Husqvarna 545G Mark II Operator's Manual
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- Page 1 ® 545 Mark II, 545G Mark II, 550 XP Mark II, ® 550 XP G Mark II Operator's manual 2-39...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Product description This product is intended for sawing in wood. The Husqvarna 545 Mark II, 545G Mark II, 550 XP Mark II, 550 XPG Mark II are chainsaw models with a Note: National regulations can set limit to the operation combustion engine. - Page 3 Chain brake, engaged (right). Chain brake, 17. Muffler disengaged (left). 18. Chain brake and front hand guard 19. Front handle 20. Switch for heated handles (545G Mark II, 550 XPG Mark II) Choke. 21. Right hand guard 22. Clutch cover 23.
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Page 4: Safety
EPA III The Emissions Compliance Period referred to on the Emission Compliance label indicates the number of operating hours for which the engine has been shown to meet Federal emissions requirement. Maintenance, replacement or repair of the emission control devices and system may be performed by any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. - Page 5 Safety instructions for operation ladder, in a tree or where you do not have a firm ground to stand on. WARNING: Read the warning instructions that follow before you use the product. • Before using the chainsaw you must understand the effects of kickback and how to avoid them.
- Page 6 Do not exposure to noise can result in permanent damage to the hearing. hesitate to contact your dealer or Husqvarna if you have any questions about the use of the product. We • Use protective glasses or a face visor to decrease will willingly be of service and provide you with the risk of injury from thrown objects.
- Page 7 Chain brake and front hand guard maintenance on the saw chain and guide bar, decrease the risk of accidents. Your product has a chain brake that stops the saw chain if you get a kickback. The chain brake decreases the risk of accidents, but only you can prevent them.
- Page 8 observe caution when handling fuel and make sure there is adequate ventilation. • Take care when handling fuel and chain oil. Be aware of the risks of fire, explosion and those associated with inhalation. • Do not smoke and do not place any hot objects in the vicinity of fuel.
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Page 9: Assembly
professional repairs and servicing available for your • Make sure that the saw chain has the correct product. tension. If the saw chain is not tight against the guide bar, the saw chain can derail. An incorrect saw chain Safety instructions for the cutting tension increases wear on the guide bar, saw chain equipment To adjust the... -
Page 10: Operation
Premixed fuel operates correctly and that it is not damaged. • Use Husqvarna premixed alkylate fuel of a good 7. Make sure that the muffler is correctly attached and quality, for best performance and extension of the that it is not damaged. - Page 11 4. Add the remaining quantity of gasoline to the two-stroke oil. container. • If Husqvarna two-stroke oil is not available, use a 5. Carefully shake the fuel mixture. two-stroke oil of good quality for air-cooled engines. Speak to your servicing dealer to select the correct oil.
- Page 12 You can also adjust the oil flow. Refer to adjust the chain oil flow on page 31 . • Use Husqvarna chain oil for maximum saw chain life and to prevent negative effects on the environment. If Husqvarna chain oil is not available, we recommend you to use a standard chain oil.
- Page 13 brake is too sensitive, it can engage during rough 1. Move the front hand guard forward to engage the operation. chain brake. • Will the chain brake always protect me from injury during a kickback? No. The chain brake must operate correctly to give protection.
- Page 14 To stop the product 5. Pull the starter rope handle quickly and with force. 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 CAUTION: Do not pull the starter rope to positions.
- Page 15 To cut a trunk on the ground 1. Cut through the trunk on the pull stroke. Keep full throttle but be prepared for sudden accidents. To use the cutting technique WARNING: Make sure that the saw chain does not touch the ground when WARNING: Use full throttle when you cut you complete the kerf.
- Page 16 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.
- Page 17 a) Select the applicable cutting technique for the 2. Make sure that no person is in the risk zone before tension in the branch. or during felling. To calculate the felling direction 1. Examine in which direction it is necessary for the tree to fall.
- Page 18 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 19 To use the safe corner method b) Cut on the pull stroke through the remaining trunk. The felling cut must be made slightly above the directional cut. 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...
- Page 20 5. Make one or more cuts of sufficient depth necessary to decrease the tension. Cut at or near the point of maximum tension. Make the tree or branch break at the point of maximum tension. WARNING: Do not cut straight through a The safest procedure is to use one of the following tree or branch that is in tension.
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Page 21: Maintenance
Assemble the cover on the starter housing. The Heated handles (545G Mark II, 550XPG Mark cover decreases the flow of cool air and keeps large quantities of snow away from the carburetor space. - Page 22 Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Do a check of the chain catcher. Re- Clean or replace the spark arrestor Do a check of the fuel filter and the To do a check of the chain fer to mesh on the muffler. fuel hose.
- Page 23 Maintenance and checks of the safety To do a check of the chain brake devices on the product To start the product on 1. Start the product. Refer to page 13 for instructions. To do a check of the brake band WARNING: Make sure that the saw 1.
- Page 24 To do a check of the muffler 4. Start the product and apply full throttle. 5. Release the throttle trigger and make sure that the 1. Make sure that the muffler is not defective. saw chain stops and stays stationary. WARNING: Do not use a product that WARNING: If the saw chain rotates has a defective muffler or a muffler that...
- Page 25 9. Make a tight knot at the end of the starter rope. ™ CAUTION: If AutoTune does not work 10. 545 Mark II, 545G Mark II: Assemble the spring (C), correctly, speak to your servicing dealer. sleeve (B) and center screw (A). The product adjusts correctly after some fuelings.
- Page 26 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 34 , for a list of replacement bar and chain combinations that we recommend.
- Page 27 • File position. • Drive link width, mm/in. • Round file diameter. It is not easy to sharpen a saw chain correctly without the correct equipment. Use Husqvarna file gauge. This 544 - 004 - 07.02.2019...
- Page 28 Note: Refer to depth gauge. page 35 for information about which file and gauge that Husqvarna recommends for your saw chain. 2. Apply the file gauge correctly on to the cutter. Refer to the instruction supplied with the file gauge.
- Page 29 1. Loosen the bar nuts that hold the clutch cover/chain 2. If the saw chain lubrication is correct, you see a clear brake. Use a wrench. line of oil on the surface after 1 minute. Note: Some models have only one bar nut. 2.
- 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 Air cleaning system 7. Turn the guide bar daily to extend its life cycle. ™ AirInjection is a centrifugal air cleaning system that removes dust and dirt before the particles is caught by ™ the air filter. AirInjection extends the life of the air filter and the engine.
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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 545 Mark Husqvarna 545G Husqvarna 550 XP Husqvarna 550 XPG Mark II Mark II Mark II... -
Page 34: Accessories
Note: Other chainsaw models may not meet the kickback requirements when equipped with the listed guide bar and saw chain combinations. Approved cutting equipment - 545 Mark II and 545G Mark II Guide bar Saw chain Length, in/cm... - Page 35 Approved cutting equipment - 545 Mark II and 545G Mark II Guide bar Saw chain Length, in/cm Pitch, in Gauge, in/mm Max. nose ra- Type Length, drive Low kickback dius links (no.) 13/33 0.325 0.058/1,5 Husqvarna 15/38 16/41 18/46 20/50...
- Page 36 SP33G 586 93 84-04 80° 0.025 in / 0.65 4.8 mm / 3/16 in 505 69 81-09 30° 80° 505 69 81-09 60° 544 - 004 - 07.02.2019...
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Page 37: Warranty
Husqvarna Forest & Garden is not liable to cover of it has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper failures of warranted parts caused by the use of add-on maintenance, unapproved modifications or the use of or modified parts. - Page 38 maintenance or repairs on emission-related parts, will be Do not overreach or cut above shoulder height. provided without charge to the owner if the part is under Follow manufacturer’s sharpening and maintenance warranty. instructions for the saw chain. EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST Only use replacement bars and chains specified by the 1.
- Page 39 should be performed by competent chain saw service personnel. (For example, if improper tools are used to remove the flywheel or if an improper tool is used to hold the flywheel in order to remove the clutch, structural damage to the flywheel could occur and subsequently cause the flywheel to burst.) When transporting your chain saw, use the appropriate guide bar guard.
- Page 40 Original instructions 1159727-95 2019-02-13...