Husqvarna 560 XP Mark II - Manuals

• Only use approved guide bar/saw chain combinations and filing equipment. Refer to Accessories on page 35 for instructions. • Use protective gloves when you use or do maintenance on the saw chain. A saw chain that does not move can also cause injuries. • Keep the cutting teeth correctly sharpened. ...

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 28 for instructions. 9. Tighten the bar nuts. Note: Some models have only one bar nut. T...

WARNING: The saw chain can break if the lubrication of the cutting equipment is not sufficient. Risk of serious injury or death to the operator. 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. Spe...

• Will the chain brake always protect me from injury during a kickback?No. The chain brake must operate correctly to give protection. The chain brake must also be engaged during a kickback to stop the saw chain. If you are near the guide bar, it is possible that the chain brake does not have time to...

To stop the product 1. Push the start/stop switch down to stop the engine. Pull stroke and push stroke You can cut through wood with the product in 2 different positions.• To cut on the pull stroke is when you cut with the bottom of the guide bar. The saw chain pulls through the tree when you cut. I...

1 2 3 1. Remove the limbs on the right side of the trunk. a) Keep the guide bar on the right side of the trunk and keep the body of the product against the trunk. b) Select the applicable cutting technique for the tension in the branch. WARNING: If you are not sure about how to cut the branch, speak...

1 2 2 1 3 To fell a tree Husqvarna recommends you to make the directional cuts and then use the safe corner method when you fell a tree. The safe corner method helps you to make a correct felling hinge and control the felling direction. WARNING: Do not fell trees with a diameter that is more than tw...

1. If the usable cutting length is longer than the tree diameter, do these steps (a-d).a) Make a bore cut straight into the trunk to complete the felling hinge width. b) Cut on the pull stroke until ⅓ of the trunk is left.c) Pull the guide bar 5-10 cm/2-4 in rearward.d) Cut through the remaining of ...

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 release the tension. Note: In some situations the only safe procedure is to use a winch an...

Heated handles (560 XPG Mark II, 562 XPG Mark II) The product has heated front and rear handles. The electrical heating coils are powered by a generator.Push the switch in the direction of the arrow to engage the function. Push the switch in the opposite direction to disengage the function. Electric...

Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Do a check of the saw chain. Refer to To examine the cutting equipment on page 30. Clean between the cylinder fins. Empty the oil tank. Sharpen the saw chain and do a check of its tension. Refer to To sharpen the saw chain on page 26. Do a che...

To do a check of the vibration damping system 1. Make sure that there are no cracks or deformation on the vibration damping units. 2. Make sure that the vibration damping units are correctly attached to the engine unit and handle unit. Refer to Product overview on page 2 for information about where ...

3. Tighten the screws that hold the starter. To clean the air filter Clean the air filter regularly from dirt and dust. This prevents carburetor malfunctions, starting problems, loss of engine power, wear to engine parts and more fuel consumption than usual.1. Remove the cylinder cover and the air f...

file gauge. This will help you to keep maximum cutting performance and the kickback risk at a minimum. WARNING: The force of the kickback increases a lot if you do not follow the sharpening instructions. Note: Refer to for information about sharpening of the saw chain. To sharpen the cutters 1. Use ...

7. Turn the guide bar daily to extend its life cycle. To do maintenance on the fuel tank and the chain oil tank • Drain and clean the fuel tank and the chain oil tank regularly. • Replace the fuel filter yearly or more frequently if necessary. CAUTION: Contamination in the tanks causes malfunction. ...

Troubleshooting The engine does not start Product part to examine Possible cause Action Starter pawls The starter pawls are blocked. Adjust or replace the starter pawls. Clean around the pawls. Speak to an approved service work- shop. Fuel tank Incorrect fuel type. Drain the fuel tank and fill with ...

Transportation and storage Transportation and storage • For storage and transportation of the product and fuel, make sure that there are no leaks or fumes. Sparks or open flames, for example from electrical devices or boilers, can start a fire. • Always use approved containers for storage and transp...

Accessories Recommended cutting equipment Chainsaw models Husqvarna 560XP Mark II, 560XPG Mark II, 562XP Mark II, 562XPG Mark II have been evaluated for safety according to EN ISO 11681-1:2011 (Machinery for forestry - Portable chainsaw safety requirements and testing) and fulfill the safety require...

Approved cutting equipment for Husqvarna 560XP Mark II, Husqvarna 560XPG Mark II: Guide bar Saw chain Length, in/cm Pitch, in Gauge, in/mm Max. nose ra- dius Type Length, drive links (no.) Low kickback 13/33 0.325 0.058/1.5 11T Husqvarna C35 56 No 15/38 64 16/40 11T or 12T or 34 mm 66 18/45 72 20/50...

Declaration of Conformity EC Declaration of conformity We, Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel: +46-36-146500, declare on our sole responsibility that the product: Description Chainsaws for forest service Brand Husqvarna Type / Model 560XP Mark II, 560XPG Mark II, 562XP Mark II, 562XPG Ma...

Declaration of conformity We, Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel: +46-36-146500, declare on our sole responsibility that the product: Description Chainsaws for forest service Brand Husqvarna Type / Model 560XP Mark II, 560XPG Mark II, 562XP Mark II, 562XPG Mark II Identification Serial n...