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- Page 1 ® ® 545 Mark II, 545G Mark II, 550XP Mark II, 550XP G Mark II, 550XP Mark II TrioBrake, 550XPG Mark II TrioBrake Operator's manual 2-40...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Note: National regulations can set limit to the operation of the product. Product description The Husqvarna 545 Mark II, 545G Mark II, 550XP Mark II, 550XPG Mark II, 550XP Mark II TrioBrake, Product overview 1. Cylinder cover 6. Throttle trigger lockout 2. - Page 3 11. Fuel level window 12. Fuel tank Do not let the guide bar tip touch an 13. Air purge bulb object. 14. Starter rope handle 15. Starter housing 16. Chain oil tank 17. Muffler Do not operate the product with one hand 18.
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Page 4: Safety
Note: Other symbols/decals on the product refer to If your product has this symbol it has certification requirements for some markets. heated handles. Euro V Emissions yyyywwxxxx The rating plate shows se- rial number. yyyy is the production year and ww is WARNING: Tampering with the engine the production week. - Page 5 and saw chain attached to the product the clutch can • Lack of concentration can lead to kickback if the come loose and cause serious injury. kickback zone of the bar accidentally touches a branch, nearby tree or some other object. •...
- Page 6 Do not to the hearing. hesitate to contact your dealer or Husqvarna if you • Use protective glasses or a face visor to decrease have any questions about the use of the product.
- Page 7 Chain brake and front hand guard the handle and press the throttle trigger lockout (A), it releases the throttle trigger (B). If you release the Your product has a chain brake that stops the saw chain handle, the throttle trigger and the throttle trigger lockout if you get a kickback.
- Page 8 Do not use a product that has a defective muffler or a muffler that is in bad condition. Return product to a Husqvarna dealer/service station if the muffler is defective. The muffler keeps the noise levels to a minimum and points the exhaust fumes away from the operator.
- Page 9 equipment and filing angles on page 38 for • Always move the product at least 3 m (10 ft) away from the refuelling area and fuel source before instructions. starting. • Use protective gloves when you use or do maintenance on the saw chain. A saw chain that does not move can also cause injuries.
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Page 10: 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 11 3. Make sure that the throttle lockout operates correctly • If Husqvarna two-stroke oil is not available, use a and that it is not damaged. two-stroke oil of good quality for air-cooled engines. Speak to your servicing dealer to select the correct 4.
- Page 12 WARNING: Obey the procedure that • Use Husqvarna chain oil for maximum saw chain life follows for your safety. 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 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 to start with a cold engine WARNING: The chain brake must be engaged when the product is started to decrease the risk of injury.
- Page 14 2. Pull the start/stop switch (A) out and up to set it in CAUTION: Do not pull the starter choke position. rope to full extension and do not let go of 3. Press the air purge bulb (B) about 6 times or until the starter rope handle.
- Page 15 better control of the product and the position of the 1. Put the trunk on a saw horse or runners. kickback zone. WARNING: Do not cut trunks in a pile. That increases the risk of kickback and can result in serious injury or death. •...
- Page 16 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 17 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: WARNING: If you are not sure If you are not sure about how to cut the branch, speak about how to cut the branch, speak to a professional chainsaw operator to a professional chainsaw operator...
- Page 18 Refer to on page 20 . 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 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 20 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 21 5. Make one or more cuts of sufficient depth necessary 2. For temperatures below -5°C/23°F or in conditions to decrease the tension. Cut at or near the point of with snow, a winter cover is available. Assemble the maximum tension. Make the tree or branch break at winter cover on the starter housing.
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Page 22: 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 23 Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Do a check of the stop switch. Refer To do a check of the start/stop switch on page 24 . Make sure that these are no fuel leaks from the engine, tank or fuel lines.
- Page 24 To do a check of the chain catcher 3. Apply full throttle and tilt your left wrist against the front hand guard to engage the chain brake. The 1. Make sure that there is no damage on the chain saw chain must stop immediately. catcher.
- Page 25 and/or servicing the spark arrester, make 3. If your product has a special spark arrestor mesh, sure you always: clean the spark arrestor mesh weekly. • wear gloves; • clean and/or service in a well ventilated area; • do not use pressurized air to clean the spark arrester screen;...
- Page 26 3. Pull out the starter rope approximately 30 cm/12 in 2. Turn the starter pulley approximately 2 turns and put it in the notch on the pulley. clockwise. 3. Put your thumb on the pulley. 4. Pull the starter rope handle and pull out the starter rope fully.
- Page 27 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 functions of the product. Refer to page 36 , for a list of replacement bar and chain combinations that we recommend.
- Page 28 It is not easy to sharpen a saw chain correctly without the correct equipment. Use Husqvarna file gauge. This Do not use a blunt saw chain. If the saw chain is blunt, will help you to keep maximum cutting performance and you must apply more pressure to push the guide bar the kickback risk at a minimum.
- Page 29 Decrease the pressure on the pull stroke. 1. Use a flat file and a depth gauge tool to adjust the depth gauge setting. Only use Husqvarna depth gauge tool to get the correct depth gauge setting and bevel for the depth gauge.
- Page 30 To do a check of the rim sprocket 4. Tighten the saw chain until it is tight against the guide bar but still can move easily. The clutch drum has a rim sprocket that can be replaced. 5. Tighten the bar nuts using the wrench and lift the 1.
- Page 31 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 32 1. Turn the adjustment screw for the oil pump. Use a To clean the cooling system screwdriver or combination wrench. a) Turn the adjustment screw clockwise to decrease The cooling system keeps the engine temperature the chain oil flow. down. The cooling system includes the air intake on the b) Turn the adjustment screw counterclockwise to starter (A), the pawls on the flywheel (B), the cooling increase the chain oil flow.
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Page 33: 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 34: Transportation And Storage
• When the product is no longer in use, send it to • Attach the product safely during transportation. a Husqvarna dealer or discard it at a recycling To prepare your product for long-term location. storage 1. Stop the product and let it become cool before you disassemble it. - Page 35 Husqvarna Husqvarna Husqvarna Husqvarna Husqvarna Husqvarna 550XPG Mark 550XP Mark II 550XPG Mark 545 Mark II 545G Mark II 550XP Mark II TrioBrake II TrioBrake Electrode gap, Fuel and lubrication system Fuel tank ca- 0.53/530 0.53/530 0.53/530 0.53/530 0.53/530 0.53/530...
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Page 36: Accessories
Accessories Recommended cutting equipment Kickback and guide bar nose radius Chainsaw models Husqvarna 545 Mark II, 545G Mark For sprocket nose bars the nose radius is specified by II, 550XP Mark II, 550XPG Mark II, 550XP Mark the number of teeth, such as 10T. For solid guide bars... - Page 37 Max. nose ra- Type Length, drive Low kickback dius links (no.) 13/33 0.325 0.058/1.5 Husqvarna S35G 15/38 16/41 18/46 34 mm 20/50 Approved cutting equipment - 550XP Mark II, 550XPG Mark II, 550XP Mark II TrioBrake and 550XPG Mark II TrioBrake...
- Page 38 Filing equipment and filing angles Pixel is a guide bar and saw chain combination that is Use a Husqvarna file gauge to sharpen the saw chain. more light weight and designated to offer more energy A Husqvarna file gauge makes sure that you get the efficient use by cutting narrow cuts.
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Page 39: Declaration Of Conformity
Declaration of Conformity EU Declaration of conformity We, Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel: +46-36-146500, declare on our sole responsibility that the product: Description Chainsaw for forest service Husqvarna Brand 545 Mark II, 545G Mark II, 550XP Mark II, 550XPG Mark II, 550XP Mark II TrioBrake,... - Page 40 Declaration of conformity We, Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel: +46-36-146500, declare on our sole responsibility that the product: Description Chainsaw for forest service Husqvarna Brand 545 Mark II, 545G Mark II, 550XP Mark II, 550XPG Mark II, 550XP Mark II TrioBrake,...
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