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  • Page 1 T540XP II Operator's manual 2-31...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Intended use Product description This product is for professional tree maintenance such The Husqvarna T540XP II is a chainsaw model with a as pruning and to disassemble trees in sections. combustion engine. Work is constantly in progress to increase your safety Note: National regulations can set limit to the operation and efficiency during operation.
  • Page 3 15. Bar tip sprocket 16. Saw chain Fuel. 17. Guide bar 18. Throttle trigger 19. Throttle trigger lockout 20. Belt eyelet Chain oil. 21. Clutch cover 22. Chain tensioning screw 23. Product and serial number plate Both of the operator's hands must be used 24.

  • Page 4: Safety

    Euro V Emissions Note: Other symbols/decals on the product refer to certification requirements for certain markets. WARNING: Tampering with the engine voids the EU type-approval of this product. Safety Safety definitions • The information in this operator's manual is never a substitute for professional skills and experience.
  • Page 5 • Never use the product with visible damage to the handle. Wrap your fingers and thumbs around the spark plug cap and ignition cable. A risk of sparking handles. You should use this grip whether you are arises, which can cause a fire. right handed or left handed.
  • Page 6 Use boots with saw protection, steel toe-cap and should consult an expert before continuing. Do not non-slip sole. hesitate to contact your dealer or Husqvarna if you • Always have a first-aid kit with you. have any questions about the use of the chainsaw.
  • Page 7 Throttle trigger lockout Muffler The throttle trigger lockout prevents accidental operation WARNING: The muffler becomes very hot of the throttle trigger. If you put your hand around the during/after operation and at idle speed. handle and press the throttle trigger lockout (A), it There is a risk of fire, especially when you releases the throttle trigger (B).
  • Page 8 • Always move the product at least 3 m (10 ft) away • Use protective gloves when you use or do from the refuelling area and fuel source before maintenance on the saw chain. A saw chain that starting. does not move can also cause injuries. •...

  • Page 9: Assembly

    Assembly Introduction 6. Align the hole in the guide bar with the chain adjuster pin and install the clutch cover. WARNING: Read and understand the safety chapter before you assemble the product. To assemble the guide bar and saw chain 1.
  • Page 10 • For best results and performance use Husqvarna two-stroke oil. • If Husqvarna two-stroke oil is not available, use a WARNING: Obey the procedure that follows two-stroke oil of good quality for air-cooled engines. for your safety. Speak to your servicing dealer to select the correct oil.
  • Page 11 Speak to your servicing dealer when you select your chain oil. • 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 12 use the product when the kickback occurs that causes the direction of the movement. WARNING: Only you and the correct working technique can prevent kickbacks. To start the product To prepare start with a cold engine WARNING: The chain brake must be engaged when the product is started to decrease the risk of injury.
  • Page 13 1. Move the front hand guard forward to engage the 4. Pull the starter rope handle slowly with your right chain brake. hand until you feel resistance. 2. Push the air purge bulb about 6 times or until fuel starts to fill the bulb. It is not necessary to fill the air WARNING: Do not twist the starter cord purge bulb completely.
  • Page 14 To start the product in the tree Note: Make sure that you have sufficient fuel before you start the product. 1. Engage the chain brake. 2. Hold the product on the left or right side of your body when you start the product. a) If you hold the product on your left side, put your left hand on the front handle.
  • Page 15 1. Before you disconnect the safety strop from the ascent tools, you must attach the product to the harness. Attach the product to the harness through the belt eyelet or a steel ring on the safety strop. To prepare the product for operation in the tree Ground operator As a ground operator, do the following steps.
  • Page 16 • Make sure that you are stable on your feet and keep WARNING: You must engage the chain a low lateral force when you cut vertical branches. brake when you lower the product onto Steer the safety line through a different connection its strop.

  • Page 17: Maintenance

    Maintenance Introduction WARNING: Read and understand the safety chapter before you do maintenance on the product. Maintenance schedule Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Clean the external parts of the prod- Clean the cooling system. Refer to Do a check of the brake band. Refer To clean the cooling system on page To do a check of the brake band uct and make sure that there is no oil...
  • Page 18 Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Make sure that these are no fuel leaks from the engine, tank or fuel lines. Make sure that the saw chain does not rotate when the engine is at idle speed. Make sure that the muffler is correct- ly attached, has no damages and that no parts of the muffler are miss- ing.
  • Page 19 To do a check of the throttle trigger and the 2. Make sure that the chain catcher is stable and attached to the body of the product. throttle trigger lockout 1. Make sure that the throttle trigger and throttle trigger lockout move freely and that the return spring works correctly.
  • Page 20 Return product to a 4. Let the pulley rotate slowly rearward to release the Husqvarna dealer/service station if the recoil spring. muffler is defective. 3. Remove the spark arrester screen.
  • Page 21 7. Pull the starter rope until 1 cm of the spring guide is 14. Push down the knot into position in the spring guide shown. At the same time, press down the starter (B). handle cover and remove it from the starter rope 1 cm/0.5 in handle.
  • Page 22 3. Attach the air filter and make sure that the air filter the guide bar and saw chain combination recommended seals tightly against the filter holder. by Husqvarna. This is necessary to keep the safety Accessories on page functions of the product. Refer to 30 , for a list of replacement bar and chain combinations that we recommend.
  • Page 23 Round file diameter. It is not easy to sharpen a saw chain correctly without General information about how to sharpen the the correct equipment. Use Husqvarna file gauge. This cutters will help you to keep maximum cutting performance and the kickback risk at a minimum.
  • Page 24 Filing equipment and filing angles on Note: Refer to page 30 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 25 3. Lift the front of the guide bar and turn the chain 4. If the saw chain lubrication does not operate To do tensioning screw. Use a wrench. correctly, do a check of the guide bar. Refer to a check of the guide bar on page 26 for 4.
  • Page 26 To examine the cutting equipment 4. Examine the groove in the guide bar for wear. Replace the guide bar if it is necessary. 1. Make sure that there are no cracks in rivets and links and that no rivets are loose. Replace if it is necessary.

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    1. Turn the adjustment screw for the oil pump. Use a 1. Clean the cooling system with a brush weekly or screwdriver or combination wrench. more frequently if it is necessary. a) Turn the adjustment screw clockwise to increase 2. Make sure that the cooling system is not dirty or the chain oil flow.

  • Page 28: Transportation, Storage And Disposal

    • When the product is no longer in use, send it to a • Remove the spark plug cap from the spark plug and Husqvarna dealer or discard it at a recycling engage the chain brake. location. • Attach the product safely during transportation.

  • Page 29: Technical Data

    Technical data Technical data Husqvarna T540XP II Engine Cylinder displacement, cm 37.7 Idle speed, rpm 3000 Maximum engine power acc. to ISO 8893, kW/hp @ rpm 1.8/2.5@10200 Ignition system Spark plug NGK CMR6H Electrode gap, mm Fuel and lubrication system Fuel tank capacity, liter/cm 0.34/340...

  • Page 30: Accessories

    If you are not sure how to identify the type of saw chain on your product, refer to www.husqvarna.com for more Use a Husqvarna file gauge to sharpen the saw chain. A information. Husqvarna file gauge makes sure that you get the 0.025 in / 0.65...

  • Page 31: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel: +46-36-146500, declares under sole responsibility that the chainsaw for tree-service Husqvarna T540XP II from 2016’s serial numbers and onwards (the year is clearly stated in plain text on the type plate with subsequent serial number), are in conformity with the requirements of the COUNCIL’S DIRECTIVES:...
  • Page 32 Original instructions 1142557-26 2020-10-16...

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