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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

10 – English

Will my hand always activate the chain 
brake during a kickback?

No. It takes a certain force to move the hand guard forward. 
If your hand only lightly touches the front guard or slips over 
it, the force may not be enough to trigger the chain brake. You 
should also maintain a firm grip of the chain saw handles 
while working. If you do and experience a kickback, your 
hand may never leave the front handle and will not activate 
the chain brake, or the chain brake will only activate after the 
saw has swung around a considerable distance. In such 
instances, the chain brake might not have enough time to 
stop the saw chain before it touches you.

There are also certain positions in which your hand cannot 
reach the front hand guard to activate the chain brake; for 
example, when the saw chain is held in felling position.

Will my inetria activated chain brake always 
activate during kickback in the event of a 
kickback?

No. First your brake must be in working order. Testing the 
brake is simple, see instructions under the heading 
Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw safety 
equipment. We recommend you do before you begin each 
work session. Second the kickback must be strong enough 
to activate the chain brake. If the chain brake is too sensitive 
it would activate all the time which would be a nuisance.

Will my chain brake always protect me from 
injury in the event of a kickback?

No. First, the chain brake must be in working order to provide 
the intended protection. Second, it must be activated during 
the kickback as described above to stop the saw chain. 
Third, the chain brake may be activated but if the bar is too 
close to you the brake might not have enough time to slow 
down and stop the chain before the chain saw hits you.

Only you and proper working technique can eliminate 
kickback and its danger.

Throttle lockout

The throttle lockout is designed to prevent accidental 
operation 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 lockout both move back to their original 
positions. This arrangement means that the throttle control is 
automatically locked at the idle setting.

Chain catcher

The chain catcher is designed to catch the chain if it snaps 
or jumps off. This should not happen if the chain is properly 
tensioned (see instructions under the heading Assembly) 
and if the bar and chain are properly serviced and 
maintained (see instructions under the heading General 
working instructions).

Right hand guard

Apart from protecting your hand if the chain jumps or snaps, 
the right hand guard stops branches and twigs from 
interfering with your grip on the rear handle.

Vibration damping system

Your machine is equipped with a vibration damping system 
that is designed to reduce vibration and make operation 
easier.

The machine

s vibration damping system reduces the 

transfer of vibration between the engine unit/cutting 
equipment and the machine

s handle unit. The body of the 

chain saw, including the cutting equipment, is insulated from 
the handles by vibration damping units.

Cutting hardwoods (most broadleaf trees) creates more 
vibration than cutting softwoods (most conifers). Cutting with 

Summary of Contents for 570, 575XP

Page 1: ... E E En n n ng g g gl l l li i i is s s sh h h h 575XP AutoTune EPA I Operator s manual Please read the operator s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine ...

Page 2: ...he guide bar to move suddenly upward and backward so called kickback which may cause serious injury Other symbols decals on the machine refer to special certification requirements for certain markets Symbols in the operator s manual Switch off the engine by moving the stop switch to the STOP position before carrying out any checks or maintenance Always wear approved protective gloves Regular clean...

Page 3: ...h the engine has been shown to meet Federal emissions requirements Category C 50 hours B 125 hours and A 300 hours Maintenance replacement or repair of the emission control devices and system may be performed by any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual The engine exhaust from this product contains chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reprodu...

Page 4: ...g and stopping 20 WORKING TECHNIQUES Before use 22 General working instructions 22 How to avoid kickback 29 MAINTENANCE General 30 Carburetor adjustment 30 Checking maintaining and servicing chain saw safety equipment 30 Muffler 32 Starter 33 Air filter 34 Spark plug 34 Lubricating the bar tip sprocket 35 Needle bearing lubrication 35 Adjustment of the oil pump 35 Cooling system 35 Air Injection c...

Page 5: ... and market high quality motor driven products for forestry and gardening as well as for building and construction industry Your purchase gives you access to professional help with repairs and service whenever this may be necessary If the retailer who sells your machine is not one of our authorized dealers ask for the address of your nearest servicing dealer It is our wish that you will be satisfi...

Page 6: ...linder cover 11 Front handle 12 Front hand guard 13 Muffler 14 Bar tip sprocket 15 Chain 16 Bar 17 Bumper spike 18 Chain catcher 19 Chain tensioning screw 20 Oil pump adjustment screw 21 Clutch cover 22 Right hand guard 23 Throttle control 24 Operator s manual EPA 25 Combination spanner 26 Bar guard 27 Information and warning decal 28 Product and serial number plate 1 3 2 4 6 5 7 13 14 9 10 11 12 ...

Page 7: ...hat may be carcinogenic Avoid contact with these elements in the event of a damaged muffler WARNING Long term inhalation of the engine s exhaust fumes chain oil mist and dust from sawdust can represent a health risk WARNING The ignition system of this machine produces an electromagnetic field during operation This field may under some circumstances interfere with pacemakers To reduce the risk of s...

Page 8: ...are not carried out professionally If you need further information please contact your nearest servicing dealer Chain brake and front hand guard Your chain saw is equipped with a chain brake that is designed to stop the chain if you get a kickback The chain brake reduces the risk of accidents but only you can prevent them Take care when using your saw and make sure the kickback zone of the bar nev...

Page 9: ...minor and do not always activate the chain brake If this happens you should hold the chain saw firmly and not let go The way the chain brake is activated either manually or automatically by the inertia release mechanism depends on the force of the kickback and the position of the chain saw in relation to the object that the kickback zone of the bar strikes If you get a violent kickback while the k...

Page 10: ...during the kickback as described above to stop the saw chain Third the chain brake may be activated but if the bar is too close to you the brake might not have enough time to slow down and stop the chain before the chain saw hits you Only you and proper working technique can eliminate kickback and its danger Throttle lockout The throttle lockout is designed to prevent accidental operation of the t...

Page 11: ...pened chain increases the risk of accidents Maintain the correct depth gauge setting Follow our instructions and use the recommended depth gauge clearance Too large a clearance increases the risk of kickback WARNING Overexposure to vibration can lead to circulatory damage or nerve damage in people who have impaired circulation Contact your doctor if you experience symptoms of overexposure to vibra...

Page 12: ... a bar and chain combinations recommended by Husqvarna See instructions under the heading Technical Data for a list of replacement bar and chain combinations we recommend Bar Length inches cm Number of teeth on bar tip sprocket T Chain pitch inches The spacing between the drive links of the chain must match the spacing of the teeth on the bar tip sprocket and drive sprocket Number of drive links T...

Page 13: ... without the right equipment We recommend that you use our file gauge This will help you obtain the maximum kickback reduction and cutting performance from your chain See instructions under the heading Technical data for information about sharpening your chain Sharpening cutting teeth To sharpen cutting teeth you will need a round file and a file gauge See instructions under the heading Technical ...

Page 14: ...ting is correct when you no longer feel resistance as you draw the file along the depth gauge tool Tensioning the chain The more you use a chain the longer it becomes It is therefore important to adjust the chain regularly to take up the slack Check the chain tension every time you refuel NOTE A new chain has a running in period during which you should check the tension more frequently Tension the...

Page 15: ... that you also use the recommended cutting equipment a bar that is too long will use more chain oil Checking chain lubrication Check the chain lubrication each time you refuel See instructions under the heading Lubricating the bar tip sprocket Aim the tip of the bar at a light coloured surface about 20 cm 8 inches away After 1 minute running at 3 4 throttle you should see a distinct line of oil on...

Page 16: ...nly 0 16 inch 4 mm the chain must be replaced Bar Check regularly Whether there are burrs on the edges of the bar Remove these with a file if necessary Whether the groove in the bar has become badly worn Replace the bar if necessary Whether the tip of the bar is uneven or badly worn If a hollow forms on the underside of the bar tip this is due to running with a slack chain To prolong the life of t...

Page 17: ...r 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 combina...

Page 18: ... Note that carburetor adjustment may be necessary when changing the type of fuel see instructions under the heading Carburetor Running in Avoid running at a too high speed for extended periods during the first 10 hours Two stroke oil For best results and performance use HUSQVARNA two stroke engine oil which is specially formulated for our air cooled two stroke engines Never use two stroke oil inte...

Page 19: ...tact with sparks or naked flames from electrical equipment electric motors relays switches boilers and the like Always store fuel in an approved container designed for that purpose For longer periods of storage or for transport of the chain saw the fuel and chain oil tanks should be emptied Ask where you can dispose of waste fuel and chain oil at your local gas station Ensure the machine is cleane...

Page 20: ...d the chain saw on the ground by placing your right foot through the rear handle Pull the starter handle with your right hand and pull out the starter cord slowly until you feel a resistance as the starter pawls engage then pull firmly and rapidly Never wrap the starter cord around your hand CAUTION Do not pull the starter cord all the way out and do not let go of the starter handle when the cord ...

Page 21: ...activated when starting Se instructions under the heading Start and stop Do not drop start This method is very dangerous because you may lose control of the saw Never start the machine indoors Exhaust fumes can be dangerous if inhaled Observe your surroundings and make sure that there is no risk of people or animals coming into contact with the cutting equipment Always hold the saw with both hands...

Page 22: ...tting bushes i e cutting many small branches at the same time Small branches can be grabbed by the chain and thrown back at you causing serious injury 4 Make sure you can move and stand safely Check the area around you for possible obstacles roots rocks branches ditches etc in case you have to move suddenly Take great care when working on sloping ground 5 Take great care when cutting a tree that i...

Page 23: ...not let go of the handles 3 Most kickback accidents happen during limbing Make sure you are standing firmly and that there is nothing in the way that might make you trip or lose your balance Lack of concentration can lead to kickback if the kickback zone of the bar accidentally touches a branch nearby tree or some other object Have control over the workpiece If the pieces you intend to cut are sma...

Page 24: ...tions under the heading How to avoid kickback Terms Cutting General term for cutting through wood Limbing Cutting branches off a felled tree Splitting When the object you are cutting breaks off before the cut is complete There are five important factors you should consider before making a cut 1 Make sure the cutting equipment will not jam in the cut 2 Make sure the object you are cutting will not ...

Page 25: ... all the way through the log from above Avoid letting the chain touch the ground as you finish the cut Maintain full throttle but be prepared for what might happen If it is possible can you turn the log stop cutting about 2 3 of the way through the log Turn the log and finish the cut from the opposite side The log is supported at one end There is a high risk that it will split Start by cutting fro...

Page 26: ...nded Another very important factor which does not affect the felling direction but does affect your safety is to make sure the tree has no damaged or dead branches that might break off and hit you during felling The main point to avoid is letting the tree fall onto another tree It is very dangerous to remove a trapped tree and there is high accident risk See instructions under the heading Freeing ...

Page 27: ... This line should be perfectly horizontal and at right angles 90 to the chosen felling direction Felling cut The felling cut is made from the opposite side of the tree and it must be perfectly horizontal Stand on the left side of the tree and cut on the pull stroke Make the felling cut about 1 5 2 inches 3 5 cm above the bottom directional cut Finish the felling cut parallel with the directional c...

Page 28: ... is very dangerous to remove a trapped tree and there is high accident risk Never try to fell the tree that is trapped Never work in the risk zone of the hanging trapped tree The safest method is to use a winch Tractor mounted Portable Cutting trees and branches that are in tension Preparations Work out which side is in tension and where the point of maximum tension is i e where it would break if ...

Page 29: ... kickback zone of the bar touches an object Limbing Make sure that you can stand and move about safely Work on the left side of the trunk Work as close as possible to the chain saw for maximum control If possible let the weight of the chain saw rest on the trunk Keep the trunk between you and the chain saw as you move along the trunk Cutting the trunk into logs See instructions under the heading B...

Page 30: ...or in the ignition system that limits the maximum speed to 13600 rpm When the speed governor is activated you will get the same sound experience as when the chain saw 4 cycles Correctly adjusted carburetor A correctly adjusted carburettor means the machine accelerates without hesitation and it four strokes a little at full throttle In addition the chain should not rotate when idling Checking maint...

Page 31: ...s around the handles Apply full throttle and activate the chain brake by tilting your left wrist forward onto the front hand guard Do not let go of the front handle The chain should stop immediately Throttle lockout Make sure the throttle control is locked at the idle setting when the throttle lockout is released Press the throttle lockout and make sure it returns to its original position when you...

Page 32: ...e engine stops when you move the stop switch to the stop setting Muffler Never use a machine that has a faulty muffler Regularly check that the muffler is securely attached to the machine Some mufflers are equipped with a special spark arrestor screen If your machine has this type of muffler you should clean the screen at least once a week This is best done with a wire brush A blocked screen will ...

Page 33: ...y Insert the starter cord through the hole in the starter housing and the starter handle Make a secure knot in the end of the starter cord Tensioning the recoil spring Hook the starter cord in the notch in the pulley and turn the starter pulley about 2 turns clockwise Note Check that the pulley can be turned an additional 1 2 turn when the starter cord is pulled all the way out Changing a broken r...

Page 34: ...e filter must therefore be replaced with a new one at regular intervals A damaged air filter must always be replaced A HUSQVARNA chain saw can be equipped with different types of air filters according to working conditions weather season etc Contact your dealer for advice Spark plug The spark plug condition is influenced by Incorrect carburetor adjustment An incorrect fuel mixture too much or inco...

Page 35: ...ations apply to Husqvarna s chain oil for other chain oils increase the oil flow by one step Cooling system To keep the working temperature as low as possible the machine is equipped with a cooling system The cooling system consists of 1 Air intake on the starter 2 Air guide plate 3 Fins on the flywheel 4 Cooling fins on the cylinder 5 Cylinder cover directs cold air over the cylinder Clean the co...

Page 36: ...t the winter cover in the cylinder cover Temperature 0 C 32 F or colder Move the cover from position A to position B so that preheated air from the cylinder can pass into the carburettor compartment and prevent e g the air filter icing up again When fitting the winter cover in position B the centrifugal cleaning nozzle is blocked This measure requires the air filter to be cleaned more regularly Te...

Page 37: ... wear Check the lubrication hole in the bar to be sure it is not clogged Clean the bar groove If the bar has a sprocket tip this should be lubricated Lubricate the clutch drum bearing Clean the outside of the carburetor Check that the bar and chain are getting sufficient oil File off any burrs from the edges of the bar Check fuel hose for cracks or other damage Change if necessary Check the saw ch...

Page 38: ... 0 5 Fuel and lubrication system Manufacturer of carburetor Zama Carburetor type C1M EL40 Fuel tank capacity US pint litre 1 48 0 7 Oil pump capacity at 9 000 rpm ml min 5 22 Oil tank capacity US pint litre 0 80 0 40 Type of oil pump Automatic Weight Chain saw without bar or chain empty tanks lb kg 15 4 7 0 Chain bar Recommended bar lengths inch cm 16 32 40 80 Pitch inch mm 3 8 9 52 Thickness of d...

Page 39: ...ar Chain Length inch Pitch inch Gauge inch Max nose radius Type Drive link count 16 3 8 0 058 11T or ATM 1 33 Husqvarna H42 Husqvarna H48 60 18 3 8 0 058 68 20 3 8 0 058 72 24 3 8 0 058 84 28 3 8 0 058 92 32 3 8 0 058 105 16 3 8 0 050 11T or ATM 1 33 Husqvarna H46 Husqvarna H47 Husqvarna H47S Husqvarna H82 60 18 3 8 0 050 68 20 3 8 0 050 72 24 3 8 0 050 84 28 3 8 0 050 93 32 3 8 0 050 105 WARNING ...

Page 40: ...initial owner and each subsequent purchaser that the engine is free from defects in materials and workmanship which cause the failure of a warranted part for a period of two years WHAT IS COVERED REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS Repair or replacement of any warranted part will be performed at no charge to the owner at an approved Husqvarna Forest Garden servicing dealer If you have any questions reg...

Page 41: ...and securely assembled Be sure that the saw chain stops moving when the throttle control trigger is released Shut off the engine before setting the chain saw down Use extreme caution when cutting small size brush and saplings because slender material may catch the saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance When cutting a limb that is under tension be alert for springback so that y...

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