Husqvarna 570 XP/G, Operation Manual

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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 ..................................... 6
Important ...................................................................... 6
Always use common sense ......................................... 6
Personal protective equipment ..................................... 7
Machine
′
s safety equipment ........................................ 7
Cutting equipment ........................................................ 10
ASSEMBLY
Fitting the bar and chain .............................................. 16
FUEL HANDLING
Fuel .............................................................................. 17
Fueling ......................................................................... 18
Fuel safety ................................................................... 18
STARTING AND STOPPING
Starting and stopping ................................................... 19
WORKING TECHNIQUES
Before use: ................................................................... 21
General working instructions ....................................... 21
How to avoid kickback .................................................. 28
MAINTENANCE
General ........................................................................ 30
Carburetor adjustment ................................................. 30
Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw safety
equipment ....................................................................
31
Muf fl er .......................................................................... 33
Starter .......................................................................... 34
Air fi lter ......................................................................... 35
Spark plug .................................................................... 35
Lubricating the bar tip sprocket .................................... 35
Needle bearing lubrication ........................................... 35
Adjustment of the oil pump .......................................... 36
Cooling system ............................................................ 36
”Air Injection” centrifugal cleaning ................................ 36
Winter use .................................................................... 37
Heated handles ............................................................ 37
Maintenance schedule ................................................. 38
TECHNICAL DATA
Technical data .............................................................. 39
FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY
STATEMENT
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS ..... 41
AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Safety precautions for chain saw users ....................... 42