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Operator’s manual (EPA II)
570 575XP
Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you
understand the instructions before using the machine.
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KEY TO SYMBOLS Protective goggles or a visor must be worn. Key to symbols WARNING! Chain saws can be dangerous! Careless or improper use can result in Refuelling. serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. Please read the operator’s manual carefully Filing with oil and adjusting oil flow. and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. Always wear: The chain brake must be engaged when • Approved protective helmet the chain saw is started. • Appro
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CONTENTS Contents KEY TO SYMBOLS Key to symbols ............................................................. 2 CONTENTS Contents ...................................................................... 3 INTRODUCTION Dear customer! ............................................................ 4 WHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the chain saw? .................................. 5 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before using a new chain saw ..................................
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INTRODUCTION Dear customer! Congratulations on your choice to buy a Husqvarna product! Husqvarna is based on a tradition that dates back to 1689, when the Swedish King Karl XI ordered the construction of a factory on the banks of the Huskvarna River, for production of muskets. The location was logical, since water power was harnessed from the Huskvarna River to create the water-powered plant. During over 300 years of continuous operation, the Husqvarna factory has produced a lot o
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WHAT IS WHAT? 1 2 3 4 5 10 6 14 11 12 13 7 9 8 15 16 26 27 24 23 22 20 19 18 25 21 17 28 What is what on the chain saw? 1 Decompression valve 15 Muffler 2 Switch for heated handle (575XPG) 16 Bar tip sprocket 3 Starter handle 17 Chain 4 Adjuster screws, carburetor 18 Bar 5 Stop switch (Ignition on/off switch.) 19 Bumper spike 6 Rear handle 20 Chain catcher 7 Choke control/Start throttle lock 21 Chain tensioning screw 8 Fuel tank 22 Oil pump adjustment screw 9 Starter 23 Clutch cover 10 Chai
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before using a new chain saw Important • Please read this manual carefully. IMPORTANT! • Check that the cutting equipment is correctly fitted and adjusted. See instructions under the heading Assembly. The machine is only designed for cutting wood. • Refuel and start the chain saw. See the instructions under You should only use the saw with the bar and chain the headings Fuel Handling and Starting and Stopping. combinations we recommend in the chapter Te
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS chain saw usage if possible. Your dealer, forestry school or • Fire Extinguisher and Shovel your library can provide information about which training materials and courses are available. Generally clothes should be close-fitting without restricting your freedom of movement. IMPORTANT! Sparks can come from the muffler, the bar and chain or other sources. Always have fire extinguishing tools available if you should need them. Help prevent forest fires.
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • The chain brake (A) can either be activated manually (by • Use the chain brake as a ”parking brake” when starting your left hand) or automatically by the inertia release and when moving over short distances, to reduce the risk mechanism. of moving chain accidentally hitting your leg or anyone or anything close by. • The brake is applied when the front hand guard (B) is pushed forwards. • This movement activates a spring-loaded mechanism that tightens the br
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS If the kickback is less violent or the kickback zone of the Throttle lock bar is closer to you the chain brake is designed to be The throttle lock is designed to prevent accidental operation activated manually by the movement of your left hand. of the throttle control. When you press the lock (A) (i.e. when you grasp the handle) it releases the throttle control (B). When you release the handle the throttle control and the throttle lock both mo
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The machine′s vibration damping system reduces the transfer In areas with a hot, dry climate there is a high risk of fires. of vibration between the engine unit/cutting equipment and These areas are sometimes subject to government rules the machine′s handle unit. requiring among other things the muffler must be equipped with an approved type of spark arrestor mesh. The body of the chain saw, including the cutting equipment, is insulated fr
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Keep the chain properly tensioned! If the chain is slack Bar it is more likely to jump off and lead to increased wear on • Length (inches/cm) the bar, chain and drive sprocket. • Number of teeth on bar tip sprocket (T). • Keep cutting equipment well lubricated and properly maintained! A poorly lubricated chain is more likely to break and lead to increased wear on the bar, chain and drive sprocket. • Chain pitch (inches). The spacing bet
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS It is very difficult to sharpen a chain correctly without the right Sharpening your chain and adjusting equipment. We recommend that you use our file gauge. This depth gauge setting will help you obtain the maximum kickback reduction and cutting performance from your chain. General information on sharpening cutting teeth • Never use a blunt chain. When the chain is blunt you have to exert more pressure to force the bar through the wood and the chips will be ve
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS General advice on adjusting depth gauge setting Tensioning the chain • When you sharpen the cutting tooth (A) the depth gauge setting (C) will decrease. To maintain optimal cutting performance the depth gauge (B) has to be filed down to achieve the recommended depth gauge setting. WARNING! A slack chain may jump off the See instructions under the heading Technical data to find bar and cause serious or even fatal injury. the correct depth gauge setting for your part
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS If the chain lubrication is not working: Lubricating cutting equipment • Check that the oil channel in the bar is not obstructed. Clean if necessary. WARNING! Poor lubrication of cutting equipment may cause the chain to snap, ! which could lead to serious, even fatal injuries. Chain oil Chain oil must demonstrate good adhesion to the chain and also maintain its flow characteristics regardless of whether it • Check that the groove in the edge of the bar is clean.
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Needle bearing lubrication Bar Both versions of sprockets have a needle bearing on the drive Check regularly: shaft, which has to be greased regularly (once a week). • Whether there are burrs on the edges of the bar. Remove CAUTION! Use only high quality bearing grease or engine oil. these with a file if necessary. • Whether the groove in the bar has become badly worn. Replace the bar if necessary. Checking wear on cutting equipment Check the chain daily for: • Wheth
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ASSEMBLY The chain is correctly tensioned when it does not sag from the Fitting the bar and chain 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. WARNING! Always wear gloves, when working with the chain, in order to protect ! your hands from injury. Check that the chain brake is in disengaged position by moving the front hand guard towards the front handle. When fitting a new chain, the chain tension ha
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FUEL HANDLING Mixing Fuel Note! The machine is equipped with a two-stroke engine and must always be run using a mixture of gasoline and two- stroke oil. It is important to accurately measure the amount of oil to be mixed to ensure that the correct mixture is obtained. When mixing small amounts of fuel, even small inaccuracies can drastically affect the ratio of the mixture. WARNING! Always ensure there is adequate ventilation when handling fuel. ! Gasoline • This engine is certified to opera
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FUEL HANDLING Fueling Fuel safety • Never refuel the machine while the engine is running. • Make sure there is plenty of ventilation when refuelling or mixing fuel (gasoline and 2-stroke oil). WARNING! Taking the following precautions, • Move the machine at least 3 m from the refuelling point will lessen the risk of fire: before starting it. ! Do not smoke and do not place any hot objects in the vicinity of fuel. Always stop the engine and let it cool for a few minutes before refuelling. When
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STARTING AND STOPPING Warm engine Starting and stopping Use the same procedure as for starting a cold engine but without setting the choke control in the choke position. The WARNING! Note the following before correct choke/start throttle setting is obtained by moving the starting: ! choke control to the choke position and then pushing it in again. The chain brake must be engaged when the chain saw is started to reduce the chance of contact with the moving chain during starting. Never st
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STARTING AND STOPPING CAUTION! Do not pull the starter cord all the way out and do • Observe your surroundings and make sure that there is no not let go of the starter handle when the cord is fully extended. risk of people or animals coming into contact with the This can damage the machine. cutting equipment. Note! Pull the front hand guard towards the front handle. The chain brake is now disengaged. Your saw is ready for use. • Always hold the saw with both hands. The right hand should be o
