Page 2 - Intended use; Product description; Product overview
Contents Introduction..................................................................... 2 Safety..............................................................................4 Assembly........................................................................ 9 Operation................................
Page 3 - Symbols on the product
3. Throttle trigger lockout4. Rear handle5. Information and warning decal6. Start/stop switch7. Fuel level window8. Fuel tank9. Starter rope handle10. Starter housing11. Chain oil tank12. Bar tip sprocket13. Guide bar14. Saw chain15. Muffler16. Chain brake and front hand guard17. Front handle18. Dec...
Page 4 - Euro V Emissions; Safety; Safety definitions
If your product has this symbol it has heated handles. yyyywwxxxx The rating plate shows se- rial number. yyyy is the production year and ww is the production week. Note: Other symbols/decals on the product refer to certification requirements for some markets. Euro V Emissions WARNING: Tampering wit...
Page 9 - Assembly; Introduction
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...
Page 10 - To assemble a spiked bumper; Operation; Premixed fuel
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 ...
Page 12 - Kickback information; Common questions about kickback
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 ...
Page 13 - To start the product; To prepare to start with a cold engine
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. ...
Page 16 - To use the limbing technique
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...
Page 17 - To use the tree felling technique; To keep a safe distance
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...
Page 19 - To free a trapped tree
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...
Page 20 - To cut trees and branches that are in tension; To use the product in cold weather
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...
Page 21 - Electrical carburetor heating (560 XPG, 562; Maintenance
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 ...
Page 23 - To do a check of the brake band
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, ...
Page 24 - To do a check of the muffler
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...
Page 27 - Information about the guide bar and saw chain
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 ...
Page 29 - To adjust the depth gauge setting; To adjust the tension of the saw chain
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...
Page 31 - Recommended settings for the oil pump; Air cleaning system
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...
Page 32 - To clean the cooling system; Troubleshooting; The engine does not start
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...
Page 33 - The engine starts but stops again; Transportation and storage
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...
Page 34 - Technical data
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...
Page 36 - Accessories; Recommended cutting equipment
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...
Page 38 - Filing equipment and filing angles
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...
Page 40 - EC Declaration of Conformity; EC Declaration of conformity
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...