Page 2 - Symbols on the mac; The engine exhaust from this product
KEY T O SYMBOLS 2 – English Symbols on the mac hine: W ARNING! Chain saws can be dangerous! Careless or improper use can result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. Al...
Page 3 - CONTENTS; Contents
CONTENTS English – 3 Contents KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols on the machine: 2 Symbols in the operator’s manual: 2 CONTENTS Contents 3 INTR ODUCTION Dear customer! 4 WHA T IS WHAT? What is what on the chain sa w? 5 GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS Bef ore using a new chain saw 6 Important 6 Always use common sen...
Page 4 - INTR
4 – English INTR ODUCTION Dear customer! Cong ratulations on your choice to buy a Husqvarna product! Husqvarna is based on a tradition that dates back to 1689, when the Swedish King Karl XI ordered the construction of a factory on the banks of the Huskvarna River, for production of muskets. The loca...
Page 6 - Bef; Impor
GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS 6 – English Bef ore 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 ...
Page 7 - Chain brake and front hand guard
GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS English – 7 Al ways use common sense It is not possib le 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 uncer...
Page 8 - GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 8 – English • The chain brake (A) can either be activated manually (by your left hand) or automatically by the inertia release mechanism. • The brake is applied when the front hand guard (B) is pushed forwards. • This movement activates a spring-loaded mechanism that tight...
Page 9 - Throttle lockout
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS English – 9 of the front hand guard, the chain brake can only be activated by the inertia action. Will my hand always activate the chain brake during a kickback? No. It takes a certain force to move the hand guard forward. If your hand only lightly touches the front guard ...
Page 10 - Vibration damping system; Cutting equipment; General rules
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 10 – English Vibration damping system Your machine is equipped with a vibration damping system that is designed to reduce vibration and make operation easier. The machine ′ s vibration damping system reduces the transfer of vibration between the engine unit/cutting equipme...
Page 13 - Tensioning the chain
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS English – 13 • File all the teeth to the same length. When the length of the cutting teeth is reduced to 0.16 inch (4 mm) the chain is worn out and should be replaced. General advice on adjusting depth gauge setting • When you sharpen the cutting tooth (A) the depth gauge ...
Page 14 - Lubricating cutting equipment
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 14 – English 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...
Page 16 - ASSEMBLY; Fitting the bar and chain
ASSEMBLY 16 – English 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 ring (A). Fit the bar over the bar bolts. Place the...
Page 17 - FUEL HANDLING; Fuel; Gasoline; Mixing
FUEL HANDLING English – 17 Fuel Note! The machine is equipped with a two-stroke engine and must always be run using a mixture of gasoline 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 ...
Page 18 - Fueling; Transport and storage
FUEL HANDLING 18 – English 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 ...
Page 19 - STARTING AND STOPPING; Starting and stopping; Cold engine; Warm engine
STARTING AND STOPPING English – 19 Starting and stopping Cold engine Starting: The chain brake should be activated when starting the chain saw. Activate the chain brake by pushing the front hand guard forwards. Ignition; choke: Set the choke control in the choke position. This should automatically s...
Page 20 - Stopping
STARTING AND STOPPING 20 – English throttle latch in order to avoid unnecessery wear on the clutch assembly. 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 damage the machine. Note! Pull the front hand guard tow...
Page 21 - WORKING TECHNIQUES; General working instructions; Basic safety rules
WORKING TECHNIQUES English – 21 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...
Page 23 - Basic cutting technique
WORKING TECHNIQUES English – 23 user. If the saw chain is jamming, the saw may be pushed back at you. 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 can lead to a kic...
Page 25 - Tree felling technique
WORKING TECHNIQUES English – 25 Tree felling technique Safe distance The safe distance between a tree that is to be felled and anyone else working nearby is at least 2 1/2 tree lengths. Make sure that no-one else is in this ”risk zone” before or during felling. Felling direction The aim is to fell t...
Page 27 - Freeing a tree that has fallen badly
WORKING TECHNIQUES English – 27 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 recommen...
Page 28 - How to avoid kickback
WORKING TECHNIQUES 28 – English 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 always occu...
Page 29 - MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE English – 29 General The user must only carry out the maintenance and service work described in this manual. More extensive work must be carried out by an authorised service workshop. Carburetor adjustment Due to existing environmental and emissions legislation your chain saw is equipped...
Page 30 - High speed jet H; Correctly adjusted carburetor
MAINTENANCE 30 – English High speed jet H At the factory the engine is adjusted at sea level. When working at a high altitude or in different weather conditions, temperatures and atmospheric humidity, it may be necessary to make minor adjustments to the high speed jet. CAUTION! If the high speed jet...
Page 32 - Chain catcher; Muffler
MAINTENANCE 32 – English Chain catcher Check that the chain catcher is not damaged and is firmly attached to the body of the chain saw. 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 ...
Page 33 - Starter; Changing a broken or worn starter cord
MAINTENANCE English – 33 Starter 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 (12 inches) and hook it into the notch in the rim of the pulley. Release the recoil spring by letting the ...
Page 34 - Air filter; Spark plug
MAINTENANCE 34 – English Air filter The air filter must be regularly cleaned to remove dust and dirt in order to avoid: • Carburettor malfunctions • Starting problems • Loss of engine power • Unnecessary wear to engine parts • Excessive fuel consumption. • Remove the air filter after taking off the ...
Page 35 - Needle bearing lubrication
MAINTENANCE English – 35 Needle bearing lubrication The clutch drum has a needle bearing on the output shaft. This needle bearing must be lubricated regularly (once a week). When lubricating, remove the clutch cover by loosening the two bar nuts. Lay the saw on its side with the clutch drum upwards....
Page 36 - Winter use; Fitting the winterising kit; Temperature 0; Heated handles; Electrical carburetor heating
MAINTENANCE 36 – English Winter use Running problems can occur when using the machine in the cold and snowy conditions caused by: • Too low engine temperature. • Icing of the air filter and carburetor. Special measures are therefore often required: • Preheat the intake air to the carburetor by using...
Page 37 - Maintenance schedule
English – 37 MAINTENANCE Maintenance schedule The following is a list of the maintenance 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. On chain saws without...
Page 38 - TECHNICAL DATA; Technical data
38 – English TECHNICAL DATA Technical data 570 576XP Engine Cylinder displacement, cu.in/cm 3 4,1/68 4,5/73,5 Cylinder bore, inch/mm 1,93/49 2,0/51 Stroke, inch/mm 1,42/36 1,42/36 Idle speed, rpm 2700 2700 Power, kW/hp @ rpm 3,6/4,9 @ 9600 4,2/5,7 @ 9600 Ignition system Manufacturer of ignition syst...
Page 39 - Saw chain filing and file gauges
English – 39 TECHNICAL DATA Recommended original and replacement bar and chain combinations Following is a list of recommended cutting equipment for Husqvarna chain saw models 576XP, 576XPG and 570. These chain saw models equipped with either of the listed bar and sawchain combinations, fulfills the...
Page 40 - FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT
FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT 40 – English YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The EPA (The US Environmental Protection Agency), Environment Canada and Husqvarna Forest & Garden are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on your 2001 and later small nonroad engin...
Page 41 - AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; Kickback safety precautions
AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY PRECAUTIONS English – 41 Safety precautions for chain saw users (ANSI B 175.1-2000 Annex C) Kickback safety precautions With a basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce or eliminate the element of surprise. Sudden surprise contributes to accidents. Keep a good firm gri...
