Husqvarna 570 EPA II User Manual

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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS10 – EnglishVibration damping systemYour machine is equipped with a vibration damping system that is designed to reduce vibr

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSEnglish – 11recommended file gauge. A damaged or badly sharpened chain increases the risk of accidents.• Maintain the correct

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS12 – English• Number of drive links.Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge settingGeneral information on sharpening

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSEnglish – 13• File all the teeth to the same length. When the length of the cutting teeth is reduced to 0.16 inch (4 mm) the

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS14 – EnglishLubricating cutting equipmentChain oilChain oil must demonstrate good adhesion to the chain and also maintain it

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSEnglish – 15Chain drive sprocketThe clutch drum is fitted with one of the following drive sprockets:A Spur sprocket (the ch

ASSEMBLY16 – EnglishFitting the bar and chainCheck that the chain brake is in disengaged position by moving the front hand guard towards the front han

FUEL HANDLINGEnglish – 17FuelNote! The machine is equipped with a two-stroke engine and must always be run using a mixture of gasoline and two-stroke

FUEL HANDLING18 – EnglishFuelingClean the area around the fuel cap. Clean the fuel and chain oil tanks regularly. The fuel filter must be replaced at l

STARTING AND STOPPINGEnglish – 19Starting and stoppingCold engineStarting: The chain brake should be activated when starting the chain saw. Activate t

KEY T O SYMBOLS 2 – English Symbols on the mac hine: W ARNING! Chain saws can be dangerous! Careless or improper use can result in serious or fat

STARTING AND STOPPING20 – Englishthrottle latch in order to avoid unnecessery wear on the clutch assembly.CAUTION! Do not pull the starter cord all th

WORKING TECHNIQUESEnglish – 21Before use:1 Check that the chain brake works correctly and is not damaged.2 Check that the rear right hand guard is not

WORKING TECHNIQUES22 – English6 Before moving your chain saw switch off the engine and lock the chain using the chain brake. Carry the chain saw with

WORKING TECHNIQUESEnglish – 23user. If the saw chain is jamming, the saw may be pushed back at you.8 Unless the user resists this pushing force there

WORKING TECHNIQUES24 – EnglishLimbingWhen limbing thick branches you should use the same approach as for cutting.Cut difficult branches piece by piece.

WORKING TECHNIQUESEnglish – 25Tree felling techniqueSafe distanceThe safe distance between a tree that is to be felled and anyone else working nearby

WORKING TECHNIQUES26 – EnglishFellingFelling is done using three cuts. First you make the directional cuts, which consist of the top cut and the botto

WORKING TECHNIQUESEnglish – 27We recommend that you use a bar that is longer than the diameter of the tree, so that you can make the felling cut and d

WORKING TECHNIQUES28 – EnglishHow to avoid kickbackWhat is kickback?The word kickback is used to describe the sudden reaction that causes the chain sa

MAINTENANCEEnglish – 29GeneralThe user must only carry out the maintenance and service work described in this manual. More extensive work must be carr

CONTENTS English – 3 Contents KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols on the machine: 2Symbols in the operator’s manual: 2 CONTENTS Contents 3 INTR ODUCTION D

MAINTENANCE30 – EnglishHigh speed jet HAt the factory the engine is adjusted at sea level. When working at a high altitude or in different weather con

MAINTENANCEEnglish – 31Checking the inertia brake releaseWith the engine turned off, hold the chain saw over a stump or other firm object. Let go of th

MAINTENANCE32 – EnglishChain catcherCheck that the chain catcher is not damaged and is firmly attached to the body of the chain saw.Right hand guardChe

MAINTENANCEEnglish – 33StarterChanging a broken or worn starter cord• Loosen the screws that hold the starter against the crankcase and remove the sta

MAINTENANCE34 – EnglishAir filterThe air filter must be regularly cleaned to remove dust and dirt in order to avoid:• Carburettor malfunctions• Starting

MAINTENANCEEnglish – 35Needle bearing lubricationThe clutch drum has a needle bearing on the output shaft. This needle bearing must be lubricated regu

MAINTENANCE36 – EnglishWinter useRunning problems can occur when using the machine in the cold and snowy conditions caused by:• Too low engine tempera

English – 37MAINTENANCEMaintenance scheduleThe following is a list of the maintenance that must be performed on the machine. Most of the items are des

38 – EnglishTECHNICAL DATATechnical data570 576XPEngineCylinder displacement, cu.in/cm34,1/68 4,5/73,5Cylinder bore, inch/mm 1,93/49 2,0/51Stroke, inc

English – 39TECHNICAL DATARecommended original and replacement bar and chain combinations Following is a list of recommended cutting equipment for Hus

4 – English INTR ODUCTION Dear customer! Cong ratulations on your choice to buy a Husqvarna product! Husqvarna is based on a tradition that dates b

FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT40 – EnglishYOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONSThe EPA (The US Environmental Protection Agency), Environme

AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY PRECAUTIONSEnglish – 41Safety precautions for chain saw users(ANSI B 175.1-2000 Annex C)Kickback safety precautionsWith a bas

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English – 5 WHA T IS WHA T? What is what on the c hain saw? 1 Decompression valve2 Switch for heated handle (576XPG)3 Starter handle4 Adjuster scr

GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS 6 – English Bef ore using a new chain saw • Please read this manual carefully.• Check that the cutting equipment is cor

GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS English – 7 Al ways use common sense It is not possib le to cover every conceivable situation you can face when using

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS8 – English• The chain brake (A) can either be activated manually (by your left hand) or automatically by the inertia releas

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSEnglish – 9of the front hand guard, the chain brake can only be activated by the inertia action. Will my hand always activa