Page 2 - KEY TO SYMBOLS; Symbols on the machine:
KEY TO SYMBOLS 2 – English Symbols on the machine: WARNING! Chain saws can be dangerous! Careless or incorrect 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. Alwa...
Page 4 - CONTENTS; Contents
CONTENTS 4 – English Contents KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols on the machine: ...................................... 2 Symbols in the operator’s manual: ........................ 3 CONTENTS Contents ............................................................... 4 INTRODUCTION Dear Customer, ....................
Page 5 - INTRODUCTION
5 – English INTRODUCTION Dear Customer, Congratulations 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 Husqvarna River, for production of muskets. The locati...
Page 7 - GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; Before using a new chain saw; Important
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...
Page 8 - Always use common sense; Chain brake and front hand guard
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...
Page 10 - Throttle trigger lockout
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...
Page 11 - Stop switch; Cutting equipment; General rules
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...
Page 14 - Tensioning the chain
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...
Page 15 - Lubricating cutting equipment
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...
Page 17 - ASSEMBLY; Fitting the bar and chain; Fitting a spike bumper
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...
Page 18 - FUEL HANDLING; Fuel; Petrol; Mixing
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...
Page 19 - Fueling; Transport and storage
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 ...
Page 20 - STARTING AND STOPPING; Starting and stopping; Starting
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...
Page 22 - WORKING TECHNIQUES; General working instructions; Basic safety rules
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...
Page 24 - Basic cutting technique
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 ...
Page 25 - Tree felling technique
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...
Page 28 - Freeing a tree that has fallen badly; How to avoid kickback
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...
Page 30 - MAINTENANCE; AutoTune
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...
Page 32 - Right hand guard; Muffler
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 ...
Page 33 - Starter housing; Changing a broken or worn starter cord
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...
Page 34 - Fitting the starter; Air filter; Spark plug
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...
Page 35 - Lubricating the bar tip sprocket
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...
Page 36 - Winter use; Temperature 0; Heated handles; Electrical carburettor heating
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 ...
Page 37 - Maintenance schedule
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...
Page 38 - TECHNICAL DATA; Technical data
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...
Page 40 - Guide bar and saw chain combinations
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...
Page 41 - EC Declaration of Conformity
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...
Page 44 - Original instructions
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