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Husqvarna 550XP TrioBrake Owner's Manual

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Oper ator's manual
545, 545 TrioBrake
550XP 550XP TrioBrake
550XPG 550XPG TrioBrake
Please r ead the operator's manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine.
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  • Page 1 Oper ator’s manual 545, 545 TrioBrake 550XP 550XP TrioBrake 550XPG 550XPG TrioBrake Please r ead the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. E E E E n n n n g g g g l l l l i i i i s s s s h h h h...

  • Page 2: Key To Symbols

    KEY T O SYMBOLS Symbols on the mac hine: Refuelling. W ARNING! Chain saws can be dangerous! Careless or improper use can result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. Chain oil fill. Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine.

  • Page 3: Symbols In The Operator's Manual

    KEY T O SYMBOLS Symbols in the operator’ s You will find the following labels on your chain saw: manual: Switch off the engine b y moving the stop switch to the STOP position before carrying out any checks or maintenance.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Contents FEDERAL EMISSION CONTR OL WARRANTY STATEMENT KEY TO SYMBOLS Y OUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS 40 Symbols on the machine: ........2 AMERICAN ST ANDARD SAFETY Symbols in the operator’s manual: ......3 PRECAUTIONS CONTENTS Saf ety precautions for chain saw users ....42 Contents ...............

  • Page 5: Intr Oduction

    Dear customer! Cong ratulations on your choice to buy a Husqvarna product! Husqvarna is based on a tradition that dates back to 1689, when the Swedish King Karl XI ordered the construction of a factory on the banks of the Huskvarna River, for production of muskets.

  • Page 6: Wha T Is What

    WHA T IS WHA T? What is what on the c hain saw? Cylinder cover 16 Front handle Air purge 17 Decompression valve Throttle lockout 18 Switch for heated handle (550XPG, 550XPG TrioBrake) Rear handle 19 Right-hand brake trigger (545 TrioBrake, 550XP Information and warning decal TrioBrake, 550XPG TrioBrake) Combined start and stop switch...

  • Page 7: General Safety Preca Utions

    GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS Bef ore using a new chain saw W ARNING! Never allow children to use or be in the vicinity of the machine. As the • Please read this manual carefully. machine is equipped with a spring- •...

  • Page 8: Always Use Common Sense

    GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS Al ways use common sense • Boots with saw protection, steel toe-cap and non-slip sole It is not possib le to cover every conceivable situation you • Always have a first aid kit nearby. can face when using a chain saw. Always exercise care •...
  • Page 9 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • The chain brake (A) can either be activated manually • Kickback can be very sudden and violent. Most (by your left hand) or automatically by the inertia kickbacks are minor and do not always activate the release mechanism.
  • Page 10 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Will my hand always activate the chain Chain catcher brake during a kickback? The chain catcher is designed to catch the chain if it snaps or jumps off. This should not happen if the chain is No. It takes a certain force to move the hand guard properly tensioned (see instructions under the heading forward.

  • Page 11: Cutting Equipment

    GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING! Overexposure to vibration WARNING! Never use a saw without a can lead to circulatory damage or nerve muffler, or with a damaged muffler. A damage in people who have impaired damaged muffler may substantially circulation. Contact your doctor if you increase the noise level and the fire experience symptoms of overexposure hazard.
  • Page 12 Chain pitch (inches) you should replace a worn or damaged bar or chain with a bar and chain combinations recommended by Husqvarna. See instructions under the heading Technical Data for a list of replacement bar and chain combinations we recommend.

  • Page 13: Sharpening Your Chain And Adjusting Depth Gauge Setting

    GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Sharpening your chain and adjusting Sharpening cutting teeth depth gauge setting General information on sharpening cutting teeth • Never use a blunt chain. When the chain is blunt you To sharpen cutting teeth you will need a round file and a have to exert more pressure to force the bar through file gauge.

  • Page 14: Tensioning The Chain

    GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Adjustment of depth gauge setting Tension the chain as tightly as possible, but not so tight that you cannot pull it round freely by hand. • The cutting teeth should be newly sharpened before adjusting the depth gauge setting. We recommend that you adjust the depth gauge setting every third time you sharpen the cutting teeth.
  • Page 15 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Never use waste oil! Using waste oil can be dangerous • Check that the groove in the edge of the bar is clean. to you and damage the machine and environment. Clean if necessary. IMPORTANT! When using vegetable based saw chain oil, dismantle and clean the groove in the bar and saw chain before long-term storage.
  • Page 16 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Checking wear on cutting equipment WARNING! Most chain saw accidents happen when the chain touches the operator. Wear personal protective equipment. See Check the chain daily for: instructions under the heading ”Personal • Visible cracks in rivets and links. protective equipment”.

  • Page 17: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY Fitting the bar and chain correctly located in the groove in the bar. Tighten the bar nuts finger tight. WARNING! Always wear gloves, when working with the chain. Tension the chain by turning the chain tensioning screw Check that the chain brake is in disengaged position by clockwise using the combination spanner.

  • Page 18: Fuel Handling Fuel

    Environment fuel HUSQVARNA recommends the use of alkylate fuel or environmental fuel for four-stroke engines blended with two-stroke oil as set out below. Note that carburetor adjustment may be necessary when changing the type of fuel (see instructions under the heading Carburetor).

  • Page 19: Fueling

    FUEL HANDLING Fueling Fuel safety • Never refuel the machine while the engine is running. • Make sure there is plenty of ventilation when refuelling or mixing fuel (gasoline and 2-stroke oil). • Move the machine at least 10 ft (3 m) from the refuelling point before starting it.

  • Page 20: Starting And Stopping

    STARTING AND STOPPING Starting and stopping starter pawls engage) then pull firmly and rapidly until the engine fires. Push down the red choke control as soon as the engine WARNING! Note the following before fires which can be heard through a "puff" sound. Keep on starting: pulling the cord powerfully until the engine starts.

  • Page 21: Starting And Stopping

    STARTING AND STOPPING Note! Pull the front hand guard towards the front handle. should use this grip. Use a firm grip with thumbs and The chain brake is now disengaged. Your saw is ready for fingers encircling the chain saw handles. use.

  • Page 22: Working Techniques

    WORKING TECHNIQUES Before use: • To ensure that people, animals or other things cannot affect your control of the machine. • To make sure that none of the above might come within reach of your saw or be injured by falling trees. CAUTION! Follow the instructions above, but do not use a chain saw in a situation where you cannot call for help in case of an accident.
  • Page 23 WORKING TECHNIQUES right-handed or left-handed. This grip minimizes the In order to keep control of your saw, always maintain effect of kickback and lets you keep the chain saw a firm foothold. Never work on a ladder, in a tree or on under control.

  • Page 24: Basic Cutting Technique

    WORKING TECHNIQUES chain use only combinations that are recommended Is there a risk of kickback? by us. See instructions under the headings Cutting equipment and Technical data. Basic cutting technique WARNING! Never use a chain saw by holding it with one hand. A chain saw is Do the conditions and surrounding terrain affect how not safely controlled with one hand.

  • Page 25: Tree Felling Technique

    WORKING TECHNIQUES inadvertently getting a kickback, as well as increasing the Start by cutting from above (about 1/3 of the way through). risk of losing your balance while working. Finish by cutting from below so that the two cuts meet. Tree felling technique The log is lying on the ground.
  • Page 26 WORKING TECHNIQUES there is high accident risk. See instructions under the further forward in the terrain, where you would like the tree heading Freeing a tree that has fallen badly. to fall (2). Stand on the right-hand side of the tree, behind the saw, and cut with a pull stroke.

  • Page 27: Freeing A Tree That Has Fallen Badly

    WORKING TECHNIQUES All control over the felling direction is lost if the felling Never work in the risk zone of the hanging trapped tree. hinge is too narrow or non-existent, or if the directional cuts and felling cut are badly placed. When the felling cut and directional cut are complete the The safest method is to use a winch.

  • Page 28: How To Avoid Kickback

    WORKING TECHNIQUES How to avoid kickback Limbing WARNING! A majority of kickback WARNING! Kickback can happen very accidents occur during limbing. Do not suddenly and violently; kicking the chain use the kickback zone of the guide bar. saw, bar and chain back at the user. If Be extremely cautious and avoid this happens when the chain is moving it contacting the log, other limbs or objects...

  • Page 29: Maintenance

    Carburetor adjustment requires special training. This is especially true of the machine′s safety equipment. If your machine fails any of Your Husqvarna product has been designed and the checks described below we recommend you to manufactured to specifications that reduce harmful contact our servicing dealer.
  • Page 30 MAINTENANCE Checking the inertia brake release Checking the brake trigger Place the chain saw on firm ground and start it. Make sure the chain does not touch the ground or any other object. See the instructions under the heading Start and stop. With the engine turned off, hold the chain saw over a stump or other firm object.

  • Page 31: Muffler

    MAINTENANCE • Start the chain saw and apply full throttle. Release the Stop switch throttle control and check that the chain stops and remains stationary. Chain catcher Start the engine and make sure the engine stops when you move the stop switch to the stop setting. Check that the chain catcher is not damaged and is firmly attached to the body of the chain saw.

  • Page 32: Starter

    MAINTENANCE use a muffler if the spark arrestor screen is missing • Pull out the cord approx. 30 cm (12 inches) and hook or defective. it into the notch in the rim of the pulley. Release the recoil spring by letting the pulley rotate slowly backwards.

  • Page 33: Air Filter

    A damaged air filter must always be replaced. Fitting the starter A HUSQVARNA chain saw can be equipped with different types of air filters according to working conditions, • To fit the starter, first pull out the starter cord and place weather, season, etc.

  • Page 34: Lubricating The Bar Tip Sprocket

    MAINTENANCE Lubricating the bar tip sprocket Recommended settings: Bar 13"-15": Minimum flow Bar 16”-18”: Medium flow Bar -20": Maximum flow Lubricate the bar tip sprocket each time you refuel. Use WARNING! The engine must be stopped the special grease gun and a good quality bearing grease. when making adjustments.

  • Page 35: Air Injection" Centrifugal Cleaning

    MAINTENANCE ”Air Injection” centrifugal For temperatures below -5°C and/or in snow conditions a special cover is available, which is mounted on the starter cleaning housing. Centrifugal cleaning means the following: All air to the carburetor passes through the starter. Dirt and dust is pushed out by the cooling fan.

  • Page 36: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE Maintenance schedule The following is a list of the maintenance that must be performed on the machine. Most of the items are described in the Maintenance section. Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Check the brake band on the chain On chain saws without a catalytic brake for wear.

  • Page 37: Technical Data

    TECHNICAL DATA Technical data 545 TrioBrake 550XP Motor Cylinder displacement, cu.in/cm 3.06/50,1 3.06/50,1 3.06/50,1 Cylinder bore, inch/mm 1.69/43 1.69/43 1.69/43 Stroke, inch/mm 1.36/34,5 1.36/34,5 1.36/34,5 Idle speed, rpm 2800 2800 2800 Power, kW/hp @ rpm 2,5/3,4 @ 9600 2,5/3,4 @ 9600 2,8/3,8 @ 10200 Ignition system Spark plug...

  • Page 38: Technical Data

    ANSI B175.1. We recommend that you as a replacement use the listed chains or "Low kickback saw chains" which are available at your dealer. Saw chain Husqvarna H30 is listed as a ”Low kickback saw chain”. The following cutting attachments are approved for the models Husqvarna 545, 545 TrioBrake, 550XP, 550XP TrioBrake, 550XPG and 550XPG TrioBrake.

  • Page 39: Saw Chain Filing And File Gauges

    TECHNICAL DATA Saw chain filing and file gauges Note: For the chains above you are free to choose between 0.050" and 0.058" gauge drive link for the corresponding bar, see the table below. 0.050"/1,3 mm 0.058"/1,5 mm English – 39...

  • Page 40: Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Your Warranty Rights And Obligations

    Husqvarna Forest & warranty on your 2011 and later small nonroad engine. In Garden servicing dealer. If you have any questions U.S.
  • Page 41 FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST Carburetor and internal parts Intake pipe, airfilter holder and carburetor bolts. Airfilter and fuelfilter covered up to maintenance schedule. Spark Plug, covered up to maintenance schedule Ignition Module Muffler with catalytic converter MAINTENANCE STATEMENT The owner is responsible for the performance of all required maintenance, as defined in the operator’s...

  • Page 42: American Standard Safety Precautions

    AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Safety precautions for chain saw Other safety precautions users WARNING! Do not operate a chain saw with one hand! Serious injury to the (ANSI B175.1-2000 Annex C) operator, helpers, bystanders or any Kickback safety precautions combination of these persons may result from one-handed operation.
  • Page 44 Original instructions 1154131-95 ´®z+V-3¶5C¨ ´®z+V-3¶5C¨ 2011-11-02...

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