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Husqvarna 576 XPG, 1153181-95 manual Original instructions, ´z+U23¶5X¨ ´z+U23¶5X¨

Models: 1153181-95 576 XPG

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Original instructions

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Husqvarna 576 XPG, 1153181-95 manual Original instructions, ´z+U23¶5X¨ ´z+U23¶5X¨

Contents

English 570 576 XP 576 XPGOperator’s manual Symbols in the operator’s manual KEY TO SYMBOLSSymbols on the machine KEY TO SYMBOLS CONTENTS ContentsINTRODUCTION Dear customerWHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the chain saw?GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before using a new chain sawMachine′s safety equipment Always use common sensePersonal protective equipment Chain brake and front hand guardGENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS EnglishThrottle lockout Chain catcherRight hand guard GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSStop switch Cutting equipmentVibration damping system MufﬂerCutting equipment designed to reduce kickback GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSGENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS General information on sharpening cutting teethWARNING! Departure from the sharpening instructions considerablyTensioning the chain GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSGeneral advice on adjusting depth gauge setting increased if the depth gauge setting isLubricating cutting equipment GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSWARNING! Poor lubrication of cutting Chain oilGENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Chain drive sprocketASSEMBLY Fitting the bar and chainFUEL HANDLING FuelGasoline Two-strokeoilFuel safety FuelingTransport and storage Long-termstorageSTARTING AND STOPPING Starting and stoppingCold engine Warm engineStopping STARTING AND STOPPINGBasic safety rules WORKING TECHNIQUESBefore use General working instructionsWARNING! Sometimes chips get stuck in WORKING TECHNIQUESGeneral rules Basic cutting technique WORKING TECHNIQUESWARNING! Never use a chain saw by GeneralTree felling technique WORKING TECHNIQUESWORKING TECHNIQUES zonezone Felling directionWORKING TECHNIQUES Felling cutHow to avoid kickback What is kickback?Freeing a tree that has fallen badly WORKING TECHNIQUESWORKING TECHNIQUES Limbing WARNING! A majority of kickbackMAINTENANCE Carburetor adjustmentBasic settings and running in Fine adjustmentCorrectly adjusted carburetor MAINTENANCEChain brake and front hand guard Checking brake band wearMAINTENANCE Throttle lockoutChain catcher Right hand guardMufﬂer StarterChanging a broken or worn starter cord MAINTENANCEAir ﬁlter Tensioning the recoil springChanging a broken recoil spring Fitting the starterSpark plug Lubricating the bar tip sprocketNeedle bearing lubrication MAINTENANCEAdjustment of the oil pump ”Air Injection” centrifugal cleaningCooling system Winter useTemperature 0C 32F or colder Temperature -5C23F or colderHeated handles Fitting the winterising kitMaintenance schedule MAINTENANCEDaily maintenance Weekly maintenanceTECHNICAL DATA Technical dataSaw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges TECHNICAL DATAFEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONSMANUFACTURER′S WARRANTY COVERAGE OWNER′S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIESMAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT AND EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS LISTMAINTENANCE STATEMENT REPAIR OF EMISSION-RELATEDPARTSAMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Safety precautions for chain saw usersKickback safety precautions Other safety precautionsOriginal instructions ´z+U23¶5X¨ ´z+U23¶5X¨