Husqvarna 556 Operator's Manual page 13

To prepare start with a warm 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.
Note: Do not use the decompression valve (B).
3. Push the air purge bulb (C) approximately 6 times or
until fuel starts to fill the bulb. It is not necessary to
fill the air purge bulb fully.
4. Push the start/stop switch (D) down to set start
throttle setting.
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To start the product
WARNING: You must keep your feet in a
stable position when you start the product.
WARNING: If the saw chain rotates at idle
speed, speak to your servicing dealer and
do not use the product.
1. Put the product on the ground.
2. Put your left hand on the front handle.
3. Put your right foot into the footgrip on the rear
handle.
4. Pull the starter rope handle slowly with your right
hand until you feel resistance.
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B
C
D
WARNING: Do not twist the starter rope
around your hand.
5. Pull the starter rope handle quickly and with force.
CAUTION: Do not pull the starter rope to
full extension and do not let go of the
starter rope handle. This can cause
damage to the product.
a) If you start your product with a cold engine, pull
the starter rope handle until the engine fires.
Note: You can identify when the engine fires
through a "puff" sound.
b) Disengage the choke.
6. Pull the starter rope handle until the engine starts.
7. Quickly disengage the throttle trigger lockout to set
the product to idle speed.
8. Move the front hand guard rearward to disengage
the chain brake.
9. Use the product.
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