top edge of the bar.

Make sure that the edges of the cutting links are facing forward on the top edge of the bar.

Fit the clutch cover and locate the chain adjuster pin in the hole in the bar. Check that the drive links of the chain ﬁt correctly over the drive sprocket and that the chain is

correctly located in the groove in the bar. Tighten the bar nuts ﬁnger tight.

Tension the chain by turning the chain tensioning screw clockwise using the combination spanner.

The chain is correctly tensioned when it does not sag from the underside of the bar, but can still be turned easily by hand. Hold up the bar tip and tighten the bar nuts with the combination spanner.

When ﬁtting a new chain, the chain tension has to be checked frequently until the chain is run-in. Check the chain tension regularly. A correctly tensioned chain ensures good cutting performance and long life.

Note: If clutch cover is difﬁcult to remove, replace bar nuts, engage brake and rerelease (an audible click will be heard if released properly).

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Husqvarna 1153181-95, 576 XPG manual Assembly, Fitting the bar and chain, Working with the chain

Contents

570 576 XP 576 XPG Symbols in the operator’s manual KEY to SymbolsSymbols on the machine 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 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 Tree felling techniqueLog is supported at one end. There is a high risk Safe distance Directional cuts Felling directionClearing the trunk and preparing your retreat Felling cut Freeing a tree that has fallen badly How to avoid kickbackWhat is kickback? Cutting the trunk into logs General MaintenanceCarburetor adjustment 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 Changing a broken or worn starter cord MufﬂerStarter 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