What is WHAT?, What is what on the chain saw?

WHAT IS WHAT?

What is what on the chain saw?

1	Decompression valve	16	Bar tip sprocket
2	Switch for heated handle (576 XPG)	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
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 XPG, 1153181-95 manual What is WHAT?, What is what on the chain saw?

Contents

570 576 XP 576 XPG KEY to Symbols Symbols on the machineSymbols in the operator’s manual EPA Contents Introduction Dear customer What is WHAT? What is what on the chain saw? General Safety Precautions Before using a new chain saw Personal protective equipment Machine′s safety equipmentAlways use common sense Chain brake and front hand guard General Safety Precautions Throttle lockout Chain catcherRight hand guard Vibration damping system Stop switchCutting equipment Mufﬂer Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickback BarChain Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge setting General information on sharpening cutting teeth Tensioning the chain Lubricating cutting equipment Filling with chain oilChecking chain lubrication Chain drive sprocket Needle bearing lubricationChecking wear on cutting equipment Assembly Fitting the bar and chainWorking with the chain Fuel Handling Fuel Transport and storage Fuel safetyFueling Long-term storage Cold engine Starting and StoppingStarting and stopping Warm engine Stopping Before use Basic safety rulesWorking Techniques General working instructions General rules Basic cutting technique Terms Log is supported at one end. There is a high risk Tree felling techniqueLimbing Safe distance Felling direction Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreatDirectional cuts Felling cut How to avoid kickback What is kickback?Freeing a tree that has fallen badly Cutting the trunk into logs Maintenance Carburetor adjustmentGeneral Checking brake band wear Correctly adjusted carburetorWhen the bar hits the stump the brake should be applied Checking the front hand guard Checking the brake trigger Immediately Mufﬂer StarterChanging a broken or worn starter cord Changing a broken recoil spring Air ﬁlterTensioning the recoil spring Fitting the starter Needle bearing lubrication Spark plugLubricating the bar tip sprocket Must always be replaced When making adjustments Adjustment of the oil pumpAir Injection centrifugal cleaning Cooling system Heated handles Temperature 0C 32F or colderTemperature -5C 23F or colder Fitting the winterising kit 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 MAINTENANCE, Replacement Repair of EMISSION-RELATED Parts Kickback safety precautions American Standard Safety PrecautionsSafety precautions for chain saw users Other safety precautions Original instructions 1153181-95