Husqvarna 562 XP Operator's Manual page 23

Daily maintenance
Make sure that there is no damage
on the right hand guard.
Make sure that the muffler is correct-
ly attached, has no damages and
that no parts of the muffler are miss-
ing.
Maintenance and checks of the safety
devices on the product
To do a check of the brake band
1. Use a brush to remove wood dust, resin and dirt
from the chain brake and clutch drum. Dirt and wear
can decrease the function of the brake.
2. Do a check of the brake band. The brake band must
be at a minimum of 0.6 mm/0.024 in thick at its
thinnest point.
To do a check of the front hand guard and the
chain brake activation
1. Make sure that the front hand guard is not damaged
and that there are no defects, such as cracks.
2. Make sure that the front hand guard moves freely
and that it is attached safely to the clutch cover.
3. Hold the product with 2 hands above a stump or
other stable surface.
WARNING: The engine must be off.
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4. Let go of the front handle and let the guide bar tip fall
5. Make sure that the chain brake engages as the
To do a check of the chain brake
1. Start the product. Refer to
2. Hold the product tightly.
3. Apply full throttle and tilt your left wrist against the
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against the stump.
guide bar tip hits the stump.
page 13 for instructions.
WARNING: Make sure that the saw
chain does not touch the ground or other
objects.
front hand guard to engage the chain brake. The
saw chain must stop immediately.
WARNING: Do not let go of the front handle.
To start the product on
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