Husqvarna 570 XP/G Operation Manual Download

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WHAT IS WHAT?

What is what on the chain saw?

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Decompression valve

Switch for heated handle (575XPG)

Starter handle

Adjuster screws, carburetor

Stop switch (Ignition on/off switch.)

Rear handle

Choke control/Start throttle lock

Fuel tank

Starter

10 Chain oil tank

11 Throttle lock

12 Cylinder cover

13 Front handle

14 Front hand guard

15 Muf

16 Bar tip sprocket

17 Chain

18 Bar

19 Bumper spike

20 Chain catcher

21 Chain tensioning screw

22 Oil pump adjustment screw

23 Clutch cover

24 Right hand guard

25 Throttle control

26 Operator’s manual

27 Combination spanner

28 Bar guard

Summary of Contents for 570 XP/G

Page 1: ... Please read the operator s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine Tempest Technology 4708 N Blythe Ave Fresno CA 93722 800 346 2143 t 559 277 7577 f 559 277 7579 www tempest edge com response tempest edge com Operations Manual ...

Page 2: ...mbols decals on the machine refer to special certification requirements for certain markets 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 cleaning is required Visual check Protective goggles or a visor must be worn Refuelling Filing with oil and adjusting oil flow The chain brake mus...

Page 3: ...g 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 Muffler 33 Starter 34 Air filter 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 cl...

Page 4: ...ket 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 satisfied with ...

Page 5: ...switch Ignition on off switch 6 Rear handle 7 Choke control Start throttle lock 8 Fuel tank 9 Starter 10 Chain oil tank 11 Throttle lock 12 Cylinder cover 13 Front handle 14 Front hand guard 15 Muffler 16 Bar tip sprocket 17 Chain 18 Bar 19 Bumper spike 20 Chain catcher 21 Chain tensioning screw 22 Oil pump adjustment screw 23 Clutch cover 24 Right hand guard 25 Throttle control 26 Operator s manu...

Page 6: ...very important that you read and understand the contents of this operator s manual WARNING The inside of the muffler contain chemicals that 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 IMPORTANT The machine is only designed for cutti...

Page 7: ...d and the risk of accidents can increase if machine maintenance is not carried out correctly and if service and or repairs 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 r...

Page 8: ...chain brake as a parking brake when starting and when moving over short distances to reduce the risk of moving chain accidentally hitting your leg or anyone or anything close by To release the chain brake pull the front hand guard backwards towards the front handle Kickback can be very sudden and violent Most kickbacks are minor and do not always activate the chain brake If this happens you should...

Page 9: ...in 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 des...

Page 10: ...us See instructions under the heading Technical data Keep the chain s cutting teeth properly sharpened Follow our instructions and use the recommended file gauge A damaged or badly sharpened 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...

Page 11: ... 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 12: ...tly 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 Technic...

Page 13: ...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 14: ...n Check the chain lubrication each time you refuel 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 the light surface If the chain lubrication is not working Check that the oil channel in the bar is not obstructed Clean if necessary Check that the groove in the edge of the bar is clean Clean...

Page 15: ...dly 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 the bar you should turn it over daily WARNING Most chain saw accidents happen when the chain touches the operator Wear personal protective equipment See instructions under the heading Personal pro...

Page 16: ...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 17: ...10 hours Two stroke oil For best results and performance use HUSQVARNA two stroke oil which is specially formulated for our two stroke engines Never use two stroke oil intended for water cooled outboard engines sometimes referred to as outboard oil Never use oil intended for four stroke engines Mixing ratio For all engines 1 50 2 Mixing Always mix the gasoline and oil in a clean container intended...

Page 18: ...esigned 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 cleaned and that a complete service is carried out before long term storage The bar guard must always be fitted to the cutting attachment when the machine is bein...

Page 19: ...y 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 is fully extended This can dama...

Page 20: ...uctions 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 The right hand should be on the...

Page 21: ... in bad weather is tiring and often brings added risks such as icy ground unpredictable felling direction etc 3 Take great care when removing small branches and avoid cutting 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...

Page 22: ... mild but it can sometimes be very sudden and violent 2 Always hold the chain saw firmly with your right hand on the rear handle and your left hand on the front handle Wrap your fingers and thumbs around the handles You should use this grip whether you are right handed or left handed This grip minimizes the effect of kickback and lets you keep the chain saw under control Do not let go of the handl...

Page 23: ...place the bar and chain use only combinations that are recommended by us See instructions under the headings Cutting equipment and Technical data Basic cutting technique General Always use full throttle when cutting Reduce the speed to idle after every cut running the engine for too long at full throttle without any load i e without any resistance from the chain during cutting can lead to serious ...

Page 24: ...reasing the risk of losing your balance while working The log is lying on the ground There is little risk of the chain jamming or the object splitting However there is a risk that the chain will touch the ground when you finish the cut Cut 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 happ...

Page 25: ... the stem this makes it more probably that the tree will break and start to fall before you expect it to You may find you are forced to let the tree fall in its natural direction because it is impossible or dangerous to try to make it fall in the direction you first intended Another very important factor which does not affect the felling direction but does affect your safety is to make sure the tr...

Page 26: ... through the trunk and the angle between the top cut and bottom cut should be 45 The line where the two cuts meet is called the directional cut line 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 th...

Page 27: ...g bar We recommend that you use a bar that is longer than the diameter of the tree so that you can make the felling cut and directional cuts with single cutting strokes See instructions under the heading Technical data section to find out which lengths of bar are recommended for your saw There are methods for felling trees with a diameter larger than the bar length However these methods involve a ...

Page 28: ...es deep Continue to cut deeper until tree limb bends and tension is released Cut tree limb from outside the bend after tension has been released How to avoid kickback What is kickback The word kickback is used to describe the sudden reaction that causes the chain saw and bar to jump off an object when the upper quadrant of the tip of the bar known as the kickback zone touches an object Kickback al...

Page 29: ... you and the chain saw as you move along the trunk Cutting the trunk into logs See instructions under the heading Basic cutting technique WARNING A majority of kickback accidents occur during limbing Do not use the kickback zone of the guide bar Be extremely cautious and avoid contacting the log other limbs or objects with the nose of the guide bar Be extremely cautious of limbs under tension They...

Page 30: ...d running at a too high speed for extended periods during the first 10 hours CAUTION If the chain rotates while idling the T screw must be turned anti clockwise until the chain stops Rec idle speed 2700 rpm Fine adjustment When the machine has been run in the carburetor should be finely adjusted The fine adjustment should be carried out by a qualified person First adjust the L jet then the idling ...

Page 31: ...ark is cut off the rev counter does not show speeds higher than 13600 rpm Correctly adjusted carburetor When the carburetor is correctly adjusted the machine accelerates without hesitation and the machine 4 cycles a little at max speed It is also important that the chain does not rotate at idle If the L jet is set too lean it may cause starting difficulties and poor acceleration If the H jet is se...

Page 32: ...vate 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 lock Make sure the throttle control is locked at the idle setting when the throttle lock is released Press the throttle lock and make sure it returns to its original position when you release it Check that the throttle control and throttle l...

Page 33: ... mufflers are equipped with a special spark arrestor mesh If your machine has this type of muffler you should clean the mesh at least once a week This is best done with a wire brush A blocked mesh will cause the engine to overheat and may lead to serious damage Note The mesh must be replaced if it is damaged If the mesh is blocked the machine will overheat and this will cause damage to the cylinde...

Page 34: ...ote 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 recoil spring Lift off the pulley See instructions under heading Changing a broken or worn starter cord Remove the recoil spring from inside the pulley by tapping the pulley lightly with its inside face downwards against a work bench or the like If the spring pops out du...

Page 35: ...ncorrect carburetor adjustment An incorrect fuel mixture too much or incorrect type of oil A dirty air filter These factors cause deposits on the spark plug electrodes which may result in operating problems and starting difficulties If the machine is low on power difficult to start or runs poorly at idle speed always check the spark plug first before taking any further action If the spark plug is ...

Page 36: ...ng conditions A dirty or blocked cooling system results in the machine overheating which causes damage to the piston and cylinder Note The cooling system on a chain saw with catalytic converter must be cleaned daily This is particularly important on chain saws with catalytic converters because the higher exhaust temperature requires efficient cooling of the engine and the catalytic converter unit ...

Page 37: ...her or powder snow a special cover is available which is mounted on the starter housing This reduces the intake of cold air and prevents large amounts of snow from being sucked in CAUTION If the special winterising kit has been fitted or any measures have been taken to increase the temperature these changes must be reversed before the machine is used in normal temperature conditions Otherwise ther...

Page 38: ...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 cha...

Page 39: ...ystem Manufacturer of carburetor Zama Zama Carburetor type C1M EL28 C1M EL28 Fuel tank capacity US pint litre 1 48 0 7 1 48 0 7 Oil pump capacity at 9 000 rpm ml min 5 22 5 22 Oil tank capacity US pint litre 0 78 0 37 0 78 0 37 Type of oil pump Automatic Automatic Weight Chain saw without bar or chain empty tanks lb kg 14 9 6 8 14 9 6 8 XPG 15 4 7 0 Chain bar Recommended bar lengths inch cm 16 20 ...

Page 40: ...nose bar with nose radius 1 33 Bar Chain Length inch Pitch inch Gauge inch Max nose radius Type Drive link count 16 3 8 0 058 11T 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 16 3 8 0 050 Husqvarna H46 Husqvarna H47 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 WARNING This chain saw is capable of severe kickback that could res...

Page 41: ...nitial 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 rega...

Page 42: ...pletely 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 s...

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