Assembly - Husqvarna 572XPG Operator's Manual

and chain drive sprocket. Refer to
tension of the saw chain on page 28 .
• Do maintenance on the cutting equipment regularly
and keep it correctly lubricated. If the saw chain is
Introduction
WARNING: Read and understand the safety
chapter before you assemble the product.
To assemble the guide bar and saw
chain
1. Move the front hand guard rearward to disengage
the chain brake.
2. Remove the bar nuts and the clutch cover.
Note: If the clutch cover is not easy to remove,
tighten the bar nut, engage the chain brake and
release. A click is heard if it is released correctly.
3. Assemble the guide bar onto the bar bolts. Move the
guide bar to its most rear position.
4. Install the saw chain correctly around the drive
sprocket and put it in the groove on the guide bar.
WARNING: Always use protective
gloves when you assemble the saw
chain.
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To adjust the

Assembly

5. Make sure that the edges of the cutters point forward
6. Align the hole in the guide bar with the chain adjuster
7. Tighten the bar nuts finger tight.
8. Tighten the saw chain. Refer to
9. Tighten the bar nuts.
not correctly lubricated, the risk of wear on the guide
bar, saw chain and chain drive sprocket increases.
on the top edge of the guide bar.
pin and install the clutch cover.
of the saw chain on page 28 for instructions.
Note: Some models have only 1 bar nut.
To adjust the tension
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