Husqvarna 555 - Manuals

setting. Too large depth gauge setting increases the risk of kickback. • Make sure that the saw chain has the correct tension. If the saw chain is not tight against the guide bar, the saw chain can derail. An incorrect saw chain tension increases wear on the guide bar, saw chain and chain drive spro...

6. Align the hole in the guide bar with the chain adjuster pin and install the clutch cover. 7. Tighten the bar nuts finger tight.8. Tighten the saw chain. Refer to To adjust the tension of the saw chain on page 29 for instructions. 9. Tighten the bar nuts. Note: Some models have only 1 bar nut. To ...

WARNING: This product has a function that lets the fuel run out before the chain oil. Use the correct chain oil for this function to operate correctly. Speak to your servicing dealer when you select your chain oil. • Use Husqvarna chain oil for maximum saw chain life and to prevent negative effects ...

To start the product To prepare to start with a cold engine WARNING: The chain brake must be engaged when the product is started to decrease the risk of injury. 1. Move the front hand guard forward to engage the chain brake. 2. Pull the start/stop switch (A) out and up, to set it in choke position. ...

2. Cut through the remaining part of the trunk on the push stroke to complete the cut. 1. 2. WARNING: Stop the engine if the saw chain gets caught in the trunk. Use a lever to open up the kerf and remove the product. Do not try to pull the product out by hand. This can result in injury when the prod...

a) Select the applicable cutting technique for the tension in the branch. WARNING: If you are not sure about how to cut the branch, speak to a professional chainsaw operator before you continue. Refer to To cut trees and branches that are in tension on page 20 for instructions on how to cut branches...

To use the safe corner methodThe felling cut must be made slightly above the directional cut. WARNING: Be careful when you cut with the guide bar tip. Start to cut with the lower section of the guide bar tip as you make a bore cut into the trunk. 1. If the usable cutting length is longer than the tr...

The safest procedure is to use one of the following winches:• Tractor-mounted • Portable To cut trees and branches that are in tension 1. Figure out which side of the tree or branch that is in tension. 2. Figure out where the point of maximum tension is. 3. Examine which is the safest procedure to r...

2. For temperatures between 0°C/32°F and -5°C/23°F, open the plug in the partition wall. 3. For temperatures below -5°C/23°F or in conditions with snow, a winter cover is available. Assemble the winter cover on the starter housing. The winter cover decreases the flow of cool air and keeps snow away ...

Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Make sure that the muffler is correct- ly attached, has no damages and that no parts of the muffler are miss- ing. Maintenance and checks of the safety devices on the product To do a check of the brake band 1. Use a brush to remove wood dust, ...

To do a check of the throttle trigger and throttle trigger lockout 1. Make sure that the throttle trigger and throttle trigger lockout move freely and that the return spring works correctly. 2. Press down the throttle trigger lockout and make sure that it goes back to its initial position when you r...

To do a check of the spark plug CAUTION: Use the recommended spark plug. Refer to Technical data on page 34. An incorrect spark plug can cause damage to the product. 1. If the product is not easy to start or to operate or if the product operates incorrectly at idle speed, examine the spark plug for ...

instructions about how to receive the correct depth gauge setting for your saw chain. A B C WARNING: The risk of kickback increases if the depth gauge setting is too large! To adjust the depth gauge setting Before you adjust the depth gauge setting or sharpen the cutters, refer to General informatio...

To do a check of the guide bar 1. Make sure that the oil channel is not blocked. Clean if it is necessary. 2. Examine if there are burrs on the edges of the guide bar. Remove the burrs using a file. 3. Clean the groove in the guide bar. 4. Examine the groove in the guide bar for wear. Replace the gu...

the air filter. AirInjection ™ extends the life of the air filter and the engine. To clean the cooling system The cooling system keeps the engine temperature down. The cooling system includes the air intake on the starter (A) and the air guide plate (B), the pawls on the flywheel (C), the cooling fi...

Product part to examine Possible cause Action Fuel tank Incorrect fuel type. Drain the fuel tank and fill with cor- rect fuel. The fuel tank is filled with chain oil. If you have tried to start the product, speak to your servicing dealer. If you have not tried to start the product, drain the fuel ta...

To prepare your product for long-term storage 1. Disassemble and clean the saw chain and the groove in the guide bar. CAUTION: If the saw chain and guide bar are not cleaned, they can become rigid or blocked. 2. Attach the transportation guard.3. Clean the product. Refer to Maintenance on page 21 fo...

Husqvarna 560 XPG Husqvarna 562 XP Husqvarna 562 XPG Sound power level, guaran- teed L WA dB(A) 118 118 118 Sound levels 7 Equivalent sound pressure level at the operator’s ear, dB(A) 106 106 106 Equivalent vibration levels, a hveq 8 Front handle, m/s 2 4.4 3.2 3.2 Rear handle, m/s 2 5.3 5.0 5.0 Saw...

Approved cutting equipment for Husqvarna 556, Husqvarna 562 XP, Husqvarna 562 XPG: Guide bar Saw chain Length, in/cm Pitch, in Gauge, in/mm Max. nose radius Type Length, drive links (no.) 13/33 3/8 0.058/1.5 11T Husqvarna H42 52 15/38 56 16/41 60 18/46 68 20/50 72 24/61 84 28/71 92 15/38 3/8 0.058/1...

EC Declaration of Conformity EC Declaration of conformity Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel: +46-36-146500, declares under sole responsibility that the chainsaws for forest service Husqvarna 555, 556, 560 XP, 560 XPG, 562 XP, 562 XPG from 2016’s serial numbers and onwards (the year is c...

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS English – 7 Before using a new chain saw • Please read this manual carefully. • Check that the cutting equipment is correctly fitted and adjusted. See instructions under the heading Assembly. • Refuel and start the chain saw. See the instructions under the headings Fuel Ha...

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 8 – English Always use common sense It is not possible to cover every conceivable situation you can face when using a chain saw. Always exercise care and use your common sense. Avoid all situations which you consider to be beyond your capability. If you still feel uncertai...

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 10 – English 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 cha...

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS English – 11 Stop switch Use the stop switch to switch off the engine. Muffler The muffler is designed to keep noise levels to a minimum and to direct exhaust fumes away from the user. In areas with a hot, dry climate there is a high risk of fires. These areas are sometime...

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 14 – English data to find the correct depth gauge setting for your particular chain. Adjustment of depth gauge setting • The cutting teeth should be newly sharpened before adjusting the depth gauge setting. We recommend that you adjust the depth gauge setting every third t...

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS English – 15 Lubricating cutting equipment Chain oil Chain oil must demonstrate good adhesion to the chain and also maintain its flow characteristics regardless of whether it is warm summer or cold winter weather. As a chain saw manufacturer we have developed an optimal ch...

ASSEMBLY English – 17 Fitting the bar and chain • Check that the chain brake is in disengaged position by moving the front hand guard towards the front handle. • Remove the bar nuts and remove the clutch cover (chain brake). Take off the transportation guard (A). • Fit the bar over the bar bolts. Pl...

FUEL HANDLING 18 – English Fuel Note! The machine is equipped with a two-stroke engine and must always be run using a mixture of petrol 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 HANDLING English – 19 Fueling Clean the area around the fuel cap. Clean the fuel and chain oil tanks regularly. The fuel filter must be replaced at least once a year. Contamination in the tanks causes malfunction. Make sure the fuel is well mixed by shaking the container before refuelling. The ...

STARTING AND STOPPING 20 – English Starting and stopping Starting The chain brake must be engaged when the chain saw is started. Activate the brake by moving the front hand guard forwards. There is a simplified start reminder with illustrations to describe each step on the rear edge of the saw. Cold...

WORKING TECHNIQUES 22 – English Before use: 1 Check that the chain brake works correctly and is not damaged. 2 Check that the rear right hand guard is not damaged. 3 Check that the throttle lockout works correctly and is not damaged. 4 Check that the stop switch works correctly and is not damaged. 5...

WORKING TECHNIQUES 24 – English 8 Unless the user resists this pushing force there is a risk that the chain saw will move so far backwards that only the kickback zone of the bar is in contact with the tree, which will lead to a kickback. Cutting with the bottom edge of the bar, i.e. from the top of ...

WORKING TECHNIQUES English – 25 Limbing When limbing thick branches you should use the same approach as for cutting. Cut difficult branches piece by piece. Cutting If you have a pile of logs, each log you attempt to cut should be removed from the pile, placed on a saw horse or runners and cut indivi...

WORKING TECHNIQUES 28 – English Freeing a tree that has fallen badly Freeing a ”trapped tree” It 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 us...

MAINTENANCE 30 – English General The user must only carry out the maintenance and service work described in this Operator's Manual. More extensive work must be carried out by an authorized service workshop. Carburettor adjustment Your Husqvarna product has been designed and manufactured to specifica...

MAINTENANCE 32 – English Right hand guard Check that the right hand guard is not damaged and that there are no visible defects, such as cracks. Vibration damping system Regularly check the vibration damping units for cracks or deformation. Make sure the vibration damping units are securely attached ...

MAINTENANCE English – 33 Starter housing Changing a broken or worn starter cord • Loosen the screws that hold the starter against the crankcase and remove the starter. • Pull out the cord approx. 30 cm and hook it into the notch in the rim of the pulley. Release the recoil spring by letting the pull...

MAINTENANCE 34 – English • Lubricate the recoil spring with light oil. Fit the cassette with recoil spring in the starter. Fit the starter pulley and tension the recoil spring. Fitting the starter • To fit the starter, first pull out the starter cord and place the starter in position against the cra...

MAINTENANCE English – 35 Lubricating the bar tip sprocket Lubricate the bar tip sprocket each time you refuel. Use the special grease gun and a good quality bearing grease. Needle bearing lubrication The clutch drum has a needle bearing on the output shaft. This needle bearing must be lubricated reg...

MAINTENANCE 36 – English ”Air Injection” centrifugal cleaning Centrifugal cleaning means the following: All air to the carburettor passes through the starter. Dirt and dust is centrifuged out by the cooling fan. IMPORTANT! In order to maintain operation of the centrifugal cleaning system it must be ...

English – 37 MAINTENANCE Maintenance schedule The following is a list of the maintenance steps that must be performed on the machine. Most of the items are described in the Maintenance section. Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Clean the outside of the machine. Check the cooli...

38 – English TECHNICAL DATA Technical data 555 556 560XP Engine Cylinder displacement, cm 3 59,8 59,8 59,8 Cylinder bore, mm 46 46 46 Stroke, mm 36 36 36 Idle speed, rpm 2800 2800 2800 Power, kW/ rpm 3,1/9600 3,1/9600 3,5/9600 Ignition system Spark plug NGK CMR6H NGK CMR6H NGK CMR6H Electrode gap, m...

40 – English TECHNICAL DATA Guide bar and saw chain combinations The following cutting attachments are approved for the models Husqvarna 555, 560XP and 560XPG. The following cutting attachments are approved for the models Husqvarna 556, 562XP and 562XPG. Saw chain filing and file gauges Guide bar Sa...

English – 41 TECHNICAL DATA EC Declaration of Conformity (Applies to Europe only) Husqvarna AB , SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel: +46-36-146500, declares under sole responsibility that the chain saws for forest service Husqvarna 555, 556, 560XP, 560XPG, 562XP and 562XPG from 2013’s serial numbers a...

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