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  • Page 1 555, 556, 560 XP, 560 XPG, 562 XP, 562 Operator's manual 2-38...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Intended use Product description This product is intended for sawing in wood. The Husqvarna 555, 556, 560 XP, 560 XPG, 562 XP, 562 XPG are chainsaw models with a combustion Note: National regulations can set limit to the operation engine.
  • Page 3 3. Throttle trigger lockout Noise emission to the environment complies 4. Rear handle with applicable EC Directives. The noise 5. Information and warning decal emission of the product is specified in Technical data on page 33 and on the 6. Start/stop switch label.

  • Page 4: Safety

    Safety Safety definitions Safety instructions for operation Warnings, cautions and notes are used to point out specially important parts of the manual. WARNING: Read the warning instructions that follow before you use the product. WARNING: Used if there is a risk of injury or death for the operator or bystanders if the •...
  • Page 5 Do not hesitate to contact your dealer or Husqvarna if you have any questions about the use of the product. We will willingly be of service and provide you with advice as well as help you to use your product both efficiently and safely.
  • Page 6 The chain catcher catches the saw chain if it breaks or the product on page 22 . comes loose. Correct saw chain tension and correctly • If the safety devices are defective, speak to your Husqvarna servicing dealer. 587 - 001 - 29.10.2018...
  • Page 7 applied maintenance on the saw chain and guide bar, decrease the risk of accidents. Muffler WARNING: The muffler becomes very hot Right hand guard during/after operation and at idle speed. There is a risk of fire, especially when you The right hand guard is a protection for your hand on the operate the product near flammable rear handle.
  • Page 8 Safety instructions for the cutting • Take care when handling fuel and chain oil. Be aware of the risks of fire, explosion and those equipment associated with inhalation. • Do not smoke and do not place any hot objects in the vicinity of fuel.

  • Page 9: Assembly

    not correctly lubricated, the risk of wear on the guide bar, saw chain and chain drive sprocket increases. Assembly Introduction 5. Make sure that the edges of the cutters point forward on the top edge of the guide bar. WARNING: Read and understand the safety chapter before you assemble the product.

  • Page 10: Operation

    5. Make sure that there is no oil on the handles. • If Husqvarna two-stroke oil is not available, use a 6. Make sure that the vibration damping system two-stroke oil of good quality for air-cooled engines. operates correctly and that it is not damaged.
  • Page 11 2. Add the full quantity of oil. 3. Shake the fuel mixture. • Use Husqvarna chain oil for maximum saw chain life and to prevent negative effects on the environment. 4. Add the remaining quantity of gasoline to the If Husqvarna chain oil is not available, we container.
  • Page 12 and with large force, which throws the product in the • Will the chain brake always protect me from direction of the operator. 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.
  • Page 13 To prepare start with a warm engine WARNING: Do not twist the starter rope WARNING: The chain brake must be around your hand. engaged when the product is started to decrease the risk of injury. 5. Pull the starter rope handle quickly and with force. 1.
  • Page 14 To stop the product 1. Push the start/stop switch down to stop the engine. To use the cutting technique Pull stroke and push stroke WARNING: Use full throttle when you cut You can cut through wood with the product in 2 different and decrease to idle speed after each cut.
  • Page 15 2. Cut approximately ⅔ through the trunk and then 2. Cut through the remaining part of the trunk on the stop. Turn the trunk and cut from the opposite side. push stroke to complete the cut. To cut a trunk that has support on one end WARNING: Stop the engine if the saw chain gets caught in the trunk.
  • Page 16 b) Select the applicable cutting technique for the a) Select the applicable cutting technique for the tension in the branch. tension in the branch. WARNING: If you are not sure about WARNING: If you are not sure about how to cut the branch, speak to a how to cut the branch, speak to a professional chainsaw operator professional chainsaw operator...
  • Page 17 Refer to on page 19 . 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.
  • Page 18 The felling hinge To use the safe corner method The most important procedure during tree felling is to The felling cut must be made slightly above the make the correct felling hinge. With a correct felling directional cut. hinge, you control the felling direction and make sure that the felling procedure is safe.
  • Page 19 b) Cut on the pull stroke through the remaining trunk. c) Cut straight into the trunk from the other side of the tree to complete the felling hinge. d) Cut on the push stroke, until ⅓ of the trunk is left, to complete the safe corner.
  • Page 20 5. Make one or more cuts of sufficient depth necessary 2. For temperatures between 0°C/32°F and -5°C/23°F, to decrease the tension. Cut at or near the point of open the plug in the partition wall. maximum tension. Make the tree or branch break at the point of maximum tension.

  • Page 21: Maintenance

    Heated handles (560 XPG, 562 XPG) Electrical carburetor heating (560 XPG, 562 The product has heated front and rear handles. The XPG) electrical heating coils are powered by a generator. Adjustment of the carburetor heating is done electrically Push the switch in the direction of the arrow to engage through a thermostat.
  • Page 22 Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Do a check of the saw chain. Refer to Clean between the cylinder fins. Empty the oil tank. To examine the cutting equipment on page 30 . Sharpen the saw chain and do a check of its tension.

  • Page 23: Of The Product

    4. Let go of the front handle and let the guide bar tip fall 2. Press down the throttle trigger lockout and make against the stump. sure that it goes back to its initial position when you release it. 3. Make sure that the throttle trigger is locked at the idle position when the throttle trigger lockout is released.

  • Page 24: Product Overview

    To do a check of the vibration damping 2. Make sure that the muffler is correctly attached to the product. 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.
  • Page 25 4. Let the pulley rotate slowly rearward to release the 9. Make a tight knot at the end of the starter rope. recoil spring. WARNING: You must be careful when you replace the return spring or the starter rope. The recoil spring is in tension when it is wound up in the starter housing.

  • Page 26: Of The Product

    Replace a worn or damaged guide bar or saw chain with the guide bar and saw chain combination recommended by Husqvarna. This is necessary to keep the safety Accessories on page functions of the product. Refer to 35 , for a list of replacement bar and chain combinations that we recommend.
  • Page 27 • Number of teeth on bar tip sprocket (T). • Drive link width, mm/in. • Chain pitch, in. The distance between the drive links of the saw chain must align with the distance of the teeth on the bar tip sprocket and drive sprocket. General information about how to sharpen the cutters Do not use a blunt saw chain.
  • Page 28 It is not easy to sharpen a saw chain correctly without the correct equipment. Use Husqvarna file gauge. This will help you to keep maximum cutting performance and the kickback risk at a minimum.

  • Page 29: Product Overview

    To adjust the tension of the saw 2. If the saw chain lubrication is correct, you see a clear line of oil on the surface after 1 minute. chain WARNING: A saw chain with an incorrect tension can come loose from the guide bar and cause serious injury or death.
  • Page 30 To do a check of the guide bar 4. Lubricate the needle bearing with a grease gun. Use engine oil or a bearing grease of high quality. 1. Make sure that the oil channel is not blocked. Clean if it is necessary. 2.
  • Page 31 ™ 7. Turn the guide bar daily to extend its life cycle. the air filter. AirInjection extends the life of the air filter and the engine. To do maintenance on the fuel tank and the chain oil tank • Drain and clean the fuel tank and the chain oil tank regularly.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    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 cor- rect fuel.

  • Page 33: Transportation And Storage

    4. Do a complete servicing of the product. injuries. • Remove the spark plug cap from the spark plug and engage the chain brake. Technical data Technical data Husqvarna 555 Husqvarna 556 Husqvarna 560 XP Engine Cylinder displacement, cm 59.8 59.8 59.8 Idle speed, rpm...
  • Page 34 Husqvarna 555 Husqvarna 556 Husqvarna 560 XP Sound power level, meas- ured dB(A) Sound power level, guaran- teed L dB(A) Sound levels Equivalent sound pressure level at the operator’s ear, dB(A) Equivalent vibration levels, a hveq Front handle, m/s Rear handle, m/s...

  • Page 35: Accessories

    Accessories Recommended cutting equipment Kickback and guide bar nose radius Chainsaw models Husqvarna 555, 556, 560 XP, 560 For sprocket nose bars the nose radius is specified by XPG, 562 XP, 562 XPG have been evaluated for safety the number of teeth, such as 10T. For solid guide bars...
  • Page 36 16/41 18/46 20/50 15/38 0.058/1.5 Husqvarna 16/41 18/46 20/50 24/61 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 radi- Type Length, drive links (no.) 13/33 0.058/1.5...
  • Page 37 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 radi- Type Length, drive links (no.) 15/38 0.058/1.5 Husqvarna C85 16/41 18/46 34 mm 20/50 24/61...

  • Page 38: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    IX, has the numbers: 0404/10/2234 – 555, 0404/10/2235 - 560 XP, 560 XPG, 0404/10/2259 - 556, 562 XP, 562 XPG . In addition, 0404, RISE SMP Svensk Maskinprovning AB, Box 7035, SE-750 07 Uppsala, Sweden, has certified conformity with annex V of the Council’s...
  • Page 39 587 - 001 - 29.10.2018...
  • Page 40 Original instructions 1159911-26 2018-11-06...

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